KCH Surface Finishing, part of the ECS Companies and a leading innovator in the air pollution control and metal finishing systems industries, named Landry D. McDuffie, Sr. as its President and General Manager.
Bringing more than 20 years of diversified industrial success to KCH Surface Finishing, McDuffie will oversee all aspects of the business from the company’s headquarters in Forest City, North Carolina.
McDuffie is a Lean Manufacturing and Operations expert who has driven transformative change at a diverse group of manufacturers.
“I could not be more excited that Landry has joined the KCH family,” says Jeff Jones, ECS Companies CEO. “He has extensive experience as a manufacturing leader with consistent success in performance execution, strategic planning, as well as the design and manufacturing of systems. Landry has proven skills in engaging teams and soliciting employee involvement to meet and exceed goals in safety, quality, and productivity. The combination of his experience, culture and drive makes him an ideal fit for our company.”
McDuffie says KCH’s respected industry reputation, strong manufacturing capability, and impressive team provide a strong foundation for growth.
“I’m thrilled to join the KCH team,” he says. “I look forward to expanding our business by leveraging and improving on established programs and processes as well as finding new products and systems solutions to further drive growth.”
McDuffie holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Engineering and a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Operations from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He also holds Lean Sigma and Six Sigma Black Belt Certifications.
Since the company’s founding in 1979, KCH Services, Incorporated quickly rose to become an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of corrosion-resistant ventilation systems. KCH Surface Finishing has since earned its esteemed reputation within the air pollution control and metal finishing systems industries through an unrivaled commitment to quality, service, and innovation. KCH has engineered, manufactured, and installed custom-engineered systems for companies large and small throughout the North American continent.
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