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Announcing the Passing of Ron Joannou, Sr.

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of our colleague, friend, and favorite Karaoke singer Ron Joannou Sr. on February 19, 2024.

After proudly serving his country in the US Air Force Ron began his 50 years of dedicated service at Formed Plastics, starting as a tool and die maker in 1966. Our founder, Tom Long, immediately realized Ron’s potential. Soon he rose to plant manager, Vice President of Manufacturing, and Vice President of Engineering, a position he held when he retired in 2016 to enjoy his 29 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and to sharpen his golf game.  In each position Ron demonstrated his tireless work ethic, his industry knowledge, and a sense of humor that made him a favorite of all in the company. Ron’s legacy at Formed Plastics continues today through his son Ron Joannou, Jr, our VP of Manufacturing, 44 years, and his grandson Chris Joannou, our Rotomolding Department Supervisor, 14 years.

We’ll miss you Ron.


 

David Long Named President of Formed Plastics

January 1, 2024, Carle Place, NY: Formed Plastics, Inc. announced today that David Long has been named President of the 78-year-old family-owned custom molder based on Long Island. He takes over the position from Patrick K. Long, who will now serve as Chairman of the Board after 30 years as President.

Patrick announced the promotion at the end of 2023, expressing his pride that David would be ascending to his new role but also noting that he was “not going anywhere.” His continued stewardship of the company in his role as Chairman will be vital to its continued success.

David has been with the firm for 14 years, most recently serving as Executive Vice President. In his early years with the company, he worked as Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager and Rotational Molding Supervisor, experience that helped him develop skills and knowledge in many facets of the business.

“I am honored to lead Formed Plastics in this new role and am especially proud of the company’s ongoing success as an independent family-owned business,” said David. “The industry’s recent trend towards consolidation has strengthened businesses like ours that can operate flexibly and unconstrained by onerous corporate bureaucracy. Our unique people, resources, and values have the company positioned for many more decades of success.”


 

Award-winning Thermoforming Expertise

Formed Plastics won the Heavy Gauge Vacuum Form Gold Award and the Heavy Gauge Pressure Form Silver Award from the SPE-Thermoforming Conference in Cleveland, OH in October. Annually, this conference gives our Engineering and Manufacturing teams an opportunity to meet with other industry leaders, as well as a chance to show off our latest achievements in custom thermoforming. A great event and great work by our entire team.

Rail Support Chest Deck:  This structural rail and support component fits underneath a patient's chest on surgical tables.


Medical Laboratory Equipment Covers: A series of cosmetic covers with value-added assembly for medical laboratory equipment.


 

ARM Hall of Fame 2022
VP Ron Joannou, Jr., (center) inducted into ARM Hall of Fame 2022, with Formed President Pat Long (right).

 

Formed Plastics is proud to be the recipient of the Association of Rotational Molder's 2022 Safety Recognition Award. The purpose of this award is to highlight the importance of safety in all aspects of our industry and to recognize the rotational molder member that has the lowest incident rate.

Formed Plastics VP of Manufacturing, Ron Joannou, Jr., was inducted into the Association of Rotational Molding's Hall of Fame at the November 2022 Annual Fall Meeting. The Rotational Molding Hall of Fame is dedicated to the recognition of rotational molders and is the highest honor the Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) bestows on an individual for outstanding service, accomplishments and contributions to further the growth of the rotational molding industry.

 

 


 

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