Beckwood Press Co. Expands Leadership Group
Company adds engineering manager and supply chain manager.
Posted: March 8, 2022
(St. Louis, MO) Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic and servo-electric presses, automation systems, and the Triform line of precision forming equipment, continues fostering their growth by expanding their leadership group with Rachel Palasky as engineering manager and Tony Busch as supply chain manager.
These leadership roles aid in guiding the rapidly growing Beckwood team by harmonizing the company’s organizational and transparency efforts as well as provide focus, communication, and guidance for employees to achieve new company goals.
Rachel Palasky will oversee the engineering department, focusing on the cross-collaboration between departments. Her role centers around capacity planning and project management across all press projects. Her big picture thinking allows the company to prepare for expansion internally and externally. Mrs. Palasky received her chemical engineering degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology. She has spent the last 6 years working in the pharmaceutical industry, for both human and animal pharma as a project and process engineer.
Tony Busch will lead the purchasing department while directly coordinating with Beckwood’s vendors. He will boost Beckwood’s ongoing continuous improvement efforts by helping to navigate the global supply chain crisis to ensure presses are built with the best lead time and quality. Mr. Busch has been in supply chain management for 12 years in the manufacturing industry. He studied industrial engineering and manufacturing engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His advanced skills and business acumen will nourish Beckwood’s strategic relationships with vendors to provide the most cost-efficient options for customers.
“As our team continuous to grow, we are deliberate in our efforts of fusing communication and planning across all departments. With those efforts, we are assembling a strong group of leaders to pave the way,” said Josh Dixon, Chief Operating Officer.
