1. John Abplanalp has over 35 years of experience in manufacturing in
the actuator and pressurized dispensing industry. John served as CEO
and President of Precision Valve Corporation (“Precision”) from 2003
until 2013 and Chairman of the Board from 2013 to 2015. Through his
leadership, Precision sales increased from $250 million in 2003 to
$343 million in 2008 representing a 37% increase in revenue over only
a five year period. Customers globally totaled 1100 and included all
major Fast Moving Consumer Goods “FMCG” companies. John led
the restructuring of the Company to reduce operating costs due to the
global financial crisis in 2008 and built an effective and efficient
global supply chain management system for the flow of 30 billion parts
that were manufactured and assembled internally per year, across 6 continents improving lead
times, on time delivery and inventory while considering client requirements, total cost and
currencies to optimize returns. Additionally, with the advent of freer trade routes and
incorporated with infrastructure and leading edge automation, Precision operations were
consolidated reducing costs and inventory while improving the customer experience. He
effectively managed the complexities of a global organization through a matrix of both
functional and line reporting and rebranded Precision Valve Corporation into Precision Global to
emphasize breadth and growth of new customer solutions and products.
John learned from the bottom up, working as an assembly maintenance mechanic responsible for
the setup and maintenance of the aerosol valve assembly lines. Returning from college in 1982,
he moved out of the factory and into the corporate offices as a business analyst reviewing various
business ventures held by Precision. In 1984, he moved to the United Kingdom and was actively
involved in the startup of Precision’ United Kingdom subsidiary. He returned to the United
States and spent five years as General Manager for the Precision’s Plastics Division. In 1989, he
was promoted to Vice President of North American Operations. From 1989 to 1998, he
developed and implemented Total Quality Management programs throughout the Precision
Valve Corporation while strengthening his management skills.
John founded Tight Lines Advisors LLC to utilize his extensive experience in the
manufacturing industry and to assist companies in improving operational performance at both the
gross margin and bottom lines while driving competitive position. . His focus is on aligning all
stakeholder interests to create real value growth in an ethical and sustainable way. John’s broad
expertise in strategic planning, management, OEE, operational improvement, plant facilities
layout/design and international business provides and extensive knowledge base to assist clients
with their challenges.
John served on the Executive Board of the Consumer Specialty Products Association from 2002
to 2015 and served as Chairman and Assistant Treasurer. Throughout his career, he has been an
advocate and ambassador for the Aerosol Industry.
John received his MBA from Fordham University in finance and undergraduate degree in
mechanical engineering from Manhattan College. John is an avid fly fisherman and sports fan.
He has been married to his wife Tonina for 24 years and they have two children.
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