Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Brad Oleneck, hired Ron for equipment operation and utilization in 2010, and hired Ron more than once.

“In 2010 Ron Crews and I collaborated to start-up production for the national launch of a confectionary item. The challenges we had to overcome were mechanical, quality-based, political and timebound. Ron’s well-rounded knowledge of packaging materials and equipment applications, as well as his enthusiasm, tact and positive attitude, were critical to an on-time start-up."

"As an external consultant, Ron stepped-up to mediate issues between Plant Engineering, Vendor Technical Support and Research & Development. He balanced being candid with respect for everyone involved. This was an unexpected benefit of involving a 3rd party and something I will resource in future start-ups. From a technical perspective, Ron’s recommendations were well thought-out and his quality plan was methodical. From what I observed, Ron has the experience and attitude to be a significant contributor to any new product start-up or continuous improvement initiative.”

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Joseph Rake, Sr. Packaging Engineer - Innovation, Wrigley,
was with another company when working with Ron at High Performance Packaging

“Ron, connects well with the client, no matter what the level and provides excellent one on one coaching. He is well worth every penny spent.”

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Paul Davis, hired Ron as a Business Consultant in 2010

“Ron has a great deal of knowledge on all types of packaging equipment. He does a great job of explaining problems, solutions and always recommends ways to prevent problems in the future.”

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Richard Cacchione, hired Ron as a Packaging Equipment Specialist in 2007 and hired him more than once.

“Ron Crews has the expertise to advance your business objectives!”

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Vicky Smitley, hired Ron as a Form Fill Seal Packaging Equipment Expert in 2000 and hired him more than once.

“I have worked with Ron several times over the years on project start-ups as well as troublesome packaging lines. He has helped us with training of operators as well as maintenance personnel. Ron has also been a great asset to me over the years just to have someone to call and bounce ideas off of, or to just ask if he had any ideas on a certain problem/project. I strongly recommend Ron for any type of improvements or troubleshooting of packaging lines and equipment.”

Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative

Drew Higginson, hired Ron as a Packaging machinery consultant in 2002 and hired him more than once.

“Ron's greatest asset to me as a production supervisor is the way he can bring complicated engineering/maintenance level concepts down to a level the layperson can easily understand. His knowledge of the equipment is impressive, he can navigate a menu or program, largely from memory, sitting in an office discussing a project 50 yards from the production floor.”

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Cole Huart, hired Ron as a Packaging engineer/consultant in 2006 and hired him more than once.

“Ron is an insightful technician and analyst with a persistent mindset to achieve excellence. He has acute attention to detail and works diligently until his customers are completely satisfied. I would recommend Ron to any packaging division that wants to yield maximum performance from their equipment.”

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Michelle Lanter Smith, CEO, Hi-Impact Marketing & Sales Solutions, Inc.,
worked directly with Ron at High Performance Packaging.

“Ron really amazed me with his ability to take very complex machines and within a short period of time, understand them and be able to fix and improve them. Ron is also very good at training people on how to operate and service the packaging machines. Ron has been at our plant several times, helping us out on our new packaging machines. It is always a pleasant to see him. We know something is going to get done and done right!"

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Tony Freimark, worked directly with Ron at High Performance Packaging.

“I have been working with Ron Crews for a few years, through three different companies. Ron is a world class packaging systems expert, who has been instrumental to bringing line workers, technical managers and operations together to significantly increase packaging line performance. Ron brings a wealth of value to a business, not only through his expertise and knowledge, but also through his natural talents to train, teach and implement outstanding training programs. I can personally attest to the significant business results that Ron has brought to the environments he helped. I highly recommend the CEO group to anyone who wants to bring their packaging operations to the next level.”

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Herberto Dutra, hired Ron as a packaging systems expert /consultant in 2005 and hired him more than once.

“Ron has provided valuable support when installing and troubleshooting packaging equipment in our facility. He is a dependable and responsible contractor.”

Top Qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity

Luis Pina, hired Ron as a Packaging Equipment in 2007 and hired him more than once.

“Ron is extremely knowledgeable on VFFS machinery. His versatility between all equipment manufacturers is a true benefit to his customers. Ron also has a very good understanding of film types and what works best for each type of machine / application. He is one of the few service providers I use that has no equal in area of expertise.”

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Matt Kramer, hired Ron as a Food Industry in 2000 and hired him more than once.

“Ron Crews' company provides technical services and training that fills a niche market that is needed in our current manufacturing/operations environment.”

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Mark Tysdal, Principal Packaging Engineer, ConAgra Foods
was with another company when working with Ron at High Performance Packaging.

“I have worked with Ron several times at a plant that co-packs various items for our company. Ron's expertise with packaging equipment has proved invaluable for smooth runs with new product/equipment start-up.”

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John Bungum, Operations Manager, Hormel Foods
was with another company when working with Ron at High Performance Packaging.

“Ron brings extensive packaging equipment and materials experience and effectively executes projects with a unique mix of hands-on, coaching and consulting skills. A "can do" guy who does.”

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Len Matulewicz, hired Ron as a Packaging Consultant in 2000 and hired him more than once.

“Ron is very professional and an expert in the installation and trouble-shooting of equipment and in the training of Operators and Maintenance Personnel. He is also very straightforward and honest and provides very valuable feedback and suggestions for improvement. He has helped us to be more efficient and productive on our packaging lines. I would strongly recommend him to anyone that needs his type of talent."

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Darryn Herrmann, hired Ron as a Equipment Installation/Troubleshooting in 2007 and hired him more than once.

“Ron,is a detail-oriented manager who watches the balance sheet like a hawk without losing sight of the stragetic objective.”

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Genaro Castillo, hired Ron as a Business Consultant in 2003 and hired him more than once

“The company I work for has hired Ron several times for several different projects.He is the "Go-To Guy" for accurate service and repair of wrapping equipment. His equipment maintenance has resulted in significant increases in overall efficiency and productivity. Ron has a vast knowledge and a creative approach, which allows him to develop troubleshooting action plans that get to the root of the problem and correct the issues quickly. I recommend Ron to other colleagues and will continue to do so. He is a professional in terms of service, communication and results.”

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Barb Maloy, hired Ron as a Food Wrapping Equipment Service & Repair Consultant in 2008 and hired him more than once.

“Ron has been instrumental in both troubleshooting of packaging equipment issues and training of plant maintenance personnel. He has knowledge of a wide variety of packaging equipment and has demonstrated an effective way to work in the plant environment.”

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Waheed Khan, hired Ron as a Packaging Equipment Expert in 2005 and hired him more than once.

“Ron is a detail-oriented expert in packaging machinery. He can be trusted to deliver results, problem solve and train the staff in the most professional manner and is willing to go out of the way to make things happen for you."

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, On Time

Brijesh Malhotra, hired Ron as a Packaging Machinery scale up in 2009 and hired him more than once.

“Ron has provided us with outstanding service on our equipment whenever we have needed him. He makes us his top priority and his knowledge of the equipment is second to none.”

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, On Time

Aaron Gordon, hired Ron as a Engineering Service in 2006 and hired him more than once.

“Ron's knowledge and skills in high performance packaging and management exceeds beyond the call of duty, Ron is willing to take on any challenge and always willing to help. I recommend Ron's high performance packaging expertise to any company in the industry."

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Larry Board, was with another company when working with Ron at High Performance Packaging.