Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor01.31.23
The Producto Group, a manufacturer of high-precision round tooling, precision machining and assemblies for complex components and heavy-gauge custom plastic enclosures, has appointed Mark C. Rauenzahn as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Rauenzahn’s responsibilities include driving the overall strategy of Producto, a portfolio company of Culper Capital Partners, overseeing operations at its facilities, and positioning the company for future growth.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mark to The Producto Group,” said Adam Cook, non-executive chairman of the Board and chief investment officer of Culper Capital Partners, the ownership group behind Producto. “Mark brings extensive operational leadership experience, both domestically and internationally, and we are confident he will flourish in his new role at the helm of Producto.”
“I am excited for the opportunity to join a burgeoning company like The Producto Group,” said Rauenzahn. “Producto’s ability to offer a multitude of world class capabilities to solve its customers’ most challenging manufacturing needs is what excites me about this opportunity, and I am eager to roll up my sleeves.”
Joining Mark on the Board of Directors is Declan Smyth, president of Franchise at Viant Medical, a global leader in the medical device contract manufacturing space.
“Having an industry veteran like Declan on the Board will be an invaluable resource for Producto, furthering our mission to be a strategic, and acquisitive, manufacturing leader in medical device and other highly regulated critical end markets,” said Rauenzahn.
Rauenzahn’s responsibilities include driving the overall strategy of Producto, a portfolio company of Culper Capital Partners, overseeing operations at its facilities, and positioning the company for future growth.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mark to The Producto Group,” said Adam Cook, non-executive chairman of the Board and chief investment officer of Culper Capital Partners, the ownership group behind Producto. “Mark brings extensive operational leadership experience, both domestically and internationally, and we are confident he will flourish in his new role at the helm of Producto.”
About Mark C. Rauenzahn
Rauenzahn most recently served as general manager of Sundyne, a highly engineered pump and compressor manufacturer. Before Sundyne, Rauenzahn held various positions at Integer as director of Procurement and director of Operations. Prior to Integer, Rauenzahn held roles as operations and commodity manager at United Technologies.“I am excited for the opportunity to join a burgeoning company like The Producto Group,” said Rauenzahn. “Producto’s ability to offer a multitude of world class capabilities to solve its customers’ most challenging manufacturing needs is what excites me about this opportunity, and I am eager to roll up my sleeves.”
Joining Mark on the Board of Directors is Declan Smyth, president of Franchise at Viant Medical, a global leader in the medical device contract manufacturing space.
“Having an industry veteran like Declan on the Board will be an invaluable resource for Producto, furthering our mission to be a strategic, and acquisitive, manufacturing leader in medical device and other highly regulated critical end markets,” said Rauenzahn.