New CEO Leads PMT’s Growth and Innovation with Focus on Customer Experience

John Duke has been appointed as the new CEO of Plastic Molding Technology (PMT), a portfolio company of Tide Rock Holdings. Duke will oversee operations at PMT’s Denver-area and El Paso locations, with a focus on expanding thermoforming and injection molding capabilities while maintaining a customer-first mindset.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, Duke brings valuable expertise in managing global manufacturing facilities and driving innovation across various sectors including industrial, automotive, consumer electronics, and life sciences. He holds a BS in materials science and engineering from the University of Utah and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

As PMT’s new CEO, Duke is enthusiastic about leading the company into a new chapter, emphasizing the importance of exceptional customer experience, operational improvements, and product-led growth. He aims to leverage PMT’s strengths to help customers achieve their growth targets by delivering top-notch products and services.

PMT was founded in 1973 by Charles E. Sholtis in El Paso, TX and was acquired by Tide Rock Holdings in January 2022. As part of Tide Rock Holdings’ rebranding efforts, PMT was consolidated with other plastics manufacturing companies under the Plastic Molding Technology banner in April 2022. Michael Engler, then Group CEO of Tide Rock Holdings explained this strategic move in an article published in PlasticsToday.

Under John Duke’s leadership as CEO of PMT, the company is poised to drive growth and innovation while maintaining its focus on customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and product development. With top-tier products and services at its core, PMT remains dedicated to providing its customers with exceptional value.