Blasch Precision Ceramics Announces Ted Collins as Executive Vice President of Global Contract Manufacturing and Licensing, Elevates Dr. Keith DeCarlo to Executive Vice President of Operations and Technology

Albany, NY – December 01, 2023

Blasch Precision Ceramics, a global leader in advanced ceramic manufacturing, today announced strategic leadership changes to support the company's continued growth in Contract Manufacturing and its global licensing initiatives. After more than 32 years of invaluable contributions to Blasch, Ted Collins will transition to the role of Executive Vice President of Global Contract Manufacturing and Licensing.

Ted Collins, a long-time fixture at Blasch, has a storied career that began with the company as an intern and has spanned diverse functions, including Engineering, Sales and Marketing, and most recently Operations. His exceptional leadership has played a pivotal role in the company's success. In his new role, Ted will oversee current Contract Manufacturing relationships, drive expanded production capacity and efficiency, and establish new global partnerships to strengthen Blasch's position in international markets, ultimately enhancing revenue performance.

Reflecting on Ted's tenure, Jack Parrish, President and CEO at Blasch, remarked, "Ted has been a foundational employee throughout his career at Blasch, and an integral part of our organizational success story. His wealth of experience and leadership skills make him the perfect fit for this critical role in our Strategic Growth Initiative."

As Ted transitions to his new role, Blasch is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Keith DeCarlo as the new Executive Vice President of Operations and Technology. Dr. DeCarlo has been with Blasch for over 12 years and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to personal and professional development. With a Ph.D. from Alfred University and an MBA from UAlbany earned while working at Blasch, Dr. DeCarlo brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to his new role.

In his capacity, Dr. DeCarlo will be responsible for Albany Manufacturing, overseeing Operational Materials and Engineering Departments (excluding Applications Engineering). His innovative approach and extensive technical experience, particularly in managing proprietary material programs, have been key contributors to Blasch's success.

Jack expressed confidence in Dr. DeCarlo's ability to drive the company forward, stating, "Keith's high level of technical and business acumen will serve the company extremely well as we break through the next challenging phase of our corporate evolution. We are excited about the leadership team we have in place to guide Blasch Precision Ceramics to even greater heights."

These strategic leadership changes mark an exciting chapter in Blasch's journey, positioning the company for continued growth, innovation, and success in the dynamic landscape of advanced ceramic manufacturing.