Haffner Machinery is proud to announce the appointment of Phil Shrider as its new Director of Application Engineering. Shrider brings a decade of expertise in the Window and Door industry, with a proven track record in engineering leadership, operations, and large-scale project management.

Throughout his career, Shrider has held key roles as Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Plant Manager for multiple leading window companies. His experience spans managing existing facilities and successfully building two “green field” factories from the ground up.

“Phil’s deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience make him an incredible asset to our team,” said President of Haffner Machinery North America, Stephen Kucer. “He has walked in our customers’ shoes, and his practical engineering expertise will help our customers achieve greater efficiency. We’re thrilled to have him on the Haffner team!”

Shrider’s expertise includes:

• Project management and facility layouts
• Process mapping and production planning
• Capital business case planning and development
• Preventive maintenance strategies and root cause analysis