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Abbott-Interfast Corporation announced
Robert (Bob) Baer has been named President and
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January
1, 2017. As President
and CEO, Baer will have
responsibility for all of
the Company’s operating
units. Bob will report
directly to the Binder
family and the Board of
Directors. The retiring
President, James A Calabrese will stay on as
Legal in house Council for the company.
Bob Baer joined Abbott-Interfast 25 years
ago as Controller, CPA. After 3 years, Bob was
promoted to Vice President and took responsibility
for Purchasing. Bob’s responsibilities with Abbott
have grown over the years to include Abbott’s
two manufacturing plants, Quality, Warehouse/
Distribution and Information Systems. He played
an instrumental role in the recent ISO Quality
System Certification. Bob has proven to be a
leader not only for the company but also for the
fastener industry through his involvement with the
Mid-West Fastener Association and the Fastener
Industry Coalition.
“I’m excited with the opportunity to lead
Abbott-Interfast into the future”, said Baer. “We
have over 68 years of history as a manufacturer,
importer, publisher, innovator, and distributor
with a diverse network of our own companies. We
currently are in the final stages of upgrading both
our hardware and software to facilitate aggressive
growth plans. In addition, our manufacturing plant
recently installed a new CNC machine with plans
to add additional capacity as we expand our
customer base and manufacturing capabilities.”
Founded in 1948, Abbott-Interfast Corporation
is a privately held corporation supplying screw
machined products, assemblies, fasteners,
through its OEP, Inc. division, plastic knobs, and
through its BAI, Publishing division the printing
and distribution of The Nationwide Directory.
For more information contact Abbott-Interfast
Corporation, by Tel: 1-800-877-0789, Fax: 847-
459-4076, Email: info@abbott-interfast.com or visit
them online at: www.abbott-interfast.com.