David Conant
About David Conant
David Conant is a Technical Sales Engineer at Berry Plastics, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in the plastics industry, including roles at PolyOne and Energizer, and holds degrees in Business Management and Plastics/Chemical Engineering.
Work at Berry Plastics
David Conant has been employed as a Technical Sales Engineer at Berry Plastics since 2016. He operates from the company's locations in Sanford, NC, and Portsmouth, NH. In this role, he focuses on technical sales and customer engagement, leveraging his extensive background in plastics and engineering to support product development and commercialization efforts.
Previous Experience in Technical Sales and Management
Before joining Berry Plastics, David Conant worked at PolyOne as a Plant Manager from 2012 to 2014. He also held the position of Technical Sales Engineer at Brueckner Group USA, Inc. for one year, where he specialized in Kiefel Packaging. His career began at Energizer, where he served as a Senior Manager for 16 years, gaining significant experience in operations and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
David Conant earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. He also holds an Associate of Science in Plastics and Chemical Engineering from Shawnee State University. His educational background supports his expertise in new product development and commercialization, particularly in the food and consumer product sectors.
Specialization in Plastics Conversion Processes
David Conant possesses specialized knowledge in developing and leading operations teams in various plastics conversion processes. His expertise includes co-extrusion, thermo-forming, blow molding, and injection molding. He is recognized for successfully applying LEAN tools to achieve cost reductions and drive continuous improvements within organizations.