MANUFACTURING ROUNDTABLE: Viking Masek

AGENDA - MANUFACTURING ROUNDTABLE - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026
 
MISSION STATEMENT - To improve Sheboygan County based manufacturers through sharing of best practices and continuous improvement strategies and tactics.

WHY - To continue the important dialog about programs that help you strengthen your businesses/organizations with a focus on: 1) Quality, 2) Improved operations, cost and quality3) Safety, 4) On-time delivery/logistics & supply chain, 5) Employee morale & leadership development, 6) Science, technology, engineering & maintenance [modified STEM]

WHERE – Viking Masek https://vikingmasek.com/  40 Woodland Court, Oostburg 53070
https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Woodland+Ct,+Oostburg,+WI+53070/@43.6247135,-87.7757053,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8804a4a85ddb9a85:0x8b2bec2781911213!8m2!3d43.6247135!4d-87.7731304!16s%2Fg%2F11c22phldf!5m1!1e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
 
WHAT – times can be modified
7:15-7:30          Networking
7:30-7:45          Welcome/announcements – John Rogers
7:45-9:30          Viking Masek

• History and company background
• Company growth and expansion
• Local customer relationships and international collaboration

• Plant Tour – 3 groups
  Led by Bryan Lacy - CRO/President; Robert Barkley – National Sales Manager – Flow Wrapping; and Mike Scritchfield – Regional Sales Manager
• Customer Case Study / Video
  Led by Mike Scritchfield, Regional Sales Manager
  • Café du Monde customer case study and video
  • Discussion of the customer relationship, project collaboration, and packaging application
• Innovation & Flow-Wrapping
  Led by Robert Barkley, National Sales Manager – Flow Wrapping
  • Flow-wrapping technology and packaging applications
  • Emerging customer needs and innovation in packaging automation
• Discussion & Q&A
  • Open discussion of manufacturing challenges, opportunities, and shared experiences