Hypertherm Associates
Gordon Rice has extensive work experience in the manufacturing industry. Gordon began their career at Centricut, LLC in 1992, where they served as the Engineering Manager and International Sales Manager for six years. In 1998, Rice joined Centricut LLC as the Chief Operating Officer, before becoming the President of Centricut, a subsidiary of Hypertherm, in 1999. From 2003 to 2010, Rice worked as the Business Team Leader for Consumable Teams at Hypertherm. Gordon then held various roles at Hypertherm, including Vice President and General Manager of Consumables, Vice President and General Manager of After-Sales Business, and Vice President of Mechanized Systems and Consumables. Since 2018, Rice has been serving as the Executive Vice President of Waterjet at Hypertherm.
Gordon Rice earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont from 1982 to 1986.
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Hypertherm Associates
Hypertherm Associates is a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software. Its products, including Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet systems, are used by companies around the world to build ships, airplanes, and railcars; construct steel buildings, fabricate heavy equipment, erect wind turbines, and more. In addition to cutting systems, the company creates CNCs and software trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. Founded in 1968, Hypertherm Associates is a 100 percent Associate-owned company, employing approximately 2,000 Associates, with operations and partner representation worldwide. Learn more at www.HyperthermAssociates.com. Fifty years ago, in a small two car garage, Hypertherm began its journey with simple, powerful ideas about business and an invention that shaped the future of industrial cutting. The same ideals that fueled our inception all those years ago are still what drive us today: a passion for challenging what is achievable with the products we create, the culture we foster, and the experience we deliver to our customers. As we look to the horizon and the next 50 years, we are proud that our people, partners, and innovations will shape the future with solutions that make anything possible for industries around the world. Key elements of the Hypertherm formula include: • Dedicated Associates focused on customer-centered product design and support • Local sales and service • Broad application experience and proven results • Sustainable and ethical business practices benefit our customers and communities