French is proud to announce our new board director Gregory S. Volovic. He was elected to our board at our March 25, 2022 meeting. Learn more about Greg and the expertise he brings to our board.
Welcoming Gregory S. Volovic to the Board of Directors
French Oil Mill Machinery Company—a global manufacturer of hydraulic presses, oilseed and polymer equipment—has strengthened its Board of Directors. At its March 25th, 2022 board meeting, Gregory S. Volovic was elected as the newest member of the French executive board. A veteran of the manufacturing technology industry, Volovic brings more than two decades of experience in engineering, strategic planning, acquisitions, and R&D.
“We couldn’t be more excited or proud to have Greg Volovic join our board,” said company Chairman and CEO, Daniel French, “He exemplifies many of the core values that have defined our family-run business for over a century. His business intelligence, leadership, global industry experience, and strong moral character will be an asset to the entire company.”
About Gregory S. Volovic
Currently, Volovic is the acting President and CEO of Hurco Companies, Inc.—a publicly-held, global manufacturing technology company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. In that capacity, he leads the company in strategic planning and acquisitions, and oversees all operations of the $250 million organization.
In addition to serving on the Board of Hurco Companies, Inc., Greg also serves on the boards of Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) and the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). And, now, his extensive experience with engineering, IT, machining, international business and corporate agility make him a perfect fit for the French Oil Mill Machinery Company Board of Directors.
About French Oil Mill Machinery Company
Founded in 1900, French is an ISO-certified, fourth-generation, family-owned company that custom designs, manufactures and supports hydraulic presses for molding rubber and composite materials, rubber mixers, screw presses for synthetic rubber processing and for the separation of liquids from solids, and oilseed equipment used to extract vegetable oil from seeds and nuts, and to produce biofuels.
For over 120 years, French has partnered with global stakeholders from more than 80 countries to provide products with superior value and superior service that improve customers’ productivity and reduce their overall production costs. Their 225,000 square foot corporate office and manufacturing facility is located in Piqua, Ohio.
French makes machines to make people’s lives better.