Press Release: Unadilla Laminated Products Promotes Three to Vice President

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Unadilla Laminated Products Promotes Three to Vice President
Unadilla, NY (January 17, 2013) – Today Unadilla Laminated Products (Una-Lam), a local wood products manufacturer, named Leif Van Cott vice president of operations, Rik Vandermeulen vice president of engineering, and Zoë van der Meulen vice president of communication. All three have worked for the Una-Lam since 2005 and represent the sixth generation of the Van Cott family to have worked for the company.
“I am thrilled to have three such dedicated and experienced leaders on our team,” remarked Craig Van Cott, president. “Leif, Rik, and Zoë have brought expertise in their respective fields that has helped Una-Lam succeed in a challenging economic climate. I congratulate them on their promotions and look forward to continuing to work with them into the future.”
About Leif Van CottLeif Van Cott graduated from Boston University in 2001 with a B.S.B.A in finance. Before joining Una-Lam, Leif worked in human resources for Wheelabrator Technologies Inc in New Hampshire. Leif also served from 2006 to 2013 on the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Board.
About Rik VandermeulenRik Vandermeulen graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 2000 with a B.S. in civil engineering. Before joining Una-Lam, Rik worked for McNamara/Salvia, Inc., a structural engineering firm in Boston, MA. He is licensed as a professional engineer in ten states. Rik is the secretary of the Unadilla Rotary Club and serves on the CDO STEM Council.
About Zoë van der MeulenZoë van der Meulen graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 1998 with a B.A. in government and history. Before joining Una-Lam, Zoë was director of marketing for the Northeast Human Resources Association in Wellesley, MA. Zoë is past-president of the Unadilla Rotary Club, serves on the CDO Workforce Investment Board, and is an active volunteer with other local and international organizations.
About Una-LamIn 1892, the Van Cott family began selling lumber in Unadilla, NY and in 1906 made the first Unadilla silo, beginning a product line that would serve farmers until the 1980s. The company incorporated as the Unadilla Silo Company, Inc. in 1909.
To further its commitment to farmers, the Unadilla Silo Company experimented with glue laminated barn rafters in 1928. By 1963, this business had picked up steam and the Unadilla Laminated Products division expanded into a new facility in nearby Sidney, NY where production continues today.
For more than a century, Una-Lam has built its reputation on a constant commitment to quality and an eye on the future of building. Today’s leaders at Una-Lam continue to embody the spirit of tradition meeting innovation.
For more information about Una-Lam’s products and services call 607-369-9341 or visit www.unalam.com.
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