Core Molding Technologies, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, specializes in molding structural components from both thermoplastic and thermoset materials. The company employs a diverse range of manufacturing processes, including compression molding of sheet molding compound, resin transfer molding, liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene, spray-up and hand-lay-up techniques, direct long-fiber thermoplastics, and advanced structural foam and structural web injection molding. Core Molding Technologies serves a broad spectrum of industries, such as medium and heavy-duty trucking, automotive, power sports, construction, agriculture, building products, and various other commercial markets across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and internationally. Founded in 1996, the company was initially known as Core Materials Corporation, rebranding to Core Molding Technologies, Inc. in August 2002, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Core Molding Technologies Promotes Michael J. Gayford to Chief Operating Officer
Core Molding Technologies promoted Michael J. Gayford to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
Gayford, who joined the company in March 2023, will oversee North American operations, with Mexico operations head Arnold Alanis reporting to him.
CEO Eric Palomaki credited Gayford with advancing operational capabilities; the move is a continuity-promoting internal elevation rather than an external hire.