Francis A. Bauer
Tech Services/Consultant

phone: 407.889.8083
fax: 407.880.3909
cell: 407.221.8941

fran@franbauer.com

Fran joined our sales force in October 2002. Fran comes to us with a background in chemistry from Atlantic Union College in Massachusetts. Following school Fran joined GE Plastics in the Lexan PC lab. His experience with GE Plastics/Polymerland progressed over a total of 15 years into Technical Service Engineer and Field Sales, first in Metro New York and then GE Polymerland in Florida.

Between two GE positions, Fran worked 12 years for Ethyl Molded Products which was a custom and proprietary molder. Understanding the challenges of being a molder in today's market allowed Fran to better serve the needs of the manufacturing community. His experience in the thermoplastics industry has helped his clients solve problems and grow their business.

"I am pleased to be working with ARC because of its commitment to customer service and its full range of competitive engineering materials that bring our customers real value," says Fran when asked about joining the ARC team.

In addition, Fran has also been very active promoting education in the plastics industry in both Florida chapters of the Society of Plastics Engineers serving from Membership Chair to President for both organizations.

Fran and his wife Barbara have lived in the Orlando, FL area for over 20 years. They have three grown children. Fran's interests include fishing, golfing and reading.