Ken Forlenza Joins Schreiner Group as U.S. President
Schreiner Group is proud to announce the appointment of Ken Forlenza as the new President of its U.S. site in Blauvelt, New York. With a distinguished background in engineering, business development, and leadership across various industries, Forlenza brings a dynamic vision for the future of Schreiner Group’s U.S. operations. Forlenza is excited to guide Schreiner Group through a phase of significant growth, leveraging the company’s leadership in innovative labeling solutions.
What excites Ken Forlenza most about his new role is the chance to align the organization toward a unified vision while building a high-performing team. “With our expected expansion into new markets, attracting top talent and investing in staff development will be critical to success,” he explains. Forlenza is focused on fostering a culture where innovation and collaboration thrive to ensure Schreiner Group continues to delight our customers.
Forlenza sees major growth potential in the Pharma, Automotive, and Industrial sectors, where Schreiner Group’s innovative solutions have been established for decades. Drawn to the company for its focus on innovation and strong family-oriented culture, Forlenza felt an immediate connection to the company. "There’s a deep sense of pride here, and everyone is committed to long-term success," he shares. His extensive experience in the specialty chemicals industry, particularly adhesives, aligns well with Schreiner Group’s core product offerings.
His first weeks at Schreiner Group have been marked by a warm welcome from the team. “The local team has been incredibly supportive,” he says. “I even had the chance to run my first label on the production press, and I plan to frame it as a keepsake.” Listening and collaboration are key to Forlenza’s leadership style, and he’s committed to mentoring and coaching the team to help Schreiner Group reach new heights.
“We are thrilled to have Ken Forlenza join us as the new President of our U.S. site,” says Roland Schreiner, CEO of Schreiner Group. “His wealth of experience in various sectors, combined with his passion for innovation and collaboration, make him the perfect fit to drive our growth in our key healthcare and mobility markets.” Forlenza’s career has spanned engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and strategy, giving him a well-rounded perspective. His hands-on approach, passion for problem-solving, and focus on customer satisfaction position him to lead Schreiner Group’s U.S. operations toward a successful future.
Schreiner Group established its production site in Blauvelt in 2008, which initially produced exclusively for the Schreiner MediPharm division and the pharmaceutical industry. The site since has expanded to include Schreiner ProTech, which focuses on the automotive and general industries. Today, over 90 employees at the Blauvelt facility produce high-tech labels and functional parts for the entire North American market.