SITUATION The pottery industry overall was facing a problem with glazed bodies as the gypsum in the clay dehydrated during firing and rehydrated in the atmosphere. Those conditions resulted in swelling and caused the glaze to “pop” thus scrapping the piece. Through discussions with customers and investigation of pottery that was sent to us for […]
SITUATION A maintenance contractor located in Texas had a contract to maintain a thermal oxidizer for the incineration of explosives, rocket propelled missiles and other munitions that have expired dates on their use. The end user discovered a 1-inch wide crack in the oxidizer that needed to be repaired immediately. They have a maintenance technician […]
SITUATION Christy’s CATCO division got an urgent call from our marketing partner in Australia saying that a fertilizer manufacturer based in Perth needed 100 tons of ½” T99 alumina balls in a matter of days. To deliver such a large amount of that specific product in such a short period of time was going to […]
“We believe that any entity is judged by the good that it does. Complying with just laws and simply making money, we felt, is a rather low bar to achieve. This belief led to Christy’s current set of mission and value that guide our daily efforts.” Mr. O’Brien currently serves as Managing Partner for O’Brien […]
A former President and CEO of two global industrial food companies, Jackie Levin brings over 35 years of experience in building teams and delivering profitable growth. In 2002, she was recruited by Ensign-Bickford Industries to be President and CEO of its largest business unit, AFB International. During her tenure Jackie: Quadrupled sales and profits through […]
Mr. Merluzzi serves as Chief Executive Officer of Metal Exchange Corporation (MEC), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of nearly 3 billion pounds of nonferrous metals-based products. The company, which is family owned and headquartered in St. Louis, MO, operates seven U.S. manufacturing facilities as well as a joint venture facility in Italy. Additionally, the […]
Stephen Notestine received a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Denver in 1975. Upon graduation, he began employment in the Industrial Sales Department of Turley Martin Company, St Louis’ largest commercial/industrial real estate brokerage firm. In 1984, he relocated to become Executive Vice President of F.L. Sweeney Corp., another commercial real estate brokerage firm. […]
“I have spent my entire career at Christy. What I love about this company is how our team values innovation and getting results. If you want to make a difference in the world, while advancing your knowledge and developing your skills, I cannot imagine a better place to be.” Mr. Osborne currently serves as CEO […]
“Our culture is what makes us unique. The Christy Way is the core of our culture, and it represents who we are as a company and as individuals. Integrity, success, loyalty, and transparency are more than words in our values statement, these words describe our people, shape our strategy and pilot our business every day.” […]
“I believe Christy is unique in the way that its employees truly believe in its culture. Christy offers employees the ability to grow and succeed in their professional lives. Our word is our bond, and we strive to make a positive impact on society.” Mr. Talley’s early career was as a partner in his family’s […]
