Mike Ringquist Announces Retirement After 41-Year Career in the Plastics Industry

CartierWilson and SIMONA AMERICA Group announce the retirement of Mike Ringquist, Business Development Manager at CartierWilson, effective April 2026, concluding an accomplished 41-year career in the plastics industry.

Throughout his career, Mike developed a deep understanding of materials, forming processes, and end-use applications, allowing him to support customers across a wide range of markets. His ability to translate technical knowledge into practical solutions made him a trusted resource throughout the industry.

In his role at CartierWilson, Mike continued to leverage this expertise in support of customers and SIMONA PMC products, contributing to long-standing relationships across the distribution network.

Known for his exceptional technical expertise and customer-first approach, Mike built a reputation as a trusted advisor. Over the course of his career, he developed and maintained many longstanding customer relationships that remain foundational today.

“Mike’s impact on CartierWilson and the broader industry cannot be overstated,” said Chris Corona, Principal of CartierWilson. “His technical knowledge, professionalism, and ability to connect with customers set a standard that is difficult to replicate. More importantly, he built relationships rooted in trust and consistency, which is the true measure of his success. We are grateful for his contributions and wish him the very best in this next chapter.”

“Mike Ringquist has been a valued member of the SIMONA PMC team since joining in November 2018, where he successfully led one of our largest sales territories,” said Eric Short, President of SIMONA PMC. “Mike built strong, lasting customer relationships through his outgoing approach and deep industry knowledge. Having known Mike since 2004, I have truly valued working with him and consider him a friend. He will be greatly missed, and we wish him all the best in a well-earned retirement.”

Reflecting on his career, Mike shared, “It has been a privilege to work alongside so many talented individuals across this industry. I’ve always valued the relationships built over the years and the opportunity to help customers find the right solutions. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together and look forward to what comes next.”

CartierWilson and SIMONA AMERICA Group extend their sincere appreciation to Mike for his decades of dedication, expertise, and service to the industry.

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About CartierWilson

Established in 1973, CartierWilson provides thermoformers, fabricators and distributors of plastic products with a broad variety of top-performance, competitively priced materials produced by world-leading manufacturers. In addition, CartierWilson offers expert advice in applying these materials in ways that improve product performance while reducing material costs and processing times. CartierWilson offers assistance in marketing services while helping clients expand their capabilities to take advantage of today's fast-growing markets.

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