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Tim Swanson

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President, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Rohrer Corporation
📍 Greater Cleveland, United States

Tim Swanson is a manufacturing executive, recently the CEO of Rohrer Corporation, with a history of leading industrial and packaging companies like Bettcher Industries. He specializes in business transformation and acquisitive growth, with a Master of Science from Michigan Technological University.

He and his wife, Sue, reside in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. His professional focus on the region is also reflected in his interest in local business publications, suggesting a connection to the local community and economic environment.

Unique fact: As CEO, he successfully orchestrated the strategic sale of Bettcher Industries to the global investment firm KKR.

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Current Role
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Cleveland, United States
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Priorities

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Acquisitive Growth
Implemented acquisitive growth frameworks at both Bettcher Industries and Rohrer Corporation, culminating in the successful sale of Bettcher to private equity giant KKR.
Sustainable Packaging
As CEO of Rohrer, he championed the development and adoption of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to meet evolving customer and market demands.
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Career

Work history

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Rohrer Corporation
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bettcher Industries
President, Engineered Components
Barnes Group Inc.
Vice President and General Manager, Global Powertrain Metals Division
ITW
Vice President and General Manager, Power Products Division
ITW
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Media appearances

Rohrer CEO Tim Swanson Featured in Manufacturing Today. Featured in Rohrer Corporation Blog
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Education
1988 - 1990
Master of Science - MS
Michigan Technological University
1984 - 1988
Bachelor of Science - BS
Michigan Technological University
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