Elkhart Plastics Inc. (EPI) has hired Dale Ohlrich as Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Sales Manager. Dale brings more than 20 years of manufacturing and business development experience to the position.

His responsibilities include overseeing Elkhart Plastics’ IBC division and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.

Previously, Ohlrich served as the Director of Business Development at Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. Additionally, he served as Specialty Products Manager of the IBC and dry handling divisions at Snyder Industries, Inc. for 12 years. Prior to that he was the Regional Sales Manager for Custom Metalcraft Inc. Ohlrich is a graduate of Bellevue University and Southeast Community College with a Bachelors in Business Administration and an Associates Degree in Manufacturing Engineering.

“We’re thrilled to have Dale on board,” Jack Welter, CEO of EPI, said. “His background and experience in manufacturing and rotational molding will be a great asset to the team as we continue to advance services to current and future customers.”

Ohlrich said, “I am excited to accept this position with Elkhart Plastics and I’m thrilled to be part of such a forward-thinking and aggressively growing company. I am really looking forward to being back in the IBC market.”

In his free time, Ohlrich enjoys golf, being outdoors, and spending time with his family. He lives in Tampa, Fla., with his wife, Tara, and their children, Zachary and Gracy.