Claussen, Spence named to Rotational Molding Hall of Fame

Corey Claussen, left, and Alvin Spence

Two longtime industry executives, Corey Claussen and Alvin Spence, have been elected to the Rotational Molding Hall of Fame. They will be inducted on Sept. 28 at the Association of Rotational Molders Annual Meeting in Kansas City.

Claussen has been involved in rotomolding for more than 25 years, growing up in the family business started by his father. He rose through many positions in the company and is currently the president of Custom Roto-Mold LLC in Benson, Minn.

Claussen, who received the Charles D. Frederick Award for Distinguished Service in 2009, has twice served on the ARM board of directors, including two terms as president.

"He has been instrumental to the organization during challenging times," ARM said in announcing the honor. "Corey has served on many committees and is always willing to share his knowledge and contribute at workshops, committee meetings, and regional meetings."

Spence's 30-plus-year career in rotational molding began in 1991 at Queen's University Belfast, where he earned a doctoral degree under professor Roy Crawford. He then managed the Rotational Moulding Research Centre, overseeing industry-sponsored research projects.

In 1997, Spence joined North Liberty, Iowa-based Centro Inc., where he is now vice president of engineering. His research and development efforts include patented technology used to make CARB/EPA-compliant fuel tanks, and reactive nylon 6 processing known as anionic polymerization.

Spence has been an ARM board member for the last seven years, and he serves as the technical editor of RotoWorld.

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