Kevin grew up in Woodbury, Minnesota, and went to Saint Cloud State University and the University of River Falls Wisconsin. Kevin now lives in Somerset, Wisconsin with his wife Megan and their two boys, Jude and Lincoln.
His journey into plastics started 18 years ago at a small injection molding company in Wisconsin. Kevin threw himself into learning everything he could about the industry. He took all of AIM’s development courses, plus training with industry leaders Mike Sepe and John Bozzelli, to build his knowledge in injection molding. He also provided consulting for some clients on how to improve part and tooling design to reduce costs and lead-times.
Kevin joined Beaumont Technologies in February 2011, and now he’s a Senior Sales Manager covering much of the U.S. But his impact goes beyond sales. He’s President of SPE Upper Midwest, founded Molding Our Future (a non-profit that introduces kids to injection molding as a career), and regularly guest lectures at UW-Stout’s Plastics Engineering Program.
His customers love working with him because he responds quickly and always has an answer. And when he doesn’t? He picks up the phone and calls one of Beaumont’s engineers who does.
In Kevin’s own words: “We’re here to help the industry. If your company touches injection molding, we can help. If it’s not us, I’ll connect you to the right partner.”
Fun Fact: Kevin and his family are hardcore ice fishermen. We’re talking days on a frozen Wisconsin lake in a custom fish house that’s more like a luxury RV, complete with a fireplace, TVs, and a sectional sofa. Now that’s commitment to the hobby!
Whether you need help with simulation, material characterization, or world-class training, Kevin and the Beaumont team are here for you. ✨
Erie, PA – Thursday, August 14 – The American Injection Molding (AIM) Institute, a leader in injection molding education, is excited to announce its expansion into Latin America. “This strategic move will provide the institute’s renowned education and training services to professionals in the region, with our ‘Development courses’ now offered in Spanish,” said David Rose, Senior Instructor at the AIM Institute.
Photo caption: Group shot (Left to right) John Beaumont, CTO and Founder of Beaumont and the AIM Institute; Daniel Lopez, AIM Latin America Product and Education Manager/Instructor; and David A. Hoffman, Director/Instructor of the AIM Institute.
AIM’s expansion supports its mission to advance the industry by offering its services to professionals worldwide within their own regions. This expansion directly supports the growing injection molding industry in Latin America, where companies are increasingly establishing engineering and R&D centers. “AIM is known for its excellence in education and training for the plastics industry. I am excited to be a part of this expansion by offering these courses to the Latin American market,” said Daniel Lopez, who will lead this new initiative as part of AIM’s instructors. Lopez brings 28 years of industry experience in plastics, including process engineering, new product implementation, and as an instructor.
The first course, Injection Molding, is scheduled for November 11-12, 2025, at the ENGEL de Mexico facility in Querétaro, Mexico. In addition to regularly scheduled public courses, Daniel Lopez is also available for private in-house training at your company’s facility.
David Hoffman, Director of the AIM Institute, commented on the significance of this milestone. “It’s been a remarkable year for AIM as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary. In January, we unveiled our 2-year college degree program. And now, with Daniel Lopez, we are expanding our campus into Latin America. Our mission is extended internationally with direct representation and courses offered in Spanish. Our first official course begins this November, and we are excited for students to experience the difference now in-person!”
The AIM Institute’s educational and training courses are rooted in research and are designed to help students solve problems using critical thinking by expanding their knowledge and skills. They are trusted worldwide to develop injection molding professionals through accredited education and training and are driven by the mission of advancing the injection molding industry.
We’re thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership with Polymer Systems Solutions (PSS), who will now serve as our representatives for the AIM Institute’s comprehensive education and training programs across Pennsylvania, New York, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia!
This collaboration significantly expands the reach of our education & training courses, bringing critical workforce development solutions directly to the injection molding industry throughout these key regions.
PSS is widely recognized as a premier manufacturers’ sales agency, known for providing exceptional technical support and representing leading injection molding equipment lines. Leveraging their deep understanding of the industry and strong customer relationships, PSS will also now be focused on introducing and promoting the AIM Institute to their extensive network. This partnership is designed to amplify the importance of a skilled workforce and provide seamless access to our world-class training & education.
Empowering Your Workforce: The AIM Institute Advantage, Now Represented by Polymer Systems Solutions
This exciting alliance with Polymer Systems Solutions creates an unparalleled opportunity to fully showcase our comprehensive Education and Training programs via the AIM Institute. PSS, with their strong ties to equipment sales, understands that cutting-edge machinery performs best in the hands of a highly-skilled workforce. They are ideally positioned to bridge that gap by directly connecting their client base to the benefits of our courses and programs, including the ANSI/ASTM accredited PTE Program and Molders’ Series course.
Through PSS, companies in PA, NY, Eastern OH, and West Virginia can easily learn about the AIM Institute’s offerings that are designed to deliver:
Optimized processes for increased efficiency and profitability.
Reduced downtime through enhanced troubleshooting capabilities.
Hands-on training that keeps teams ahead of the curve.
Elevated product quality and a culture of continuous improvement.
This isn’t just about selling equipment; it’s about investing in the full potential of your team and your operations by integrating world-class training from the AIM Institute, now represented by PSS.
Connect with Polymer Systems Solutions Today!
For New York Inquiries: 315-529-7789
For PA, West Virginia, and Eastern Ohio Inquiries: 724-900-1217
Live from Germany! Beaumont Advanced Processing (BAP) is proud to support our partner MF SOFTWARE at their 16th Connect conference – the key event for the European Autodesk® Moldflow® community. As a trusted global partner to top industries and a leader in material characterization and simulation, BAP is here to connect with you!
The conference is currently taking place live in Germany at The Carl Benz Museum in Ladenburg Automuseum, Dr. Carl Benz – one of the world’s first automobile factories – offering the perfect setting for inspiring discussions and networking. Representing BAP are Alex Beaumont, Corporate Development Officer; Jacob Trott, Director of Material Characterization; and Seth Jones, BAP Sales Manager.
A key highlight for BAP will be the co-hosted workshop on material characterization led by Jacob Trott at the MF Rallye on June 2nd, from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM CET. Attendees of CONNECT 2025 can expect to gain valuable insights from focused presentations, participate in the interactive Moldflow Rallye, and network with fellow engineers and industry leaders.
The BAP team is excited to be part of CONNECT 2025 and support our partner MF SOFTWARE. We are looking forward to connecting with the European Moldflow community and showcasing how our American-made, innovation-driven solutions can address their injection molding needs.
We’re proud to announce the success of Beaumont’s inaugural Moldflow User Group Summit, held at the Manufacturer & Business Association in Erie, PA, on October 9, 2024. Nearly sixty people attended this first-time event, which showcased the latest Autodesk® Moldflow simulation methodology and plastics manufacturing trends.
As the only company in the world providing Autodesk Moldflow consulting services, training, material characterization, and software sales from a central location, Beaumont was uniquely positioned to welcome an audience of Moldflow users and plastics professionals from around the world to their hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania, for this one-day, in-person, free event.
At the event, Alex Beaumont, Beaumont’s Corporate Development Officer and Summit emcee, welcomed everyone before launching into a series of educational talks offered by a diverse speaker lineup featuring industry experts, designers, engineers, instructors, and consultants.
The team of speakers took turns presenting on optimizing Moldflow simulation workflows, leveraging the latest technical knowledge and engineering solutions for plastics simulation from their unique perspectives.
“What’s New in Moldflow 2025” offered by Hanno van Raalte, Product Manager at Autodesk
“STAMP…What is it?” offered by David Corsi, Design & Simulation Engineering Manager at Beaumont
“Moldflow vs. Moldfloor” offered by Jennifer Schmidt, Senior Instructor of Simulation at Beaumont’s American Injection Molding Institute, and Jason Travitz, Senior Instructor of Processing at Beaumont’s American Injection Molding Institute
“Hot Gate Insulation — Is the Default Assumption Safe?” offered by Jerry Rooney, Design & Simulation Engineer at Beaumont
“Moldflow Monday — Miscellaneous Moldflow Concepts, Workflows, and Best Practices” offered by Mason Myers, Principal Implementation Consultant at Autodesk
“How Variation in Material Can Affect Characterization and Simulation Results” offered by Jacob Trott, Material Characterization Manager at Beaumont
“Update on the Moldflow Material Characterization Move from Melbourne, Australia to Erie, PA” offered by Jacob Trott, Material Characterization Manager at Beaumont
“I Need a Moldlflow, and I Needed It Yesterday” offered by Eric Madler, Design & Simulation Engineer at Beaumont
“Tools to Investigate Weld Line Strength and Product Performance” offered by Matt Jaworski, Sr. Solutions Engineer PhD at Autodesk
To allow for any questions that may have been generated from the instructional sessions, along with general plastics simulation questions, attendees were treated to a dynamic “Ask Beaumont” question-and-answer panel discussion at the conclusion of the event.
The feedback generated from the event was overwhelmingly positive, and attendees were also grateful for the opportunities provided to network with other like-minded plastics thought leaders and industry professionals.
As a final value-added bonus to Summit participants, Beaumont offered attendees the opportunity to tour their main headquarters and material characterization lab, where they could see Moldflow in real-time applications. Five tours were given in total—three at the Material Characterization lab in Cranesville, PA, and two at the main headquarters in Erie, PA.
One attendee, Marco Crosio, the Senior Injection Moulding Engineer at Novo Nordisk in Denmark, said, “I think the user meeting was phenomenal. I very much enjoyed the more “practical” side of it… I’m really hoping this user group will happen again and, given managerial approval, I will definitely like to join it.”
Following the success of the Moldflow User Group Summit, plans are underway for future summits to showcase Beaumont’s passion for sharing Moldflow expertise and best practices with its expanding and diverse clientele in the plastic injection molding industry.
For more information about Beaumont — a veteran-founded, American-made, innovation-driven team ready to serve all your injection molding needs — visit www.beaumontinc.com.
How Beaumont utilizes the AIM Institute to improve our workforce
Over the last 25 years, the Beaumont Family of Companies has grown and evolved to continue fulfilling the needs of the injection molding industry. One common denominator has remained the same: our people and investing in employee education.
“Of all the training seminars that I have attended over the past 10 years, this one ranks at the top! The explanations of clamp tonnage, cooling strategies, viscosity, and key mold design components are just a few of the takeaways that will be very useful in my job function.”
THOGUS®
Russ Wolff, Business Development Manager
“I was amazed at the amount of expertise and knowledge presented in just two days. Many myths were debunked, numerous scientific explanations for the way we should be thinking about plastic flow were given, and various real-world examples were used to show how plastic flows.”
CAPLUGS®
Don Makowski, Design Engineer
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