W. R. MEADOWS PROMOTES NICK BERNHARD TO DIRECTOR OF FIBER OPERATIONS

Hampshire, IL — W. R. MEADOWS, INC. is pleased to announce the promotion of Nick Bernhard to Director of Fiber Operations. In this senior leadership role, Nick will oversee BLUE RIDGE FIBERBOARD and HUEBERT FIBERBOARD, two affiliated fiberboard manufacturers within the W. R. MEADOWS family of companies. Together, the companies produce fiber expansion joint and building materials that support W. R. MEADOWS locations and customers across North America.

Nick joined the organization in June 2019 as General Manager of HUEBERT FIBERBOARD. He subsequently served as Project Engineer for W. R. MEADOWS, Senior Technical and Project Manager at BLUE RIDGE FIBERBOARD, and Interim Plant Manager at BLUE RIDGE FIBERBOARD. His experience spans plant operations, quality assurance, technical and customer support, product testing, and capital projects. Before joining the organization, he held management roles in the mechanical contracting and agriculture industries.

As Director of Fiber Operations, Nick will oversee the company’s manufacturing operations, with plant managers reporting to him. His responsibilities will include optimizing production, increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and maintaining consistent product quality. An early priority will be strengthening supply reliability and supporting future growth so W. R. MEADOWS locations can serve existing customers and capture new business opportunities.

“I’m excited to strengthen our fiberboard operations and drive long-term improvement,” said Nick. “My priority is to support our teams in delivering consistent quality and reliable supply while positioning the business for growth. These facilities have served the industry for decades, and I look forward to building on our employees’ knowledge and experience as we introduce practical automation and modern manufacturing methods.”

Nick has consistently shown a strong commitment to service, quality, and reliability in fiberboard manufacturing,” said Frank Bifero, Vice President of Manufacturing, W. R. MEADOWS. “His experience at HUEBERT FIBERBOARD, BLUE RIDGE FIBERBOARD, and W. R. MEADOWS gives him a valuable understanding of our operations and the people who depend on these products. He has also built strong relationships throughout our materials and equipment supply chains and earned the trust of our sales team, customers, and end users. I am confident he will continue to make a positive impact on our fiber operations and our company’s growth.”

W. R. MEADOWS, INC. is a family-owned construction materials manufacturer, established in 1926, operating 12 manufacturing facilities across North America. Its extensive product range includes concrete curing and sealing compounds, joint sealants, expansion joints, waterproofing and air barrier systems, and more. For additional information, visit www.wrmeadows.com.