For Release January 19, 2026

PTi Announces Appointment of Ryan Leopold to Vice President of Operations

AURORA, IL., January 19, 2026 — Processing Technologies International, LLC (PTi) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Leopold to Vice President of Operations. In this role, Ryan will assume responsibility for Manufacturing, Engineering, Aftermarket, and Sales & Marketing.  Jon Roberts, co-founder of PTi, has served as EVP of Operations for 38 years and will transition as a Board Member into a technical advisement and mentoring role.

Ryan joined PTi in 2006 as a Mechanical Project Engineer and progressed through a series of engineering and leadership roles, including Senior Project Engineer, Supervisor, Manager, and Director of Mechanical Engineering Design Protocol. He later transitioned into Manufacturing as Director and most recently served as Vice President.

Throughout his tenure, Ryan has made significant contributions to PTi’s product and technology portfolio, including design work on numerous projects such as the original MultiNIP^® roll stand, TSE MultiRESN^® and HVTSE^® twin screw projects. He served in key leadership roles for the development of the GENESIS^™ Program, creating standardized designs and co-authoring numerous patents. His recent accomplishments include streamlining manufacturing processes and overall quality measures.

Ryan’s close collaboration across internal departments, combined with his involvement in extrusion system projects from concept through implementation, has provided him with the depth of experience needed to succeed in this role. His understanding of customer needs and expectations for PTi extrusion systems and services positions him to improve execution, enhance the customer experience, and support PTi’s continued growth.

Ryan Leopold, VP of Operations.

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About Processing Technologies International, LLC (PTi)

Processing Technologies International, LLC, based in Aurora, Ill. Established in 1988, PTi is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance sheet extrusion machinery.  PTi designs, manufactures and services precision equipment that converts filled and unfilled resins into sheet for a broad range of end-use markets including: packaging, construction, automotive, lawn and garden, office products, signage and displays, and appliances. PTi’s extrusion systems are engineered to exacting standards and offer an exceptional range of design features resulting in superior equipment performance, while producing the highest quality sheet industry wide. More information is available by calling (630) 585-5800 or visiting www.ptiextruders.com.