OSSEO, Wis. — North American Specialty Laminations (NASL), a profile wrapping, and specialty manufacturing company serving the window, door, cabinet, furniture, and architectural millwork industries, has named Doug Rende as CEO.
NASL is a portfolio company of the Boston-based private equity investment firm Building Industry Partners (BIP).
“The opportunity to work with BIP and value of their unique industry and people focused mission, along with the expertise of the NASL team in delivering fully integrated lamination solutions across North America has guided my enthusiasm for this exciting new role,” said Rende.
With over 30 years of executive leadership experience, Rende has successfully led mature businesses, (Tremco CPG, Glen-Gery, and Armstrong Canada), along with profitable start-ups (Pergo, and Noel Group) and acquisitive growth ventures (Tremco, Ply Gem/Mitten Building Products). In his previous role as senior vice president, Tremco Construction Products Group, he spearheaded the integration of six new and existing RPM companies under the newly created Tremco CPG brand position. Rende has held board of director’s positions within NAHB, NLBMDA, BIA, VSI, SEAL, PRO, NAFCD and NALFA organizations. He is a native Philadelphian, and a graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s University and the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Aresty Executive School.
Patrick Mascia, NASL Board Chair and BIP Partners, noted, “Doug’s professional experience and seriousness of purpose in creating a people-focused organization are second to none. We are excited to have him leading this company on behalf of BIP, and to work alongside him to build a national profile wrapping and specialty manufacturing organization.” These sentiments were echoed by fellow Board Member Peter Stroble.
