John Abplanalp has spent more than 35 years in manufacturing. He is an experienced, respected industry leader and innovator who has learned from the bottom up. John began as an assembly mechanic responsible for the setup and maintenance of the aerosol valve assembly lines, most recently serving as CEO and President of Precision Valve Corporation from 2003 to 2013 and Chairman of the Board from 2013 to 2015.
During the time in between, John attended college receiving an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Manhattan College and an MBA from Fordham University. Returning from college he was awarded a position in the corporate offices as a business analyst reviewing various business ventures held by Precision.
In 1989, he was promoted to Vice President of North American Operations and developed and implemented Total Quality Management programs throughout the Precision Valve Corporation. Through his leadership, the sales of Precision Valve Corporation increased from $250 million in 2003 to $343 million in 2008, a 37% increase in revenue over a brief five-year period.
John’s broad expertise and experience in strategic planning, management, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), operational improvement, plant facilities layout/design, and international business provides an extensive knowledge base to assist clients in overcoming their challenges.
John served on the Executive Board of the Consumer Specialty Products Association from 2002 to 2015, including positions as Chairman and Assistant Treasurer. Throughout his career, he has been a tireless advocate and ambassador for the aerosol products industry.
John has been married to his wife, Tonina, for 24 years. They have two children.
Founded by John Abplanalp, a longtime avid fly fisherman with a love of all things nautical, the Tight Lines Advisors, LLC name accurately reflects his unique methodology. Tight Lines Advisors' methodology takes an “inside out” approach that focuses on working in close partnership. Clients implement sustainable process changes, drive greater productivity, and expand capabilities, all while reducing costs. This focus increases product performance and reliability while establishing and improving customer relationships.