September 7, 2010
Summary
1986
Leading Fortune 500 global manufacturer - founded 1843 - NYSE public company -
Sends Gerry Cooper to Taiwan to open and manage its factories: two plants in five years.
1991
Gerry opens Pacific Rim procurement office based in Taipei.
2001
Gerry departs to organize Asia Tech Source Co., Ltd. after 35 years with this global manufacturer,
having achieved Asian purchases of over US$ 200 million from 400+ suppliers
in 12 Asian countries through 4 buying offices and 82 staff professionals.
Present
Asia Tech Source now serves 15 manufacturer/customers in North America and Japan through
4 buying offices in China and Taiwan with 8 subject matter experts in engineering and procurement.
Gerry shares his management time between Taiwan, China and the United States.