Aurora, Illinois-based Processing Technologies International (PTi), a manufacturer of sheet extrusion machinery, is saddened to announce the passing of one of its members on May 17, 2021 — Enrique “Ricky” Torres.
Torres was a processing engineer technical specialist with PTi for 20 years and had over 40 years of experience in the plastics industry. Having been a plant manager prior to working with PTi, he had both hands-on experience and a thorough understanding of extrusion equipment and related processes, making him extremely knowledgeable and well respected among all who worked with him.
Torres set a high bar for himself in his professional life. He truly personified someone full of company spirit and enthusiasm for the work. He loved the industry and the craft that he was so talented at – teaching others how to process plastic.
Torres is preceded in death by his wife Minerva and is survived by his two children and three grandchildren.
For more information about PTi, visit www.ptiextruders.com.