AGY, Global Specialty Glass Fiber Manufacturer, Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer

New executive leader to advance operational excellence, preparing for growth.

AIKEN, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGY, the leading U.S. manufacturer of high-performance glass fiber reinforcements, announces the addition of Ron Richardson to the role of Chief Operating Officer. As part of the executive team, Richardson will oversee AGY manufacturing production, engineering operations, supply chain performance, and capacity management.

Bringing over two decades of experience in plant and staff operations, Richardson will play a central role in advancing operational excellence, enhancing production reliability, and preparing AGY’s manufacturing platform for sustained growth and increasing customer demand.

“AGY is the recognized leader in high performance materials, powering the next generation of advanced materials that enable progress across every major industry worldwide,” Richardson says. “I’m thrilled to further advance our efforts, fostering continuous improvement and overseeing plant expansion investments.”

Al Ridilla, AGY President and CEO, recognizes how instrumental Richardson will be in the future of the company.

“After 23 years with Kimberly-Clark, Ron brings an impressive depth and breadth of manufacturing operations leadership to AGY,” says Ridilla. “We are confident that he will make an immensely positive impact on our people, plant processes, product growth, and market reach.”

About AGY

AGY is a leading innovator and manufacturer of specialty glass fibers enabling high-performance composite solutions for aviation, defense, electronics, artificial intelligence, digital connectivity and architecture applications that are integral to civilian life and critical to the national security supply chain. Headquartered in Aiken, SC, AGY is the singular remaining specialty glass fiber manufacturer in the United States. Flexible production operations, R&D teams, and a product innovation center allow AGY to customize material solutions and develop next-generation products for clients globally.