For plastics manufacturers seeking a competitive edge, NEXTEC Plastic Machinery provides sales representation for some of the world’s most advanced technology partners, along with the insights developed over three decades of deep industry experience. Focusing on the southeast United States, NEXTEC brings you unsurpassed expertise in injection molding, extrusion, automation, assembly and auxiliary equipment.
Meet Bob Gray
Bob Gray is a respected plastics industry professional with more than 35 years in machinery and technical sales, including more than ten years with one of North America’s largest manufacturers of large format plastic components. Bob formed NEXTEC to bring the most innovative global technologies and critical industry insights to forward-thinking plastics manufacturers in the southeastern U.S.
“From simple equipment upgrades to complex manufacturing requirements, I want to thoroughly understand your business and deliver advanced technologies that have the power to transform your operation. NEXTEC is more than a sales team for some the most innovative names in plastic machinery and automation. We are delivering fully integrated world-class solutions that bring tangible value every day.”
NEXTEC Welcomes Nicholas Willetts as Business Development Leader
Nicholas comes to us from Atlanta-based high-precision mold manufacturer Männer USA, Inc., where he provided hands-on experience working with plastics manufacturers during product development, process optimization and launch planning. Working from his Atlanta office as of mid-January 2025, he is representing each of NEXTEC’s valued principal partners to plastics manufacturers in the state of Georgia.
Nicholas is a graduate of Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, where he received a degree in plastics engineering.
From NEXTEC president Bob Gray: “Nick combines significant industry experience, an engineer’s mindset for technical innovation and exceptional customer relationship skills. As we continue to evolve and grow as a technology partner for the Southeast’s plastics fabrication and assembly manufacturing companies, Nick is an important part of the plan.”