METALAST International, Inc.
Burnsville, MN
(952) 736-3066
(952) 895-5719 fax

Byron Estes is a hands-on, results-driven manager experienced in operations, production, quality assurance, sales and training in the manufacturing job-shop sector. In his position as Vice President, Manufacturer Marketing/CTR Liaison, his duties will include the continuing efforts to develop and maintain a quality CTR Sales Program, as well as develop and manage marketing programs to Domestic Manufacturers.

Byron’s most recent experience includes serving first as the Production Manager then as Operations Manager for Applied Coating Technology where he managed plant operations including production, quality assurance, tooling, maintenance and shipping/receiving. In this capacity he installed new hardcoat lines and modernized existing anodizing systems to increase productivity by 12%.

Byron was previously employed with Pioneer Metal Finishing (a subsidiary of Safeguard Scientific) in Minneapolis, MN, the largest U.S. aluminum job-shop anodizer for precision machines, die cast and extended parts used in consumer and industrial products. His positions at Pioneer included: Quality Technician and Environmental Manager, Quality Assurance and Technical Manager, and Operations Manager. His areas of responsibility included direction of production work force, quality assurance, laboratory, tooling and technical department. Byron was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, attended the University of Minnesota, and completed numerous courses in quality, management and sales.