The Impulse Spotlight - Episode 13

In this episode we speak with the Director of Engineering at Trim-Lok Inc. a company that specializes in the manufacturing of rubber and plastic extrusion products. Trim-Lok's high-quality sealing and trimming solutions are used across various industries including automotive, marine, industrial, and recreational vehicles. 

Our guest today has amassed a wealth of experience working for various large and small corporations, including Lockheed, pfizer, mattel Toys, and Rainbird. He has earned a total of 12 patents and founded his own development company, 2N2 which specializes in industrial design, product design, and tooling design, creating everything from housewares to computer electronics. Beyond his professional achievements he is a dedicated family man. He's been happily married for 21 years and is a proud father to his 19 year old triplet boys. In his free time he enjoys woodworking,playing golf, and working out. 

Ken Siegel has been a driving force at Trim-Lok for the past 18 years but Ken has a lifetime of design and development experience holding down every role from inventor to executive. Today we begin by discussing a folding hanger and a specialized plastic handle, two products Ken personally developed and brought to market.

Ken recounts his diverse experiences working with a cat litter company as well as his time at Procter & Gamble where his strategic influence had a direct impact on the trajectory of their Tide products. He also shares an example of a custom extrusion project and how his team successfully overcame the obstacles they faced. Throughout every story or example Ken provides valuable insight into the importance of adaptability and resilience in product development, emphasizing how failure can serve as a powerful growth mechanism. Ken hopes to encourage aspiring product developers to stay persistent and never give up.

To learn more about Trim-Lok, visit https://www.trimlok.com/

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