Amy McClain featured in IJPM

Abbott Furnace Company’s own Amy McClain was recently featured in the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy‘s APMI Member Spotlight section.

Amy joined Abbott Furnace Company in October 1998 as a receptionist and has grown with us through varying departments such as purchasing, accounting, shipping, and the parts department.

Her loyal service and dedicated hard work have placed her in the Regional Sales Coordinator position she currently holds.

Amy has been a proud, long-time member of the APMI West Penn Chapter. Serving as Secretary 2016-2017, Treasurer 2017-2018, Vice-Chair 2018-2019, and Chair 2019-20202.

With Amy’s years of experience and incredible knowledge, we can’t wait to see how she continues to grow with Abbott Furnace Company. Thank you for all your hard work, Amy!

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