Our Team

Margaret brings big company experience from her background running service and technology companies to add processes and tools while continuing the entrepreneurial spirit of Xamax. Her focus is on developing and implementing a proactive growth strategy by commercializing existing Xamax products, creating new products, identifying new materials and adding strategic alliances; she also is dedicated to maintaining and building our management team. Her earlier career included Division President and other senior management roles at Fortune 500 companies and private organizations. Her education includes Harvard Business School, London School of Economics and University of Virginia Honors Program. She is an experienced director of public and private companies and NFPs

Sal has a 25 year record of productivity, professionalism and performance in operations. He has a strong knowledge of manufacturing and operations management. He is a hands-on leader with experience in every phase of the manufacturing, engineering and quality process.

Paul Kotwicki has three decades of sales experience in manufacturing, distribution and technical product sales. He has an extensive sales and marketing background with emphasis on Electrical and Technical manufacturing sales. His manufacturing related industries include marketing products through B2B and distribution sales. His experience includes low, medium and high voltage cable construction including the environmental impact of residential and industrial applications. Paul looks forward to working closely with your team on the right material
specifications for your application needs. Paul is a graduate of Northwood University, Midland MI.

Ben Dixon has a B.S. degree in Material Science and Engineering with a Polymer Science Minor His scientific background brings to the team in experience or expertise in materials science involving lab work, experimental design & setup, data analysis and more. His skills assist the team in research & development, product innovation, technological and engineering specifications, and product solutions to our customers.

Kevin Coster has joined the XAMAX team as Quality Assurance and EHS Manager. Kevin holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Technology from SUNYIT-Utica / Rome. He is a Quality professional with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing products serving many different industries.

We are excited about the enthusiasm Kevin brings to the XAMAX team, utilizing his proficiency in SPC, DOE, FMEA and overall process improvement to achieve the goals of our stakeholders and meet our customers’ ever-increasing expectations.

Jen Cosme is our Senior Customer Service Representative with over 20 years of experience. Jen has proudly worked her way up through the ranks and is extremely efficient as it relates to customer care and the tasks therein. She manages the many moving parts for customers all over the world. Jen goes above and beyond to ensure our customers have everything they need – from certificates of compliance to competitive lead times to comparing freight quotes so that our customers receive the lowest cost for the best value!

Debbie Budzik has worked at Xamax Industries, Inc. since 1986 – with over 38 years of loyal service! Debbie’s expertise in production flow & scheduling/planning, combined with extensive trade knowledge makes her a true MVP at Xamax. Her management approach is built on giving team members the tools, training and support they need to achieve any given goal. Her warm and friendly nature (after coffee, of course) is a hallmark of the overall morale at Xamax Industries, Inc.

Roberta Boyle is an experienced finance professional with extensive experience in daily finance operations, monthly financial reporting and budgeting and forecasting. She went to Northeastern University to get her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration and has an MBA from Fordham Gabelli School of Business. Roberta also is a certified CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

Wang Ying Director of JiaRui, brings 28 years of diverse experience in business development and customer support, making her an invaluable asset to Xamax Ind Inc. With an MBA from Fudan University, she combines her extensive background in General Management with exceptional emotional intelligence and people skills. Ying’s expertise in business negotiations and relationship building allows her to understand client needs deeply, ensuring the delivery of high-performance solutions. Her ability to navigate complex business environments, coupled with her knowledge of China’s fiscal systems, positions her to drive collaboration and positive outcomes for our clients.

Martin Weinberg joined Sterling Paper as a student engineer. He led manufacturing and product development for fifteen years before leaving to found Xamax Industries in 1992. Martin later merged the two companies and grew Xamax Industries from a US focused company providing electrical insulation to a global company producing industrial, consumer and technical products. Martin lived his philosophy ‘Imagination Becomes Reality’ by making it his daily practice: writing dozens of patents and creating inventive products to solve customer problems.

Martin taught his colleagues, both internally and externally, many lessons:

1. Create your own path;
2. Live fully and appreciate life;
3. Give willingly;
4. Don’t give up, be creative finding solutions;
5. Be curious and keep learning;
6. Take risks

Martin fought cancer heroically, patiently, diligently; his spirit continues to infuse Xamax’s vision, culture, products and customer service. His family remains committed and engaged with Xamax. All of us at Xamax are dedicated to continuing Martin’s legacy, living his values, remaining devoted to our colleagues and partners and building on the strong foundation he built.