Our Culture
A social experiment that worked
The history of Lantech began over 50 years ago with two brothers who knew there must be a better way to run a manufacturing company. It was, in their own words, kind of a “social experiment,” running totally counter to trends of the time. Listening to and involving employees at all levels of decision-making was encouraged. It was radically different from the traditional managerial/employee model of the last century.
At the core of this is the belief that helping people grow, building on their strengths and interests, does more than just result in a better stretch-wrapping machine or case erector.
CEO Jim Lancaster notes that:
“Our people are able to take what they learn here and use it to make a difference in the community – whether it’s coaching their son’s softball team or leading their church. We’re helping people grow to their full potential in addition to making better equipment.”
Feels like family
It’s a culture that makes people feel good about coming to work every day and attacking challenges together. A work family.
Two words: Loyalty and respect. The loyalty of a family-owned and operated company to do what’s best for its employees, and employees who, in turn, always focus on what’s best for the customer. And a culture of mutual respect that is pervasive from the receptionist’s desk to the factory floor, to management, and naturally extends out to our customer base.
Caroline Castelli, Global Director of Sales Training, calls Lantech “my other family.” It’s a sentiment heard over and over again from over 500 employees.
Project Manager Mike Dippolito describes the feeling when he walks through the door at the start of the day as, “Good energy. It’s my second home. It’s a positive environment. We’re best at doing what’s right for the customer, because we’re best at doing what’s right for our employees.”
