Anthony Ratica Named President of Skilcraft, LLC

December 4, 2024

Anthony Ratica Named President of Skilcraft, LLC

HEBRON, KENTUCKY – NOVEMBER 19, 2024 – Skilcraft, LLC, a provider of advanced precision metal fabrication solutions, has hired Anthony Ratica as President of Skilcraft, LLC, in Hebron, Kentucky, effective November 19.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the aerospace, manufacturing, MRO, and the services industries, Ratica has held operations, supply chain, client-facing, and executive leadership roles within public and private businesses.

“With his visionary leadership, strategic insights, and ability to execute, we are confident that Anthony will guide us toward new achievements and continued growth,” says Eric Roetcisoender, President of O’Neal Industries High Performance Metals Manufacturing Group.

Ratica, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master’s in Business Administration from The University of Tulsa, is a Certified Lean Practitioner, Certified Composite Technician, a recipient of multiple technical education certificates from GE Aviation, and was honored with a Wall Street Journal Achievement Award.


About Skilcraft

Skilcraft, an O’Neal Industries company, has been a trusted provider of advanced precision metal fabrication solutions since 1965. Serving leading global companies across key industries, Skilcraft leverages decades of expertise to solve complex manufacturing challenges. Headquartered in Hebron, Kentucky, Skilcraft delivers scalable solutions using advanced capabilities include laser cutting, welding, CNC machining, robotic fabrication, and more. Skilcraft also offers specialized engineering support, from design reviews to custom fixtures, as well as supply chain solutions tailored to customers’ volume and scheduling needs. For more information, visit www.skilcraft.com.

 
About O’Neal Industries

O’Neal Industries (ONI) is the nation's largest family-owned network of metals service centers and component and tube manufacturing businesses. Composed of ten leading brands and generating an estimated sales of $3.4 billion in 2024, ONI is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and has more than 80 specialized facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.onealind.com.
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