March 22, 2026
SIMONA AMERICA Industries announces the retirement of Gary Borgia, effective March 31, 2026, marking the close of an accomplished career spanning more than four decades in the plastics industry.
Gary began his career in February 1984 with Santana Products, a pioneer in HDPE bathroom partitions.
Starting in estimating, he quickly advanced into sales and later government sales, building a strong foundation in customer relationships and market development. In 1992, he joined Laminations as Head of Sales, where he played a key leadership role until the company’s acquisition by SIMONA in 2014.
Throughout his tenure with SIMONA, Gary was instrumental in supporting the integration of Laminations and driving growth across key material segments, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and fluoropolymers, before focusing on HDPE. He played a pivotal role in expanding SIMONA’s presence in core markets such as outdoor living, playground, bathroom partitions, and other building applications with a strong emphasis on building lasting customer relationships.
Reflecting on his career, Gary emphasized the importance of the people he worked alongside. “I had a great support system throughout my four-plus decades in this industry, and I will miss the personal relationships I built with colleagues and customers,” he said. “I’m grateful for the many individuals I’ve had the opportunity to work with and learn from over the years.”
Gary will be fondly remembered by colleagues across the organization. “After 30 years of working together, I’ll miss the big brother I never wanted,” shared Maryann Chupron, Customer Service Manager at SIMONA AMERICA Industries.
“Gary has made a tremendous impact on the plastics industry and leaves behind an indelible legacy,” said Adam Mellen, CEO of SIMONA AMERICA Group. “We are deeply grateful for Gary’s contributions and the lasting value he brought to our business.”
As Gary transitions into retirement, he will continue as an outside sales representative for SIMONA, servicing specific key accounts as Gary Borgia Enterprises, LLC. He also looks forward to spending more time with his wife and children and enjoying more time on the golf course.
During this transition, customers are encouraged to contact the SIMONA AMERICA Industries sales team at sales-sai@simona-group.com or reach out directly to Chris Art, Vice President of Sales, at chris.art@simona-group.com or Alicia Spence, Vice President of Distribution Strategy at alicia.spence@simona-group.com.