BIO

Having worked on pressure filters since 1992, and provided independent service since 2009, Tony Miller has become a highly-respected filtration equipment subject matter expert. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and patent holder with a background in generating cutting-edge designs through focused R&D to improve equipment performance & reliability, reduce manufacturing costs and adapt to markets/applications. 

Tony has implemented 3D solid modeling SolidWorks CAD software and FEA/fatigue analysis to optimize and ensure accurate drawings, reliable equipment and minimal assembly time. He is a certified Allen Bradley PLC programmer and has profitably lead engineering, manufacturing and installation of custom filtration equipment packages.

Tony is comfortable working through both business and technical issues with a wide range of employees, customers, contractors and distributors to create win-win situations. He has thus formed many positive relationships with people in all areas of the filtration industry, from hands-on laborers, highly technical engineers, project managers and senior executives.

While Engineering Manager at Pneumapress, Tony led his team to produce both high quality equipment and solid profit margins. He was accountable for budgets, finance, cost analysis and margins for projects ranging from $500k to $40M, including standalone filters as well as complete filtration equipment systems, supplied through engineering firms or directly to the end user. 

Tony has an MBA and brings a broad business understanding, stemming from a diverse background in mechanical/electrical/process engineering, controls, programming and project management, sales and manufacturing, as well as large & small company operations. This gives him valuable insight when coordinating between these groups and provides the necessary background and understanding to achieve success within the bigger picture.

Tony is a certified PgMP and brings a global perspective, having worked closely with clients worldwide, traveling extensively and working face-to-face to better understand personalities and leverage cultural subtleties. He has managed projects from the point of sale, to manufacturing and through final commissioning, including business development and extensive on-site work in the United States, Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East. He has helped achieve success in multiple industries within international markets, including mining/chemical/industrial/food/bio-fuel projects across the globe, with manufacturing in Brazil, China & Mexico and engineering in India. Tony has a successful record in international sales, service and outsourcing.

He has been involved in two successful acquisitions from the inside, including being a shareholder during the sale of a 25-person privately held company and playing a key role in the subsequent integration into a 15,000-person public corporation.

Tony also provides sales & marketing groups with practical engineering solutions, representative small scale demonstrations, job site tours and technical sales presentations. He has established long-term business relationships through successful projects, respectful open communication and creative problem solving.