Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> February 19, 2001
GEORGE J. ZULANAS, JR., is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Uniroyal Technology Corporation. Traditionally known for the
development and manufacture of specialty plastics, chemical and polymer
products, Uniroyal is transitioning to a high technology company. As
CFO, Mr. Zulanas has successfully moved Uniroyal from being highly
leveraged to being cash positive, positioning Uniroyal for its rapid
entry into the compound semiconductor industry. Uniroyal
Optoelectronics manufactures high brightness light emitting diodes and
Sterling Semiconductor produces silicon carbide substrates, epitaxy and
devices. Before joining Uniroyal, Mr. Zulanas was Executive Vice
President of Finance and Procurement at Tropicana where he was
responsible for managing the financial, information systems, purchasing
and business development functions. He was instrumental in growing
Tropicana to a $1.4 billion company before leaving to join Uniroyal. Profile
over the past year since we last talked with Uniroyal Technology
Corporation?
Mr. Zulanas: I would be happy to. The company
