“People often ask me what I think my grandfather, John Mezzalingua, would think if he could see PPC today. After all, he started this business almost 70 years ago with just one drilling machine. Could he possibly imagine his company as a worldwide leader in connector tech­nology? I think some expect me to say that he would be surprised at what we’ve become, but I don’t really believe that. He might be amazed by the technology, but I know he would be proud that PPC has evolved into a com­pany thriving under the same core values he established so many years ago.

PPC continues to stand firmly on the core values of honesty, passion and innovation — values that were strengthened by my father, Dan, and his fearless and visionary approach to business. These are the same values that are at the center of my own approach to leadership. On the line, in the management offices, in the customer ser­vice department, and in every PPC product shipped far and wide, our values are found everywhere you look. They are recognized in our latest patent and our tireless quest for technology yet to be discovered. They are seen in the way we treat our custom­ers and respect our co-workers. They are our guiding principles, and they help all of us make that extra effort, strive a bit harder, yearn to discover, and take pride in what we do.

The technology that surrounds us changes so quickly that it’s reassuring to know our core values have and will remain the same -- whether we’re riding a wave of success or taking a chance in a new market. In order for us to succeed, we have to have the courage to live them and demand them in others. These are the values that brought us here, and, with our constant vigilance, they will guide us into the future.”
—John Mezzalingua, president

 

Honesty is part of our company culture, and it is measured in how we deal with others — from our employees to our suppliers to our customers. We value clear and candid communication, so you won’t hear double talk or a message crafted around company politics. It’s also measured in how honest we are with ourselves. That’s why we’re committed to a rigorous self-evaluation process that helps PPC remain an industry leader. At PPC, we say what we mean, and we do what we say. Our word is our bond — no exceptions.

Passion is a tangible that can be felt throughout the halls of PPC.   It’s more than a sense of urgency, the “Let’s keep moving” or “Get it done” that defines our approach to business. We believe faster is better than slower, especially in an industry where today’s technology can quickly become tomorrow’s old news.  Speed-to-market has brought our innovations to the forefront of industry, but those innovations exist because we are passionate about every aspect of the way we create solutions for our customers.  We firmly believe there should be a purpose to every action, and we know persistence takes the prize. We’re relentless in our pursuit of excellence in all that we do, and that translates into a total commitment to our people, our products and our customers. We won’t stop until we get it right, and we intend to get it right quickly – we believe in everything we do.

Innovation drives our company forward every day.  At PPC, you’ll never hear the words “good enough.” In fact, challenging what the industry considers “good enough” is what has positioned us as a leader in patented technology and makes others say “Why didn’t we think of that?” Innovation is at the core of everything we do — at every level and in every area of the company. It’s what urges us to challenge existing methods, embrace new ideas and remain open to change. At PPC, we’re fearless, and we’re not afraid to push conventional limits. We know that’s what it takes to make an impact — we know there is no limit to what we can achieve.