Channahon, Illinois, United States, May 2025 – Crane Composites, a global leader in fiber-reinforced composite materials and a subsidiary of Crane Company, has announced the appointment of Laura Walker as Vice President Human Resources. In her new role, Laura will lead the company’s HR strategy, focusing on talent development, operational excellence, and employee engagement across all of Crane Composites’ global locations.
Prior to joining Crane Composites, Laura Walker served as Director of Human Resources at Atkore, where she played a key role across multiple divisions including Cable Management, Construction Services, and N.A.M.F. She successfully supported large-scale organizational development and workforce alignment strategies during her tenure.
Before Atkore, Laura spent over five years at AMETEK, progressing through various HR leadership roles including Director, Senior HR Manager, and HR Business Partner, contributing significantly to performance management and talent planning across different business units. She also held key HR leadership roles earlier in her career at JVM Realty Corporation, where she transitioned from operations to HR and led initiatives related to employee engagement, retention, and leadership development.
Laura brings over two decades of cross-industry experience, having started her career in customer-facing roles in the automotive and hospitality sectors before moving into human resources. Her deep understanding of both operations and HR makes her uniquely suited to align people strategies with business objectives in complex industrial environments.
About Crane Composites
Crane Composites, a subsidiary of Crane Company (NYSE: CR), is the world’s leading provider of fiber-reinforced composite materials. The company’s innovative products are widely used across commercial, industrial, and transportation applications, offering superior strength and durability while replacing traditional materials like wood and metal. Headquartered in Channahon, Illinois, Crane Composites operates global manufacturing facilities and supports a broad network of customers and partners committed to performance, safety, and sustainability.
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