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Astro Shapes Announces Appointment of Carol Jackson as Chief Executive Officer
ROSEMONT, Ill., December 02, 2025--Astro Shapes, a leading manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions, and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. ("Wynnchurch"), today announced the appointment of Carol Jackson as Chief Executive Officer.
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