Speedline Technologies Employee Reviews for Anonymous Employee

"I worked for Speedline Tech for 17 years, A great company to work for. Great people and great environment."

"ONCE A STAR COMPANY, NOW A DISMAL PLACE."

What do you like about working at Speedline Technologies?

"FORMER EMPLOYEE- ONLY REVIEWED MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE FROM 1995-2004. THIS COMPANY WAS ONCE AT THE ZENITH OF TECHNOLOGY/PROCESS/PRODUCT/SALES/MARKETING CAPABILITY IN THE MARKETPLACE. ENDED AFTER THE CRASH OF 2000-2001. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE.1995-2001- WAS CAREER HEAVEN BY ANY MEASURES."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"CONSIDER OTHER CAREER OPTIONS."

What don't you like about working at Speedline Technologies?

"2002-2004 (MY DEPARTURE FROM SPEEDLINE) WAS A DISASTER, COMPANY WAS POORLY RUN, AND RAPIDLY LOSING MARKET SHARE. SADLY IT WAS FOCUSED ON LEVERAGED SHAREHOLDER CONCERNS, AND NOT ON ITS EMPLOYEES OR PRODUCTS. TOWARDS THE END OF MY TENURE, THE MANAGEMENT (CEO, R&D AND MARKETING ESPECIALLY) WERE ABYSMAL. ONCE COOKSON SOLD THIS COMPANY IT FLOUNDERED IN THE MARKETPLACE, AND LOST PACE TO ITS COMPETITORS."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"NONE THAT THEY WOULD CONSIDER USEFUL, AS THE MANAGEMENT THAT RUINED THIS COMPANY IS LONG GONE."