Scimetrics Appointed Howard Franklin Operations Director
The Wellington-based pest management firm has tapped a 37-year industry veteran to lead sales and production.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in People
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Scimetrics Limited has appointed Howard Franklin as its new operations director. Franklin will oversee critical functions including sales, marketing, production, and warehousing at the company.
Why it matters
This executive hire aims to bolster Scimetrics' multi-market growth strategy and streamline internal operations. The move signals a push to leverage seasoned industry leadership to scale production and market reach.
The firm added a leader with 37 years of pest management experience to manage its core operational divisions. The scope of the role encompasses the company's full production and sales infrastructure.
The players
Howard Franklin
An Associate Certified Entomologist with 37 years of experience in the pest management industry.
Scimetrics Limited
A Wellington, Colo.-based company specializing in pest management solutions.
Richard Poche
The president of Scimetrics.
The details
As operations director, Howard Franklin will manage the company's sales, marketing, production, and warehousing departments. Franklin holds the Associate Certified Entomologist designation and brings prior leadership experience from product manufacturing companies to the role.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: Scimetrics announced the appointment of Howard Franklin.
Market Landscape
The appointment follows the 2026 industry trend of specialized firms hiring manufacturing veterans. This aligns Scimetrics' leadership structure with broader sector efforts to professionalize production and multi-market distribution.
Operators should monitor whether the shift toward manufacturing-focused leadership increases Scimetrics' output capacity or supply chain consistency. Keep an eye on the company's marketing and production cadence to see how this transition impacts their competitive position in the coming quarters.
The takeaway
Bringing in an operations director with deep sector experience is a common strategy for firms looking to move from regional player to national supplier. Monitor whether Scimetrics adjusts its product output or market reach over the next six months as this leadership transition takes hold.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pest Control Technology.
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