Loparex Culture | Comparably
Loparex is a leading, global manufacturer of silicone release liners, used in a wide variety of pressure sensitive adhesive applications. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
17
TOTAL
RATINGS
222

Loparex Company Culture

Loparex Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.4/5
Loparex's Overall Culture is rated D-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Loparex CEO

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies
Michael Apperson Loparex's CEO
Michael Apperson
40 /100

Diversity at Loparex

Women at Loparex

Loparex eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies

Recommend to a Friend?

-65

Loparex employees are -65% more likely to recommend Loparex as a great place to work

14%Promoters
7%Passives
79%Detractors

Working at Loparex

Working at Loparex is rated below average by 17 employees, across various culture dimensions. Loparex employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Loparex’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Burlington, NC. See below in detail how working at Loparex was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Loparex

D-

Overall Company Culture at Loparex is rated D-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
10%

Loparex ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Loparex Employee Reviews

Out of 14 Loparex employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Loparex improve their work culture.

50%
50%
Positive Reviews50%
Constructive Feedback50%

Positive Reviews From Loparex Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    So what I like most is respectful interview with good questions.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    What makes me happy is the respectful environment .
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The most positive is people is laid back if you do your job.

Constructive Feedback From Loparex Employees

  • What would you most like to see improved at your company?
    Lean up the bloated "Executive" group and streamline our processes . Stop adding complexity to our already complex systems
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    The more work I complete, the more tasks I am given with no recognition and no pay increase. I have taken on 2 complete other job functions in addition to my own, and have received no compensation for it.
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Better communication. Better treatment of employees. Recognition of hard work

Loparex Company Information

Loparex Company Overview

Loparex is a leading, global manufacturer of silicone release liners, used in a wide variety of pressure sensitive adhesive applications.

Loparex Mission, Vision & Values

Loparex Mission & Values

  • Collaboration
  • Our customers
  • Suppliers
  • Employees
  • Shareholders
  • Sustainability
HeadquarterCary, NC
Websitewww.loparex.com/
Founding Date1906
Tel31555276998
Company StatusPrivate

Loparex Competitors

Loparex competitors include Dow Corning. Loparex ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Loparex compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Dow Corning's Logo
    Dow Corning
    4.1/5
  2. #2
    Loparex's Logo
    Loparex
    2.4/5

Loparex Employees

17 employees at Loparex have reviewed Loparex across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 17 Loparex employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Loparex are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Loparex, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Loparex are not very pleased with their team. 17 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Loparex are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Loparex believe the environment at Loparex is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Loparex is extremely fast. About 60% of the employees at Loparex work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Loparex are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Loparex - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Burlington, NC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Burlington, NC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Loparex KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Loparex's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Loparex employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Loparex CEO & Leadership

Loparex CEO - Michael Apperson

Michael Apperson Loparex's CEO
40 /100

Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Burlington, NC. Michael Apperson’s employees rank Loparex in the Top 5% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 35% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 40% for Happiness. When compared to Loparex’s competitors, Michael Apperson ranks below Dow Corning CEO Mauro Gregorio.

Loparex Leadership

The Loparex Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Michael Apperson, Vice President of Engineering Bob Brownlee, and VP Sales Steve Odders

  • Michael Apperson  CEO / President

    Michael Apperson CEO / President

    Michael Apperson serves as the CEO / President of Loparex.

  • Bob Brownlee Vice President of Engineering

    Bob Brownlee serves as the Vice President of Engineering of Loparex. Bob started at Loparex in May of 1982. Bob... read more

  • Steve Odders VP Sales

    Steve Odders serves as the VP Sales of Loparex.

  • Steven Triano Vice President of Sales

    Steven Triano serves as the Vice President of Sales of Loparex. Steven started at Loparex in January of 2016. Steven... read more

  • Lopar Rapol VP

    Lopar Rapol serves as the VP of Loparex.

Loparex Salaries

How much does Loparex pay?

How much do people at Loparex get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Loparex is $122,094, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,796, or $57 per hour.

At Loparex, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $222,619 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,774 annually. Average Loparex salaries by department include: Finance at $86,588, HR at $135,513, Sales at $161,403, and Engineering at $135,841. Half of Loparex salaries are above $118,796.

7 employees at Loparex rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies (based on 24 ratings) while 7 employees at Loparex rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 8 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$63k
$63k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$94k
$94k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$116k
$116k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$158k
$158k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$223k
$223k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$264k
$264k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$275k
$275k100th Percentile
$122,094*
Average Compensation
$118,796*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Loparex Salaries by Department

Explore Loparex Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Loparex

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Loparex across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Loparex Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

Loparex PTO

Loparex's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Loparex's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo33%
$1500 - $2500/mo67%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Loparex Careers

Loparex Jobs

Search

No Recent Jobs found for Loparex on Comparably

Mark that you are interested and we will alert you when there are new positions available listed on Comparably

Let Loparex Know You Want To Work There

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Loparex

Who is the CEO of Loparex?

Loparex CEO is Michael Apperson, their score by employees is 40

What is Loparex eNPS?

The eNPS for Loparex is -65

What is the salary for Principal Designer in Loparex?

Principal Designer average salary in the US is 156k

What are the salaries in the HR in Loparex?

The average salaries for HR in Loparex is 136k

Who are Loparex competitors?

Loparex main competitors are Dow Corning

×
Rate your company