Barbara Pilmore has been named plant manager of FMC’s Agricultural Sciences Plant in Middleport. The local facility formulates and packages a number of key FMC product lines that protect over 100 crops in more than 75 countries worldwide.

A seasoned manufacturing professional, Pilmore brings to this role over 25 years of manufacturing experience, managing large operations across a range of industries. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Michigan State University and is a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Professional.

“I am excited to join the FMC Middleport team as plant manager,” she said.  “We have a great group of employees at the plant who work hard, producing products that benefit people around the world.  We are fortunate to be doing that work in a wonderful location like Middleport, and I’m looking forward to meeting and working with the members of this community.”

A Western New Yorker for the last 18 years, Pilmore is originally from a rural community outside Lansing, Michigan. She is actively involved with the Girl Scouts of WNY and has been a Troop Leader for the last 10 years.  Pilmore resides in Williamsville with her husband and two daughters.