Atlantic Cordage announced that Erik Gronbeck has joined the Atlantic Group of Companies. Mr. Gronbeck is third generation following in the footsteps of the founder of the company, Mr. Walter Gronbeck Jr. (deceased) and Erik’s father, Mr. Peter W. Gronbeck C. E. O. and Susan Gronbeck, President, his Aunt. Erik Gronbeck is a graduate of Fairfield University in Fairfield Ct. where he majored in International Studies with emphasis on Global Issues and Global Marketing. Extended studies were at the Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary.