Industry People

Secoa Metal Finishing says Joey Young, a long-time member of the team, has taken on the position of Controller.

Haviland Enterprises, a nationally recognized manufacturer and distributor of specialty and commodity chemistry, announced today that Matt Osterhaven joined its Senior Leadership Team as Vice President of Finance.

Bob Zipperer has been promoted to Engineering and Quality Manager at Professional Plating in Brillion, Wisconsin.

PPG announced the appointment of Irene Tasi as chief growth officer (CGO), effective December 6, 2021.

MicroCare announced that Ray Bellavance has joined the company as the Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing.

John Maliszewski, former owner of Reliable Plating in Milwaukee and a staunch advocate for the metal finishing industry, passed away Oct. 14.

Gema is announcing the retirement of Fernando Garcia Guerrero, the Business Unit Manager of Gema Mexico Powder Finishing S de RL de CV.

In their on-going effort to provide customers and channel partners with support and application expertise, Gema USA is pleased to announce the promotion of two employees.

Art French, founder of New England Metal Finishing, Inc., a SurfacePrep Company, retired May 31 after a 33-year career building and leading the company.

The Chemical Coaters Association International announced its 2021-22 National Board of Directors and Officers at its annual meeting in June.

With a goal of best-in-class technical service and speed of response, Hubbard-Hall has transformed its Sales and Technical Departments and promoted several key staff.

Ken Zak will become the new head of the Dürr Group’s Clean Technology Systems division on July 1.

Spectrum Metal Finishing announced that Neil Chrisman IV has succeeded his father, Neil Chrisman III, as president of the company which was founded by the elder Chrisman in 1993.

Haviland Products Company a globally recognized manufacturer and distributor of specialty and commodity chemistry, recently hired JR Eyerly as a technical sales representative.

MicroCare, a market leader in critical cleaning, coating and lubricating products, has announced the appointment of John Stardellis as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). 

MicroCare announces the appointment of two new team members as Dr. Kimberley Dilts has joined as the Global Regulatory Manager and Dylan Griswold has joined as Senior Sourcing Analyst.

MicroCare announces the appointment of Brian Donnelly as the new Director of Manufacturing to oversee the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing group.

MacDermid Enthone is proud to announce the promotion of Emilio Pedral to Vice President Global Marketing effective March 1.

Jamy Berntsen will be joining CRC Surface Technologies in Phoenix as Vice President of Quality and Innovation.