Hubbard-Hall has expanded its capabilities by adding three technical professionals and one laboratory technician to support customers in the Northeast.
Ted Antonellis, Stephanie Canales, Bukola Adeyemi, and Travis Hilton.Ted Antonellis joins as Laboratory and Plating Operations Manager, reporting to Larry Ensley. With more than 25 years of experience in plating chemistry and R&D, Antonellis brings extensive industry knowledge to the role. He most recently served as Applications Manager at Baron Analytical Laboratories and has held senior positions at Drew Marine, MacDermid Alpha, and Enthone. A Certified Electroplater and Six Sigma Black Belt, Antonellis holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in chemistry. He will oversee plating operations and the Waterbury laboratory in his new role, managing Caitlin Marvin, Philip Galletta, and new hire Stephanie Canales.
Canales joins the Waterbury lab team as a Laboratory Technician. She has several years of laboratory experience with Marsam Metal Finishing and Rich Products. Canales holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Central Connecticut State University.
“With consolidation in the chemical supply industry making it harder for manufacturers to get the technical support they need, these new hires are a critical resource for our customers,” says Larry Ensley, Director of Technical Applications. “Our team’s expertise in plating chemistry, R&D, and lab operations allows our customers to rely on us for guidance, whether optimizing their processes or troubleshooting challenges.”
Bukola Adeyemi and Travis Hilton, both appointed as Application Specialists to support metal finishing customers in the Northeast, are joining the technical field team under Jason Potts. Adeyemi brings a strong technical and sales engineering background across the semiconductor, plating, and precious metals industries. Her most recent role was as a Plating Process Engineer at Interplex Engineered Products, following previous positions in technical leadership at Metalor Technologies. Adeyemi holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Rhode Island College and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.
Hilton brings hands-on expertise in lab operations, plating process management, and environmental compliance. At Aotco Metal Finishing, he managed the chemistry lab and wastewater treatment systems, trained lab techs and plating personnel, and ensured regulatory compliance. Hilton holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Neuroscience from the University of New Hampshire and a master’s in engineering management from the University of Massachusetts.
“When technical service disappears, problems pile up—wrong chemistries get used, lines slow down, and quality suffers,” says Jason Potts, Product Manager for Northeast Metal Finishing, Jason Potts. “Our role is to help customers avoid that. We’re building a team that understands the nuances of plating and can spot issues before they become costly.”
Founded in 1849, Hubbard-Hall is the oldest independent chemical distributor in the United States. Visit www.hubbardhall.com.
