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Haviland Enterprises, Inc., a globally recognized manufacturer and distributor of specialty and commodity chemistry, named Vonn Schopp as Director of Manufacturing for Haviland Product’s Company.

Pneu-Mech Systems Mfg. Inc. (Statesville, NC) has announced that Greg Dawson is joining their team as Director of Customer Relations.

Trion Coatings has named Kyle Hankinson to serve as its Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales.

Uyemura, a world leader in specialty surface technologies, announced an expansion of its senior leadership team.

MicroCare, LLC is pleased to announce that Manuel Gonzalez has joined the company as the Eastern Mexico Regional Sales Manager.

Gema USA Inc., A Graco Inc. Company, announces that Mike Thies celebrated 35 years of service with the company. 

IFS Coatings announced that Todd Gragg has joined the IFS team as PureClad Business Development Manager.

Hubbard-Hall has just strengthened its Technical Department by adding Jason Potts as Product Manager.

Continuing with their commitment to provide the highest quality and application expertise to our customers, Gema USA Inc. is pleased to welcome the following employees joining our North American team.

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.