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Kolene Corp. Appoints New V.P. of Research and Development

Dr. Louis R. Pignotti joined Kolene in September 2012 as a senior research chemist, and progressed through the lab to chief chemist in January 2016 until his recent promotion. 

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Dr. Louis R. Pignotti
Source: Kolene Corp.

Kolene Corp. has promoted Dr. Louis R. Pignotti to vice President of R&D and to an officer of the company, effective January 1, 2024. Pignotti joined Kolene in September 2012 as a senior research chemist, and progressed through the lab to chief chemist in January 2016 until his recent promotion. 

“During his time at Kolene, Louis has developed into a technical expert and a uniquely qualified individual in the molten salt and metal surface technologies industry,” says Kolene President Scott Schilling. “His lab experience and technical expertise has been invaluable to Kolene and is vital to new product development efforts in the future.”

Pignotti has worked to assist in prospective customer development, quality assurance and quality control projects, lab analysis, various environmental regulatory compliance efforts, and new product development. Pignotti is also a named inventor on the Kolene patent for Oxigen-X. In his new role, he will continue to advance technology by leading efforts to bring new products and processes to customers, along with taking a more active role in company leadership.