40 Under 40: Class of 2021
Each year, PF editors comb through a long list of nominees with a wide range of skill sets to select the 40 Under 40 class. This year's finalists include engineers, operations managers, chemists, general managers, sales professionals and entrepreneurs working in the finishing industry.
Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Products Finishing
Eclipse Magnetics Appoints Sales Director
The company has promoted Senior Sales Manager, Dave Smith to Sales Director.
Bowman Expands XRF Sales Team
Bowman, a manufacturer of XRF quality control instruments, has appointed Ryan Ahrens as sales and support engineer.
Vollrath Manufacturing Services Grows Sales Management Team
Vollrath Manufacturing Services has expanded its sales team, with Rosie Hawk and Benjamin Derouin as regional sales managers and Lucas Raube as an inside sales/business development representative.
Pneu-Mech Expands Sales Team
The company has announced the addition of Chris Gregory to its Inside Sales and Service department.
Univertical Hires Regional Sales Manager
Univertical Corp. has hired Bharat Rajghatta as Regional Sales Manager, selling all product lines.
Upcoming NASF Course Sharpens Chromium Plating Skills
NASF is hosting a web-based course on chromium plating skills the first four Tuesdays and Wednesdays in November for operators, supervisors and sales personnel. Registration ends October 20th.
How to Design an Effective Racking System
Well-designed racking is an important part of any finishing operation. Richard Lang, who handles technical sales for EPSI’s racking and hanging division, offers insights for designing an effective racking system.
Asterion Appoints New Technical Sales Representative
Asterion recently hired industry-veteran Brian Peterson as a new Technical Sales Representative. He will provide customer support in Wisconsin, northern Illinois and eastern Minnesota.
Superior Abrasives Announces Southwestern Representatives
Superior Abrasives has appointed Industrial Sales Group as its sales and application development representatives in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Haviland Products Company Expands Surface Finishing Staff
Haviland Products Company recently hired Alex Beck as a technical sales account manager. The company hopes to continue expanding its surface finishing market.
Patriot Metal Finishing Systems Hires VP of Sales
Jerry Burchett began his career in the paint and powder industry in 1982.
Gema Adds, Promotes Sales and Service Employees
The hires and appointments include a ServiceNet technician and three regional salespeople.
Acme Manufacturing Appoints COO, Promotes Five Others
Changes include promotions to various sales, marketing and quality positions.
Columbia Chemical Expands Pretreatment Chemistry Line with Purchase of Khemex Technical Sales
The company says the move will also allow it to provide additional service to an expanding customer base.
Joe Saad Retires from Acme Manufacturing Company
Highly recognized globally as an industry expert in metal finishing, Acme VP of Sales & Maketing Joe Saad has been instrumental in the development polishing automation solutions for automotive trim, truck bumpers, aluminum wheels, plumbing components, hand tools and builders' hardware during his career.
Col-Met Offers Finishing Training Academy
Col-Met’s webinar-based training program provides training to expand finishing product knowledge and best practices for sales and service technicians.
Vince Hankins Joins Organic Dyes and Pigments
Organic Dyes and Pigments (ORCO) has hired Vince Hankins as vice president of sales, responsible for all of ORCO’s sales and marketing management.
Uyemura Expands Sales, Distribution In Pacific Region
Ronatec, a supplier of of metal finishing chemicals and equipment to the automotive, aerospace, hardware, and porcelain enameling sectors, has joined the Uyemura distribution network.
Rich Ruff Joins Cleaning Technologies Group
Ruff appointed Ransohoff regional sales manager.
Uyemura Appoints Troy McNulty Midwest Sales Manager
McNulty will focus on Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan region.
Famis Celebrates 50 Years in Industrial Finishing
Family owned and operated, Miami-based industrial chemicals and finishes distributor provides sales, service and consulting to the industrial paint and finishing markets in Florida.
Coleman Joins Bowman as Sales Manager
Robert Coleman will be responsible for XRF instrument sales and service in the U.S. and Canada.
Downing Promoted to Col-Met Regional Sales Manager
Luke Downing has experience working with distributors as part of inside sales team.
Atotech Announces Staff Updates
Specialty chemicals and equipment company has management changes in sales and marketing.
Van Buren joins Col-Met as Regional Sales Manager
Bill Van Buren has more than 40 years experience in finishing applications and processes.
Coventya Acquires Midwest Distributor
Mibus President Sean Bustard joins Coventya as regional sales manager.
Graymills Appoints Outside Sales Manager
Bernie Santerre named manager of outside sales and business development.
