MFG Chemical announced the addition of four professionals to strengthen its paints and coatings, water additives, and health and safety operations.

Grover A. Gore II and Jeremy Pitts have joined the company as business development managers for paints and coatings. Gore brings 30 years of experience in specialty chemicals, with a record of opening new accounts and scaling production across facilities. Pitts, with over a decade in technical sales, most recently worked at Azelis CASE and serves on the boards of the Florida Paints and Coatings Association and the Southern Society of Coatings Technology.

Jarrett Tornetta was named water additives sales representative. He brings 10 years of experience in the water treatment industry, most recently with Brenntag, and was named BSG Sales Rep of the Year in 2019.

Forrest Reed joined as health and safety manager, with over 25 years of experience across chemical, construction, and steel industries. His work has focused on risk reduction, program development, and regulatory compliance.

“With the hiring of such experienced experts, MFG Chemical continues to grow its capabilities to support customers across key market segments,” said CEO Paul Turgeon.

MFG Chemical, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, operates six facilities and offers custom chemical manufacturing for a variety of industries.