TINLEY PARK, IL - U.S. Minerals, producer of Black Diamond abrasive blasting media and slag roofing granules, has named Peter Kossis as President. Kossis has extensive experience managing national and international enterprises, having most recently served as Plant Manager for the Cement Slag Operations in Chicago for LafargeHolcim, Zurich, Switzerland.
“We are thrilled to have Peter join the company at a time when our world-class slag products are supporting mission-critical infrastructure initiatives,” said Fred Vukas, founder of U.S. Minerals and current Chairman of the Board. “He is well-positioned to drive innovation at the plant and corporate levels, and to ensure that U.S. Minerals continues to be the most reliable source of coal, copper and specialty slag products for the many industries we serve.”