Painting & Coating Industry (PCI) logo Powder coating summit logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Painting & Coating Industry (PCI) logo Powder coating summit logo
  • NEWS
    • Latest News
    • PCI News Now
    • Market Trends & Reports
    • Finishing News
    • Price Alerts
    • Global Top 10/ PCI 25
  • PRODUCTS
    • Product News
    • Featured Products
    • Must See Products and Services
  • MATERIALS
    • Additives
    • Resins/Polymers
    • Pigments
    • Equipment
    • Distributors
  • TECHNOLOGIES
    • Adhesives
    • Architectural Coatings
    • Finishing Articles
    • Finishing Technologies
    • Finishing Equipment
    • Industrial Coatings
    • Nanotechnology
    • Powder Coatings
    • Solventborne
    • Special Purpose Coatings
    • Sustainability
    • UV Coatings
    • Waterborne
  • EVENTS
    • Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit
    • Paint and Coatings Academy
    • Webinars
    • Calendar of Events
    • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • DIRECTORIES
    • Buyer's Guide
    • Equipment Directory
    • Materials Directory
  • RESOURCES
    • Columns
      • Did you know?
      • Distribution Dive
      • Formulating With Mike
      • Innovation Insights
      • Powder Coating Perspectives
      • TiO2 Insider
    • Blogs
      • Editor's Viewpoint
      • Industry Insights
    • Coatings Supplier Handbook
    • COAT-IT! Podcast
    • Videos
    • PCI Store
    • eBooks
    • Sponsor Insights
  • EMAGAZINE
    • eMagazine
    • Archive Issues
    • Editorial Advisory Board
    • CONTACT
    • Advertise
  • SIGN UP!
Paint and Coatings AdditivesCompany News

SONGWON Announces New Leader of Business Unit Coatings

Steffen Dobberstein, the new Leader of Business Unit Coatings, SONGWON

Steffen Dobberstein, the new Leader of Business Unit Coatings, SONGWON. Courtesy of SONGWON. 

September 18, 2023

SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. announced the appointment of Steffen Dobberstein as the new Leader Business Unit (BU) Coatings effective September 11th, 2023.

As Leader BU Coatings, Dobberstein will play a pivotal role in defining and driving the coatings strategy and further advancing SONGWON's position in the coatings industry worldwide. He will report directly to Hans Werhonig, Leader, Group Commercial.

A seasoned professional, Dobberstein brings in-depth expertise in B2B and marketing/pricing strategy as well as extensive leadership experience and 10 years of coatings industry knowledge to his new role. Prior to joining SONGWON, his past positions included vice president, Strategic Pricing at Dormakaba, head of international sales, Geberit AG, and global business unit manager for coatings at Synthomer. He holds a masters in business administration and economics from the University of Berlin. 

Dobberstein takes on the role of leader BU Coatings from Rosanna Telesca, who successfully built SONGWON's BU Coatings over the past nine years. The Board of Directors and the Executive Committee thank her for her contribution to SONGWON's success and wish her all the best for her personal and professional future.

To learn more, visit www.songwon.com.

KEYWORDS: additives antioxidants HALS personnel changes UV absorbers

Share This Story

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Recommended Content

JOIN TODAY
to unlock your recommendations.

Already have an account? Sign In

  • Double exposure of creative chemistry concept on laptop background, research and development concept

    Inside the AI Shift in Coatings

    Industry leaders share real-world examples of how AI is...
    Paint and Coating Equipment
    By: PCI Editorial Staff
  • Global Top 10 and PCI Logo

    2026 Global Top 10: Top Paint and Coatings Companies

    See how the world’s largest paint and coatings companies...
    Global Top 10 and PCI 25
    By: Courtney Bassett
  • The 2026 PCI 25

    2026 PCI 25: Top Paint and Coatings Companies

    See how North America's largest paint and coatings...
    Global Top 10 and PCI 25
    By: Courtney Bassett
You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Manage My Account
  • eMagazine
  • Newsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Popular Stories

Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams Opens Largest North American Plant

AkzoNobel, Nippon

AkzoNobel to Sell Southeast Asia Decorative Paints Business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 Billion

Breaking News

Evonik Rejected €10.3 Billion BASF Offer, Reuters Reports

Events

November 5, 2026

Advancing Polyester Powder Coatings: Breakthroughs in Flexibility and Low-Cure Performance

Join us to learn how to improve coating durability while keeping your manufacturing process efficient. Explore the latest advancements in polyester powder coating technology.

November 12, 2026

Premium Leveling, Broad Compatibility: A Cost-Effective Flow and Leveling Additive

This new workhorse additive is recommended in all types of coatings. This highly compatible, 100% active siloxane product prevents defects and maintains good defoamer synergy.

View All Submit An Event
PCI news now promo ad

Related Articles

  • PPG Names New Leader of Hydrocarbon Passive Fire Protection Business

    See More
  • Axalta Names New Leader of Industrial Coatings Businesses

    See More
  • Ashland Names New Leader of Global Research Teams and Centers

    See More

Related Directories

  • Hexion VAD B.V., Versatic Acids and Derivatives Business Unit

    Hexion's Versatic™ acids and derivatives business unit is the global leader in specialty building blocks for coatings. Resins based on VeoVa™ vinyl esters and Cardura™ glycidyl ester lend unique performance properties to architectural, automotive, and industrial coatings. Hexion new application development focuses on supporting our customers’ sustainability goals and on delivering more sustainable solutions.
  • Songwon International - Americas Inc.

    In order to protect coatings against the harmful effects of light and heat, SONGWON offers a comprehensive range of high-value, high-performance coating stabilizers such as hydroxyphenyl triazines (HPT) for numerous substrates, including steel, wood, ceramics, special composites, plastic films and plastic parts used in the inks, automotive and transportation, decorative and architectural, furniture and flooring, industrial and agricultural industries among others.
×

Keep the info flowing with our eNewsletters!

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.

JOIN TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
    • Manufacturing Division
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletters
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey & Sample
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Youtube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing