Tnemec announced that Matt Wierzchowski, PCS, has been appointed director of Epoxytec – Municipal Collections.

In the role, Wierzchowski will lead Tnemec’s initiatives supporting municipal sewer and water infrastructure including manhole rehabilitation, underground pipelines and wastewater collection systems. He will also work alongside Vaughn O’Dea, director of Epoxytec – Municipal Treatment.

Wierzchowski brings more than 34 years of experience in the protective coatings industry with a focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. He began his career in the early 1990s with Raven Lining Systems and has developed expertise in manhole rehabilitation and sewer collections.

He holds multiple industry credentials including PCS, AMPP senior certified coatings inspector (#36046) and AMPP/SSPC certified concrete coating inspector (#67370). Throughout his career he has engaged with industry professionals, end users and municipal clients to promote best practices and coating technologies for water and wastewater systems.

“Joining Tnemec is an exciting opportunity to focus on the market I’m most passionate about,” said Wierzchowski. “I look forward to working with a team committed to delivering technically sound solutions that extend the life of municipal infrastructure and protect critical assets for communities.”

Protective coatings play a critical role in extending service life and durability in water and wastewater infrastructure coatings across the paint and coatings industry.