Finishing People

Gemini Industries Names New Regional Manager

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Gemini Industries announced a leadership move supporting sales growth and customer engagement in the western United States.

Industry Veteran Honored in Powder Coating Hall of Fame

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0400

The Powder Coating Institute honored a pioneer in UV-curable and non-metal powder technologies during its 2025 Annual Meeting.

Axalta Leader Named One of Auto Industry’s Top Women

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:38:27 -0400

The Automotive News honor highlights leadership in materials science, global innovation and advancing mobility technologies.

Gema USA Appoints Alvin Allen to Territory Role

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0400

Allen brings over two decades of coatings experience to his new position overseeing the Southeastern U.S. market.

Axalta Wins 2025 BIG Innovation Award

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:20:24 -0500

The company announced that its been recognized for its role in enhancing the reliability and efficiency of electric vehicles.

AkzoNobel Announces Leadership Appointments

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The company announced some leadership appointments within its U.S. Vehicle Refinishes business.

Linetec Adds to Its Operations Team

Tue, 21 May 2024 15:24:55 -0400

Tim Sager has been named Director of Operations, responsible for all finishing operations and facilities, and Luke Kroening has joined as Operations Manager of Paint Production.

Sheboygan Paint Company Appoints New Technical Service Representative

Tue, 21 May 2024 15:08:40 -0400

Leon Hosier will partner with the sales team to provide technical support to existing and potential customers, troubleshoot and resolve any issues they face, and ensure their needs and expectations are met.

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions Celebrates Laboratory Opening in Japan

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:26:40 -0400

The grand opening highlights the organization's commitment to providing local support and service, backed by global resources and technologies.

GEW Appoints Exclusive Distributor for Spain and Portugal Markets

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:14:14 -0400

Robert Rae, Managing Director of Sales at GEW, explains, “Spain and Portugal are vital areas to our business, with thriving printing, coating, and converting industries that span narrow web, wide web, converting, sheetfed offset, wood coating, and other industrial applications."

The Benefits of an In-House Blasting Operation

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:38:00 -0400

There are several factors to consider – economic, structural, resources, manpower – in making this decision. PCI interviewed Brandon Acker, President of Titan Abrasive Systems, to discuss the considerations and give readers and overview of what needs to be examined before making the decision between bringing a blasting operation in house or continuing to use outside sources.

Improved Quality and Lower Costs Through Automated Shot-Blasting Operation

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:53:53 -0500

In the past, industrial furniture was generally sold without any protective coating. Due to the rapidly growing demand for color-coated products, one company initially had the furniture‘s shot blasting and powder coating done by external job shops. However, in oder to better control the blasting and coating operations, it created its own in-house coating department.

Dunn-Edwards and Cheap Old Houses Launch Color Collection

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:27:30 -0500

With the goal to inspire historic home renovations, the partnership includes the release of a mix-and-match collection that celebrates the beauty and potential of historic homes.

Historic 36-Hour Manufacturing ERP Deployment at A1 Paint, Powder & Sandblasting

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:04:50 -0500

The deployment sets a new industry standard, highlighting the speed and efficiency of one company's manufacturing job shop software, backed by a team of skilled engineers, cutting-edge technology, and the latest low-code functionality for customization.

Coval Technologies Names New National Stone & Masonry Division Director

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:12:00 -0400

The new director will be responsible for creating the Coval Stone Certification Course to teach stone restoration contractors how to install Coval Stone, Coval Stone Primer, and Coval Natural Look Sealer, all to be released soon.

Venesia Hurtubise Appointed as MicroCare VP of Technology & Compliance

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:53:45 -0400

In this newly created role, Hurtubise will be responsible for driving the company's technological advancements and ensuring regulatory compliance across its global operations.

Ana Henriques Joins Hempel as the New Executive Vice President, Head of Decorative

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Henriques will head up Hempel's largest customer segment – its EUR 775 million Decorative business, representing 36% of Hempel's revenue.

Ashland Sends STEM Queen and Miss Philadelphia to the Miss Pennsylvania Pageant

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 22:49:32 -0400

The company is celebrating Jacqueline Means for her work promoting careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, and the impact on young girls and minorities through the Wilmington Urban STEM Initiative.

Linetec Promotes New Regional Sales Manager

Wed, 10 May 2023 11:25:12 -0400

Tony Pupp has been promoted to Regional Sales Manager, responsible for leading the company’s outside sales team serving specific territories across the United States.

Gema Adds New Service Technicians

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The company has announced the addition of two new ServiceNet technicians. They will be responsible for supervising installations and providing service for Gema customers throughout North America.

ACTEGA Announces New General Manager, Metal Print

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Jasper was a founding member and a key player in developing the company’s ECOLEAF technology at ACTEGA Metal Print, and the company says Jasper’s expertise has been integral in establishing ECOLEAF’s current structure.

Daubert Cromwell Appoints New Director of Asia Business Development

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Huang has a long history with Daubert Cromwell, first as the country manager for China and then as managing director, Daubert China. She started by first supplying much needed VCI packaging to customers in China, then built and operated a VCI film extrusion facility in Shanghai to support that business.

HMG Paints Recognized Amongst Top 100 Family Businesses

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Family Business United recently released the first 50 individuals on the Family Business Top 100 list.

PPG Elects New President/CEO and Names New Executive Chairman

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400

PPG has announced a new president and CEO and a new executive chairman, both effective January 1, 2023,

Sheboygan Paint Company Appoints New Human Resources Manager

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In this role, the new appointee will be responsible for employee relations and engagement, hiring, retention, and developing an overall HR strategy that supports the company’s ‘customerization’ motto to provide precisely what customers need through innovation, service, and industry expertise.

ACTEGA Appoints Global Head of Sustainability

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, and sealing compounds for the print and packaging industries, announced that it has appointed a global head of Sustainability.

Cortec Announces New Chief Operations Officer

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The new COO will be extending their support for projects and operations to Cortec’s Canadian subsidiary Bionetix®, in addition t0 manufacturing oversight of five Cortec Corporation plants in the United States.

Teknos Group Appoints New Chief Communications Officer

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

"I'm thrilled to join the Teknos family. Together, we'll tell our story so that everyone knows how 'We make the world last longer' and why it's so important," said the new chief communications officer.

AkzoNobel Appoints New Member to the Board of Management

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:05:04 -0400

The new appointee will play a key role in helping the company to further improve its operational excellence and performance.

Michael Hansen to Succeed Lars Petersson as CEO of Hempel A/S

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:32:36 -0400

Hansen joined Hempel in May 2017 as chief commercial officer and has delivered remarkable results as a central driver of the global transformation in Hempel.