2014-Jan-24

Chemetall announces new Global Segment Manager for Aluminium Finishing

Chemetall strengthens its global aluminium finishing business by appointing Martin Ings as new Global Segment Manager. His main task is to provide strategic leadership as well as operational guidance in Chemetalls’ growing presence for pretreatment and anodizing technologies used in the architectural, building and construction industry. Martin Ings holds an MSc from Cranfield University England and has held various senior sales positions within Chemetall, most recently he was Sales Director for the United Kingdom. With more than 25 years experience in the surface treatment business, Martin Ings has an extensive knowledge and network.

Chemetall is a global leading supplier of surface treatment technologies. With more than 40 sales offices, 22 production facilities, own skilled technical service teams, laboratories and warehouses around the world, Chemetall is able to work in close proximity to customers offering unique capabilities in product innovation and technical excellence.

About Chemetall

Chemetall, a division of Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ROC), is a leading global supplier of special chemicals with a focus on processes for the surface treatment of metals and plastics. Chemetall is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and comprises about 40 companies and 22 production sites worldwide. With 2,000 employees, the Group achieved sales of about 551 million Euro (2012). More at www.chemetall.com.