http://www.metokote.com/ Welcome to the MetoKote Corporation's RSS feed. MetoKote Corporation, headquartered in Lima, Ohio, is the industry leader in protective coating applications, serving over 900 customers throughout the United States and the world. http://www.metokote.com/news/metokoteAnnouncesNewPresidentCEO.asp MetoKote Corporation announced today that Jeffrey J. Oravitz has been promoted by the company's Board of Directors to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Oravitz replaces former President and Chief Executive Officer DeWayne Pinkstaff, who has left the company after many years of dedicated service. The company also announced the appointment of Robert E. Lee to the position of Executive Chairman of the Board, also effective immediately. Deb Goldenetz http://www.metokote.com/news/metokoteVolkswagenE-coatBusinessPassat.asp MetoKote Corporation announced today it has been selected by Volkswagen Group of America to provide 100 percent of the German auto manufacturer's service part e-coat needs for its Passat passenger car being produced at its first U.S. based vehicle assembly facility in Chattanooga, Tenn. Kelly Moore-Floyd http://www.metokote.com/news/metokoteCorporationAnnouncesOrganizationalChangesStrengthenEuropeanCoating.asp MetoKote Corporation today announced senior management changes in Europe to strengthen its coating operations and improve alignment of internal resources. Kelly Moore-Floyd http://www.metokote.com/news/metokoteEarnsTierOneStatusToyotaMotor.asp MetoKote Corporation announced today it has achieved tier one status to Toyota Motor Manufacturing; the only dedicated coating services company in North America to earn this distinction. Kelly Moore-Floyd http://www.metokote.com/news/germanJohnDeerCoatingCenter.asp MetoKote Corporation unveiled today its latest regional coating center in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, during a ceremony for customers, industry leaders, government officials, and members of the media. Kelly Moore Wed, 16 June 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.metokote.com/news/metokoteHonoredByElectrocoatAssociation.asp MetoKote Corporation was honored to have three individuals receive awards at the biennial ECOAT Conference recently held in Louisville, Kentucky. Out of the four awards presented, two MetoKote individuals received the George E.F. Brewer Award for their outstanding contributions to the field of electrocoat (e-coat) technology. Deb Goldenetz http://www.metokote.com/news/businessDevelopmentMarketing.asp Joint Systems Manufacturing Center celebrates 30 years of building the Abrams tank.  The plant has build over 13,000 tanks starting with the first M1 "Thunderbolt" in 1980.  Read more in the Local News Area. Kelly Moore Mon, 19 April 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.metokote.com/news/foxmarkInternational.asp MetoKote Corporation announced today it has entered into a consulting services agreement with Foxmark International, a management services firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, to assist in expanding the company's coating services with manufacturers based in the Asia-Pacific region. Kelly Moore Wed, 14 April 2010 8:00:00 EST http://www.metokote.com/news/mannheimGermany.asp MetoKote Corporation, the industry leader in the application of protective coatings, broke ground in Germany on a new 38,000 square foot facility. The $9.8 million investment is MetoKote’s first facility in Germany and is located in the city of Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg. Deb Goldenetz Thurs, 19 November 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.metokote.com/news/ppgIndustriesSupplieroftheYear.asp PPG Industries, received the inaugural Supplier of the Year 2009 Award from MetoKote Corporation. During an annual executive technology update on August 19, MetoKote recognized PPG for overall excellence in delivering outstanding quality product and service. Deb Goldenetz Fri, 4 September 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.metokote.com/news/governorStricklandEducationReform.asp MetoKote Corporation was honored to host Governor Ted Strickland during a recent visit to their Lima, Ohio coating complex. The visit included a short meeting with the executive staff, a tour of the facility, and then the Governor spoke to employees, local officials and media on his Education Reform Plan. Deb Goldenetz Thurs, 27 August 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.metokote.com/news/40yearsinCoatingMarket.asp MetoKote Corporation, the industry leader in protective coating application services including electrocoating (e-coat), powder coating and liquid paint, celebrates 40 years in the paint and coatings industry. Deb Goldenetz Thurs, 5 March 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.metokote.com/news/michaelCooperAsiaPacificOEM.asp MetoKote Corporation, Inc., is pleased to announce the recent addition of Michael Cooper as Director, Asia Pacific OE Manufacturers. In this role, Michael will focus on sales growth across these manufacturers and will work closely with MetoKote facilities serving these partners to ensure positive relationships and service excellence. Deb Goldenetz Tues, 2 December 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.metokote.com/news/iso14001CertSAMAaward.asp The San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) & the San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS) awarded MetoKote Corporation, San Antonio, Texas the Environmental Excellence Award in Industrial Pretreatment at the 2008 Environmental Seminar. Deb Goldenetz Wed, 22 October 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.metokote.com/news/metokoteOpens8thFacilityInMexico.asp MetoKote Corporation, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of its newest facility in San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico. This is the eighth facility in Mexico for MetoKote which has a total of 38 facilities across North America, South America and Europe. August 2008 http://www.metokote.com/news/newSalesAccountManagerForMexico.asp MetoKote Corporation, Inc., the industry leader in protective coating applications, including electrocoat (e-coat), powder coat and liquid paint, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martha Horner to Sales Account Manager. Deb Goldenetz Wed, 6 February 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.metokote.com/news/dewaynePinkstaffPresidentCEO.asp MetoKote Corporation, Inc. has announced that DeWayne Pinkstaff, formerly Vice President, General Purpose Business Group will become the new President & CEO of the company effective July 1, replacing Jim Kight who has spent the past six years serving in that role. Donald Myhan Summber 2006