MetoKote, Industry Leader in Protective Coating Applications, Announces New Director
Michael Cooper - Director, Asia Pacific OE Manufacturers
By Deb Goldenetz
LIMA, OHIO – December 2, 2008 - MetoKote Corporation, the industry leader in protective coating applications services including electrocoating (e-coat), powder coating and liquid paint, 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.
Mr. Cooper earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and is currently working on his MBA at the University of Michigan.
Mr. Cooper has extensive experience with the Asian Pacific OE Manufacturers. Prior to joining MetoKote, Mr. Cooper worked as the Nissan Senior Account Manager for Magna Decoma International. He has also worked for TKS Industrial Company and Haden Inc., both of which specialize in paint finishing systems and facilities for the automotive and related industries furnishing paint equipment to Honda and Toyota. Michael also lived in Toyota City, Japan, during his tenure with Toyota Motor Corporate Services of NA to complete their intensive training and indoctrination program at Toyota’s global engineering headquarters.
MetoKote Corporation, headquartered in Lima, Ohio, serves over 900 customers in over 30 facilities throughout the United States and the world. MetoKote provides environmentally sound and cost-effective coating solutions to a wide variety of industries such as agriculture, appliance, automotive, computer, construction equipment, electrical, furniture, industrial equipment, recreational, and truck and bus.
December, 2008
