Keyland Polymer Appoints Vice President

Keyland Polymer Material Sciences, a global company in UV curable solid resin and powder coatings, appoints Andrew Walton to vice president, effective immediately. Walton will manage all business operations of UV powder, UV systems and DVUV wood powder coating.

Michael Knoblauch, president of Keyland Polymer, says, “This appointment is a result of our unprecedented growth in business. Andrew is a strong leader, focused on company culture, communication and achieving business goals. His knowledge and expertise are invaluable to our business, as we continue to grow. I, and the rest of the Keyland team, are excited to work alongside Andrew.”

Walton joined the company 17 years ago in 2007 as a specifications representative for DVUV wood powder coating. He most recently served as business development manager, North America and Asia Pacific for Keyland Polymer UV Powder, building the market for UV cured powder coating applications in aerospace, automotive, recreational equipment, healthcare and other industries.

Walton states, “I am looking forward to positively impacting our company culture, customer experience and industry presence. We have a solid foundation in each of our operating companies, and I will work to continue to maintain our market leadership in UV cured powder coatings. It’s an exciting time, and I’m looking forward to what the future holds for Keyland.”