Christopher Mirt Promoted to Vice President of R&D Coatings
In the role, Christopher Mirt’s responsibilities include oversight of new and existing customer development, as well as sales and service.
R&D Coatings (McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania), a specialist in the formulation, development and manufacture of environmentally friendly ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) curable finishes, has promoted Christopher Mirt to vice president. In the role, Mirt’s responsibilities include oversight of new and existing customer development, as well as sales and service. Mirt has reportedly worked for the company for over seventeen years.
“His talent and the value that he brings to the organization are greatly appreciated,” President Michael Zupancic says. “Chris has been an integral part of the growth of our business over the past several years. This promotion recognizes his commitment not only to our company and the unique value proposition of our technology, but also to our industry as a whole.”
Mirt holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Wheeling Jesuit University. He initially joined R&D Coatings in October 2004 in the research and development lab as a formulator. As he learned the business, he was promoted to the role of customer service representative, and then to operations manager before becoming the director of new customer development.
“Since becoming director of new customer development, our business has grown dramatically. In his new position, Chris will continue to lead our sales and new business development teams, as well as develop and execute a strategy to further expand our service offerings and their market reach,” Zupancic adds. “His technical expertise and results driven leadership approach are a key component of our company's success.”
In addition to UV and EB curable finishes, R&D Coatings produces water-based finishing solutions. The company's products can be applied to a wide variety of substrates, including wood, metal, plastic, paper, composite and more.
