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April 2, 2021
SWD Update
SWD Urethane Names Alison Scott Bull To Senior Vice President Of Construction Products
Apr 1, 2021 | News
MESA, Arizona – SWD Urethane announced that Alison Scott Bull has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Construction Products.
“Alison has been a significant contributor to our growth from a regional manufacturer to one of the top tier manufacturers in the spray foam industry,” Jim Perkins, President & CEO said. “She is a proven leader with deep understanding of the industry and strategies which enabled SWD to become a major supplier in this industry.”
Scott Bull served as the Vice President of Sales at SWD since 2013. Under her leadership, SWD experienced substantial and rapid growth, setting the stage for future expansion. In her new role, she will be responsible for the overall performance of the Construction Products Business.
“The largest asset that we have is our people and collaborative environment. Our team is committed to delivering solutions that add value for all of our stakeholders,” Scott Bull said. “It has been a true pleasure to have had the opportunity to build and lead the commercial organization to this exciting new phase in our company’s growth journey.”
Brandon Cantrell Appointed Vice President of Sales
Brandon Cantrell will succeed Scott Bull as the Vice President of Sales. Cantrell will be responsible for the leadership of SWD’s commercial organization. Before joining the team at SWD, Cantrell served as Adhesive Sales Leader for Eastman Chemical Company where he was responsible for North America and Latin America regions. In addition, Brandon has held several senior level roles across multiple business units.
“We are thrilled to have Brandon join SWD and provide the leadership, vision and structure to deliver outstanding performance.” Scott Bull said.
SWD continues to pursue excellence in providing unique products, systems and solutions across multiple channels in the building materials industry.
About SWD Urethane
SWD Urethane is a leading supplier of spray polyurethane foam, manufacturing insulation, roofing, and industrial products. SWD’s expansive research and development team enables us to make continuous innovations and additions to our product line. We believe our consistent delivery of top-of-the-line products and newest technologies provide real, lasting value to our customers. This commitment to research and development helps in furthering our goal of growing the polyurethane foam industry.
For more information, please visit https://swdurethane.com/
April 2, 2021
SWD Update
SWD Urethane Names Alison Scott Bull To Senior Vice President Of Construction Products
Apr 1, 2021 | News
MESA, Arizona – SWD Urethane announced that Alison Scott Bull has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Construction Products.
“Alison has been a significant contributor to our growth from a regional manufacturer to one of the top tier manufacturers in the spray foam industry,” Jim Perkins, President & CEO said. “She is a proven leader with deep understanding of the industry and strategies which enabled SWD to become a major supplier in this industry.”
Scott Bull served as the Vice President of Sales at SWD since 2013. Under her leadership, SWD experienced substantial and rapid growth, setting the stage for future expansion. In her new role, she will be responsible for the overall performance of the Construction Products Business.
“The largest asset that we have is our people and collaborative environment. Our team is committed to delivering solutions that add value for all of our stakeholders,” Scott Bull said. “It has been a true pleasure to have had the opportunity to build and lead the commercial organization to this exciting new phase in our company’s growth journey.”
Brandon Cantrell Appointed Vice President of Sales
Brandon Cantrell will succeed Scott Bull as the Vice President of Sales. Cantrell will be responsible for the leadership of SWD’s commercial organization. Before joining the team at SWD, Cantrell served as Adhesive Sales Leader for Eastman Chemical Company where he was responsible for North America and Latin America regions. In addition, Brandon has held several senior level roles across multiple business units.
“We are thrilled to have Brandon join SWD and provide the leadership, vision and structure to deliver outstanding performance.” Scott Bull said.
SWD continues to pursue excellence in providing unique products, systems and solutions across multiple channels in the building materials industry.
About SWD Urethane
SWD Urethane is a leading supplier of spray polyurethane foam, manufacturing insulation, roofing, and industrial products. SWD’s expansive research and development team enables us to make continuous innovations and additions to our product line. We believe our consistent delivery of top-of-the-line products and newest technologies provide real, lasting value to our customers. This commitment to research and development helps in furthering our goal of growing the polyurethane foam industry.
For more information, please visit https://swdurethane.com/
March 28, 2021
Jim Panetta 1941-2021
It is sad to report the passing of Vincent A. Panetta, one of the original founders of Everchem. Jimmy, as he was known, worked for about ten years with the other two founders, Bob Daniele and David Patten at ARCO Chemical.
Jim was a serial entrepreneur with experiences owning a deli, a restaurant, multiple health clubs, was a stockbroker, and even sold imported vacuum cleaners at local home shows. Think infomercials! I’m sure that’s only half of what he did. Early in his career, he had worked for Atlantic Richfield as a gas station sales rep, working out deals for ARCO franchisees in the Philadelphia area . Eventually, he came back to ARCO Chemical as a chemical sales representative.
Dave joined ARCO Chemical in 1987 as a sales trainee, and Bob joined when ARCO Chemical acquired Union Carbide’s polyol business in 1990 or so. It is tough to say because the FTC created an interim company called the ARCO Chemical West Virginia (ACWV) Company while they decided which assets could stay and which had to be spun off.
At any rate, Jim left ARCO Chemical during a restructuring (ARCO stood for Another Reorginization COming) in the mid 1990s. His last position had been selling side products from the polystyrene business to the secondary market. Things like floor sweeps, or other forms of off-spec polystyrene. We called him the Duke of Dylene, which was the trade name for the ARCO Chemical version of polystyrene. This business was eventually sold to Nova Chemical.
When Jim left ARCO Chemical, he used his knowledge to create his own company, Evercrest, focused on distressed products in both polystyrene and chemicals–products like glycol or glycol ether bottoms. Jim was always trying to get the best out of everyone, and his ultimate vision was scaling Mount Everest. That was how he came up with Evercrest, and he had also protected the name Everchem. He brought in his two sons, Robert and Jamie, and later his daughter Jen, to help with Evercrest.
Jim’s business did well and when Bob and Dave decided to form a urethane distributorship in 2002, Jim invested and helped establish credit lines for the fledgling company. He owned the name Everchem which seemed as good as anything and was chosen. He and his sons gave advice and room and board, to some extent. The first Everchem offices were down the hall from Evercrest in a small strip center in Broomall, PA. Maureen Moke, who worked for Evercrest, was reassigned to Everchem as our first employee. Those offices were $400/month and we had to cover our desks with a plastic tarp when we thought it might rain because the ceiling tiles would get saturated and fall on our computer stations. The first desks were small filing cabinets as a base and cheap kitchen countertops from Home Depot used as the desktop. The computer network was hard wired and taped to the floor so no one would trip. We made it a point to meet visitors at a local restaurant.
Eventually, Jim passed along his plastics business to his sons and after Everchem was firmly established, sold his shares. He continued to be an advisor and friend and until recently he would regularly stop by the Everchem offices for an afternoon espresso and dialogue.
This is just Jim’s business side of life. His gregarious personality and positive outlook inspired so many more people than I could list here. Rest in Peace, my friend Jimmy Panetta!
2004 Philly Half Marathon Finish
March 28, 2021
Jim Panetta 1941-2021
It is sad to report the passing of Vincent A. Panetta, one of the original founders of Everchem. Jimmy, as he was known, worked for about ten years with the other two founders, Bob Daniele and David Patten at ARCO Chemical.
Jim was a serial entrepreneur with experiences owning a deli, a restaurant, multiple health clubs, was a stockbroker, and even sold imported vacuum cleaners at local home shows. Think infomercials! I’m sure that’s only half of what he did. Early in his career, he had worked for Atlantic Richfield as a gas station sales rep, working out deals for ARCO franchisees in the Philadelphia area . Eventually, he came back to ARCO Chemical as a chemical sales representative.
Dave joined ARCO Chemical in 1987 as a sales trainee, and Bob joined when ARCO Chemical acquired Union Carbide’s polyol business in 1990 or so. It is tough to say because the FTC created an interim company called the ARCO Chemical West Virginia (ACWV) Company while they decided which assets could stay and which had to be spun off.
At any rate, Jim left ARCO Chemical during a restructuring (ARCO stood for Another Reorginization COming) in the mid 1990s. His last position had been selling side products from the polystyrene business to the secondary market. Things like floor sweeps, or other forms of off-spec polystyrene. We called him the Duke of Dylene, which was the trade name for the ARCO Chemical version of polystyrene. This business was eventually sold to Nova Chemical.
When Jim left ARCO Chemical, he used his knowledge to create his own company, Evercrest, focused on distressed products in both polystyrene and chemicals–products like glycol or glycol ether bottoms. Jim was always trying to get the best out of everyone, and his ultimate vision was scaling Mount Everest. That was how he came up with Evercrest, and he had also protected the name Everchem. He brought in his two sons, Robert and Jamie, and later his daughter Jen, to help with Evercrest.
Jim’s business did well and when Bob and Dave decided to form a urethane distributorship in 2002, Jim invested and helped establish credit lines for the fledgling company. He owned the name Everchem which seemed as good as anything and was chosen. He and his sons gave advice and room and board, to some extent. The first Everchem offices were down the hall from Evercrest in a small strip center in Broomall, PA. Maureen Moke, who worked for Evercrest, was reassigned to Everchem as our first employee. Those offices were $400/month and we had to cover our desks with a plastic tarp when we thought it might rain because the ceiling tiles would get saturated and fall on our computer stations. The first desks were small filing cabinets as a base and cheap kitchen countertops from Home Depot used as the desktop. The computer network was hard wired and taped to the floor so no one would trip. We made it a point to meet visitors at a local restaurant.
Eventually, Jim passed along his plastics business to his sons and after Everchem was firmly established, sold his shares. He continued to be an advisor and friend and until recently he would regularly stop by the Everchem offices for an afternoon espresso and dialogue.
This is just Jim’s business side of life. His gregarious personality and positive outlook inspired so many more people than I could list here. Rest in Peace, my friend Jimmy Panetta!
2004 Philly Half Marathon Finish
March 17, 2021
Changing of the Guard
TRInternational CEO Megan Gluth-Bohan Assumes 100% Company Ownership
Seattle, WA, March 17, 2021 –(PR.com)– Just shy of a decade of service at TRInternational, CEO Megan E. Gluth-Bohan, Esq. has assumed 100 percent ownership of the chemical distribution company located in Edmonds, WA. Ms. Gluth-Bohan joined the company in 2012 as General Counsel and quickly moved from General Manager to President to CEO and co-owner.
TRI was founded in 1994 by Anthony M. Ridnell, who built the company into an international leader in chemical distribution with offices in the Puget Sound and in Asia. “I am delighted for TRI’s future under Megan’s continued leadership and ownership,” says Ridnell. “There isn’t a more talented or capable individual in this industry, TRI is in great hands for future growth.”
“I greatly respect and appreciate the foundational structure that Tony built over the last 27 years,” says Gluth-Bohan. “My charge is to carry forth the best aspects of the company and Tony’s legacy while innovating for the future. We have a strong and solid history behind us and are able to approach this new chapter with open eyes and fresh ideas.”
Under Gluth-Bohan’s leadership, TRI continued to thrive during the global pandemic, shifting resources and reallocating shipments to ensure their customers received the products and materials they needed to provide front line workers and vulnerable populations with safe and effective PPE and sanitizing products.
“The commitment of the people and the suppliers that we work with to do the right thing is so impressive,” says Gluth-Bohan. “Chemicals touch everything. They save lives; they make the world happen. TRI is proud to play an integral role in this industry.”
Going forward, Gluth-Bohan envisions a thriving business enterprise where employees can spend the entirety of their careers. She notes that while some TRI employees are professionally trained in the sciences, it is not necessary to have a science degree to succeed at TRI – she doesn’t have one.
“This industry is dynamic and deeply fascinating to me,” she says. “I look at passion, character, and work ethic. If you have the drive and the talent, you will have opportunity at TRI.”
Her ultimate goal is a robust and healthy company with satisfied employees who are committed to serving their customers and who will innovate and contribute to the evolution of both TRI and the chemical distribution industry. TRI currently has 18 employees in Washington State and 30 worldwide. In 2020, their total revenue was $77.6 million.
“I am pleased to congratulate Megan on becoming the sole owner of TRInternational, Inc. She has proven her dedication to not only TRInternational but to the whole chemical distribution industry over the last decade,” says Eric R. Byer, president and CEO, National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD). “I know she will continue to practice her pragmatic and steady leadership in this new role, and we look forward to having her as the first female chairman at NACD in a few years.”
Ms. Gluth-Bohan was named as one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 under 40” in 2016. She is the first woman to serve as an officer on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).
TRI holds many business certifications including the Women’s Business Enterprise National Certification (WBENC), National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), and Small Business Association Woman Owned Small Business (SBA WOSB). In June 2020, TRI was ranked #1 on the Puget Sound Business Journal’s largest LGBTQ-Owned Companies List.
About TRInternational, Inc.
TRI’s unique approach to chemical distribution offers a variety of products and services tailored to fit the needs of each customer. Founded in 1994 and headquartered just north of Seattle in Edmonds, WA, TRI has regional offices throughout the United States and Global Sourcing offices in Shanghai, China and Seoul, South Korea. TRI is an active member of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) and participates in the Responsible Distribution verification process.
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