Chicago, Ill. – June 7, 2010 – Lance S. Bunch has been named category manager of automotive aftermarkets and industrial distribution MRO for Valspar and its new PlastiKote brand, it was announced by Michael J. Watson, global managing director-aerosol for Valspar.
“We are pleased to welcome Lance to the Valspar team. With the launch of the new PlastiKote, we needed a knowledgeable and creative person to help increase our brand recognition, and we’ve found those characteristics in Lance,” said Watson. “Lance brings a wide array of experience to Valspar that will help grow the PlastiKote brand. He is committed to its success and the success of our customers.”
In his new position, Bunch is responsible for creating and implementing the overall PlastiKote marketing strategy, as well as serving as its brand manager. He oversees channel management for the automotive aftermarkets and industrial distribution MRO, and conducts product strategy for both the Plastikote brand and Valspar enamels.
Prior to joining Valspar, Bunch spent five years with Trex Company, Inc. in Winchester, Va., where he held a variety of positions. As a product manager, he was responsible for product development, merchandising, operational/financial management and marketing/sales strategy for the newest product categories. He grew the retail presence for Trex to support its position as a brand leader in outdoor living products. As channel marketing manager, Bunch led Trex marketing and branding efforts in all trade channels, including retailers, lumberyards, contractors and builders. He also spent time in the roles of program manager and senior account manager/zone manager within the company.
Bunch’s career experience also includes two companies in Seattle, Wash. He served as a territory manager for James Hardie Building Products and held the positions of market sales representative and retail sales representative with United States Gypsum. Bunch holds a master of business administration in international business from the Keller Graduate School of Management in Federal Way, Wash. He received a bachelor of science in selling and sales management from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.
For more information on the new PlastiKote and its products, visit www.PlastiKote.com or call 866-222-8714.
About PlastiKote – The Perfect Finish™
PlastiKote is a premium line of automotive aerosol paints and coatings that are specially designed for a professional, flawless finish. Since 1923, the PlastiKote brand has been known for leading-edge formulations and solution-specific products that meet demanding or unique requirements, environments or surfaces. As part of the Valspar Corporation, which also includes the House of Kolor brand, PlastiKote benefits from the global footprint and research and development capabilities of one of the world’s leading coating manufacturers. For more information, visit www.PlastiKote.com.
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