Interview: Tnemec VP on COVID-19 and the Coatings Industry

Interview: Tnemec VP on COVID-19 and the Coatings Industry

Cory Brown, Vice President of Operations at protective coatings manufacturer Tnemec Company, Inc., speaks out regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its business implications for his company and the coatings and corrosion control industries moving forward.

About the guest

With over 20 years in the coatings industry, Cory Brown understands the critical role of quality coating technology and well-rounded technical support. His experience as a member of the Tnemec team since 1996 includes seven years as a senior technical service representative and five years as a production supervisor responsible for managing the daily operations of three departments at Tnemec. Cory is a certified coating inspector with NACE International and is active in the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC). Brown graduated from Park University in Parkville, Missouri, with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and recently received his MBA from University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).

Tnemec is headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., and manufactures a full range of protective coating products at facilities in North Kansas City, Mo., Baltimore, Md., and Shanghai, China. Tnemec’s North American customers are serviced by distribution facilities in Atlanta, Dallas, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Seattle and Compton, Calif.