Cansto Coatings Names Soeder as President

Words: Dan KamysCansto Coatings Names Soeder as President

Cansto Coatings, a Mayfield Heights, Ohio-based chemical manufacturing company, has named Chuck Soeder as its new president. Cansto Coatings is a manufacturer of a variety of specialty coatings in both solvent-based and water-based formulas to supply commercial, industrial and residential needs.

“I’ve known Chuck since 1990, and we could not have found a better person to help our specialty coatings business grow,” says Jim Keene, part owner of Cansto Coatings.

Soeder joins Cansto Coatings after 32 years of experience in the construction chemicals and automotive refinish coatings business. Prior to joining Cansto Coatings, Soeder was the VP for an automotive refinish coatings division. His extensive experience in the construction chemicals, concrete, and industrial, commercial and refinish coatings industries has proven his knowledge in management, strategic planning, leadership, training, channel marketing strategies and account development.

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