Bostik, Inc., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of adhesives and sealants, has announced that Michael Zaccardelli has joined the firm’s Consumer & Construction Business Unit as Sales Director, North America.
Bostik, Inc., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of adhesives and sealants, has announced that Michael Zaccardelli has joined the firm’s Consumer & Construction Business Unit as Sales Director, North America.
“We looked extensively before finally deciding upon Michael Zaccardelli,” stated Mike Jenkins, Bostik’s Business Director, Consumer & Construction Business Unit for the Americas. “He will immediately lead the Pro Distribution business with Rick Tredwell and Brian Kelly, our regional sales managers, reporting to him. His focus will be to work with the Pro Distribution team in the U.S. and Canada to fully leverage our organizational resources and tools toward achievement of our annual Sales Plan. Additionally, Mike and team will build out our long-term sales strategy to align with our business mission to drive double-digit annual growth.”
Zaccardelli comes to Bostik with major building materials experience, after spending 17 years with Knauf Insulation. He started out for that firm as a salesperson, moving on to become marketing manager and ultimately, National Sales Manager. “I’ve been fortunate to be on great teams with dynamic and forward-minded people,” he stated. “I believe that all sales involve offering customers not just product, but strong business solutions. To be a good salesperson, one must first be a good listener.”
Originally from Ohio, Zaccardelli entered the business area, bringing his engineering degree to U.S. Gypsum, where he worked for eleven years. “Throughout my career, I’ve learned that working with a strategic business plan, works,” he stated. “We want to build long-term, well thought-out relationships with progressive customers. Bostik is a great fit for me, as the company’s overall product and program offerings are second to none. The national sales team is already very good; my goal is to work hard to make it even better. We intend to grow.”
About Bostik, an Arkema company
Bostik, a subsidiary of the Arkema Group and a global player in specialty adhesives for the construction, consumer and industrial markets, develops innovative and multifunctional sealing and bonding solutions that have been shaping our daily lives for over 130 years. With an annual sales of 2.1 billion euros in 2019 and a presence in more than 40 countries 6,000 employees, the company is committed to meeting the major ecological, energy and technological challenges through its innovations. It is focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence to meet the expectations of its customers and partners. www.bostik.com .
About Arkema
Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a world-leading technology portfolio to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials. With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into three complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials – Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions – accounting for some 80% of Group sales, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, inter alia, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of €8.7 billion in 2019, and operates in some 55 countries with 20,500 employees worldwide. www.arkema.com.