AKRON, Ohio (Nov. 10, 2008) — Michael J. Polovick has joined the Smithers Group as vice president of human resources.
In the newly created position, Polovick will be in charge of overseeing HR activities for the company worldwide. He has more than 30 years experience in industry, including management positions in HR and labor relations with Bridgestone/Firestone; Pirelli Armstrong; Continental Tire North America Inc., and most recently Airgas Great Lakes, formerly Linde Gas, in Cleveland, Ohio.