AKRON—Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Inc. has appointed Brian Woodhouse as its southeastern sales manager for its room temperature vulcanizing silicones group.
The firm said Woodhouse brings more than 20 years of technical chemical sales experience, most recently serving as technical sales and research manager for Southern Ionics. He will be tasked with growing the firm's RTV and thermal interface materials businesses.
Shin-Etsu said Woodhouse will allow it to penetrate deeper into traditional silicone RTV and TIM industries in the growing southeast region.
"The addition of Brian's diverse expertise to the RTV group in the pivotal southeast region will allow Shin-Etsu to educate and deliver innovative solutions to our customers to help grow our business," Eric Bishop, Shin-Etsu's North America marketing manager, said in a statement."
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.