Press Release

Brandt Technologies Adds Mitch LeCleir to Technical Sales Team

March 22, 2022

Brandt Technologies LLC, a leading national distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce the addition of Mitch LeCleir as Technical Sales Representative within the Southeast region, having responsibility for customers in Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and portions of Kentucky and Tennessee. Mitch’s 30+ year background includes product development and technical service with Morton International, EPS, Allnex, and most recently with StanChem Polymers.

“We are extremely excited to have Mitch join our sales team. His broad technical knowledge in the paint and coatings industry will provide immediate value to our customers in the Southeast region,” said Duke Thompson, Director of Sales, Brandt Technologies.

For more information, please email sales@brandttech.com or visit the Brandt Technologies website at www.brandttech.com.

Brandt Technologies Adds Aaron Castillo to Technical Sales Team

December 14, 2020

Brandt Technologies LLC, a leading national distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce the addition of Aaron Castillo as Technical Sales Representative within the Midwest region having responsibility for customers in Illinois, Southern Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, and Missouri. Aaron’s background is in coatings resins, having worked for StanChem Polymers, Alberdingk Boley, and EPS. He has earned a B.S. in Fisheries & Wildlife Management from the University of Missouri – Columbia as well as an MBA from Northern Illinois University.

“We are excited to have Aaron join our sales team. He brings with him extensive knowledge in the paints and coatings industry and will be a key asset as we continue to implement our strategic growth plan.,” said Duke Thompson, Director of Sales, Brandt Technologies.

For more information, please email sales@brandttech.com or visit the Brandt Technologies website at www.brandttech.com.

Brandt Technologies Expands Distribution Territory with Cathay Industries USA & Hoover Color

October 21, 2020

Brandt Technologies is pleased to announce their expanded partnership with Cathay Industries USA & Hoover Color – a division of Cathay Industries, to include all market segments and all states within the greater Midwest region.

Brandt now has distribution responsibility for their extensive portfolio of synthetic iron oxide pigments, natural iron oxide pigments, and organoclay rheological additives in IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, and WI.

“We are proud to expand our role with Cathay Industries and Hoover Color. They offer best-in-class product quality and technical support that benefits our customers every day. Combined with our commitment to providing local inventory, we provide a strong value proposition to all of the markets that we serve,” said Bob Costin, Vice President of Brandt Technologies.

Cathay Industries manufactures and sells Construction, Coatings, and Plastics grade Iron Oxide Pigments. These pigments include both synthetically produced Iron Oxides and naturally occurring Umbers, Ochres, Siennas, and unique eco-friendly Transparent Iron Oxides.

Please contact us for more information on the Cathy Industries USA & Hoover Color product lines.

About Brandt Technologies

With roots dating back to 1894, Brandt Technologies has grown consistently to become one of the major specialty chemical distributors in the Midwest. We have expanded our core markets to include paints, coatings, graphic arts, adhesives, plastics, composites, rubber, agricultural products, concrete admixtures and related markets. Our growth over these many years has been fueled by representing innovative companies who consistently introduce new products to our markets.