Keyland Polymer Material Sciences Appoints Andrew Walton to Vice President

CLEVELAND, OH – September 5, 2024 – Keyland Polymer Material Sciences, a global leader in UV curable solid resin and powder coatings, appoints Andrew Walton to Vice President effective immediately. Walton will manage all business operations of Keyland Polymer UV Powder, Keyland Polymer UV Systems and DVUV Wood Powder Coating.

Michael Knoblauch, President of Keyland Polymer, states “This appointment is a result of our unprecedented growth in business. Andrew is a strong leader, focused on company culture, communication, and achieving business goals. His knowledge and expertise are invaluable to our business, as we continue to grow. I, and the rest of the Keyland team are excited to work alongside Andrew.”

Walton joined the company 17 years ago in 2007 as a Specifications Representative for DVUV Wood Powder Coating. He most recently served as Business Development Manager, North America & Asia Pacific for Keyland Polymer UV Powder, building the market for UV cured powder coating applications in aerospace, automotive, recreational equipment, healthcare and other industries.

Walton states, “I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve Keyland Polymer Material Sciences as Vice President. I am looking forward to positively impacting our company culture, customer experience and industry presence. We have a solid foundation in each of our operating companies and I will work to continue to maintain our market leadership in UV cured powder coatings. It’s an exciting time and I’m looking forward to what the future holds for Keyland.”

About Keyland Polymer Material Sciences, LLC

Keyland Polymer Material Sciences, LLC is a global leader in the development, formulation, manufacture and application of UV (Ultraviolet) light curable solid materials; resins, powder coatings and additive materials. Privately held, the group has several subsidiaries (Keyland Polymer UV Powder, LLC, Keyland Polymer UV Systems, LLC, Keyland Polymer UV Resins, LLC, and DVUV, LLC) including Keyland Polymer UV Materials Spain, SL engaged in the development and production of specialty UV light curing polymer resins for powder coatings.