DeChant was previously APC’s patented ChemLine Coatings Global Rail & Transport sales manager.
In his new role, DeChant will be responsible for sales and marketing activities and personnel covering APC’s businesses operating worldwide. His primary task will be to drive sales efforts for the company’s two leading brands, the patented MarineLINE, used for cargo tanks of chemical and product tankers, and ChemLINE used for specialised industrial coating applications.
According to David J Keehan, APC President, “Our company continues to thrive as more companies worldwide find that our high performance coatings deliver the corrosion-protection solutions they need.
“Jim DeChant is a veteran in our industry, and talks the language of our customers. He understands their specific needs and works closely with the APC sales and marketing team to deliver exceptional service, versatility and product performance for MarineLINE and ChemLINE.”
Prior to joining APC, DeChant spent nearly 40 years in the paints and coatings industry in a range of business development, product management, marketing, and sales roles for a number of leading companies.