Barentz, a leading distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical solutions throughout North America, announced the addition of Tom Keating as vice president, Principal Management – Plastics.

While assuming responsibility for the management of both current and future Barentz key Principal Supplier relationships serving the plastics market, Tom will be working in close collaboration with the VP of Sales (plastics), Technology Manager, our sales team, marketing, and suppliers to grow our business and broaden our ability to provide value to our customers.

Through Keating’s years of serving in commercial, business, and manufacturing leadership roles across the chemical industry, he brings to Barentz a wealth of experience covering engineering thermoplastics, specialty chemicals, polymer additives, chemical catalysts, and specialty chelates. He most recently served as a Business Segment Director focused on advanced polypropylene resins and process technologies.