225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 204
Charleston, SC 29492
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Quest Specialty Chemicals Announces New Chief Financial
Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHARLESTON, SC, May 15, 2013 – Quest Specialty Chemicals, a leader in the specialty coatings
industry, announced today the appointment of Rick Martin as Chief Financial Officer, effective
immediately.
Martin has an extensive and successful track record in Finance within a number of global industrial
businesses, emphasizing financial and internal control activities, investor relations and risk management.
“I am thrilled to welcome Rick Martin to our executive team,” said Doug Mattscheck, CEO. “Rick’s
expertise in managing operational costs and building solid internal controls will support the company’s
dynamic growth initiatives to further extend its national leadership position in the specialty coatings
industry market.”
Prior to joining Quest Specialty Chemicals, Martin served as Vice President Corporate Controller,
Treasurer and Secretary for Hilex Poly Co., LLC, where he successfully led a substantial turnaround. He
has also served EMS-CHEMIE (North America) Inc. in the role of Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer.
In addition to leading the firm’s finance, human resources and IT divisions, Martin will drive business
initiaives by focusing on implementing best practices and processes.
“Joining the executive team of Quest Specialty Chemicals gives me the opportunity to work with the
leader in the specialty coatings industry,“ said Martin. “In addition to teaming with my colleagues on the
executive committee, I will be focused on assessing, recommending and implementing key business
opportunities, to enhance growth and profitability.”
Martin earned an MBA degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Business
Administration and Psychology from Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. He is a Certified
Management Accountant (CMA).
He will be based out of the Quest Specialty Chemicals’ Charleston, SC headquarters facility.
About Quest Specialty Chemicals (QSC)
QSC is a leading specialty chemical company engaged in the formulation, manufacturing, and
marketing of coatings designed to repair, restore, and preserve the assets of its customers. With
operations headquartered in Charleston, SC, and additional manufacturing and warehousing
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Charleston, SC 29492
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facilities in Walled Lake, MI, Charleston, SC, and Phoenix, AZ, Quest serves a variety of industries,
including the automotive aftermarket, general industrial, and commercial re-roofing markets. QSC
operates three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Quest Automotive Product, Quest Construction
Products, and Quest Industrial Products. For more information on Quest Specialty Chemicals, visit
www.Quest-SC.com.
Contact Information
Phillip McMillan, Complete Spectrum (Agency of Record)
511 West Bay St, Suite 350
Tampa, FL 33606 813-907-2150
clientmedia@completespec.com
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For more information on the information contained in this release, please contact Mr. Phillip McMillan,
Project Coordinator at Complete Spectrum. Complete Spectrum handles all media communications in
behalf of Quest Specialty Chemicals. Phillip can be reached by phone (813-907-2150) or email
(clientmedia@completespec.com).
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