Marc Pignataro joins Harwick Standard

Akron, OH – Marc Pignataro joins Harwick Standard Distribution Corporation as Vice President – Sales and Marketing.  He will also oversee Harwick’s Technical Department.  Marc comes to Harwick after a combined 14 years at Hexpol/Preferred Compounding Corporation, most recently serving as Director of Sales – North.  From 2008 to 2011 Marc worked in China as President and General Manager of their China joint venture.  He also worked for SRC Worldwide, Ferro Corporation and B.F. Goodrich Performance Materials. 

Marc graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and has an MBA from Baldwin-Wallace College. 

Marc takes over the duties previously handled by Dan Davis, a recently retired 33 year employee of Harwick. Ernie Pouttu, President and CEO commented, “We are pleased to have Marc join Harwick.  We are confident that Marc’s background and experience will benefit our customers, principals and suppliers.”