Polymer Valley Chemicals elevates Ed Seeley to president

Akron, OH – Polymer Valley Chemicals announced that Ed Seeley has been elevated to the role of President. Michael R. Beck, Jr., Owner & CEO of the Akron, OH based mineral filler and specialty carbon black service provider said, “We are beyond thrilled that Mr. Seeley has agreed to take his exceptional leadership skills and vision for Polymer Valley Chemicals and apply them to our entire staff and operation. He has been an asset and key leader for our organization for a decade and is the right person at the right time for the top job. He’s led us through some tough times, both on an industry/global level as well as challenges specific to us, and has put us in position to not only remain competitive but continue solid growth.”

In his new position, Seeley will oversee the company’s entire operation, including their corporate headquarters and sales staff in Akron, OH and their Macon, GA based production facilities, and direct the company’s overall strategy in terms of customer service, efficiency and growth.

Seeley added, “Mike Beck Jr. and I have had a great working relationship dating back to our early days together at J.M. Huber and I jumped at the chance to join him at Polymer Valley Chemicals ten years ago when the timing was finally right. I’m humbled and excited that he trusts me with the keys, so to speak, to the company he started nearly 40 years ago.”