LIMA, Ohio – MetoKote Corp., a provider of protective coating applications services including electrocoating (e-coat), powder coating and liquid paint, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Michael Cooper as director, Asia Pacific OE Manufacturers. In this role, Michael will focus on sales growth across these manufacturers and will work closely with MetoKote facilities serving these partners to ensure positive relationships and service excellence.
Cooper earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., and is currently working on his MBA at the University of Michigan.
Cooper has extensive experience with the Asian Pacific OE manufacturers. Prior to joining MetoKote, he worked as the Nissan senior account manager for Magna Decoma International. He has also worked for TKS Industrial Co. and Haden Inc., both of which specialize in paint finishing systems and facilities for the automotive and related industries furnishing paint equipment to Honda and Toyota. Cooper also lived in Toyota City, Japan, during his tenure with Toyota Motor Corporate Services of NA to complete its intensive training and indoctrination program at Toyota’s global engineering headquarters.
