MASSILLON, Ohio – U.S. Chemical & Plastics, a division of Alco Industries that makes repair, refinish, appearance and maintenance products for the automotive aftermarket, has promoted 24-year industry veteran Tom Perry to the role of company president. Perry was formerly vice president, sales & marketing. His appointment is immediate as he succeeds preceding president, Wade Bowman.

“Alco is committed to having high quality management and leadership,” said Alco Vice President of Operations Andrew Lesko. “His experience, exceptional reputation in the industry and his focus on profitable sales and management initiative and accountability will provide a positive direction in attaining the company’s stated strategic objectives.”

Perry’s career has placed him in various levels of responsibility throughout the industry. Prior to joining U.S Chemical & Plastics, he enjoyed a career spanning 19 years with the Sherwin-Williams Co. in numerous executive management positions. Perry also currently serves as committee chairman for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).

Perry remarked, “U.S. Chemical & Plastics is a global company, with manufacturing, research and development and distribution facilities in Europe and the United States. We are ISO 9001:2000 certified and have invested in state-of-the-art technology and manufacturing with the overall goal of increasing value to our customers and company. Bringing our great organization to a new level is a challenge I’m determined to accomplish.”