Columbia Chemical Appoints Product Manager for Automotive

Mark Schario brings more than 30 years of industry experience, specializing in automotive and aerospace finishing.
Mark Schario brings more than 30 years of industry experience, specializing in automotive and aerospace finishing.

Columbia Chemical has named Mark Schario Product Manager/Automotive. In this role, Schario will oversee and manage the Columbia Chemical product line, along with assisting the sales team by providing his technical expertise with troubleshooting and analytical reporting. He will also play a key role in coordinating the development of products to meet specifications required by automotive companies. Schario will continue to work with the Columbia Chemical sales team to maintain and develop both new and existing automotive approvals. Schario brings more than 30 years of industry experience, specializing in automotive and aerospace finishing. He currently serves as chairman to ASTM B08 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings. He is a member of the National Association of Metal Finishing and has earned the designation of CEF/Certified Electroplater-Finisher. For more information, contact Columbia Chemical Corporation, 1000 Western Drive, Brunswick, OH 44212, 330/225-3200, www.columbiachemical.com. Columbia Chemical is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of zinc and zinc-alloy plating additives.