Coval Technologies (Houston, Texas, USA) recently announced the appointment of Joe Nichy as the group’s regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast.
In that capacity, Nichy will be responsible for building new customer relationships and enhancing existing client relationships management throughout the region. Coval describes itself as a manufacturer of exceptional stain- and abrasion-resistant coatings that are distributed to over 160 outlets in the United States.
“We are excited to have Joe Nichy join our team,” says John Horlock, national sales manager. “Nichy’s career has revolved around sales training and troubleshooting from the installer, manufacturer, and distributor perspective, and he brings much enthusiasm regarding Coval and our covalent technology.”
Nichy has an extensive background of over 30 years in the coatings industry. During his career, he has been both a sales leader and supervised and participated in coatings installations.
As a sales manager, Nichy’s collaboration with technical teams will be designed to foster customer-focused solutions, all while enhancing brand recognition and generating new revenue streams.
“The issues that a coatings installer will face are the same things that I have experienced, which will be valuable to our clients,” Nichy says. “Nanotechnology is extremely exciting and offers unique options to our customers. I feel like I am invigorating my career.”
According to the company, Nichy’s knowledge was gained from several top companies in the sector, including Sentry Polymer Flooring, Ceilcote, Rhino Linings, and Polycoat Products. His comprehensive understanding of both the technical and sales aspects of coatings reflects a deep, ground-up approach to his field.
Prior to Nichy’s entry into the coatings industry, he served in the U.S. Air Force in the United States and in Italy.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Nichy also spent 16 years coaching high school football. He enjoys dancing with his wife and spending time with their five grandsons.
About Coval Technologies
Coval Technologies manufactures coating products with outstanding stain resistance and exceptional hardness using nanotechnology. This is designed to simplify applications, streamline cleaning, and make maintenance more efficient. Its protective coatings covalently bond to the substrate, and they are single component, thin film, and ultraviolet (UV) stable.
With nearly 200 distributors worldwide, Coval aims to improve sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of the coatings industry by eliminating harsh cleaning chemicals.
Source: Coval Technologies, www.covaltechnologies.com.