Appointments (July 01, 2010)

Lance S. Bunch has been named category manager of automotive aftermarkets and industrial distribution MRO for Valspar and its new PlastiKote brand. The announcement was made by Michael J. Watson, global managing director-aerosol for Valspar. In his new position, Bunch is responsible for creating and implementing the overall PlastiKote marketing strategy, as well as serving as its brand manager. He oversees channel management for the automotive aftermarkets and industrial distribution MRO, and conducts product strategy for both the Plastikote brand and Valspar enamels.