The Fenix Group Names Brian Turner as CTO
The Fenix Group Specialty Performance Coatings has appointed Brian Turner as Chief Technology Officer. In his new role, Turner will oversee the integration of research and development activities across the company’s four manufacturing facilities in the United States, with a focus on improving product development, technical consistency, and innovation across its industrial and concrete coatings businesses.
The company stated that the appointment is in line with its strategy of coordinating technical capabilities across its portfolio of specialty coatings brands. Turner brings nearly 30 years of experience in coatings and construction materials, with a background spanning innovation management, collaborative leadership, and product development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Pennsylvania State University and holds Six Sigma certification.
R&D Coordination Across a Multi-Site Manufacturing Network
The Fenix Group manufactures specialty industrial and concrete coatings for mid-market original equipment manufacturers and contractors. Its brand portfolio includes “Burke”, “Concrete Coatings”, “National Coatings”, “Sierra”, “SureCrete”, “TCI Coatings”, and “TK Products”. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Minnetonka, Minnesota; Galesburg, Illinois; Dade City, Florida; and Lubbock, Texas.
The appointment of a dedicated Chief Technology Officer is intended to support product consistency, formulation development, and technical collaboration across the company’s multi-site network.
