Conshohocken, PA (3/7/22) Van Horn, Metz is pleased to announce the new Northeast Regional Sales Manager, David Anderson. He will be taking over the sales territory that was previously managed by Vice President and Director of Sales, Andy Romano. David's spent a majority of his career as a … [Read more...] about David Anderson hired as new Northeast Regional Sales Manager
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Product Highlight: Modified Alkyds
What is an alkyd? To put it simply, alkyds are oil-modified polyesters. The name is derived from alcohol and acid, since alkyds are made from combining polyhydric alcohol and polybasic acid. Alkyds are modified by adding drying oils or fatty acids to the reaction mixture, which increases … [Read more...] about Product Highlight: Modified Alkyds
What Are Pearlescent Pigments & How Do They Work
What Are Pearlescent Pigments? Pearlescent pigments are partly translucent powders formed by depositing titanium dioxide and/or iron salts onto mica, layered with metal oxides.¹ They provide fascinating visual effects and color to a range of coatings, plastics, and printing ink. These shiny … [Read more...] about What Are Pearlescent Pigments & How Do They Work
VHM acquires Ivanhoe Industries
Conshohocken, PA (12/27/21) Van Horn, Metz & Co., Inc., (VHM) a globally-sourced, specialty raw material distributor for paints, coatings, plastics and inks, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ivanhoe Industries, Inc. of Tullytown, PA, a distributor of industrial chemicals for personal … [Read more...] about VHM acquires Ivanhoe Industries
What Is Silica?: Fumed Silica and Precipitated Silica
Many people have heard about silica and what it can do for your business. Silica is a compound used in many applications. For instance, as glassmaking or even toothpaste. But there are two different types of silicas: precipitated and fumed. Precipitated silica has been around longer than fumed. … [Read more...] about What Is Silica?: Fumed Silica and Precipitated Silica
Emily Tao hired as Supply Chain Specialist
Conshohocken, PA (10/1/2021) Please join us in welcoming Emily Tao to her new role as Supply Chain Specialist. Supply Chain Manager, Aya Saad, will work closely with Emily. They will work in conjunction to purchase materials and plan the freight and logistics with our suppliers. “I am looking … [Read more...] about Emily Tao hired as Supply Chain Specialist
New warehouse opens in Toronto, Canada
Conshohocken, PA (6/1/2021) Van Horn, Metz & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a new warehouse in Toronto, Canada. Andy Romano, VP and Director of Sales, is confident that this will help expand VHM's footprint in North America and continue to push the company's influence as a specialty raw … [Read more...] about New warehouse opens in Toronto, Canada
“How the World Ran Out of Everything”
The New York Times featured Van Horn, Metz & Co., Inc. in a recent article "How the World Ran Out of Everything." Andy Romano, VP and Director of Sales, talks about the current struggles related to importing raw materials. Read the article here. … [Read more...] about “How the World Ran Out of Everything”
VHM congratulates Wuxi Honghui on 20 years of business
Our entire team at Van Horn, Metz & Co. would like to congratulate Wuxi Honghui New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. on 20 years of business. Wuxi Honghui was founded in 2001 with a focus on vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer resins. Their applications include inks, coatings, plastic … [Read more...] about VHM congratulates Wuxi Honghui on 20 years of business
Keith Hansen named New England account manager
Conshohocken, PA (4/1/2021) Please join us in welcoming Keith Hansen to his new role as Technical Account Manager for New England. Keith joined Van Horn Metz in March 2021 and will take over the territory responsibilities of recently retired Sales Manager, John Nomelli. “We are excited to have … [Read more...] about Keith Hansen named New England account manager
