Chem-Trend
Ian Kurth is an experienced professional with a diverse background in manufacturing management and coaching. Currently serving as the Manufacturing Manager at Chem-Trend since June 2016, Ian has also held the position of Manufacturing Supervisor within the same company. In addition to manufacturing, Ian contributes to sports as the Varsity Boys Soccer Coach at Williamston High School and as a Staff Coach at Nationals Soccer Club. Previous coaching roles include Head Men's Soccer Coach at Great Lakes Christian College and Staff Coach positions at Chill Soccer Club and Michigan Rush Soccer Club. Ian's earlier career included various roles at Huron Technologies, Inc., where responsibilities encompassed plant operations management and purchasing, and a coaching position at Alma College. Ian Kurth holds a Master of Business Administration from Spring Arbor University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Alma College.
Chem-Trend
Chem-Trend is a leader in delivering innovative, value-adding solutions that improve quality, reduce costs and boost productivity for molding and casting operations around the world. Our network of industry experts work onsite with customers and in our advanced laboratories to resolve manufacturing challenges. Our technology portfolio includes a wide variety of high-performance release agents and related processing aids used in the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, tire, composites, thermoplastics and wood composite industries. With offices and manufacturing sites in North America, South America, Asia and Europe, Chem-Trend is a local partner to customers wherever they do business. As a member of the Freudenberg Group, Chem-Trend can also leverage vast innovation, supply chain and financial resources to better serve industry. We embrace the group’s “Guiding Principles” to deliver exceptional value to our customers, lead our sustainable business practices and build a culture dedicated to ethical conduct and respect for our employees.