Another Milestone at Gema USA
Gema USA Inc. (Indianapolis, IN), a Graco Inc. company, announced that Chris Merritt is celebrating 35 years of service with the company. He is their general manager, responsible for leading the powder coating business within the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America. He is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology as well as Illustration. Entering the finishing industry in 1984, he started as an engineer within the powder equipment group of Ransburg Gema, a division of the Ransburg Corporation. His extensive work experience includes successful positions in sales, engineering, and management.
Throughout his career, Merritt has been an active participant and leader within the powder coating industry. As a published author and speaker about powder coating, he actively presents at a variety of technical conferences and training classes, is a member of several industry associations, and is a strong supporter of the powder coating industry trade association, The Powder Coating Institute (PCI). He has served in a variety of leadership roles within PCI and is currently serving on their board of directors as the past president. He holds several U.S. patents related to the powder coating industry.
