Vulkan Inox, a manufacturer of stainless steel blasting media, is realigning its sales operations in the U.S. and Canada. Starting in January 2027, the business units previously managed by Vulkan Blast Shot Technology will be consolidated into the new subsidiary, Vulkan Inox USA LLC, headquartered in New Castle, Indiana. As part of the reorganization, the company’s previous operations at its Canadian location will be discontinued; the Canadian market will also be served by the new U.S. subsidiary in the future.
With its central location, New Castle will serve as a base for serving both markets. There, Vulkan Inox is strengthening its sales activities and, with expanded warehouse capacity, laying the groundwork for its planned expansion. Customers will be informed directly about the transition and the details relevant to them.
Marc Hidde, CEO of the Vulkan Inox Group, says: “North America is one of our strongest sales regions worldwide. With the new company in New Castle, we are laying a solid foundation for further expanding our business in the U.S. and Canada.”
David Maddy Takes Over as Managing Director
David Maddy will take over as managing director of the new company. He brings with him nearly three decades of experience in surface technology, including ten years in the field of powder coatings and powder coating applications and twenty years in the sales of metallic shot blasting media. His career in blasting technology began at Vulkan Inox in the 2000s. Most recently, he was responsible for the shot peening business of a supplier in North America.
Together with Joan Sharp and the team at Vulkan Blast Shot Technology, Maddy is preparing for the transition to the new company. “In the coming months, our focus will be on ensuring a well-prepared transition,” says David Maddy.
Joan Sharp will retire at the end of March 2027
Joan Sharp, managing director of Vulkan Blast Shot Technology, will retire at the end of March 2027. She has been with the company since 1992. Over the past 22 years, she has led the business in the U.S. and Canada as managing director. Under her leadership, North America has become one of Vulkan Inox’s strongest sales regions worldwide.
Marc Hidde paid tribute to Sharp, saying, “Joan Sharp has had a decisive influence on our business in the U.S. and Canada for decades.” He also expressed his gratitude to the entire team at Vulkan Blast Shot Technology, which has nurtured customer relationships and helped shape the business over many years.