V&S Galvanizing Names Rich Collins as President/CEO
V&S Galvanizing, a prominent provider of hot-dip galvanizing services, has announced the appointment of Rich Collins as its new President/CEO. Collins, who joined V&S in 2010, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, having previously held various sales and marketing positions within the company. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, where he spearheaded growth-oriented sales strategies for V&S’s nine US facilities.
Collins’s leadership has been instrumental in driving the commercial team’s success, implementing effective sales and pricing strategies that have significantly contributed to the company’s continued growth. Tim Tehan, Group President at Hill & Smith PLC, the parent company of V&S Galvanizing, highlighted Collins’s impact: “Under Rich’s leadership, V&S Galvanizing’s commercial team has grown in capability and impact, implementing sales and pricing strategies that have directly contributed to the business’s continued success.”
Collins expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, emphasizing the company’s commitment to its employees and customers: “I am thrilled at the opportunity to lead V&S Galvanizing into our next phase of growth. Our company’s ongoing commitment to our employees and customers will be unwavering moving forward.”
About V&S Galvanizing
V&S Galvanizing is a leading galvanizing service provider dedicated to providing safe and reliable services. The company is committed to continuous investment in its people, equipment, and experience to ensure total customer satisfaction. As a Voigt & Schweitzer company and a part of Hill & Smith PLC, V&S Galvanizing is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with eight strategically located facilities across the United States. For more information about V&S Galvanizing, visit www.hotdipgalvanizing.com.
About Hill & Smith PLC
Hill & Smith PLC is a leading provider of sustainable infrastructure products and services. The company employs over 4,500 people worldwide, with a majority of its workforce located in its autonomous, customer-focused operating businesses in the US, UK, Australia, and India. The Group’s head office is located in the UK, and Hill & Smith PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange (HILS).
Hill & Smith PLC’s operations are organized into three main business divisions:
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Galvanizing Services:
This division focuses on enhancing the sustainability and maintenance-free lifespan of steel products, including structural steel work, lighting, bridges, and other products for industrial and infrastructure markets.*
Engineered Solutions:
This division provides engineered steel and composite solutions for various infrastructure markets, including power generation and distribution, marine, rail, and housing. It also supplies engineered pipe supports for the water, power, and liquid natural gas markets and seismic protection solutions.*
