Coast Southwest Establishes East Coast Presence,
Hires General Manager
Tom P. Scaria joins the company to lead growth and strategy in eastern United States.
March 8, 2022
Coast Southwest, Inc., an ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributor, announces that Tom P. Scaria has joined the company as General Manager. Mr. Scaria is responsible for the growth and strategy of Coast Southwest’s East Coast distribution.
“Establishing national reach is the cornerstone of Coast Southwest’s growth strategy,” said Joseph C. Cimo, President. “The walls are up on our new 105,000 square-foot headquarters building in Irving, TX. We made key hires in Florida and the Midwest. Plans are underway to break ground on our Midwest distribution center and academic research facility in South Bend, IN. With Tom joining us as General Manager in the Northeast, Coast Southwest completes the map. We can now serve customers with our extensive array of personal care ingredients and exemplary service in every major market in the United States, from coast to coast.”
Mr. Scaria is a seasoned industry executive with 15 years’ experience developing and implementing client strategies. Before his decade in sales, he was in product management and has worked with chemists and design experts to create new products and features based on customer needs.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to represent Coast Southwest on the East Coast,” Mr. Scaria said. “For almost 40 years, this company has delivered for customers. Today, this business that began as a West Coast chemical distributor is on a mission to revolutionize distribution in the chemical industry. I am personally committed to helping my clients succeed. I cannot wait to introduce this part of the country to all that Coast Southwest has to offer.”
Coast Southwest goes beyond chemical distribution to deliver products that inspire and innovate. From surfactants and silicones, to personal care specialties and industrial chemicals, Coast Southwest can supply just about any ingredient that is on the label of a box, bottle, or jar. “Our national network of warehouses and supplier relationships helps us supply product when and where our customers need it,” said Mr. Scaria.
In addition to corporate functions, the Irving location will be the new home of Coast Southwest’s applications laboratory, currently located in Arlington, TX. From this technology hub, the company’s team of research and application chemists work directly with customers to develop formulas with innovative personal care ingredients. Our solutions feature nature-based alternatives that are better for products and the environment.
About Coast Southwest
Coast Southwest is a full-service chemical distributor that provides superior ingredients, innovative technology, and advanced solutions from coast to coast. We are committed to providing top-quality products and exceptional customer service to help our customers thrive.
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