Distributors/Service Centers
January 31, 2025
AZZ shifts executives in Precoat Metals segment
Written by Laura Miller
AZZ Inc. recently announced it is shaking up the duties and roles of two executives involved in its Precoat Metals segment.
Kurt Russell, Precoat’s current chief operating officer and former president, is moving into a senior vice president position within AZZ Inc. into the newly created role of chief strategic officer.
“We are excited to have Kurt Russell, with his tremendous experience in the metal coatings industry and successful track record leading AZZ Precoat Metals, move into the newly created chief strategic officer role to support our stated objective to grow more aggressively in the coatings space,” stated AZZ CEO and President Tom Ferguson.
Jeff Vellines, president of AZZ Precoat Metals for almost a year now, will remain in that role and also take on additional duties as Precoat’s COO.
“Both promotions are a testament to our leadership bench strength, commitment to developing great talent, and emphasis on executing our strategic plans,” he added.
Fort Worth, Texas-based independent galvanizer AZZ Inc. posted solid results in its most recent earnings report and continues to seek M&A opportunities within the galvanizing industry.
Recall that AZZ purchased St. Louis-based Precoat Metals for $1.28 billion in 2022.
Precoat Metals’ sales of $235.1 million accounted for 58% of AZZ’s total sales of $403.7 million in the quarter ended Nov. 30, 2024.
