Scott B. Bastian Named President of Hallstar Industrial Solutions

Global specialty chemistry company Hallstar proudly announces that Scott B. Bastian has assumed the position of president, Hallstar Industrial Solutions, effective Oct. 1, 2018. Bastian will be based at the company’s Industrial Solutions global manufacturing and R&D center in the Chicago suburb of Bedford Park, Illinois. He will report directly to Chairman and CEO John J. Paro.

“We interviewed many outstanding candidates for the new president role,” says Paro, “but Scott stood out for his broad experience in the chemical industry at leading product innovation, manufacturing excellence, marketing strategy and customer-focused solutions – and of course, for his affinity for our people-oriented, continuous learning work culture. Scott is a key addition to our leadership team as we enter a new organizational chapter.”

Bastian comes to Hallstar from specialty chemistry manufacturer Hexion Inc., where he has been responsible for providing strategic direction, increasing market penetration and expanding the technology base for their Specialty Epoxies business within the Americas. Before Hexion, he spent 19 years at PPG in roles of increasing responsibility, from bench chemist to global commercial leadership to P/L management. He and his family look forward to returning to his native Chicago from Hexion’s Texas headquarters.

All functional leaders in the Hallstar Industrial Solutions practice will report into Bastian, including heads of commercial, manufacturing, order fulfillment, strategic sourcing, HR, R&D, regulatory and product stewardship. He will be responsible for leading his team in accomplishing the innovation, manufacturing and profit goals of the business.

About Hallstar

Founded in 1986, Hallstar has become widely recognized for its innovative expertise in the areas of polymer modification, photostabilization, renewable plasticizers, eco-based actives, phthalate replacements and natural olive chemistry. The company boasts research and development, manufacturing and sales operations in China, Italy, France and Brazil, in addition to the United States. The company recently announced a structural split into Hallstar Beauty and Hallstar Industrial, to be supported by a Global Shared Services organization.

Media Contact: Marie Paro, mparo@hallstar.com