KINGWOOD, TX November 17, 2011 – Calabrian Corporation (“Calabrian” or the “Company”), the largest North American prime producer of liquid sulfur dioxide and sulfur derivatives, is pleased to announce that Vincent Opalewski has joined the Company as Vice President and General Manager of Sales, Marketing & Business Development. In this newly created leadership position, Mr. Opalewski will be responsible for building the commercial organization, expanding Calabrian’s presence in current and new markets and executing the Company’s strategic growth initiatives.
Mr. Opalewski joins Calabrian with more than 20 years of experience in the chemical industry, most recently as President of General Chemical Corp., a provider of water treatment chemicals, sulphuric acid and other chemicals.
“Vince’s extensive experience, deep industry knowledge and proven track record of driving growth will enable us to capitalize on our significant market opportunities while maintaining the high levels of customer service for which we are known,” said Charles Cogliandro, Calabrian’s Chief Executive Officer.
“The addition of Vince to our senior leadership team reflects our commitment, with the support of SK Capital Partners, to broaden and strengthen our organization, which will enable our next major phase of growth.”
Mr. Opalewski commented, “I’m excited to join Calabrian and to help it achieve its aggressive growth plans. The Company is well-positioned for continued expansion in its existing markets, and I believe the Company’s proprietary SO2CLEAN® technology can be exploited in new geographies as well as additional applications, such as mining and refining.”
About Calabrian Corporation
Calabrian Corporation is a leading supplier of sulfur dioxide and related derivatives used in wastewater treatment and other applications. The Company manufactures sulfur dioxide and downstream derivatives such as sodium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite and sodium thiosulfate in its integrated manufacturing facility in Port Neches, TX. Its products are used in a broad range of industrial and municipal wastewater treatment applications to achieve compliance with federal and local water regulations, as well as other specialty applications in mining, personal care, pulp and paper processing, food preservation, oilfield production and disinfection. The Company has been in business for over 40 years, establishing quality, service and reliability as its trademark. For more information, please visit www.calabriancorp.com.
About SK Capital Partners
SK Capital is a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors. Our integrated, multi-disciplinary team utilizes its prior industry, operating and investment experience to transform businesses into higher performing organizations. Located in New York, NY and Boca Raton, FL, we are currently investing from SK Capital Partners III, L.P., a $500 million fund of committed capital. Our portfolio companies generate revenues of over $3.0 billion annually and employ more than 3,400 people.
