Sartomer Americas, a business unit of Arkema Inc., recently announced it has named John Erbeck senior account manager. In his new role, Erbeck will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic sales plan for the company, as well as marketing its specialty chemicals to formulators in New England, Michigan, and Canada.

Erbeck has more than 25 years of marketing, sales and business development experience in the coatings, plastics, and graphics arts markets. He most recently served as product line manager, business development and marketing manager for Emerald Performance Materials.