Fortech Products appoints COO

Fortech Products, Brighton, Mich., a provider of corrosion-resistant coatings, metal forming lubricants, and contract packaging services for the auto industry, has named Luis Madeleno as COO, with responsibility for the company's growing operations in the U.S., Brazil, Mexico, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Madeleno previously served as COO for Sodecia Corp.'s Asia-Pacific operations and held senior management positions at Benteler, GM, and Delphi. He has a law degree from Portugal’s Lisbon University and an MBA from the Catholic University of Lisbon.