Schupan Recycling gets new vice president

Schupan and Sons Inc. has named Nick Kronsbein the new vice president of Schupan Recycling, effective Dec.  13.

Kronsbein, who Schupan says has a depth of experience in used beverage container processing for Michigan’s bottle bill, will concentrate on business development and plant infrastructure projects, deepening the company’s relationships with distributors and wholesalers and its long-term growth strategy.

He also will maintain the role he has held since 2012 as vice president and general manager of UBCR LLC, the joint transportation and logistics venture between Tomra North America Inc. and Schupan and Sons.

“A company’s prosperity is often predicated by the depth of its talent,” Tom Emmerich, chief operating officer of Schupan and Sons says. “Utilizing Nick’s talent and relationship with over 600 Michigan retailers, wholesalers and distributors will be key to our growth and continued investment in supporting Michigan’s efficient container deposit law. Nick’s knowledge, expertise and relationship with our partners will assure our continued and effective deliverance of global sustainable material solutions to our partners and to Michigan residents.”

Kronsbein holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Michigan State University and an MBA in finance from Walsh College.

Schupan & Sons Inc., headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a third-generation, family-owned metals and plastics business specializing in industrial and electronics recycling, asset management, fabrication and distribution, beverage container processing and materials trading. It operates 15 facilities throughout Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.