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Murray has more than 25 years of experience in coatings, mergers and acquisitions, and finance.
March 25, 2025
By: DAVID SAVASTANO
Editor, Ink World Magazine
Engineered Custom Coatings (ECC), a leading provider of specialized coatings solutions, has appointed Troy Murray as chief operating officer. With more than 25 years of experience in coatings, mergers and acquisitions, and finance, Murray brings a strong track record of operational leadership and strategic growth to ECC. Murray’s professionalism and overall team and customer-focused mentality are the exact qualities that ECC president and founder Steven Hughes sought in his choice for the new COO. “Engineered Custom Coatings and our coatings brands have over 100 collective years in coatings development, technology, and manufacturing,” said Hughes. “Our ethos is simple – to protect and enhance customer brands and assets. With more than 25 percent of our workforce dedicated to technology and R&D, we are well suited to help solve complex coatings’ manufacturing challenges. We are investing heavily in our operations and capabilities, and Troy is key in achieving our future goals.” “What excites me most about joining ECC is the team’s unwavering commitment to putting customers first. Their Six-Step ECC Proven Process, combined with an outstanding technical team, guarantees tailored coating solutions for every unique application. It’s all about empowering customers to thrive in their markets,” said Murray. Engineered Custom Coatings (ECC) is a provider of high-performance, specialized coatings, dedicated to protecting and enhancing customer brands through cutting-edge innovation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pewaukee, WI, ECC is redefining the coatings industry with custom-engineered solutions that meet the evolving demands of OEM manufacturers, industrial applications, and consumer markets.
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