Cathay Industries appointed Dowd and Guild Inc. as the distributor for its natural and synthetic iron oxide pigments in the Western U.S., effective Sept. 1, 2019.

Cathay Industries is a leading global producer of the highest quality iron oxide pigments. Its complete range of products covers iron, chrome and zinc-ferrite oxides suitable for various applications for the coatings, plastic, PVC, ceramics, inks, paper, adhesive and rubber industries.

“We at Cathay Industries are excited to have Dowd and Guild Inc. representing us," Cathay’s VP for Coatings, Plastics & Specialty Markets, Chuck Hoover said. "Many of Cathay’s personnel have previously worked with Dowd and Guild and its people. We anticipate our customers will see a seamless transition to Dowd and Guild. As a global manufacturer, Cathay Industries needs strong local representation and warehousing. Whether the material is manufactured in Virginia or JiangSu, Dowd and Guild can ensure the right material is accessible to our customers when they need it.”

Dowd and Guild Inc. is a specialty super-regional chemical distributor servicing the needs of the coatings, ink, adhesives, building products, composites and plastics markets in the western and southwestern US.

“Cathay Industries produces some of the highest quality pigments available and its extensive line covers a wide variety of applications that mesh perfectly with the markets we serve” said Tim Fetters, CEO, Dowd and Guild Inc. “We are pleased to add Cathay to our broad pigment portfolio.”