Schupan Aluminum & Plastic strengthens leadership team with Matt Webster and Kevin Roschek promotions

Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales has promoted Matt Webster to vice president and Kevin Roschek to senior director of divisional operations, reinforcing its leadership team as the company continues to expand its aluminium and plastic distribution business.

The appointments come as the Kalamazoo, Michigan-based company adds management capacity to support a larger and more complex operation while positioning itself for future growth.

 "As Aluminum & Plastic Sales has grown in size and complexity, we're adding senior leadership capacity to match the business's ambition for continued market growth while leveraging the momentum our team has built," said John Barry, president of Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales. "Both of these appointments reflect our commitment to developing the leaders within our organisation - and investing in the people who will carry this business forward."

 Webster joined Schupan in 2022 as director of supply chain and continuous improvement and has now been elevated to vice president. In his new role, he will help guide the division's strategic direction while supporting improvements in operational performance, supply chain management and customer service.

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He brings more than 27 years of leadership experience across manufacturing and industrial businesses. Before joining Schupan, Webster served as divisional general manager for Parker-Hannifin's Hydraulic Systems Division, overseeing operations within one of the global industrial technology company's key business segments. His background spans business management, operational leadership and continuous process improvement, and he holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in business management from Western Michigan University.

Roschek, meanwhile, has been promoted to senior director of divisional operations after nearly two decades with Schupan. During his tenure, he has held a variety of positions across sales, operations and plant management, gaining broad experience throughout the company's distribution and processing network.

His career with Schupan has included leadership roles in Dayton, Ohio, and Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he managed operations and helped support growth across multiple facilities. The company said his extensive operational experience will play an important role as the division continues to expand its capabilities and improve efficiency.

The promotions reflect Schupan's broader strategy of investing in experienced internal talent to strengthen operational excellence, enhance supply chain performance and support evolving customer and market requirements. The company said promoting leaders with deep institutional knowledge helps maintain continuity while positioning the business for long-term growth 

Founded in 1968, Schupan is a family-owned provider of sustainable material solutions serving customers across the manufacturing, recycling and industrial sectors. Through its Aluminum & Plastic Sales, Materials Trading, Beverage Recycling and Industrial Recycling divisions, the company supplies and processes both prime and recycled materials while also providing recycling and sustainability services to customers across North America and international markets.