Ellison Group Adds to Surface Technologies Organization

Ellison Surface Technologies is please to welcome Mr. Richard Vanderstraten and Mr. Larry Robbins to the EST team.

Richard Vanderstraten is a graduate of the University of Texas – Austin and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to joining Ellison as the Plant Manager of the Hebron, KY plant, Richard held key technical and management roles at Hitemco – TX and NY. Richard’s 18 years of technical experience (14 years within the thermal spray industry) and his broad understanding of coatings and processes make him uniquely qualified for this position, and a truly welcomed addition. You can contact Richard at 859-586-9300 or via e-mail at





Larry Robbins has joined the EST staff as Sr. Technical Sales engineer, Larry is a graduate of Parks Aeronautical College – St. Louis University and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Larry has held key technical and sales/sales management positions with Sundstrand Aerospace/Praxair/WOKA North America and most recently Liquid metal Coatings Distribution. Larry brings 28 years of technical experience (13 years within thermal spray) to his new function at EST. Please join us in welcoming Larry to the EST team. You can contact Larry at 423-494-0766 or via e-mail at