Camco Manufacturing Appoints Chris Metz as Chief Executive Officer

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 20, 2025--

Camco Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of parts and accessories serving the outdoor recreation industry, today announced the appointment of Chris Metz as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Metz succeeds Demir Vangelov.

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"I am honored to step into the role of CEO of Camco Manufacturing and lead a company with such a strong legacy of serving outdoor enthusiasts,” said Chris Metz. "I look forward to building upon our heritage in partnership with our talented team, deepening our customer relationships, accelerating our growth and expanding our impact in the outdoor lifestyle marketplace."

Metz brings to Camco a distinguished track record in the consumer products industry. He began his career at Black and Decker, helping launch DeWALT power tools and rising through the organization to become President of the Hardware and Home Improvement Group. Following nearly a decade at Sun Capital Partners, he returned to the consumer products space as CEO of outdoor products companies Arctic Cat, Vista Outdoor, and most recently Solo Brands.

The leadership transition reflects a thoughtful and collaborative process between Vangelov and the Board of Directors, with the priority focus on positioning Camco for continued success. "Chris’ appointment ensures continuity of our strategic vision while bringing fresh perspectives that will drive innovation and growth," said Board Chair Dave Butler. “We’re confident that Chris’ leadership and extensive background in the outdoor industry will strengthen Camco’s position in the outdoor lifestyle market.”

Metz holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.S. in Business Administration and Management from the University of Delaware.

ABOUT CAMCO

Camco leads the future of outdoor recreation living with innovative and advanced technology, engineering solutions for simpler, safer, and more enjoyable outdoor living. Our mission is to enhance every recreational vehicle journey by providing premium solutions in water sanitation, power, towing, ventilation, stabilization, functional accessories, and services. Founded in 1966 in Greensboro, NC, Camco operates from five U.S.-based facilities and multiple facilities in Asia. With a dedicated team of 1,000+ employees who understand outdoor enthusiasts’ needs, Camco has 150+ patents and 4,000+ products designed to enhance outdoor experiences. Learn more about Camco at www.camco.net.

Camco Manufacturing Appoints Chris Metz as Chief Executive Officer

WOODBRIDGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 12, 2026--

ChemWerth, Inc., a global leader in generic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and supply, continues to expand its footprint and strengthen its position in the Indian market. To support its growth in the region, ChemWerth has hired Chandrakanth Reddy as general sales manager of its India office.

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“The addition of a general sales manager in India signals our desire to grow our presence and customer base in the world’s most important generic pharmaceutical market,” said Pete Werth III, president, ChemWerth. “Chandrakanth will add tremendous value for our customers and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) in India.”

Reddy is a seasoned pharmaceutical professional with more than 16 years of experience spanning API sourcing, business development, market expansion and regulatory-driven commercial strategy. He has successfully led high-value markets across India, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and the United States, building strong customer partnerships and supporting sustainable revenue growth.

In his new role, Reddy will be responsible for leading ChemWerth’s sales strategy in India and strengthening regional customer relationships. He will also support the company’s focused initiative to roll out new generic APIs in the market, including fermentation, peptide and oncology injectable APIs.

“After reviewing ChemWerth’s strategic plan to unveil a strong pipeline of new generic fermentation, peptide and oncology injectable APIs for the Indian market, I knew that was something I wanted to be a part of,” said Reddy.

About ChemWerth, Inc.:

Established in 1982, ChemWerth is a full-service generic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and supply company providing cGMP-quality APIs to regulated markets worldwide. ChemWerth is a global company headquartered in the United States, with offices in China and India. For more information, please visit www.chemwerth.com.

Chandrakanth Reddy has joined ChemWerth, Inc., as general sales manager of its India office.