News — James Campbell

Press Release from The Batavian April 30, 2024 Excerpt:  Chapin International would like to announce that Jim Campbell, longtime CEO and President of the company, will be retiring at the end of 2024. Jim has not just guided but rather propelled Chapin through tremendous growth over the last twenty years of management. When asked about retirement, Jim quickly acknowledges that his team and all the folks who work in Batavia and the outside businesses have been critical to Chapin's continued success.  “All good things happen because people pull together and make things happen,” said Campbell. “I am really proud to...

Congratulations to James Campbell, our President & CEO. He’s been named to the Power 250 List. Western New York's list of the 250 most influential people in the business community. Chapin sales have grown exponentially under Jim's strong leadership. His 17 years with us has positively influenced both Chapin and the community. Supporting local nonprofits with annual fund raising events and providing essential products during the Covid-19 pandemic speaks to Jim’s continuing commitment to serve the community. Jim is well-deserving of this honor.

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 26, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Chapin International Inc., a manufacturer of compressed air sprayers, plans to add 200 full-time jobs with an expansion of its recently opened Rockcastle County facility and a new location in Boyle County, two projects totaling nearly $16.7 million in new investment. “Time is money for businesses growing in Kentucky, and Chapin International is setting a record pace for growth in the commonwealth,” Gov. Beshear said. “Last fall, I was proud of the effort at the state and local level to help Chapin establish its new home in Mount...

Congratulations to James Campbell, President & CEO of Chapin International, Inc., for being named to the Power 250 List, a list of the 250 most influential people in the WNY business community. With Jim’s strong leadership, Chapin sales have grown by a factor of 4 since he has taken the helm. Jim’s 16 years with Chapin has positively influenced both Chapin and the community. Supporting local nonprofits with annual fund raising events and providing essential products during the Covid-19 pandemic speaks to Jim’s continuing commitment to serve the community. Jim is well-deserving of this honor.