We are excited to announce that Zack Cooney has been appointed Plant Manager at our Indiana heat treating services facility. Zack’s impressive journey with Nitrex began in 2013, and his career trajectory reflects his dedication and exceptional leadership. Starting from foundational roles across Production, Health and Safety, and Quality, Zack’s deep understanding of equipment, processes, and standards, combined with his continuous growth across various departments, has made him a standout leader.
Jason Orosz, President of Nitrex Heat Treating Services, shared, “Zack has excelled at every stage of his career at Nitrex. His technical expertise in heat treatment and leadership have made a lasting impact on Nitrex and make him the ideal person to lead our Indiana facility. We needed a leader to continue to push the boundaries of excellence, and Zack was the perfect fit for this position.”
As Plant Manager, Zack will oversee all aspects of the plant’s operations, including P&L responsibility, team leadership, customer relationship management, and ensuring top-quality production. His role will involve driving operational efficiency and building on Nitrex’s legacy of excellence for our customers.
Most recently, Zack was named one of Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40—a recognition given to exceptional young leaders in the heat treating industry. Zack earned this honor for his leadership in guiding the Indiana team to secure Nadcap accreditation in just 11 months, a remarkable achievement that involved refining processes, upgrading equipment, and driving cross-departmental collaboration.
Reflecting on his new role, Zack shared, “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve had at Nitrex. Over the years, I’ve had hands-on experience with various technologies, including Nitreg nitriding, plasma nitriding, carburizing, vacuum heat treatments, and hardening stainless steel. Being one of the youngest plant managers in our global services network is an honor, but it also presents an opportunity to continue learning, growing, and fostering an environment where my team and I can deliver excellence to customers every day. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished so far and excited for what’s ahead.”
Congratulations, Zack, on this well-deserved promotion! We look forward to the continued success you will bring to the Indiana facility.