Bostik Inc.’s Consumer & Construction Division has added David Umbarger, an experienced engineer, to its technical services team.  

Umbarger brings a wealth of adhesives experience to Bostik. As technical service manager, Umbarger oversees a team that specializes in answering questions about the company’s wide array of installation and maintenance products, including ceramic, hardwood, carpet/vinyl/patch and rubber flooring solutions, as well as construction sealants.

“I lead a group that responds to all technical questions concerning our products,” Umbarger said. “We evaluate materials and how they work in specific applications - whether it’s new types of wood or substrates. We have a talented team of individuals who answer our toll-free technical line. If there is a challenging application, we are responsible for investigating all of the issues to determine and advise of proper jobsite solutions.”

“Every day, we have the opportunity to communicate directly with customers, which is something I love,” Umbarger adds. “At Bostik, end users truly are our co-engineers.”

A Boston-area native, Umbarger comes to Bostik with a background focused on adhesives and working with end users. Before joining the company, Umbarger worked with the Henkel Corp., where he coordinated a global team of engineers providing technical solutions to digital printing customers. Prior to Henkel, Umbarger worked as an associate engineer with Emerson and Cuming. Umbarger earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

“The Bostik brand is well known around the world,” Umbarger says. “I relish the opportunity to join this talented team and help grow Bostik’s leadership position in the flooring and construction sealant markets.”

Umbarger reports directly to Robert McNamara, director of marketing & sales for Bostik’s Consumer & Construction Division. McNamara says Umbarger’s previous positions helped him develop the skills and gain the knowledge he needs to succeed and excel in the technical service manager role.  

“David’s leadership skills will, no doubt, help streamline our processes and make our technical department more efficient,” McNamara says. “His adhesives experience and technical know-how make him a perfect fit for our Bostik Consumer & Construction business. Bostik prides itself on having some of the most savvy technicians in the world. David’s expertise adds to the best technical team in the industry.”