Minerals Technologies Inc. has appointed Brett Argirakis as vice president of MTI and managing director of Minteq International Inc. Mr. Argirakis, who has served as Global vice president & General Manager, Refractories, since 2011 will succeed Han Schut, who has left the company to pursue other interests. Mr. Argirakis will report to D.J. Monagle, COO, Specialty Minerals and Refractories. John McDermott, vice president & General Manager, Metallurgical Wire Products, will report to Mr. Monagle and Mr. Argirakis.

His most recent position he has served as Director of Sales and Field Operations for Minteq in the US; Director of Marketing, Minteq Europe; and Global Director, Refractories. Mr. McDermott joined Minerals Technologies in his present role in January of 2015 after having served as President, North America for AMG Aluminum.