Birchtech Promotes Jim Trettel to Chief Operating Officer

Event summary

  • Jim Trettel, with 36 years of experience in dry bulk material-handling, promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Birchtech Corp.
  • Trettel joined Birchtech in 2014 and previously served as Executive Vice President of Operations.
  • He oversees corporate operations, technical in-field systems, and the Company’s Design Center operations.
  • Trettel’s promotion reflects his role in advancing Birchtech’s clean air and clean water technologies.

The big picture

Birchtech’s promotion of Jim Trettel to Chief Operating Officer underscores the company’s focus on operational excellence and strategic growth. Trettel’s extensive experience in the dry bulk material-handling industry and his pivotal role in commercializing Birchtech’s legacy SEA technology position him to drive the company’s expansion in sustainable air and water treatment solutions. This move comes as the environmental services sector continues to prioritize innovation and scalability in response to increasing regulatory demands and market opportunities.

What we're watching

Operational Scaling
How Trettel’s leadership will impact Birchtech’s ability to scale its clean air and water treatment platforms.
R&D Collaboration
Whether Trettel’s collaboration with R&D experts will accelerate the development of proprietary equipment.
Market Expansion
The pace at which Birchtech can capture opportunities in the air and water treatment markets.