Accsys, the fast-growing company that enhances the natural properties of wood to make high-performance and sustainable building materials, today announced it signed Sergio Munhoz as North American sales director.

With a background in the wood coatings industry, Munhoz joins from AkzoNobel, where he led commercial teams across North and South America. He brings a strong track record in building high-performance teams and driving double-digit sales growth. Prior to AkzoNobel, he worked for Sherwin Williams, where he led divisional sales teams. Munhoz holds a degree in international business and a master’s in strategic sales.

In preparation for the expected start-up of Accoya production in mid-2024, Accsys has expanded its commercial team and established an operational sales team at the Accoya USA factory office in Kingsport, which will handle customer service for North America.

“This is a pivotal moment to be joining Accsys,” said Munhoz. “The upcoming launch of our Accoya production facility in Kingsport, dedicated to serving the North American market, is a game-changer. Accoya is an incredible product, and there’s a huge market in North America. Whether it’s doors, windows, decking, or cladding, Accoya’s performance is unparalleled.  With the team’s support, I am ready to unlock new opportunities and help build a strong and sustainable business in North America.”

Accoya wood brings unprecedented reliability to wood, with a 50-year above-ground and 25-year in-ground and freshwater warranty. Manufactured from fast-growing and renewable FSC^® certified sources (C012330), it is one of the few building products to be Cradle to Cradle Certified^® Gold. It will not visibly shrink, swell, or warp, making it ideal for use in windows, doors, decking, and siding.