Areas of Expertise

Equipment Selection

 

Finding the right balance among cost, performance and longevity. Compounding, fabrication and auxiliary equipment for melt and liquid compounding.

Vendor Selection

 

Choosing the best vendor for each raw material (esp. resin supplier)

Raw Material Selection

 

Selecting the correct resin or base polymer grade, filler particle size, morphology and physical form to ensure optimum performance and throughput.

Rubber- organic, inorganic and silicone.

TPE- TPS, TPR, TPO, TPU, TPV, soft PVC and Bio-based technologies

Thermoplastics- PVC (rigid, flexible & plastisol), PP, PE, EVA, nylon, PS, PC

Process

 

Verifying that the current process is optimum. Improvements in consistency and throughput are possible through the judicious use of additive masterbatches/concentrates and preblends. Tooling selection and design. What improvements can be achieved through postblending, infusion processes and optimizing the packaging line? Material handling and delivery systems, conversion costs and operating parameters.

Intellectual Property

 

Organizing your formulation database for easy reference; Protecting IP (whether yours or your customer’s) from unauthorized use.

Sales

 

Sales & marketing plans and growth strategies. Using your process as a sales tool to impart customer confidence, and solidify relationships. Training/coaching your market-facers one-on-one or in a group setting. Establishing customer targets.

Market Studies

 

Researching market expansion opportunities and associated risks.

Marketing

 

Structuring a marketing plan that is appropriate for your business and generates leads for your sales/distribution network. Digital and print advertising.

M & A

 

Identifying appropriate candidate businesses, leading due diligence and integration teams.

Technical Service

 

Extrusion, molding and auxiliary processes. Organizing your technical service efforts so they bring true value to your (and your customers’) operations.

Physical Testing

 

Identifying procedures, equipment and interpreting results.