Chemical Process Development
Provided By Expert Team Of Degreed Chemists And Engineers
The InChem team includes 12 degreed chemists
and chemical engineers, plus other highly-qualified professionals
with decades of experience in chemical process development
and problem-solving. Key departments and their leaders include:
Product Development & Technology
Laboratory, led by Dr. James Hubbard and Paul Burbank
• Fully equipped synthesis and process development lab
• Fully equipped applications testing lab
• Four full-time qualified chemists
• Emphasis on developing in-house technology as well as modifying and
improving each partner’s toll technology
Engineering,
led by Brian Hamel, VP Engineering, ChEng
• Team-oriented approach to technology development including engineering,
production, R&D, EH&S, QA and experienced senior management
• Toll manufacturing – we expect a full technology transfer but
are also able to develop in-house technology if needed
• Specialize in process efficiency improvement, optimization and de-bottlenecking
• Fully equipped pilot plant available for effective and reasonable
trial and scale-up operations
Quality
Assurance Laboratory, led by Dr. Jim Sprouse, Manager
• Staffed 24/7 by graduate chemists
• Managed by Paul Burbank, Technical Director
• Equipment/capabilities include eight GC’s, GPC, 2 HPLC, KF water,
colorimeter, particle size analyzer, turbidity analyzer, flashpoint,
solids %, acid value, molecular weight, hydroxyl values, melt flow index, titration,
viscosity (Brookfield & Cone and plate), all wet chemistry, etc.
• Outside testing available if needed
• Method development available
• All testing to client’s requirements
Vice President of Technology,
has 30 years experience in the chemical industry. Expert in
Process Development with special emphasis on distillations,
polymerizations and alkylations. He has previously held leadership
positions for a number of major chemical companies.
Dr. James F. Sprouse
Director of Quality
Over 35 years experience in Analytical Methods and Instrument Development for
lab and in-process plant applications, Quality Department Management including
ISO-9000 Quality Management and Auditing.
Dr. Steve Nichols
Director
of Technology, has 30 years of industrial R&D experience
as a scientist and manager. An inventor on more than 25
US patents, his expertise is in the synthesis and modification
of polymers from the lab to full scale production.
Walt Edwards
Senior Development Chemist, has over 20 years of industrial R&D experience as a scientist. An inventor on more than 10 U.S. Patents. At InChem, Walt specializes in product/process development for Phenoxy Resins.
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The InChem team includes 12 degreed chemists
and chemical engineers, plus other highly-qualified professionals
with decades of experience in chemical process development
and problem-solving. Key departments and their leaders include:
Engineering,
led by Brian Hamel, VP Engineering, ChEng
Quality
Assurance Laboratory, led by Dr. Jim Sprouse, Manager 
