InChem Congratulates Belgian Scientist David Dumont

David Dumont Graduation

InChem Phenoxy Resins congratulates David Dumont on his graduation from the University catholique de Louvain in Belgium, with a Doctoral degree in Engineering Sciences.  David has been working with InChem and Phenoxy for three years now, and produced his thesis on Phenoxy as a carrier for delivering carbon nanotubes and layered clay in epoxy resin for composite applications.  We congratulate David in the accomplishment of obtaining his Doctoral degree.  In the picture above, David is dressed in the suit and tie (third from left).

In addition to David’s work with Pheoxy and nanotubes, David has also helped study and promote Phenoxy in many other applications for the composite industry.  Michel Lenoble, InChem’s representative in Europe, was invited to attend his graduation and presented the gift of an iPad to David in recognition of his accomplishments and in thanks for all the help and information he has provided over the years to InChem.  David is a good friend of InChem’s and we wish him well in the future.

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Chris Joe Named Director of Asian Sales & Marketing for InChem Phenoxy Resins

Chris JoeChris Joe, an experienced sales representative for InChem Phenoxy Resins in South Korea, has been named Director of Asian Sales and Marketing for phenoxy manufacturer InChem Corp. of Rock Hill, S.C., effective immediately.

Joe, whose Korean name is Joe Namsok, has been selling phenoxy resins for InChem Corp. in Korea for 10 years, concentrating on paint, coatings and adhesive applications.

“Chris has done an outstanding job for us in Korea, and he was a natural choice for us to further expand our sales throughout Asia,” said Jim Werkmeister, Director of Sales for the Phenoxy Division of InChem Corp. “We are finding growing interest in and demand for phenoxy as Asian countries develop and expand rapidly.”

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New “Green” Solvent for InChem Phenoxy Resin Invented by Belgian Chemical Company Galactic

Galactic, a leading “green” chemical company in Belgium, has announced that its new natural-based solvent Galasolv NF has been proven effective in dissolving phenoxy, a versatile resin manufactured exclusively by InChem Corp. of Rock Hill, S.C.

“We are very pleased that for the first time there is a natural-based non-toxic solvent for phenoxy,” said Steve Crownshaw, President of InChem. “Until now only strong petroleum-based chemicals could serve as effective solvents. This new solution opens the door to many applications such as safer forms of paints, coatings, inks and varnishes that will be environmentally friendly.”

“Galasolv NF is a new biosolvent blend that has been developed to offer better safety, especially in term of storage and transportation,” said Guy Bauts, Market Development Manager – Industry for Galactic. “All our products are derived from lactic acid, produced by natural fermentation of sugar and corn glucose. ‘NF’ stands for non-flammable. This enables our clients to reduce their storage and handling costs significantly with no impact on high product performance.”

“Phenoxy resins are tough, clear and flexible thermoplastic chemicals with high cohesive strength and good impact resistance,” Crownshaw explained. “Phenoxy resins are used to enhance the performance of coatings, inks, adhesives, composites, tires, carbon fibers and many other products. New uses are being discovered all the time, and the Galasolv NF solvent is an excellent example.”

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Walt Edwards Named Senior Development Chemist for Phenoxy Resins

Walt Edwards has been named Senior Development Chemist at InChem, specializing in product/process development for Phenoxy Resins.

Walt has over 20 years of industrial R&D experience as a scientist.  An inventor on more than 10 U.S. Patents, his expertise is in the areas of organic and polymer synthesis from lab to full scale production.

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