About Us
The National Polymer Story
National Polymer is a research and development company specializing in polymeric materials. National Polymer also performs custom manufacturing for our customers which helps them improve efficiencies via savings in time and money. We specialize in things like:
- formulation chemistry
- pilot coating
- coating technologies
- deformulation and reformulation
- batch optimization
- roll-to-roll coating
Since 2005, our focus has been on pioneering advancements in polymeric materials, with a focus on adhesives and coatings. But what really sets us apart is our highly skilled senior-level chemists and engineers who help our clients deformulate and/or improving existing products plus assist in formulating new ones. Additionally, National Polymer offers turn-key services that deliver can everything from concept, to design, to scale-up, to production — taking your ideas and working with you to make them a reality.
Through our unique network of contract associates, we maintain strong partnerships with industry experts including specialized formulation labs to the analytical departments of several leading universities. This our clients access to cutting edge technologies from the most experienced chemists, engineers and material scientists. In addition to this, we routinely employ customized, state-of-the-art equipment specially selected or designed to accomplish our client’s goals.
Equally important, we ensure that our staff is engaged in on-going continuous education and improvement so that they can provide the best-in-class services and technologies when helping our clients move a product from concept to full scale production.
Excellence in Manufacturing Award
National Polymer is honored to have recently been awarded the 2022 Excellence in Manufacturing Award from the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET), in coordination with Geauga Growth Partnership.
MAGNET is a non-profit consulting group that works to grow the manufacturing industry in Northeast Ohio. Geauga Growth Partnership facilitates interaction among business, education, and government to accelerate economic growth in Geauga County. Together the organizations created this award in 2021 to recognize manufacturers that are growing and expanding their customer base and workforce. Read more about the Excellence in Manufacturing Award here.
The National Polymer Business Process
The National Polymer Team
Amanda
Jim Duvall
John Waters, PhD
Barb Dekrom
Adrian Dekrom
We are experts in our field. If you need a unique adhesive, coating, or coated product; designed with the most novel polymer technology available, let’s discuss it. Count on National Polymer for the best in formulation chemistry, pilot coating, coating technologies, deformulation, batch optimization and production. We welcome your ideas and will make them a reality.
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