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Baranwal, Krishna C.
Beall, Gary W.
Bigg, Donald M.
Bozzelli, John
Brostow, Witold Konrad
Castro, Jose M.
Chang, Tao C.
Coleman, Ernest A.
Corneliussen, Roger D.
Drobny, Jiri George
Gross, Heinz G.
Jacobsen, Kai
Kamykowski, Greg
Kim, Ho Sung
Kuvshinnikova, Olga
Langford, George
Likhatchev, Dmitri
Mathis, Nancy
McBrearty, Michael
Park, Chul B.
Rauwendaal, Chris
Riley, David W.
Saunders, Anthony
Simon, George P.
Twardowski, Thomas
Vyazovkin, Sergey
Weisfeld, Lewis B.
Womer, Timothy W.
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Baranwal, Krishna C., PhD
Executive Vice President- Technical
Akron Rubber Development Laboratory,
Akron Ohio.
Ph.D. in Polymer Science, 37 years' experience
in rubber science and technology. Of this,
26 years in tire R & D ( materials and performance) .
Last several years in non-tire and tire areas.
Subject Areas:
Technical problem solving;
Improving rubber product properties;
Developing compound formulations;
Product failure analysis
Polymer structure and properties;
Cord-rubber adhesion;
Recycled rubber
Course coordinator- educational courses
offered by the Rubber Division,
American Chemical Society
Telephone:
330-794-6600
Fax:
330-794-6610,
Email:
krisb@ardl.com
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Beall, Gary W., PhD
Subjects:
Nanocomposites
In-situ Polymerization
Melt Compounding
Pilot Plant Scale Up
Materials Characterization
Raw Material Aquisition
Composites
Packaging
Services:
Product research and development
Telephone:
314 392 2284
Fax:
610 363 9921
Email:
BEALLGW@mobap.edu
Address:
Dr. Gary W. Beall
Missouri Baptist College
One College Park Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
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Bigg, Donald M., PhD
For a Book Review by Dr. Bigg
on Analysis of Rubber and Rubber-Like
Polymers by M.J.R. Loadman,
click on:
Review
Subjects:
Research and Development
Thermoplastics
Thermosets
Elastomers
Coatings
Composites
Services:
Product research and development
Telephone:
614 842 6600
Fax:
614 842 6601
Email:
dbigg@metss.com
Address:
Donald M. Bigg
Senior Engineer
METSS Corp.
720-G Lakeview Plaza Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43085
For further information go to:
METSS
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Consultants
Bozzelli, John
Positions:
Consultant
Subjects:
Injection Molding
Flow /Rheology
Services:
Plant setup and startup
Implementation of Scientific Injection Molding at your presses
Two or more color molding
Insert molding
Gas counter pressure
Thin wall molding
Fan molding
Processing monitoring and documentation
Transducer location and specification
Resin analysis and testing
Screw design, coloring a specialty
Regrind strategies
Lens molding
Machine audits/evaluations
Plant audits
Resin development
Small part molding
Low pressure molding
Pressure loss, hot runners a specialty
Rating resin processability
Medical molding, ($1,600/lb) specialty
Hopper construction
Resin specification
Seminars, 1-4 days, titles include:
· Scientific Injection Molding
· Machine selection and specification
· Universal setup sheets, that is one setup sheet per mold, for all presses
· Drying and Moisture analysis
· Material selection and handling
Telephone:
517-832-2424
Fax:
517-832-8743
Email:
JwBozzelli@aol.com
Website: www.ScientificMolding.com
Address:
Mr. John W. Bozzelli
1019 Balfour St.
Midland, MI 48640
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Brostow, Witold Konrad (DSC)
Positions:
Professor of Materials Science
and Professor of Physics and
Professor of Chemistry,
University of North Texas.
Director of Laboratory of Polymers and
Composites (LAPOM), 1989-
Subjects:
Polymer and composite science and engineering
including prediction of reliability and service
performance; materials for biomedical
applications; epoxy-based composites;
ceramic polymer composites; polymer
liquid crystals and blends; friction and
wear control
For more information,
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Castro, Jose M.
Position:
Associate Professor, Industrial Welding and Systems
Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, US
Subject Areas:
Welding and Joining.
Services
Telephone and email conferences
Short term and long term projects
Telephone:
614 688 8233
Fax:
614 292 7852
Email:
castro.38@osu.edu
Address:
Professor Jose M. Castro
Department of Industrial Welding and Systems Engineering
The Ohio State University
222 Baker Systems Bldg.
1971 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1271
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Chang, Tao C., PhD
Positions:
Assistant Professor of Industrial Education
and Technology
Subjects:
Services:
Telephone:
515 294 5171
Fax:
515 294 1123
Email:
taochang@iastate.edu
Address:
Dr. Tao C. Chang
Industrial Education and Technology
104 I. Ed. II
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-3130
US
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Coleman, Ernest A. PhD
Positions:
Materials Consultant
Consultant in plastics problem solving
and prevention with clients in
North and Central America, Europe
and Asia.
Subjects:
Plastics
Polymer additives
Polymer Chemistry
Compounding
Formulation
Fabrication
Services:
Plastic problem prevention and solving
Telephone and email conferences
Hotline answer person Polymer Modifiers
& Additives Division of SPE,
http://www.pmad.org
Short and Long Range Projects
Telephone:
203-329-3693
Fax:
203-595-0833
Email:
Eccpt@aol.com
Address:
Dr. Ernest A. Coleman
Materials Consultant
293 Janes Lane
Stamford, CT 06903-4822
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Coleman, Ernest A. Notes
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Corneliussen, Roger D., PhD
Positions:
Editor, Maro Polymer Notes; Maro Polymer Database;
www.Maropolymeronline.com
Professor Emeritus of Materials Engineering, Drexel
University
Subjects:
Fracture of Polymeric Materials;
Morphology; Polymeric Composites; Polymer Literature
Services:
Literature Services: Current Awareness and
Literature Searching
Failure Analysis
Short and Long Range Projects
Telephone:
610 363 9920
Fax:
610 363 9921
Email:
cornelrd@maropolymeronline.com
Address:
Dr. Roger D. Corneliussen
327 Huffman Drive
Exton, PA 19341
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Corneliussen, Roger D. Notes
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Drobny, Jiri George
Positions:
President and Principal Consultant,
Drobny Polymer Associates
Subjects:
Rubber Technology
Fluoropolymer Technology
Radiation Processing
Adhesives
Sealants
Coatings
Film
Polyurethanes
Services:
Short and Long Range Projects
Technical Translations
(German, Czech, Slovak)
International Liaisons
(Europe, Middle East)
Expert Witness
Telephone:
603 429 9950
Fax:
603 429 9577
Email:
drob@tiac.net
Website:
www.drobny.bizonthe.net
Address:
Mr. J. George Drobny
Drobny Polymer Associates
11 Quail's Way
Merrimack, NH 03054
USA
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Drobny, Jiri George Notes
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Gross, Heinz G., PhD|
Positions
Owner and manager of:
1. Dr. Ing. Gross Kunsstoff-Verfahrenstechnik
2. Dr. Ing. Gross Messtechnik
Subjects:
Extrusion
Optimization of extrusion lines
Coextrusion
Die Design
Flexring Die Technology
Membrane Die Technology
Online Measurement Systems
Bank Measuring System
Services:
Telephone Consulting
Projects; class 1 through 4
Problem Solving
Product Development
Process Development
Technology Licensing
Developing new onlilne measurement
systems
Developing new control systems
for sheet and multi-walled sheet
lines.
Telephone:
++49 6154695240
Fax:
++49 6154695241
Email:
heinz-gross@t-online.de
http://home.t-online.de/home/heinz-gross
Address:
Dr. Heinz G. Gross
Ringstraße 137, D-64380
Rossdorf, GERMANY
For more information go to
Gross, Heinz page
or to the website
http://home.t-online.de/home/heinz-gross/
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Jacobsen, Kai
Manager, Process Engineering and Development
Engel Canada Inc
Served apprenticeship as a Tool & Die Maker, for Krupp Steel, Germany
1992; Engineering Degree in Mechnical Engineering, Iseriohn, Germany
1997; enrolled in Doctoral Program, TH Ilmenau, Germany
Subject Areas:
Injection Molding of Microcellular Foams
Injection Molding Consultants
Microcellular Foams Consultants
Email: kai.jacobsen@engel-ec.com
For more details go to Mr. Jacobsen's resume page:
Jacobsen, Kai
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Kamykowski, Greg PhD
Senior Research Scientist
Extrudable Specialties Business
Rohm & Haas
1275 Lake Avenue
Woodstock IL 60098-7499
Telephone:
815-337-5286
Fax:
815-337-4992
Email: gkamykow@morton.com
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Kim, Ho Sung
Positions:
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
Subjects:
Fracture
Impact and Fatigue
Toughened Materials
Toughening Mechanisms
Foams
Services:
Email and Telephone conferences
Short and Long Range Projects
Telephone:
02 4921 6211
Fax:
02 4921 6946
Email:
mehsk@newcastle.cc.edu.au
Address:
Dr. Ho Sung Kim
Mechanical Engineering
University Newcastle
Callghan, NSW2289,
Australia
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Kuvshinnikova, Olga, PhD
Positions:
Applications Specialist, Polymer Additives
Business Unit Technical Service - Americas
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation
Before 1992, Applications Specialist /Researcher
in Russia for the Chemical Industry.
Subjects:
Stabilization
Antioxidants
UV Stabilizers
Flame Retardants
Services:
Consulting services
Telephone:
765 497 6082
Fax:
765 497 6040
Email:
okuvshin@glcc.com
Address:
Dr. Olga I. Kuvshinnikova
Great Lakes Chemical Corp.
PO Box 2200
West Lafayette, IN 47996-2200
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Langford, George, PhD
Dr. Langford, a co-founder of Amenex Associates, has
over 35 years of experience as a metallurgist,
scientist, consultant, failure analyst, and expert
witness. He has investigated hundreds of
materials-related problems for a variety of clients
covering the areas of corrosion, mechanical and
dimensional analysis, physical, mechanical and
chemical metallurgy, metallography, microstructural
analysis, and optical and electron microscopy.
1. Telephone/Email
2. Failure Analysis
4. Long and Short Term Projects
Address: Amenex Associates, 200 Willowbrook Lane,
Suite 215, West Chester, PA, 19382
Telephone: 610 430-0117
Fax: 610 430 7968
Email: amenex@amenex.com
For further information go to:
Dr. George Langford
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http://www.amenex.com/webpage/glbiosk.htm
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Likhatchev, Dmitri, PhD
Education:
PhD in Polymer Chemistry from Karpov
Physical Chemistry Research Institute,
Moscow, Russia
Position:
Professor of the Materials Research Institute of
the Mexican National Autonomous University
Subject Areas:
Synthesis, characterization and applications
of hetero-aromatic polymers (polyimides,
polybenzoxazoles, ladder polybenzoilenebenzimidazoles,
PEN, PEN/PET Mixtures, Poly-p-xylylenes, aromatic
cyano-ethers)
Super-engineering plastics
Electronics
Gas Separation Membranes
International Business Activities: Mexico and Russia
Languages, other than English:
Russian, Spanish
Telephone:
(5) 622 45 87
Fax:
(5) 616 12 01
Email:
likhach@servidor.unam.mx
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Mathis, Nancy, PhD
Dr. Nancy Mathis specializes in rapid nondestructive
thermal conductivity techniques. Her company,
Mathis Instruments
(http://www.MathisInstruments.com)
manufactures and distributes products
to provide solutions for your Thermal Testing
needs. Products offer a wide range determination
of material properties which include; Thermal
Conductivity , Thermal Diffusivity, Thermal
Effusivity, Heat Capacity,Thermal Inertia, and
Homogeneity. Additional to instrument sales,
Mathis Instruments provides contract testing
services, on site seminars and an extensive
collection of technical papers on their website
for free downloading. If you want to
contact Nancy or subscribe to their free quarterly
electronic newsletter, please email
nancy@MathisInstruments.com
or call toll free 1-877-TC PROBE ext 4.
Telephone:
506 457 1515 ext 4
Toll free:
1 877 TC Probe ext 4
Fax:
506 462 7210
Email:
nancy@MathisInstruments.com
Address:
Mathis Instruments Ltd.
PO Box 69000
Incutech Building 2, Suite 207
8 Garland Court
Fredericton
New Brunswick E3B 6C2
Canada
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McBrearty, Michael, PhD
President and Physicist
Chemical ElectroPhysics Co., Inc.
705 Yorklyn Road
Hockessin, Delaware 19707
(302) 234-8206 (office)
(302) 239-1378 (home)
For more information go to:
McBrearty Notes
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Mendes, Luis Claudio
Positions:
Professor /Researcher
Institute of Macromolecules of Federal
University of Rio de Janeiro
Subjects:
Characterization (thermal, mechanical,
morphology, crystallization) of polymer
blends, especially polyolefins
Services:
Short and Long Range Projects
Telephone:
55 021 562 7227
Fax:
55 021 270 1317
Email:
lcmendes@ima.ufrj.br
Address:
Dr. Luis C. Mendes
Institute of Macromolecules
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
PO Box 68525
21945-970
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Brazil
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Park, Chul B., PhD
Positions:
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering
University of Toronto
Chair
Manufacturing Option
Engineering Science Division
University of Toronto
Subjects:
Fine-celled foaming in extrusion
Low-density foaming of PP, PE and PS
Design of optimized foaming extruder
including a tandem line
Diagnosis of foaming process and/or
foaming system.
Modification of foaming extrusion system
for improving the foam density, cell
uniformity and cell size
Plastic foaming in rotomolding
Optimization of blends of physical blowing agents
(CO2, N2, butane, pentane, etc.)
Optimization of processing with a chemical
blowing agent
Evaluation of foamability of resins
including PP
Plastic /wood-fiber composite processing
Services:
Technical discussion and advice by
telephone, e-mail, meeting or report
On-site meetings and experiments
Telephone:
416 978 3053
Fax:
416 978 3053
Email:
park@mie.utoronto.ca
Address:
Professor Chul B. Park
Department of Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering
University of Toronto
5 King's College Road
Toronto, Ontario,
Canada M5S 3G8
For further information go to:
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http://www.mie.utoronto.ca/staff/profiles/park.html
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Rauwendaal, Chris, PhD
Rauwendaal Extrusion Engineering, Inc.
was incorporated in 1990 by Chris Rauwendaal
to provide consulting and advanced extrusion
related products to the extrusion industry.
Subjects:
Advanced Extrusion
Services:
Services include both process and machinery design engineering
as well as process analysis, troubleshooting, training,
computer simulation, material analysis, and expert witness services.
Dr. Rauwendaal’s book "Polymer Extrusion" is the most successful
and widely used book on the subject, closely followed by his book
"Understanding Extrusion." The interactive training extrusion program
ITX™ is a must for extrusion companies that want to provide
effective training to their employees. The CRD mixing section
developed at REE allows single screw extruders to achieve mixing as
good as twin screw extruders.
For sales or seminars contact:
Sietske@rauwendaal.com
Telephone:
650 948 6266
Fax:
650 948 0555
Email:
Sietske@rauwendaal.com
Website:
www.rauwendaal.com
Address:
Dr. Chris Rauwendaal
Rauwendaal Extrusion Engineering, Inc.
12693 Roble Veneno Lane
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-2668
For further information go to:
Rauwendaal, Chris Notes
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Riley, David W.
Positions:
Extrusion Engineering
Subjects /Services:
Expert Witness
Analytical Instrumentation Adaptation
to Processing Equipment
Melt Rheology
Friction Analysis
Extrusion Equipment: Design &
Analysis of Production
Power Cables and Testing XLDPE
Telecommunication Cables and Insulation
PVC Compounding & Extrusion
Thermal Stability of Polymers
Surface Chemistry, Metals & Polymers
Polyethylene Analysis
FTIR & Electrical
Telephone:
908-369-7260
Fax:
908-369-7260
Email:
Drdriley@aol.com
Address:
Dr. David W. Riley
858 Princeton Court
Neshanic Station, NJ
08853-9686
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Saunders, Anthony
Positions:
Managing partner in Minerva Technology
Masters Degree in Engineering Science
Fellow of the Institute of Materials
Fellow of the Plastics and Rubber Institute
Membership of the Plastics Consultancy Network providing access to a range of complementary expertise when needed
Subjects:
Plastics materials
Molding and processing
Plastics Engineering
Medical Devices
Disposables
Packaging
Polymeric Filters
Porous Materials
Sterilization
Market Research
Services:
Free preliminary technical discussion and
advice by telephone, email or meeting
On-site meetings
Provision of expert opinion and/or report
Follow through with corrective action
and total project handling where needed.
Flexible charging structure and methods of
working to suit your needs.
Telephone:
01 48 376 2190
Fax:
01 48 376 2190
Email:
mintec@cwcom.net
Website:
www.mintec.cwc.net
Address:
Mr. Anthony Saunders
Minerva Technology
Minerva House, Ridgeway
Horsell, Surrey GU21 4QR
UK
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Simon, George P.
Positions:
Reader, Deprtment of Materials Engineering,
Monash University, Clayton, Victoria,
Australia
Subjects:
Polymeric Materials;
Processing
Services:
Short and Long Range Projects
Telephone:
03 9905 4936
Fax:
03 9905 4940
International:
+61 3 9905 4940
Email:
george.simon@eng.monash.edu.au
Website
http://www.monash.edu.au/
/mateng/acstaff/homepage/gps/htm
Address:
Dr.George P. Simon
Department of Materials Engineering
Monash University
Clayton, Victoria
Australia 3800
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Twardowski, Thomas, PhD
Positions:
Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering, Drexel
University
Associate Director, Center for Advanced Polymers
and Materials Chemistry, Drexel University
President Elect, Philadelphia Section of
the Society of Plastics Engineers
Subjects:
Polymer/Ceramic Nanocomposites
Thermal Spray of Polymers
Polymer Morphology
Polymer Adhesion
Adhesives
Polymer Scaffold Processing for Biomaterials
Polymer Characterization
Services:
Product Development
Limited Laboratory Services
Expert Witness
Short and Long Range Projects
Telephone:
215 895 2083
Fax:
215 895 6760
Email:
tet@coe.drexel.edu
Address:
Dr. Thomas Twardowski
Department of Materials Engineering
3141 Chestnut Street
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA 19104
US
For further information go to:
Twardowski, Thomas Notes
Website:
http://www.materials.drexel.edu/faculty/tt.html
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Vetter, Jorg
For further information go to:
Vetter, Jorg Notes
Positions:
Scientific Engineer, Institute of Polymer Technology
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Subjects:
Vibration Welding
Fabrication
Welding and Joining
Quality Assurance
Services:
Problem Prevention and Solving
Short and Long Range Projects
Interactive, web presentation on
vibration welding
http://www.vibrationsschweissen.de
Telephone:
+49 (0) 9131 / 85-29724
Fax:
+49 (0) 9131 / 85-29709
Email:
Vetter@LKT.Uni-Erlangen.de
Website:
http://www.lkt.uni-erlangen.de/mitarb/vetter-e.htm
Address:
Mr. Jorg Vetter
Institute of Polymer Technology (LKT)
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Am Weichselgarten 9,
D-91058 Erlangen
Germany
For further information go to:
Vetter, Jorg Notes
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Vyazovkin Sergey,PhD
Position:
Deputy director of the Center for Thermal Analysis
Department of Chemistry
University of Utah
Subjects:
Polymer Degradation
Thermosets
Crosslinking; Curing
Thermal Analysis; TGA; DSC; TMA
Services:
Projects:
Note for more details, click on the following links:
svyazov@chemistry.utah.edu
Address:
Dr. Sergey Vyazovkin
Center for Thermal Analysis
Department of Chemistry
University of Utah
315 S. 1400 East, Rm DOCK
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0850
For further information go to:
Vyazokin, Sergey Notes
or go to this URL:
http://thermal.chem.utah.edu
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Weisfeld, Lewis B, PhD
Positions:
Consulting Chemist
Certificate # 575
Subjects:
Plastics Engineering and Technology
Short-term high risk new business
development
Speciality Chemicals; plastics additives
and stabilizers
Government regulatory liaison and
compliance in
health, safety and environmental areas
(FDA, EPA, OSHA, CPSC, DOT)
Paints and Coatings
Indirect Food Additives
Industrial Health and Safety
Organometallics
Organotin Chemicals
Plastics Compounding
Services:
Expert witness in products liability litigation
Patent assistance
Laboratory quality assessment (ISO/IEC Guide 25)
A monthly Government Regulatory Update newsletter
concerning health, safety and environmental issues
(http://www.regup.plastics.com/)
Telephone:
215 567 7235
Fax:
Email:
Lweisfeld@aol.com
or
76674.144@compuserve.com
Address:
Dr. Lewis B. Weisfeld
Suite 1204
One Franklin Town Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1246
For further information go to:
Weisfeld, Lewis B. Notes
Website:
http://members.aol.com/Lweisfeld/scope/scope.htm
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Womer, Timothy W.
Consultant
Past Positions:
Engineering Manager for New Castle
Industries, Inc.
Director of Engineering for NRM Corporation
Extrusion Manager for Conair-Franklin
Director of Research and Development for
Spirex Corp.
Subjects:
Screw Design
Extrusion
Injection Molding
Blow Molding
Services:
Short and Long Range Projects
Telephone:
724-654-9199
Fax:
724-654-7333
Email:
TWWomer@AOL.com
Website:
http://www.plasticsnet.com/Mbr/TWWomer
Address:
Mr. Timothy W. Womer
R. D. #2
Box 286
Edinburg, PA 16116 USA
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