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Expert in Surfactant & Detergent Technology and Marketing
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Expert retired as manager of surfactants and detergents for laundry products of Witco Corporation. His career spans 44 years including positions as President of Patco Products, Inc., various management positions in research, sales and marketing for Witco Corporation and manager of the technical services laboratory of Conoco Chemicals (now Sasol North America, Inc.). He started his consulting activities in the US and abroad as Scientific Detergent Research and is currently operating as SDR Consulting Services. He is past chairman of the AOCS Surfactants and Detergents Division, and was awarded the AOCS Award of Merit in 2002 for his years of work with the Surfactants & Detergents Division. He has served as chairman of the Education Committee, Membership Committee and Marketing Committee of the CSMA Detergents Division (now the Cleaning Products Division of the CSPA). He is also a regular lecturer at the Center for Professional Advancement Sulfonation Short Course. He has served as chairman of the SDA Suffolk County Task Force and of the ASTM Biodegradability Subcommittee of Committee D-12. Primary responsibility for global technical support in key corporate business areas:
Biodegradable LAB and derivatives (LAS);
Introduction to the market of synthetic fatty alcohols based on Ziegler ethylene oligomerization process.
Market concentrations in major detergent manufacturers, plastic film and pipe extruders, I&I formulators and other industrial applications. Responsible for all aspects of marketing Witco products to the Detergent Industry. Concentration on global marketing to the major multinational corporations. Emphasis on integrated sales support including technical, marketing, purchasing and senior management support
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: New York, New York;
Yonkers, New York;
Newark, New Jersey;
Jersey City, New Jersey;
Paterson, New Jersey;
Elizabeth, New Jersey;
Bridgeport, Connecticut;
New Haven, Connecticut;
Hartford, Connecticut;
and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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1951
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BS
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Chemistry
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Brooklyn College
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1957
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MS; ABD
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Industrial Chemistry
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NYU
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1996 to
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(Undisclosed Consulting Company)
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Formerly SDR Cionsulting Svcs.
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Self Employed
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He conducts all consulting projects including Marketing. Sales and Technology
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1995 to 1996
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Patco Chemical Industries
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President
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He conducted sales, marketing, purchasing, inventory control, and technical requirements
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1990 to 1995
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Witco Corporation
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Fabric Care
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Marketing Manager
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He was responsible for running the business, including P&L, marketing, and R&D
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1980 to 1990
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Witco Corporation
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Organics Division
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National Accounts Manager
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He was responsible for the sales to major global accoiunts. He served as technical/sales liaison
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1972 to 1980
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Witco Corporation
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Ultra Division
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Product Manager
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He was responsible for P&L for all industrial surfactants business
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1965 to
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(Undisclosed)
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Conoco Chemicals
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manager technical Services
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He was responsible for the customer service laboratory for CONOCO Chem. business. Site manager and had 60 chemists, techs and office personnel reporting to him. He published articles and patents
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1958 to 1965
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Witco Chemical
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Ultra Division
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Research Chemist
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He was resp[onsible for product development and research in detergent and cleaning compound products. He published articles and patents
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1955 to 1958
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WarnerLambert
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Nepera Chemical co.
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Research Chemist
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He was engaged in pharmaceutical research. he was awarded several patents.
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Associations/Societies
member AOCS, ASTM, ACS, CSMA
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Professional Appointments
Editor Volume II Handbook of Detergents; Past Chair AOCS S&D Div.; General Chair New Horizons Conference 2001 Chair. Ed, Mktg, committees
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Publications and Patents Summary
He has 15 patents and apps, 7 publications and book chapters, and editor of Vol II of the Handbook of Detergents in prep.
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Merger and Acquisition work for intermediate surfactants producer
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Strategic plan for sales and marketing for major specialty chemical manufacturer. Conducted some sales
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Assisted manufacturer of an ingredient for detergents to introduce the new product to the industry
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Assisted major personal care co in developing a new product.
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Assisted major petrochemical co. to investigate business potential for one of their new process developments
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R & d liquid detergents expert for consulting on Liquid Laundry Detergent.
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Expert in auto dish detergent for consulting on formulation and testing.
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Expert in liquid fabric softener and flammability for consulting on terry cloth combustibility.
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1969 to 1971
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France
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Provided domestic industrial intelligence and conducted Global surfactants marketing planning in 1992-93
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2006 to 2006
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Mexico
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Due diligence evaluations of surfactants plants, and in 1996-97 Negotiated supply agreements for raw materials
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1969 to 1972
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Japan
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International review of global detergents industry
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1994 to 1995
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Argentina ; Brazil
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negotiation of sales contracts
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Assisted established and new detergent compounders to market products in U.S.
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| Additional Skills and Services: |
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Training/Seminars
Center for Professional Advancement Sulfonation Course, CSMA Fundamentals of Detergents Course, AOCS New Horizons Conference, Short Courses
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Established supply relationships and agreements for raw materials
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Education
