CUSTOM COMPOUNDS FOR RUBBER AND PLASTICS

If you are looking for the highest quality reinforcing and tinting agent for rubber and plastics, look no further than ApexCM™ from Carbolytic Materials Company. Our leadership and staff are experienced rubber, plastics, and carbon black industry veterans offering top-notch customer service and support.

CEO Ray Riek has a Master’s of Science in Chemical Engineering and is a former Technology Director for Monsanto Company, with broad experience in manufacturing, engineering, marketing, and product and process development. He has done extensive consulting in product and commercial development.

SVP and General Manager, Frank Gerberich has a Doctorate in Analytical Chemistry from Lehigh University and extensive experience in developing and commercializing new product and process technologies. He was employed at Monsanto Company/Solutia Inc. where he held positions in Technology, Business Development, and Business Redesign. Most recently he was Vice President, Saflex Technology, having worked in multiple businesses including Rubber Chemicals, Saflex, and Specialty Chemicals. Many industry leading product and process technologies that were developed under his leadership are being practiced commercially today.

SVP, Marketing and Sales, Jim Howard began his career with Monsanto Company in their plastics and resins division.  He has worked in various business segments of the chemical industry – Plastics, Rubber Products, Engineered Products, Industrial Chemicals, Performance Films, Nylon and Acrylic Fibers, Polymers, Intermediate Chemicals and Carbon Black.  Jim was President of Columbian Chemicals, a North American based global manufacturer of carbon black.  Prior to joining Columbian, he was Vice President and General Manager of Solutia’s Nylon business.  He has lived and worked in Canada, the United States and Europe holding positions in general management, international business management, led business process re-engineering initiatives and served on the board of numerous international joint ventures.  Jim holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Science, and a Master of Science degree in Climatology, all from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

VP, Operations, Mark Marschall has a Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering and has wide-ranging experience in support of manufacturing operations at both Monsanto and Bayer. His experience encompasses leadership positions in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance and construction, facilities operations including safety and environmental responsibilities, product management, marketing technical service, and commercial development.

VP, Finance, Mark Hoeman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has broad experience in the areas of financial structure, foreign exchange and trading.  His experience includes risk management and speculation in the financial and commodities markets.  He sits on the board of directors of several companies.

To learn more about how you can benefit from ApexCM, please contact Jim in our North American sales office at 660-562-0225.

REPLACE CARBON BLACK
ApexCM™ is a lower cost alternative to carbon black extracted from existing rubber products. Carbolytic Materials Company uses cost-effective, proprietary technology to manufacture this revolutionary powder or pellet carbon. ApexCM can directly replace N700 and N900 carbon blacks for reinforcing and tinting rubber and plastics. Consider ApexCM to reinforce blended materials.

For more information about how to use this revolutionary carbon black alternative, contact our North American sales office at 660-562-0225.