PPT Research, Inc.
We develop & mkt unique, high perf, low cost water systems (LVS) to make stable abrasive slurries that are key to Solar & Semi wafer mfg'ng
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Clean Technology
- Location Bethlehem, PA, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded March 2000
- Employees 6
- Incorporation Type C-corp
- Website pptresearch.com
Company Summary
PPT is well positioned to lead the $500MM cutting slurry market for Semi wafer mfg'ers. Previous “SSL” glycol system proven on many production lines. New, low cost water-based (LVS) system is unique with no competition. Production wire saw quals show perf equal or better than glycol based slurry. Cost reduction is primary goal of Semi wafer indus. Strng I.P. & patent dominance.
High vol agri indust set for LVS qual runs in '19. Lg vol '19-'20
Team
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Dr. Chip WardCEOFormer CEO and co-founder of ACT, Inc.; built company to $100+MM revenue. 30+ years experience in Semiconductor I.C. fab and Solar wafer consumables. 12+ years experience in Solar Wafer consumables and wire saw technology. Ph.D. Organic Chemistry from Western Mich. Univ. Author / Co-Author of >40 patents. Founded / co-founded 3 companies and 1 business unit over a 35+ yr. career. Strong exp. in leading high growth technology companies.
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Barbra FlynnManager Admin. / Purch Mgr. / ControllerBarbra has more than 30 years of office admin. experience including Office Manager for The Salvation Army and in-house Accountant for North Cambria Fuel Co. She co-owned and operated her own retail business for 15 years. Barbra has extensive exp. in all aspects of general accounting incl. payroll & HR mgmt, accounts payable and receivables, journal entries and reconciliations, maint. of all financial accts, purchasing, and admin. mgmt
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David ClarkBoard Director / Business & Financial AdvisorSr. executive experienced in handling full P&L responsibility nationally and internationally. Accomplished at leading corporate profitability by developing new opportunities as well as growing market share in mature businesses. Experienced in both private and publicly-held companies. Successfully built national brands, developed global supply chains for cost optimization & asset management, + executed M&A integrations. MBA, E. Carolina Univ.
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Ed KoepckeVice Pres. / Director – Applications Support.Ed has 30 yrs. experience in management and new market development. Ed serves on PPT’s Board of Directors, and has been instrumental in LVS process application.
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Director – Advanced ProductsMarc has 8 years Sales & Marketing experience, specializing in new product and market development. B.S. in Chem. Eng. Marc has been instrumental in the development of PPT’s MSL machine coolant product line and is a lead technical contact for PPT customers for all product lines.
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Sr. Technical Sales ConsultantIan focuses on Asian markets for Both Product lins of PPT. He has an M.S. in Polymer Chemistry with 25 years experience in technical sales and product development.
Advisors
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Sandy Piltch, Esq.Unconfirmed
Dave ClarkUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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LSI Group; Marubeni Trading Co.; Zeon Corp; Green-Green Tech.; Dr. Chip Ward & Dawn WardUnconfirmed
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