Roman Wypart - Plastics Compounding Consultant
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Roman Wypart is a polymer scientist, technologist, and product development specialist with more than 40 years of experience in polymer formulation, PVC technology, additives development, compounding, process engineering, technical service, and manufacturing support. His expertise includes PVC, CPVC, PET, PETG, ABS, SAN, nylon blends, thermoplastic elastomers, and wood-plastic composites. He has led major product development initiatives, commercialized new technologies, authored numerous patents and technical publications, and supported manufacturing operations across North America, Europe, and global markets
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SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Polymer Industry Experience
● Polymer industry experience exceeding 40 years
● Research and development leadership
● Technical service and customer support
● Polymer formulation and product development
● Manufacturing process improvement
● Raw material qualification and approval
● New business development and commercialization
Extrusion and Compounding
● PVC and CPVC compounding
● Polymer blending and alloy development
● Additive incorporation and optimization
● Scale-up of new formulations
● Profile and Hose extrusion
● Film & Sheet extrusion
● Foamed PVC extrusion
● Wood-plastic composite extrusion
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022 – Present
Legacy Manufacturing Company – Chemical Engineer
Marion, Iowa
● Supported installation and start-up of a new hose extrusion operation relocated from Taiwan to the United States
● Developed 29 flexible PVC compounds with varying colors and performance characteristics
● Conducted production trials to optimize extrusion rates and finished product performance
● Supported successful commissioning of new manufacturing operations
2019 – 2021
Menasha Corporation (ORBIS) – Senior Process Engineer
Bardstown, Kentucky
● Supported start-up and process optimization of a new 1000-ton injection molding machine
● Improved molding process efficiency and manufacturing performance
● Reduced compound costs through formulation improvements
● Lowered color concentrate usage while maintaining product quality
2017 – 2019
AZEK Building Products – Process Engineer
Wilmington, Ohio
● Improved processing performance of foamed PVC decking compounds
● Enhanced powder flow characteristics in material handling systems
● Increased extrusion throughput and production efficiency
● Supported development and optimization of HDPE/wood composite products
2007 – 2016
Klöckner Pentaplast – Raw Materials Manager Americas
Gordonsville, Virginia
Global producer of PVC, PET, PETG, and specialty packaging films.
● Directed approval and qualification of raw materials throughout North American operations
● Managed selection and evaluation of additives and formulation components
● Improved PVC film formulations and manufacturing performance
● Led production trials and commercialization activities
● Collaborated with technical teams throughout Europe, Asia, and South America
● Supported continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across multiple facilities
2006 – 2007
Kleerdex Company LLC – Research Leader
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
● Managed major product development programs
● Developed improved PVC/CPVC formulations for aircraft interior sheet applications
● Developed new CPVC/PVC blend technologies for military aircraft interior applications
1998 – 2005
PQ Corporation – Research Fellow
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
● Managed plastics additives laboratory operations
● Developed and commercialized zeolite co-stabilizer technology for PVC and CPVC applications
● Created new wood-plastic composite technologies utilizing inorganic additive systems
● Established and staffed plastics testing laboratory operations
● Led technical marketing and business development activities
● Increased additive sales from approximately 0.5 million pounds to 3.3 million pounds annually over five years
1993 – 1998
GE Specialty Chemicals – Lead Technologist
Parkersburg, West Virginia
● Led technical service and application development activities for ABS impact modifiers, SAN resins, and processing aids
● Developed numerous polymer alloy and blend technologies
● Received General Electric Recognition Award for development of improved ABS impact modifier technology
● Developed transparent modifier systems for PVC applications
● Received patent for chlorinated polyethylene/ABS technology for thermoplastic elastomer applications
● Provided technical support for customers throughout North America and Europe
1981 – 1993
BF Goodrich Technical Center – Advanced R&D Engineer
Avon Lake, Ohio
● Led PVC technology and product development programs
● Developed transparent PVC packaging compounds and received BF Goodrich Technical Recognition Award
● Started PVC compounding operations at the Plaquemine, Louisiana facility
● Developed PVC specialty resins and thermoplastic elastomer technologies
● Authored multiple patented technologies related to PVC compounds and specialty polymers
● Reduced formulation costs while increasing manufacturing productivity and throughput
● Developed quality control methods for transparent PVC compounds
EDUCATION
Master of Engineering – Technology of Polymers
Technical University of Lodz, Poland
Bachelor of Engineering – Organic Chemical Technology
Technical University of Lodz, Poland
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
● Six Sigma Black Belt Training – General Electric
● Lean Process and Six Sigma Training – Klöckner Pentaplast
● American Management Association Sales Training
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
● Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
● Vinyl Division Treasurer
● Vinyl Division Chairman (2005–2007)
PATENTS AND TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
● Author or co-author of numerous U.S. patents involving PVC compounds, thermoplastic elastomers, polymer additives, stabilization systems, and polymer blend technologies
● Author of multiple technical papers presented at ANTEC, Vinyltec, PVC Conference, RETEC, and other industry conferences
● Contributor to published technical literature on PVC formulation, stabilization systems, polymer blends, and additive technologies
Polymer Industry Experience
● Polymer industry experience exceeding 40 years
● Research and development leadership
● Technical service and customer support
● Polymer formulation and product development
● Manufacturing process improvement
● Raw material qualification and approval
● New business development and commercialization
Extrusion and Compounding
● PVC and CPVC compounding
● Polymer blending and alloy development
● Additive incorporation and optimization
● Scale-up of new formulations
● Profile and Hose extrusion
● Film & Sheet extrusion
● Foamed PVC extrusion
● Wood-plastic composite extrusion
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022 – Present
Legacy Manufacturing Company – Chemical Engineer
Marion, Iowa
● Supported installation and start-up of a new hose extrusion operation relocated from Taiwan to the United States
- Producer of garden hoses, air hoses, and related hose products.
● Developed 29 flexible PVC compounds with varying colors and performance characteristics
● Conducted production trials to optimize extrusion rates and finished product performance
● Supported successful commissioning of new manufacturing operations
2019 – 2021
Menasha Corporation (ORBIS) – Senior Process Engineer
Bardstown, Kentucky
● Supported start-up and process optimization of a new 1000-ton injection molding machine
● Improved molding process efficiency and manufacturing performance
● Reduced compound costs through formulation improvements
● Lowered color concentrate usage while maintaining product quality
2017 – 2019
AZEK Building Products – Process Engineer
Wilmington, Ohio
● Improved processing performance of foamed PVC decking compounds
● Enhanced powder flow characteristics in material handling systems
● Increased extrusion throughput and production efficiency
● Supported development and optimization of HDPE/wood composite products
2007 – 2016
Klöckner Pentaplast – Raw Materials Manager Americas
Gordonsville, Virginia
Global producer of PVC, PET, PETG, and specialty packaging films.
● Directed approval and qualification of raw materials throughout North American operations
● Managed selection and evaluation of additives and formulation components
● Improved PVC film formulations and manufacturing performance
● Led production trials and commercialization activities
● Collaborated with technical teams throughout Europe, Asia, and South America
● Supported continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across multiple facilities
2006 – 2007
Kleerdex Company LLC – Research Leader
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
● Managed major product development programs
● Developed improved PVC/CPVC formulations for aircraft interior sheet applications
● Developed new CPVC/PVC blend technologies for military aircraft interior applications
1998 – 2005
PQ Corporation – Research Fellow
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
● Managed plastics additives laboratory operations
● Developed and commercialized zeolite co-stabilizer technology for PVC and CPVC applications
● Created new wood-plastic composite technologies utilizing inorganic additive systems
● Established and staffed plastics testing laboratory operations
● Led technical marketing and business development activities
● Increased additive sales from approximately 0.5 million pounds to 3.3 million pounds annually over five years
1993 – 1998
GE Specialty Chemicals – Lead Technologist
Parkersburg, West Virginia
● Led technical service and application development activities for ABS impact modifiers, SAN resins, and processing aids
● Developed numerous polymer alloy and blend technologies
● Received General Electric Recognition Award for development of improved ABS impact modifier technology
● Developed transparent modifier systems for PVC applications
● Received patent for chlorinated polyethylene/ABS technology for thermoplastic elastomer applications
● Provided technical support for customers throughout North America and Europe
1981 – 1993
BF Goodrich Technical Center – Advanced R&D Engineer
Avon Lake, Ohio
● Led PVC technology and product development programs
● Developed transparent PVC packaging compounds and received BF Goodrich Technical Recognition Award
● Started PVC compounding operations at the Plaquemine, Louisiana facility
● Developed PVC specialty resins and thermoplastic elastomer technologies
● Authored multiple patented technologies related to PVC compounds and specialty polymers
● Reduced formulation costs while increasing manufacturing productivity and throughput
● Developed quality control methods for transparent PVC compounds
EDUCATION
Master of Engineering – Technology of Polymers
Technical University of Lodz, Poland
Bachelor of Engineering – Organic Chemical Technology
Technical University of Lodz, Poland
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
● Six Sigma Black Belt Training – General Electric
● Lean Process and Six Sigma Training – Klöckner Pentaplast
● American Management Association Sales Training
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
● Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
● Vinyl Division Treasurer
● Vinyl Division Chairman (2005–2007)
PATENTS AND TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
● Author or co-author of numerous U.S. patents involving PVC compounds, thermoplastic elastomers, polymer additives, stabilization systems, and polymer blend technologies
● Author of multiple technical papers presented at ANTEC, Vinyltec, PVC Conference, RETEC, and other industry conferences
● Contributor to published technical literature on PVC formulation, stabilization systems, polymer blends, and additive technologies