RCI Newsletter - Issue XXIV | July 2024

Brian Watson Promoted to

Director of Toll Manufacturing

Richman Chemical Inc. (RCI), a leading provider of custom chemical synthesis and toll manufacturing services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Watson to Director of Toll Manufacturing Services.

In his new role, Brian will focus on growth opportunities and relationship-building within the specialty chemical, fine chemical, and tolling services markets. Brian has been an integral part of RCI's success, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients.

Brian joined RCI in 2001 and has consistently demonstrated his dedication to excellence. His in-depth knowledge of toll manufacturing processes - coupled with his ability to drive operational efficiency - has significantly contributed to the growth of the company’s toll manufacturing services.

"For over two decades, Brian has remained laser-focused on providing optimized service for RCI customers. His ability to pinpoint non-linear solutions to difficult problems is reflected in our preservation of long-term business as well as growth within innovative technology areas. We look forward to leaning on his leadership as we continue to grow our broader toll manufacturing services business. " noted Christopher Kulp, Chief Operating Officer at RCI.

Brian's promotion reflects RCI's commitment to recognizing and nurturing talent within the organization. As Director of Toll Manufacturing Services, he will play a crucial role in steering the collective custom manufacturing division toward continued success.

RCI remains dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients. Brian's promotion aligns with the company’s mission to continually enhance capabilities and exceed customer expectations.

Custom Group Tackles Growth Through the

Addition of Two New Project Managers

Richman Chemical Inc. (RCI), a leading provider of custom chemical manufacturing and sourcing services, is pleased to announce the hiring of two new project managers to support its ongoing business expansion. This strategic move aligns with RCI's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as the company experiences substantial growth.

The new project managers for the custom division, Tess Stranick and John Averona, bring a wealth of experience and expertise to RCI. Their roles will focus on new and innovative technology areas, streamlining project workflows, enhancing communication with customers and vendors, and ensuring that RCI’s overall project management services meet the highest standards of quality and timeliness.

Tess joins RCI with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Health Services (IHS) acquired from St. Joseph’s University (Philadelphia, PA) in 2021. Upon graduating, she joined Orasure Technologies (Bethlehem, PA) as a Formulations Specialist. While there, she accumulated a wealth of laboratory and scale-up experience, successfully piloting a GMP colloidal gold process necessary for various testing/diagnostic requirements.

John completed his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) in 2018, followed up by a MS in chemistry from Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA) in 2021. John comes to RCI with experience in polymer formulation scale-up during his stint as a Research Scientist at Armstrong Flooring (Lancaster, PA). Following that, John transitioned to a role as Senior Scientist with PPD/Thermofisher (Collegeville, PA) where he gained experience within the life science and drug development environment.

“Both Tess and John fit nicely into our current stable of exceptional project managers,” stated Christopher Kulp, Chief Operating Officer at RCI. “Tess’s excellent track record within a life science and scale-up environment has clearly prepared her well for handling high priority project work. John’s experience both within the life science industry and a polymer-based plant environment nicely complements the project management team’s ever-expanding technical skill set.  We are pleased that both Tess and John are contributing so readily with respect to RCI’s planned growth strategy.”

The addition of the new project managers comes at a pivotal time for RCI. Over the past several years, the company has observed a notable increase in client inquiries and project engagements. This growth is a testament to RCI’s reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative solutions to its customers.

RCI has been a trusted partner in the chemical industry for over 36 years, offering a wide range of services including custom synthesis, toll manufacturing, and raw material sourcing. The company’s ability to adapt to market changes and meet the evolving needs of its clients has been key to its long-term success.

With the addition of Tess and John, RCI is well-positioned to capitalize on new opportunities and continue its trajectory of growth. The company remains committed to investing in top talent and resources to ensure the highest level of service and satisfaction for its clients.

Richman Chemical Welcomes New Summer Intern to Team

Richman Chemical Inc. (RCI) is pleased to announce the addition of Angie Ruiz as its new summer intern for 2024. Angie, a talented and enthusiastic rising third-year student majoring in Chemical Biology at Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, NJ), joins the RCI team to gain hands-on experience with respect to project management, logistics, customer and vendor support, and technical research. RCI looks forward to her varied and valuable contributions during her time this summer serving as a Project Management Support- Intern (Custom Chemistry Group). 

To benefit from Richman Chemical’s more than 36 years of expertise, contact Christopher Kulp, Chief Operating Officer, at (215) 628-2946 ext 3 or via email at clk@richmanchemical.com. For more information regarding our custom service offerings, CLICK HERE.

Richman Chemical Inc.(RCI) was founded in 1988 and pioneered the independent outsourcing model.  It is the only company in the market that provides its services throughout many markets including biotech, pharmaceutical and medical devices, specialty chemicals, nanotechnology, food and beverage, and flavor and fragrance.

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