NovationSi recently hosted five members of the Summit Educational Service Center STEAM Leadership Cadre at the company’s Barberton Service Center. The July 8th tour immersed local educators in an environment where STEM is solving real-world challenges and providing employment opportunities.
The Greater Akron Polymer Cluster recently provided an “Exploring Polymers Workshop” to high school students in Barberton, Ohio. Representatives from RDAbbott, NovationSi, and FocusCFO® presented the two-part series to Honors Chemistry students at Barberton High School.
NovationSi and RDAbbott recently gave a group of Ohio middle schoolers a firsthand look at American manufacturing in action. The students learned how LSR and HCR differ, as well as how they’re made, tested, colored, and cured.
NovationSi has named Steve Hersey Plant Manager. Prior to joining NovationSi, Hersey was the General Manager for HEXPOL Compounding in Akron, Ohio. While at HEXPOL, he managed substantial volume growth over four years and sales revenue experienced exponential growth during his tenure.
NovationSi has named Brian Swanton as Director of Process Engineering. Swanton holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technology University and has over 28 years of silicone experience, including extensive service with Dow and Dupont.