High Volume Product Scale-Up & Production | An Albemarle Fine Chemicals Case Study
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The challenge: Can you scale-up and manufacture our new Specialty Product for rapid commercialization? How we said yes: Albemarle’s client, a large petrochemical company, was eager to bring their new Specialty Product to market. We needed to prove our ability to custom-manufacture the product quickly and cost-effectively. Within just 21 months of our initial customer meeting, Albemarle: • Developed and executed a complete project scope including process transfer and process development; established the analytical facility; and accomplished analytical method development/transfer, process optimization and process scale-up/pilot production • Built and tested a dedicated production unit within an existing Albemarle plant • Negotiated and signed a multi-year agreement to supply 15,000 metric tons per year • Started up the unit on schedule and under budget with full safety and environmental compliance With chemists and engineers from both companies collaborating closely throughout the project, we were able to anticipate challenges and make adjustments efficiently. Albemarle’s knowledge of complex chemistry, plant design and construction—plus the ability to mobilize our resources quickly and efficiently— Fine Chemistry Services Case Study F: Scale-up & production of a new Specialty Product contributed greatly to the project’s success. As a result, the plant was operating above design capacity rates within 30 days of start-up. In addition, we can now use the unit to test raw materials, ratios and operating parameter changes. A large-scale project like this showcases Albemarle’s infrastructure, financial resources and technical capabilities—assets essential to rapidly and responsibly achieving commercial manufacturing scale, which enables our customers to maximize end-market value. Why choose Albemarle Fine Chemistry Services? • Albemarle is uniquely positioned to help you succeed at every development stage. • Full competency in complex synthesis development • Extensive process development and scale-up capabilities • Leading cGMP and custom manufacturing facilities • Excellent safety and regulatory compliance record • Successful partnerships with companies of every size
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Transcript of High Volume Product Scale-Up & Production | An Albemarle Fine Chemicals Case Study
The challenge:Can you scale-up and manufacture our new
Specialty Product for rapid commercialization?
How we said yes:Albemarle’s client, a large petrochemical company,
was eager to bring their new Specialty Product to market.
We needed to prove our ability to custom-manufacture
the product quickly and cost-effectively.
Within just 21 months of our initial customer
meeting, Albemarle:
• Developed and executed a complete project scope
including process transfer and process development;
established the analytical facility; and accomplished
analytical method development/transfer, process
optimization and process scale-up/pilot production
• Built and tested a dedicated production unit within
an existing Albemarle plant
• Negotiated and signed a multi-year agreement to
supply 15,000 metric tons per year
• Started up the unit on schedule and under budget with
full safety and environmental compliance
With chemists and engineers from both companies
collaborating closely throughout the project, we were able
to anticipate challenges and make adjustments efficiently.
Albemarle’s knowledge of complex chemistry, plant
design and construction—plus the ability to mobilize
our resources quickly and efficiently—
Fine Chemistry Services
Case Study F:Scale-up & production of a new Specialty Product
contributed greatly to the project’s success. As a result,
the plant was operating above design capacity rates
within 30 days of start-up. In addition, we can now use
the unit to test raw materials, ratios and operating
parameter changes.
A large-scale project like this showcases Albemarle’s
infrastructure, financial resources and technical
capabilities—assets essential to rapidly and responsibly
achieving commercial manufacturing scale, which
enables our customers to maximize end-market value.
Why choose Albemarle Fine Chemistry Services?• Albemarle is uniquely positioned to help you succeed
at every development stage.
• Full competency in complex synthesis development
• Extensive process development and scale-up
capabilities
• Leading cGMP and custom manufacturing facilities
• Excellent safety and regulatory compliance record
• Successful partnerships with companies of every size
Find out how we say yes to hundreds of fine chemistry projects annually.
Albemarle is experienced and equipped to provide custom manufacturing for customers worldwide.
To experience the difference of a committed fine chemistry partner, contact your Albemarle Representative.
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Albemarle with the “Caring for Texas”
Award for Safety in 2009
• Albemarle employees receive, on average,
over seventy hours of training per year
• In 2009, Albemarle spent over $39 million
with local suppliers
• Albemarle’s management system for safety,
health and environment has been audited by
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the RC14001 standard
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to respond to fires, hazardous material spills
and medical emergencies. Many of these
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• Albemarle had a record safety year in 2009
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than US manufacturing and 6 times less than
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