Tech Team

David Roberts
Technical Director
Originally from the UK, David has extensive flame retardant compound experience as an R&D leader in the wire & cable industry and the polymer compounding industry. Holding an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and a Masters of Science in Polymer Engineering, David has significant experience in formulating with flame retardant additives into a broad range of industry applications and across a wide range of polymer platforms. David is the holder of over 12 patents and was a contributor to the “Electric Cables Handbook” ISBN-10: 063204075
Ph: 716-579-5132

David Pierce
R&D and Technical Manager
David has a Masters of Science in molecular biotechnology and is an adjunct chemistry professor.
Ph: 248-353-4100 Ext. 302

Dr. Ed Weil
MAT Technical Consultant
Dr. Weil has a PHD in polymer science and is inventor on over 200 patents; many in flame retardants. Among his many publications is the book “Flame Retardants for Plastics and Textiles: Practical Applications.”

Ed Neckerman
Product Manager
Ed has a BA in Chemistry plus several years of graduate studies. Ed holds several patents and is responsible for significant discoveries of new cost effective products.
Ph: 269-544-0744