Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

We're thrilled to announce that Intellex has acquired Expert by Big Village, effective March 22, 2024. This strategic move enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

Stay tuned for more updates on how this acquisition will benefit our clients and experts.

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Expert Details

Paint Industry Expert: Liquid and Powder Coating Application, Pretreatment Chemistry, Equipment Usage, and Defect Analysis

ID: 730358 Tennessee, USA

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Expert has over 30 years of experience in the painting industry, where he has expertly managed production paint departments and spearheaded the design and upgrade of various paint systems. His extensive knowledge spans the selection of pretreatment chemistry, coating applications, and equipment usage, including both liquid and powder coatings. He has authored specifications for incoming paint and durability testing, ensuring quality and consistency across all applications. Expert is well-versed in running designed experiments and utilizing statistical process controls to maintain high-quality finishes with minimal rejects.

His hands-on experience includes working with a wide array of application equipment such as conventional liquid spray systems, automated electrostatic systems for both liquid and powder coatings, and various liquid pumping systems. He is also familiar with numerous conveyor systems and painting systems, including washers, ovens, and environmental rooms.

Throughout his career, Expert has successfully consulted on multiple projects, addressing issues such as high defect rates, powder containment, and paint adhesion problems. He has guided companies through the conversion from liquid to powder coatings, ensured proper curing processes, and reengineered systems to optimize performance. Notably, a recent project involved a complete liquid-to-powder conversion, including equipment tear-out, installation of new powder booths, and the reengineering of a heat dissipation tunnel, which was completed successfully, with production commencing without any issues on schedule. Expert's know-how has consistently delivered effective solutions, ensuring high-quality outcomes in every project he undertakes.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1998 Degree: DNF Subject: Management Institution: Memphis State University
Year: 1998 Degree: DNF Subject: Management Institution: Jackson State University

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1970 to 2011 Employer: Thyssenkrupp Elevator Title: Supervisor/Project Manager Department: Paint
Responsibilities:
Managed all areas of the painting operations.

Additional Experience

Expert Witness Experience
Expert served as an expert witness for a factory over a paint dispute.
Training / Seminars
Trained all sales groups at his company on the integrity of the painting process from the chemistry in the wash to the architectural coating that was applied to give a more desirable coating.
Vendor Selection
Developed specifications for all coatings and tested suppliers' products for compliance to specification.
Other Relevant Experience
Worked with environmental consultants and lawyers to always be in compliance.

Fields of Expertise

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