Expert Details
Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Polyester Gel Coat, and Composites
ID: 733478
France
Assistance to UP resins and gel coat producers: formulation, manufacturing, control, and other issues.
Assistance to UP products users: choice of the right product, best application and possible problems.
Assistance for end users (e.g., marine, train, and body trucks) for any problems, including bad weathering, e.g., change in color, cracks, and osmosis.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1971 | Degree: Maitrise | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: Lyon University (France) |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2009 to 2018 | Employer: Self | Title: Consulant | Department: Polyester |
Responsibilities:Expert runs his own consulting firm as an expert and entrepreneur. He offers assistance in a wide variety of polyester topics and problems. Consultancy, trainings and technical assistance for all UP products: resins gel coat, adhesives, and putties. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2000 to 2009 | Employer: Ashland Inc. | Title: Lab Manager | Department: Polyester Composites |
Responsibilities:Development of new resins, gel coat, glues, and other mixtures formulationsScale up from lab to production Manufacturing processes follow up Technical meetings and assistance on a global base: China, US, Finland, Poland. Technical assistance manager for Western Europe |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1991 to 2000 | Employer: Neste | Title: Technical Manager | Department: Polyester Composites |
Responsibilities:DevelopmentManufacturing Technical assistance |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1972 to 2000 | Employer: SPRA | Title: Technical Director | Department: Polyester |
Responsibilities:DevelopmentManufacturing Technical assistance |
International Experience
Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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Years: 1972 to 2009 | Country / Region: Europe, U.S., China | Summary: Technical meetings and trainings |
Additional Experience
Expert Witness Experience |
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Expert has provided assistance to insurance companies and lawyers in the form of court expertise. As technical assistance manager, Expert has been in charge of arrange and settle problems before going to court. This experience has taken place at both the customer and insurance levels. |
Other Relevant Experience |
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Expert remains in business as an independent consultant. |
Language Skills
Language | Proficiency |
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French | Native |
English | Proficient |
Italian | Proficient |