Mallard Creek Polymers
Katherine Applegate is an accomplished chemist with a strong background in process research and quality control within the polymer and materials industries. Currently employed as a Process Research Chemist at Mallard Creek Polymers since August 2017, Katherine specializes in the synthesis of acrylic and styrene acrylic latexes. Previously, Katherine held various positions including Quality Systems Team Leader at Newell Brands, where responsibilities included managing the calibration system and coordinating ISO audits, and Quality Control Laboratory Technician at Jarden Applied Materials, focusing on analytical assessments of nylon materials. Katherine's academic background includes a Master’s degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Inorganic Chemistry from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Portland.
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Mallard Creek Polymers
Mallard Creek Polymers (MCP) is a privately held specialty chemical company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. We started as a manufacturer of styrene-butadiene latex emulsion and have grown steadily through a combination of customer focus and strategic acquisitions. Today we offer a diverse family of water-based polymers. These span acrylic, nitrile, styrene-acrylic, styrene-butadiene, vinyl acetate, vinyl acrylic, and vinyl acetate-ethylene emulsions as well as a range of rheology modifiers. MCP water-based polymers are used in a wide range of industries. Markets include adhesives, nonwovens, paint, specialty coatings, graphic arts, printing and packaging, textiles, carpet, sealants, construction, oil services, and paper. We continue to find new markets and applications for our customers domestically and internationally. At MCP, we focus on solving customers' problems and meeting their needs through innovation. Our knowledgeable, dedicated, and creative specialists have extensive experience in the markets we serve and are passionate about new-product development. We work closely with our customers to develop customized solutions for unique and niche applications, and are backed by flexible manufacturing that is capable of both small- and high- volume production. Our facilities are key to providing unmatched customer support.