Mallard Creek Polymers
Spears (DA) is a seasoned Sr Research Chemist with extensive experience in product development and intellectual capital management across multiple prestigious companies. Currently at Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc. since September 2017, Spears focuses on developing new products, line extensions, and performance improvements. Prior roles include Sr Research Chemist at Trinseo from May 2010 to September 2017 and at The Dow Chemical Company from June 1986 to May 2010, where responsibilities encompassed managing patent portfolios, executing strategic initiatives, and providing technical support for SARAN barrier systems. Spears holds a Master's degree in Polymer Chemistry from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
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.