Penn A Kem (Pennakem), an affiliate of MINAFIN Group, is a high-tech Specialty Chemical Company with over 60 years of Specialty and Fine Chemicals development and manufacturing experience, a wide range of expertise in vapor phase and liquid phase catalytic hydrogenation processing with a wide portfolio of high quality, value added intermediates/solvents.
located in a modern, efficient manufacturing facility in Memphis, Tennessee with a strong and experienced staff of Research, Technical Support, and Quality Control experts on hand to support customer needs.

Product portfolio is based on Furfural and Furan made from RENEWABLE RESSOURCES that supports a wide range of Specialty Applications. Pennakem is the largest worldwide Furan, Furfurylamine and Furfuryl Alcohol producer with
Demonstrated value in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and rubber additive processes and environmentally friendly solvent applications 
Full scale R&D and Pilot Plant process/product development services are provided with emphasis on catalytic hydrogenation.
Semi-works and production scale custom manufacturing services specializing in reactions, distillations, hydrogenations, and chemical processing including filtrations, precious metal recovery, and packaging/blending.

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Shane Steelman

Melinda Johnson

Jackie Moore Ma, Mba

Richard Ussery

Andrew Wiley

The Chemical Operations team at Pennakem LLC is responsible for overseeing and executing various chemical processes, including catalytic hydrogenation, distillation, and filtration. They manage the operation of advanced chemical equipment, ensure adherence to safety and quality protocols, and support custom manufacturing services. This team plays a critical role in the production of high-quality, specialized chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and eco-friendly solvent applications.

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