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Custom Chemicals Manufacturing

Teknor Apex has a long and successful history of providing custom development and manufacturing services to our customers. The Teknor Apex Chemicals Division, based in Brownsville, TN, is skilled in the design and synthesis of esters and other liquid organics. We offer a comprehensive range of services from the lab to the pilot plant all the way to full-scale production.

When you're deciding who to partner with for your development and manufacturing needs, know that our chemists and engineers are ready to go to work for you. We'll create a custom chemical manufacturing solution that will take your organization to the next level.

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Why Choose Teknor Apex as Your Custom Chemical Manufacturer

Selecting the right custom chemical manufacturing partner is critical to product quality, supply reliability, and long-term success. Teknor Apex combines technical depth with proven manufacturing capabilities to support customers from early development through full-scale production.

  • Scale & Capacity: From laboratory and pilot-scale development to full commercial manufacturing, Teknor Apex supports projects across the entire production lifecycle.
  • Technical Expertise: Experienced chemists and engineers provide formulation development, process optimization, and scale-up support for custom ester and specialty chemical applications.
  • Safety & Compliance: Operations are built around rigorous safety protocols, process controls, and quality systems designed to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Responsiveness & Collaboration: Teknor Apex works closely with customers to adapt quickly to evolving technical needs, timelines, and market demands.
  • Specialized Manufacturing Focus: Dedicated chemical manufacturing capabilities enable consistent, repeatable production with an emphasis on reliability and long-term partnerships.

Custom Chemicals Manufacturing Services

Product & Process Development

Full service on-site laboratory with extensive experience developing organic liquid products and defining processes for manufacture.

  • Safety & regulatory assessment
  • Environmental review
  • Guaranteed responsiveness
  • Project stewardship from development to commercialization
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Analytical Services

Our experienced and highly trained technical staff is ready to support your project needs. Capabilities include:

  • Spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) including head space, thermal desorption, evolved gas (EGA) and pyrolysis sample introduction capability
  • Microspectrophotometry (UV-VIS)
  • Chromatography (HPLC, GPC)
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES)
  • Thermal Analysis (TGA, DSC)
  • Microscopy (microscope IR)
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Pilot Manufacturing Capabilities

This newly-commissioned batch manufacturing unit is supported by our experienced chemical and engineering staff. Features include:

  • 135 gallon batch capacity
  • 316L stainless steel with agitation
  • Temperature to 550°F
  • FV to 50 psig
  • Packed column reflux/distillation
  • Filtration
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Full-Scale Production Capacity

Four independent reactor trains, equipped with state-of-the-art controls and automated raw material handling systems, are ready to go to work for you. These mobile manufacturing plants are fully accessible by rail, expanding your capabilities.

  • 50,000 to 75,000 lbs. batch capacity
  • 316L stainless steel with agitation
  • Temperature to 550°F
  • FV to 50 psig
  • Packed column distillation
  • Filtration
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Industries We Support

  • Lubricants

  • Esters & performance fluids

  • Adhesives

  • Specialty chemicals

  • Consumer/industrial liquid organics

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Quality, safety, and regulatory compliance are integral to Teknor Apex’s custom chemical manufacturing operations. Manufacturing activities are supported by established quality management systems, disciplined process controls, and structured QA/QC checks to ensure consistent conformance to customer specifications. Environmental, health, and safety programs are embedded into daily operations, emphasizing risk management, safe material handling, and workforce training. Together, these systems support reliable production, regulatory alignment, and the high standards required for custom chemical development and manufacturing partnerships.

IP Protection & Confidentiality

Protecting customer intellectual property is a critical part of Teknor Apex’s custom chemical manufacturing approach. Projects are supported by confidentiality agreements, controlled access to sensitive information, and disciplined process management to help safeguard proprietary formulations and development work. These practices enable customers to collaborate confidently from early development through commercial production.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Teknor Apex supports a range of batch sizes, from laboratory and pilot-scale production through full commercial manufacturing. Batch size capabilities depend on the chemistry, process requirements, and customer needs, and are evaluated during project scoping.

Yes. Teknor Apex supports projects across the full development lifecycle, including laboratory development, pilot-scale validation, and transition to full-scale production. This approach helps reduce scale-up risk and ensures process reliability before commercial launch.

Teknor Apex has specialized expertise in ester synthesis and related specialty chemical processes, with capabilities tailored to liquid chemistries requiring controlled reactions, consistency, and repeatability. Specific chemistry suitability is reviewed during the technical evaluation phase.

Product quality is supported through established quality systems, defined process controls, analytical testing, and QA/QC checks throughout manufacturing. Operations are aligned with applicable regulatory requirements and customer specifications to support consistent, compliant production.

Customer intellectual property is protected through confidentiality agreements, controlled access to sensitive information, and disciplined management of proprietary processes. These practices help ensure customer formulations and development work remain secure throughout the project lifecycle.

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