About Insight Polymers & Compounding
Since 2018 we have been applying our extensive knowledge of polymer processing, chemistry and structure/property relationships to provide production and new product development solutions for a wide range of end-market applications.
Our Story
Insight Polymers & Compounding is a polymer processing and custom compounding operation in Northeast Tennessee focused on fully formulated systems, product development services and proprietary masterbatches. Insight Polymers understands polymeric materials, processing, testing and evaluation.
Our Team
Insight Polymers & Compounding was founded and is managed by A.J. Pasquale and Jeremy Lizotte, both Ph.D. material scientists. Along with senior staff, they have nearly 100 years of industrial experience in polymer materials including formulated adhesives and coatings, thermoplastics, elastomers and polymer processing. Our operators share a lengthy experience in industrial polymer processing.
Our Vision
The vision of Insight Polymers & Compounding is to become a preferred manufacturer of specialty and custom concentrated masterbatches and fully formulated thermoplastics. We also believe sustainable and environmentally friendly innovation can create value through material reduction and use of recycled content.
Our Strengths
Insight Polymers & Compounding applies extensive knowledge of chemistry, polymer processing and structure/property relationships to provide production and new product development solutions for a wide range of end-market applications. We pride ourselves in the areas of reactive extrusion, thermally, moisture and shear sensitive materials. Our expertise is available and can provide solutions that alllow your company to differentiate and win in the marketplace.
OUR TEAM
A.J. Pasquale, Ph.D.
Director of Operations
Dr. A.J. Pasquale is Co-founder and Director of Operations at Insight Polymers & Compounding. A.J. is originally from Illinois and has a B.S. in Chemistry from Illinois State University and a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from Virginia Tech. His experience includes positions in R&D and New Business Development at Procter & Gamble, DuPont (Chemours) and Eastman Chemical. He co-founded Insight Polymers with Dr. Jeremy Lizotte in 2018.
Jeremy Lizotte, Ph.D.
Director of Innovation
Dr. Jeremy Lizotte is Co-founder and Director of Innovation at Insight Polymers & Compounding. Jeremy is originally from North Carolina and completed a B.S. in Chemistry at UNC Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry at Virginia Tech. His experience includes 15 years at Eastman Chemical primarily in polyester R&D and Management roles. He co-founded Insight Polymers with Dr. A.J. Pasquale in 2018.
Tony Helton
Extrusion Manager
Tony Helton joined Insight Polymers in 2022 as Extrusion Manager. Tony was born and raised in Kingsport, TN. He brings 40+ years' experience in the industry after serving in a number of production and technical roles at Eastman Chemical. His extensive experience includes screw design, new compounded product development, and gate-to-gate operations responsibility.
CORE CAPABILITIES
Production
- Masterbatches
- Fully formulated compounds
- Experience with wide range of base resins
- Stabilizers
- Flame retardants
- Reinforcing fibers
- Biomass
- Recycled materials
Research and Development
- Product/process development
- Product/process optimization
- Prototyping
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- Film
- FDM
- Injection molding
- Grinding
- Sustainability
Testing
- Rheology
- Thermal properties
- Mechanical (Instron) properties
- Impact properties
- Ash analysis
- Microscopy
- Chemical analysis
Learn About Our Custom Polymer Compounds.