Steve Crompton Email & Phone Number

Currently working as a Polymer Chemist/Consultant, Polymer Processing Instructor, Outreach Tutor, School Governor and School Mentoring, I have worked in the polymer industry for 35 years, where I’m experienced and well known, both here in the UK and also overseas. Full technical background and fully conversant with all polymeric materials, additives and fundamental processing techniques.Separately, I’m a keen student of Mental Health and I’m involved in specific projects to promote positive Mental Health & Wellbeing. Also, a Mentor for Tameside Schools – covering Business Skills, Polymer Science, Mental Health, Recycling & Football.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:Pride of Tameside Business Awards 2019: Winner of Green Impact Award.Pride of Tameside Business Awards 2018: Micro Business of the Year.Mentor for Tameside Schools – covering Business Skills, Polymer Science, Mental Health, Recycling & Football.Grant application experience via GC Business Growth Hub and Tameside Council.Good relationships with local businesses, GC Business Growth Hub and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). Also, a member of the recently formed GMCC group called Business Green Scene.Mental Health First Aider.Project Management including new polymer production and technical facility expansion into China.Technical Sales Account Management / New Business Development.People Management experience and good leadership skills. Experienced in working with Customers & Suppliers at all levels.Exposed to working overseas – overcoming language barriers & cultures.Able to engage with all types of people and very much a "People/Go to Person". Possess a good personality, confidence, passion and empathy.Experience with a wide range of polymers:- PVC, EVA, EBA, PA6, PC, PET, PS, PE, PP, NR, EPDM, NBR, PCP, SBR, FKM (Fluoro Polymers)Experience with a wide range of polymer additives:- Carbon Black (Conductive & Non-Conductive), Fillers (Reinforcing & Non-Reinforcing), Antioxidants, Flame Retardants, UV Stabilisers, Process Aids, Biodegradables, Impact Modifiers, Blowing AgentsProcessing experience on a wide range of machinery equipment:- Twin Screw Extruders, FCM, Banbury Mixers, Buss Ko-Kneader, Two-Roll Mills, Injection Moulding, Cast & Blown Film ExtrusionExperience of pipe and cable extrusion productionKnowledge of a full range of analytical & physical testing including:-FTIR, DSC, TGA, HPLC, XRF, MFI, SG, Stress/Strain Characteristics, Impact, Sieve Analysis, Rheometers & Viscometers