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Our Focus
The Seauciel LLC (pronounced like “social”) business is focused on commercialization of our patent-pending process to “upcycle” plastic waste (“upcycling” is geared to produce value-added materials from comingled post-consumer and post-industrial waste).
We plan to use supercritical fluids to combine comingled waste plastics into value-added products. This new, patent-pending process approach will enable Consumers to truly impact plastics recycling rates-with a goal to eliminate landfilling of plastics waste and capturing new, untapped value.
At scale, the commercialized Seauciel process will enable the Consumer to really see the impact of their recycling involvement.
Plastic Converters and Brand-Owners can get the clean, consistent, recycled material needed to manufacture end-products; while meeting the cost and performance criteria of their demanding applications and exceeding recycled-content goals that will be required to truly make a dent in reducing waste products that go into landfills.
The Seauciel LLC (pronounced like “social”) business is focused on commercialization of our patent-pending process to “upcycle” plastic waste (“upcycling” is geared to produce value-added materials from comingled post-consumer and post-industrial waste).
We plan to use supercritical fluids to combine comingled waste plastics into value-added products. This new, patent-pending process approach will enable Consumers to truly impact plastics recycling rates-with a goal to eliminate landfilling of plastics waste and capturing new, untapped value.
At scale, the commercialized Seauciel process will enable the Consumer to really see the impact of their recycling involvement.
Plastic Converters and Brand-Owners can get the clean, consistent, recycled material needed to manufacture end-products; while meeting the cost and performance criteria of their demanding applications and exceeding recycled-content goals that will be required to truly make a dent in reducing waste products that go into landfills.
The Opportunity
•The "plastics paradox" of high value-in-use versus unmanaged waste has placed plastics and the chemicals industry under intense public scrutiny
•Accumulated plastics waste in oceans from the uncontrolled release of debris via rivers, particularly in Southeast Asia, provides a striking visual reminder of damaging environmental effects.
•Local/Regional/Statewide Policy decision-making occurs at a faster pace but without validated data
•Technology is not ready for required recycle volumes...especially to yield value-added materials
•Today's infrastructure is inadequate to address sustainability policies
•Consumers and Brand-Owners are looking for solutions-both for the short- and longer-term
•The "plastics paradox" of high value-in-use versus unmanaged waste has placed plastics and the chemicals industry under intense public scrutiny
•Accumulated plastics waste in oceans from the uncontrolled release of debris via rivers, particularly in Southeast Asia, provides a striking visual reminder of damaging environmental effects.
•Local/Regional/Statewide Policy decision-making occurs at a faster pace but without validated data
•Technology is not ready for required recycle volumes...especially to yield value-added materials
•Today's infrastructure is inadequate to address sustainability policies
•Consumers and Brand-Owners are looking for solutions-both for the short- and longer-term
(From IHS Markit multi-client study, “Plastics Pathway to Sustainability” extracted from IHS Chemweek, May 9, 2019)
Source: US EPA In the U.S., particularly in the case of plastics, we see tremendous increase in disposed plastics going to the landfill each year, see chart below.
In Ohio, a 2019 study completed by the Ohio EPA and found that the State generates almost 10 million tons of total landfilled waste per year; plastics comprise 1.2 million tons/year of this total. The study went on to estimate that the value of this potentially recyclable plastics waste, if recovered, would be over $300 million/year. It is well documented that comparable value creation potential exists for all U.S. states, and globally, as well. The soon-to-be-implemented guidelines of plastics products containing greater than 25% recycled content by 2030 will be a major demand-driver for our technology and products. Numerous discussions with a number of these potential customers shows us that this is a major pain point-finding clean, consistent, sustainable supply of PE and/or PP materials to use for the applications described above-is almost impossible to find. |
The Seauciel Concept.
•Incorporate proprietary technologies to create value-added polyblends for Brand-Owners, Plastics Converters, and selected local/regional MRFs
•Convert “non- or minimally-separated” plastics waste, which is then fed to an integrated process which consists of:
1. Cleaning/Sterilizing/Comingled recycled plastic using proprietary technology
-Removes waste (food, unwanted materials like paper, metal, etc.) and effectively scrubs and “sterilizes” the comingled plastics in the stream
2. Treatment of the comingled plastics waste with supercritical fluid(s)
3. The polymer blend is then further processed and conveyed to a twin-screw “finishing” extruder, where other additives are blended in to provide value-add plastic compounds for alternative applications
This concept:
--Utilizes advanced manufacturing processes for secondary sorting and IIoT methodologies
---Takes the education/training/major separation issues away from the public and municipalities, and
---Does the heavy lifting” regarding re-use of “end of life” reclamation of these plastics materials in the waste stream
•Convert “non- or minimally-separated” plastics waste, which is then fed to an integrated process which consists of:
1. Cleaning/Sterilizing/Comingled recycled plastic using proprietary technology
-Removes waste (food, unwanted materials like paper, metal, etc.) and effectively scrubs and “sterilizes” the comingled plastics in the stream
2. Treatment of the comingled plastics waste with supercritical fluid(s)
3. The polymer blend is then further processed and conveyed to a twin-screw “finishing” extruder, where other additives are blended in to provide value-add plastic compounds for alternative applications
This concept:
--Utilizes advanced manufacturing processes for secondary sorting and IIoT methodologies
---Takes the education/training/major separation issues away from the public and municipalities, and
---Does the heavy lifting” regarding re-use of “end of life” reclamation of these plastics materials in the waste stream
Our Leadership.
Paul Boulier
Paul has extensive experience in building and growing businesses from startups to multi-$B corporations. He has held senior executive roles in Fortune 500 Companies in General Management, Marketing, Sales, Research & Development, Operations, and Organizational Design & Development. He has been a solution provider to manufacturers in the plastics industry for over 40 years, working with Brand Owners, OEMs, Fabricators and Converters, and raw material providers to drive results and innovation in the Packaging, Electrical & Electronics, Transportation, Industrial, and Medical markets. He has successfully led efforts in seven major acquisitions (deal value ranging from $15M to $750M); creating strategy, scouting opportunities, executing deals, and integration. A strategic Team Leader who stimulates ideas, instills trust, and builds strong Leaders and global teams.
Paul has extensive experience in thermoplastic resins and compounds, thermoset composites, and high-performance adhesive systems and advanced materials (metals, ceramics). He is the author of three granted patents focused on advanced materials and applications.
See Paul's LinkedIn profile: http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/PaulBoulier1
Paul is also affiliated with:
-Northeast Ohio's Polymer Industry Cluster, a member of the Advisory Board
-The University of Akron
-Case Western Reserve University; acting as an Advisory Board Member for their Lightweighting Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) program as well as an Advisory Board Member for their Advanced Films and Smart Packaging efforts.
-Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he is part of their Technical Advisors Network-coaching entrepreneurs and startups.
Specialties
P&L Responsibility Multi Site Management M&A Business Development Start Ups/Turnarounds International Business
Growth New Product Portfolio Management New Product Development Stage Gate Process Market Segmentation
EBIT Growth Key Account Management eMarketing Branding/Corportate Image Intellectual Property Management
Experience
A. Schulman, Inc.(now part of LyondellBasell)
Chief Marketing Officer
Established a Global Marketing function in the business. Led the global New Product Innovation Engine process, resulting in new products through portfolio management and project management system. Led Global Teams which identified growth opportunities in emerging markets for metal replacement, high-value flexible film packaging, and additive manufacturing/3D printing. Implemented sales training and process management for US and Mexican Sales teams, improving decision-making and bottom line impact to sales.
Core Molding Technologies, Inc
Vice President, Marketing & Sales
Created marketing strategy for the business-a custom designer/molder of reinforced composite products for transportation, electronics, industrial, automotive aftermarket, and alternative energy markets. Developed key account strategies for OEM Heavy Truck accounts. Drove development of new, low-density nanocomposite product; targeted for marine and heavy truck. Identified new market opportunity for production of composites for wind turbines.
Avery Dennison Corporation
Director of Marketing and Technology, Specialty Tapes
P&L responsibility for a business unit in the Specialty Tape Division, a new business focused on engineered adhesive/tape products for Transportation, Aerospace, Consumer, and Electronics segments. Led development of new tape for automotive exterior trim bonding applications and identified major new business for performance tapes in automotive/aerospace sound and vibration reduction. Increased R&D portfolio value by 15%.
NOVA Chemicals, Inc.
Vice President, Corporate Development
Vice President, Technology, Growth, and Commercialization
General Manager, Styrenics Division, NOVA Chemicals
As Vice President, Corporate Development, identified M&A options to grow the Corporation's position in plastics and chemicals.
As Vice President, Technology, Growth, and Commercialization, Paul led New Market/New Product Development, Research, and Licensing programs for $2B global Styrenics Division (Polystyrene, EPS, Engineering Plastics) and directed an international team of 110 professionals.
As General Manager of the Styrenics Division, Paul had full P&L responsibility for this $400M international resin business.
Education
Paul has earned a Master of Science in Plastics Engineering from UMASS Lowell as well as a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has also done advanced study at the Katz Business School, University of Pittsburgh, in multiple business areas, including Development of Global Business Strategy, Decision-Making in complex environments, Corporate Ethics, Global Marketing.
Volunteerism
Paul volunteers with Mercy Corps, a non-profit organization, where he coaches new business owners on strategy, planning, and achieving EBIT growth. He also coaches Business Leaders, from startups through established enterprises, through affiliations with the University of Akron's ARCHAngels, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Tech Advisors for enterpreneurs. He has also worked at Case Western Reserve University as an Advisory Board Member for their LIFT (Lightweighting Innovations for Tomorrow) curriculum development as well as their Advanced Films and Smart Packaging programs.
Paul has extensive experience in building and growing businesses from startups to multi-$B corporations. He has held senior executive roles in Fortune 500 Companies in General Management, Marketing, Sales, Research & Development, Operations, and Organizational Design & Development. He has been a solution provider to manufacturers in the plastics industry for over 40 years, working with Brand Owners, OEMs, Fabricators and Converters, and raw material providers to drive results and innovation in the Packaging, Electrical & Electronics, Transportation, Industrial, and Medical markets. He has successfully led efforts in seven major acquisitions (deal value ranging from $15M to $750M); creating strategy, scouting opportunities, executing deals, and integration. A strategic Team Leader who stimulates ideas, instills trust, and builds strong Leaders and global teams.
Paul has extensive experience in thermoplastic resins and compounds, thermoset composites, and high-performance adhesive systems and advanced materials (metals, ceramics). He is the author of three granted patents focused on advanced materials and applications.
See Paul's LinkedIn profile: http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/PaulBoulier1
Paul is also affiliated with:
-Northeast Ohio's Polymer Industry Cluster, a member of the Advisory Board
-The University of Akron
-Case Western Reserve University; acting as an Advisory Board Member for their Lightweighting Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) program as well as an Advisory Board Member for their Advanced Films and Smart Packaging efforts.
-Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he is part of their Technical Advisors Network-coaching entrepreneurs and startups.
Specialties
P&L Responsibility Multi Site Management M&A Business Development Start Ups/Turnarounds International Business
Growth New Product Portfolio Management New Product Development Stage Gate Process Market Segmentation
EBIT Growth Key Account Management eMarketing Branding/Corportate Image Intellectual Property Management
Experience
A. Schulman, Inc.(now part of LyondellBasell)
Chief Marketing Officer
Established a Global Marketing function in the business. Led the global New Product Innovation Engine process, resulting in new products through portfolio management and project management system. Led Global Teams which identified growth opportunities in emerging markets for metal replacement, high-value flexible film packaging, and additive manufacturing/3D printing. Implemented sales training and process management for US and Mexican Sales teams, improving decision-making and bottom line impact to sales.
Core Molding Technologies, Inc
Vice President, Marketing & Sales
Created marketing strategy for the business-a custom designer/molder of reinforced composite products for transportation, electronics, industrial, automotive aftermarket, and alternative energy markets. Developed key account strategies for OEM Heavy Truck accounts. Drove development of new, low-density nanocomposite product; targeted for marine and heavy truck. Identified new market opportunity for production of composites for wind turbines.
Avery Dennison Corporation
Director of Marketing and Technology, Specialty Tapes
P&L responsibility for a business unit in the Specialty Tape Division, a new business focused on engineered adhesive/tape products for Transportation, Aerospace, Consumer, and Electronics segments. Led development of new tape for automotive exterior trim bonding applications and identified major new business for performance tapes in automotive/aerospace sound and vibration reduction. Increased R&D portfolio value by 15%.
NOVA Chemicals, Inc.
Vice President, Corporate Development
Vice President, Technology, Growth, and Commercialization
General Manager, Styrenics Division, NOVA Chemicals
As Vice President, Corporate Development, identified M&A options to grow the Corporation's position in plastics and chemicals.
As Vice President, Technology, Growth, and Commercialization, Paul led New Market/New Product Development, Research, and Licensing programs for $2B global Styrenics Division (Polystyrene, EPS, Engineering Plastics) and directed an international team of 110 professionals.
As General Manager of the Styrenics Division, Paul had full P&L responsibility for this $400M international resin business.
Education
Paul has earned a Master of Science in Plastics Engineering from UMASS Lowell as well as a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has also done advanced study at the Katz Business School, University of Pittsburgh, in multiple business areas, including Development of Global Business Strategy, Decision-Making in complex environments, Corporate Ethics, Global Marketing.
Volunteerism
Paul volunteers with Mercy Corps, a non-profit organization, where he coaches new business owners on strategy, planning, and achieving EBIT growth. He also coaches Business Leaders, from startups through established enterprises, through affiliations with the University of Akron's ARCHAngels, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Tech Advisors for enterpreneurs. He has also worked at Case Western Reserve University as an Advisory Board Member for their LIFT (Lightweighting Innovations for Tomorrow) curriculum development as well as their Advanced Films and Smart Packaging programs.
