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Custom synthesis ranging
from grams to gallons

We provide our clients with access to facilities that enable proof-of-concept and development with as
little as a few grams of material all the way up to a 500 gallon pilot plant.

Compounding and
formulation science

Our clients benefit from access to several extruders including small scale benchtop laboratory
extruders such as Daca and Haake mini twin screw systems. When projects are ready for intermediate scales
reaching several kilograms, we have a process 11 for intermediate scale. When ready for
pilot and commercial scale, we offer larger scale exturders capable of 10s of kg
per hour, and have contacts that can toll beyond this scale.

Thermomechanical property
evaluation

Clients receive access to a wide variety of techniques including rheology, DMA, instron, and charpy
available we can test the mechanical and thermomechanical properties of a material.
Combined with top-quality analytical capacity we can provide exceptional insight into
structure-property relationships.

Small scale polymer processing

Our clients can hit the ground running with laboratory prototyping systems.
With access to laboratory injection molders, film lines, and filamenting systems, to name a few,
we can create prototypes that you and potential clients/investors/etc. can look at, touch, and feel.

Microscopic analysis including electron
microscopy and x-ray techniques

We know that clients often need high-end microscopy tools and we can provide these resources.
Available services include access to an excellent microscopy facility, capable of advanced
microscopic analysis of materials. High-quality light, fluorescence, and
electron microscopy are all available.

Access to a robust
professional network

We connect clients to the extensive network the PCG team has developed. If PCG isn't the right fit,
we can introduce you to organizations or individuals that can can meet your needs.

Business strategy development

We work with clients to make informed business development decisions.
Whether it's deciding what government grants to pursue, which application
space to develop next or anything inbetween, PCG can assist.

Professional writing services

We provide our clients professional support for government funding proposals, including concept development, technical writing,
and full submission services. Our experience spans SBIR/STTR, DOE, USDA, NSF, and other major federal programs.
The owners have successfully acquired millions of dollars for small businesses through programs such as SBIR and Bioproducts.

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Our Mission

To provide our client with technical development, formulation expertise, quality control methods and testing, pilot scale production, and grant writing services.

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Who we are

Our clients range from young startups to Fortune 500 companies that count on us to solve their polymer materials challenges - backed by a combined 50 years of expertise.

Our Consultants

Michael Forrester

CoFounder and Lead Scientist

Eric Cochran

CoFounder and Technical Advisor

Need help with your plastics, polymer, and additive
testing, development, or scale up?

Get in touch with our team to see if Polymer Consulting
Group can help in achieving your goals


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Vadim Zaikov
18:26 03 Jun 25
I'd like to share few words about my experience working with Polymer Consulting Group. I've found them via my group's engineers who I've hired from Iowa State University (where PCG is located). Basically I have only good words to describe my collaboration with the PCG. I did ask them for some polymeric analysis few times and every time they did it in a comprehensive and timely manner. Michael is always available for a talk and responded to my requests very quickly. I did work with similar labs before and did have some level of dissatisfaction, while here with PCG I see no need to look any further. No doubt with my next analytical needs I'll seek their help. Highly recommended.
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Dane Anderson
16:56 30 May 25
PCG are unbeatable on performance, cost, and flexible commitment when it comes to polymer R&D and application development. Eric and Michael were able to provide the expertise and equipment access needed to achieve new applications with small R&D quantities of polymer. I plan to use them again in any new polymer development going forward.
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Oliver Shafaat
15:17 30 May 25
Polymer Consulting Group (PCG) has been amazing in all the work—3 years—that we have done with them. Michael, Eric, and the team leverage their years of experience to make sure your project/work gets done in the most successful way. They also provide suggestions to ensure that the work is transferrable to different sites or scales. I could not recommend working with PCG on projects more.
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