About Surface Chemistry Discoveries, Inc

Mission Statement

Our mission is to develop and commercialize surface cleaning/preparation technologies for the thin film technology device fabrication industries.

Objectives

We provide low-cost formulated surface preparation products to the various niche industries such as integrated circuit (IC) and liquid crystal display (LCD) fabrication, which increasingly rely on surface cleaning and surface preparation to improve production yields.

Expereince

Over the last 25 years the team memebers have launched many commercially successful surface cleaning and preparation products for a number of corporations. Over $750 million worth of patented products invented by the staff have been sold to many of the world's largest IC fabrication corporations.  Team members have previously succeeded in introducing and commercializing the use of concentrated formulations that are diluted at point of use for certain semiconductor fabrication cleaning steps.  This approach has opened up a third dimension in surface preparation technology, allowing customers to further optimize cleaning process performance, while significally reducing the cost of ownership of the process.  In addition, SCD, Inc. team members have extensive experience in corrosion inhibition technology in aqueous solutions and commercialization of surface cleaning and preparation products with multiple applications.  

Business Management

Shahri Naghshineh - Founder and CEO of Surface Chemistry Discoveries (SCD). Mr. Naghshineh and some of the SCD associates were key players in two previous successful start-up companies.

• ACT Inc., established in 1984, was purchased by Ashland Chemical in 1994 and is now part of Air Products.
• ESC Inc., established in 1998, was purchased by ATMI in 2003.

Tami Galarza- Over 25 years of experience as a manager and supervisor in operations of commercial/industrial surface cleaning businesses.  Former Operations Manager at ESC/ATMI and a large private industrial cleaning agent supplier.

Technical Management

Dr. George Schwartzkopf- Former R&D Manager at J.T. Baker/Malinkrpdt Co. with more than 30 years of experience. Dr. Schwartzkopf was also a former senior R&D chemist at ESC/ATMI. Patents: US 6,749,998, US 6,326,130, US 5,989,353, US 5,498,293, US 5,466,389, US 5,308,745, US 4,959,293, US 4,808,512, US 4,752,551, US 4,624,908,   US 4,612,034

Dr. Ewa Oldak- Former senior R&D chemist at ESC/ATMI. Patents: US 6,723,691 B2, US 6,194,366B1

Customer Service

We have been successful because we offer superior customer service.  We have met the challenge of satisfying the most demanding customers in Japan, Europe and the United States.  The true test of the quality of customer service is determined by how well a supplier responds to customer issues.  We understand the need to offer our busy customers a seamless process for evaluating, qualifying and using a new product in their process.  We recongnize how valuable our customers' time is, especially those operating production lines 24/7, where hundreds of process steps must take place to produce a finished product.  We strive to meet and exceed customer expectaions and we know that customer loyalty is the only way to ensure long term business success.   

Quality
Manufacturing is outsourced to certified ISO 9001 manufacturing companies. Process parameters are monitored throughout the entire production. Sample analysis is performed during production to assure product quality throughout the entire process. Final lot analysis is performed to assure that all requirements are met. Certificate of Analysis is available upon request.

Our Commitment to the Environment

• Use environmentally friendly components whenever possible and practical
• Assist our customers in the proper use of our products to minimize chemical use and waste generation
• Develop aqueous, concentrated formulations that can be diluted with water at the point of use, enabling our customers to further reduce the overall volume of chemicals used in cleaning applications

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