PIC

INSIGHT & EXPERTISE

We help midsize firms in the chemical/biotech/food verticals eliminate production bottlenecks and master complex chemical/raw materials interactions. From contamination prevention to sustainable tech transfers/scale-ups, we solve the technical hurdles that stand between your current capacity and your next level of profit.

Process Troubleshooting & Debottlenecking

Scale-Up & Technology Transfer Projects

Advise on Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance

Quality Control & Contamination Prevention

New Product/Process Rollouts Assistance

Water, Energy, & Materials Use Optimization

Blending, Mixing, & Coating Systems Development

Process Troubleshooting & Debottlenecking

In high-value chemical/biotech/food manufacturing, purity is the ultimate benchmark of operational success. PIC specializes in the design and refinement of rigorous quality control systems tailored specifically for process environments. We identify systemic vulnerabilities—from cross-contamination points in fluid handling to gaps in sterilization protocols—and implement robust safeguards. By stabilizing your process integrity, we help you eliminate the root causes of batch failures, minimizing the risk of costly recalls, unplanned shutdowns, and regulatory non-compliance in an increasingly scrutinized market.

Scale-Up & Technology Transfer Projects

Moving a process from the laboratory to industrial volume requires more than just larger equipment; it requires a sophisticated understanding of how fluid dynamics and reaction kinetics change at scale. Process Industries Consultants provides the expert leadership necessary to bridge this gap, ensuring that your chemical formulations maintain integrity during commercialization. By managing the complex handover of technical data and operational SOPs, we mitigate technical risks and prevent the costly delays that often stall new product rollouts.

Advise on Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance

As the industry transitions toward a more regulated, green-focused economy, Process Industries Consultants helps midsize firms turn compliance into a competitive advantage. We provide strategic guidance on optimizing processes to minimize waste, energy consumption, and water usage. By aligning your chemical operations with tightening environmental and safety standards, we ensure your facility remains resilient against audit scrutiny. Our approach focuses on high-value upgrades that reduce your ecological footprint while maintaining the rigorous technical integrity required for modern, sustainable manufacturing.

Quality Control & Contamination Prevention

In high-value liquid manufacturing, purity is the ultimate benchmark of operational success. PIC specializes in the design and refinement of rigorous quality control systems tailored specifically for process environments. We identify systemic vulnerabilities—from cross-contamination points in fluid handling to gaps in sterilization protocols—and implement robust safeguards. By stabilizing your process integrity, we help you eliminate the root causes of batch failures, minimizing the risk of costly recalls, unplanned shutdowns, and regulatory non-compliance in an increasingly scrutinized market.

New Product/Process Rollouts Assistance

Launching a new process requires a precise transition from pilot phase to full-scale commercialization. Process Industries Consultants supports mid-sized firms by providing the technical oversight necessary to de-risk every stage of the rollout. We identify potential operational missteps—such as unforeseen rheological changes or heat transfer limitations—before they become costly failures. By refining process parameters and equipment configurations early, we ensure your new product enters the market on schedule, at peak quality, and with the manufacturing stability required for long-term profitability.

Water, Energy & Materials Use Optimization

Operational efficiency in processing is defined by how effectively a facility manages its core inputs. At PIC, we conduct comprehensive audits to identify hidden waste in water, energy, and raw material streams. By optimizing fluid recirculation, heat recovery, and mass balance protocols, we help you significantly lower operating costs while boosting overall throughput. These data-driven improvements not only enhance your bottom line but also provide the technical foundation needed to meet ambitious corporate sustainability targets and stringent regulatory compliance goals.

Blending, Mixing & Coating Systems Development

At PIC, we bridge the gap between complex rheology and industrial performance. We specialize in the design and modernization of process systems where precise agitation and application are non-negotiable. Whether you are dealing with non-Newtonian fluids or high-precision coatings, our upgrades focus on optimizing shear rates and vortex dynamics to eliminate gel formation and coating defects. By refining these systems, we help you achieve superior yields, consistent uniformity, and the technical stability required for a flawless, compliant product launch.

Process Troubleshooting & Debottlenecking

In high-stakes liquid processing, a single bottleneck does more than slow down a line—it actively erodes your margins and market reputation. At Process Industries Consultants, we provide rapid, deep-dive diagnosis of the technical failures that stifle your throughput. By analyzing fluid dynamics, mixing kinetics, and thermal transfer hurdles, we implement surgical interventions that restore critical uptime and maximize yields. Our focus is on achieving immediate capacity breakthroughs, ensuring your facility remains profitable and your “wet” processes operate at peak efficiency.

Scale-Up & Technology Transfer Projects

Moving a “wet” process from the laboratory to industrial volume requires more than just larger equipment; it requires a sophisticated understanding of how fluid dynamics and reaction kinetics change at scale. Process Industries Consultants provides the expert leadership necessary to bridge this gap, ensuring that your chemical formulations maintain integrity during commercialization. By managing the complex handover of technical data and operational SOPs, we mitigate technical risks and prevent the costly delays that often stall new product rollouts.

Advise on Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance

As the industry transitions toward a more regulated, green-focused economy, Process Industries Consultants helps midsize firms turn compliance into a competitive advantage. We provide strategic guidance on optimizing “wet” processes to minimize waste, energy consumption, and water usage. By aligning your chemical operations with tightening environmental and safety standards, we ensure your facility remains resilient against audit scrutiny. Our approach focuses on high-value upgrades that reduce your ecological footprint while maintaining the rigorous technical integrity required for modern, sustainable manufacturing.

Quality Control & Contamination Prevention

In high-value liquid manufacturing, purity is the ultimate benchmark of operational success. PIC specializes in the design and refinement of rigorous quality control systems tailored specifically for “wet” process environments. We identify systemic vulnerabilities—from cross-contamination points in fluid handling to gaps in sterilization protocols—and implement robust safeguards. By stabilizing your process integrity, we help you eliminate the root causes of batch failures, minimizing the risk of costly recalls, unplanned shutdowns, and regulatory non-compliance in an increasingly scrutinized market.

New Product/Process Rollouts Assistance

Launching a new “wet” process requires a precise transition from pilot phase to full-scale commercialization. Process Industries Consultants supports mid-sized firms by providing the technical oversight necessary to de-risk every stage of the rollout. We identify potential operational missteps—such as unforeseen rheological changes or heat transfer limitations—before they become costly failures. By refining process parameters and equipment configurations early, we ensure your new product enters the market on schedule, at peak quality, and with the manufacturing stability required for long-term profitability.

Water, Energy & Materials Use Optimization

Operational efficiency in “wet” processing is defined by how effectively a facility manages its core inputs. At PIC, we conduct comprehensive audits to identify hidden waste in water, energy, and raw material streams. By optimizing fluid recirculation, heat recovery, and mass balance protocols, we help you significantly lower operating costs while boosting overall throughput. These data-driven improvements not only enhance your bottom line but also provide the technical foundation needed to meet ambitious corporate sustainability targets and stringent regulatory compliance goals.

Blending, Mixing & Coating Systems Development

At PIC, we bridge the gap between complex rheology and industrial performance. We specialize in the design and modernization of “wet” process systems where precise agitation and application are non-negotiable. Whether you are dealing with non-Newtonian fluids or high-precision coatings, our upgrades focus on optimizing shear rates and vortex dynamics to eliminate gel formation and coating defects. By refining these systems, we help you achieve superior yields, consistent uniformity, and the technical stability required for a flawless, compliant product launch.

HOW WE HELP

In an uncertain economy, Process Industries Consultants turns stalled or risky chemical/biotech/food projects into near-term cash flow and defensible enterprise value by:

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Eliminating seven and eight figure scale up and operational pitfalls before they hit the P&L.

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Unlocking underused assets and capacity to generate incremental margin without major capex.

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Translating regulatory, EHS, and quality constraints into competitive advantages instead of cost centers.

INDUSTRIES WE HELP

Chemicals

Refining & Fuels

Pharma & Biotech

Food & Beverage

Paints & Inks

Personal Care & Cosmetics

Water & Wastewater

Pulp & Paper

Mining & Metals

Semiconductor & Electronics

Textiles& Leather

Agriculture & Fertilizers

General Manufacturing

Enhancing Throughput in High-Temperature Lubricant Manufacturing

Our investigation revealed that the ultra-fine powder catalyst was being lost to the vacuum system, while the legacy batch distillation process had become an obsolescent drag on uptime. To resolve these “wet” process hurdles, PIC recommended a transition to a high-performance…

Thermal Modeling for Emergency Process Safety

By applying advanced tank-based heat transfer equations tailored to the mixture’s unique thermal properties, PIC calculated the cooling timeline across various environmental variables. This modeling allowed the contractor to accurately predict the window of time available for mitigation  before the mixture’s…

Technical Due Diligence for International Technology Transfer

As part of a select technical consulting team, we conducted on-site investigations across several Chinese fermentation facilities to perform deep-dive “wet” process audits. By analyzing their proprietary methods and biological protocols, PIC successfully derived the critical operating parameters required for a US-based …

TURNING INSIGHT INTO ACTION

Dr. Joel Shertok has been an amazing mentor and advisor, his diverse expertise from scaling up chemical engineering processes to building and training an R&D team has been extremely valuable to me and my company, Carbonova Corp. He has been very effective in helping us prioritize activities in scale up and troubleshoot technical issues.

Mina Zarabian

CEO - Carbonova, Inc.

We hired Dr. Shertok to consult on the scale-up and improvement of a complicated organic synthesis and purification process. In the last eight months, he has provided excellent insight and recommendations towards this end. Consistently professional and very easy to work with, Dr. Shertok has become an integral part of our manufacturing team. We are extremely pleased to have him on board.

Mr. Steve Burian

Manufacturing R/D, SantoLubes, LLC

We are fortunate to work with Dr. Joel Shertok as we turn Mars Materials (“Mars”) from an idea into a full fledged business. Dr. Shertok has leveraged his long and rich process engineering career to unblock and advance our technology development efforts at each stage in our lifecycle. As a person, he brings calm, positivity and a joyful demeanor to work that’s sometimes grueling and intense. At Mars, both his professional expertise and personality are always appreciated by me and our team.

Aaron Fitzgerald

CEO & Co-Founder

Dr. Joel Shertok brings many years of industrial experience, mainly focused on process development and process optimization, but also in chemical production and vendor relations. Dr. Shertok currently consults with me and my production team in the manufacture of a polymer anion membrane for green hydrogen production at Versogen, Inc.

Dr. Sharon Perl

Manufacturing Manager, Versogen, Inc.

Joel has been invaluable to our environmental biotech startup. One of our major challenges is similar to that of a lot of startups – how to scale our technology for commercialization. Joel’s expertise in process engineering has been a critical resource in this process, and the extensive network of manufacturers he has shared with us provided many opportunities.

Ray Sambrotto, Ph.D.

Founder & CEO