Creative Engineers, Inc. was founded in 1996 by Richard VanLieshout and Kevin Berry, whose experience running alkali-metal processing at Callery Chemical shaped the company’s specialized identity. From its New Freedom, Pennsylvania facility, CEI helps chemical and manufacturing customers turn difficult, hazardous process ideas into workable systems, with particular depth in alkali metals and liquid-metal applications. The company is ISO 9001 certified and reports more than 400 completed projects for over 150 customers.
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The Shepherd Chemical CompanyFounded in 1916 by Lee Shepherd, The Shepherd Chemical Company develops and manufactures metal-based specialty chemistry, working with customers from initial concept through commercial production. Still shaped by fifth-generation Shepherd family members, the Norwood-based company has spent more than a century turning metal chemistry into solutions used in technologies ranging from airbag safety to sustainable industrial processes. Shepherd holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and participates in the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® Management System.CINCINNATI, OH
Alloy EngineeringFounded in 1943, Alloy Engineering designs and fabricates high-nickel alloy and stainless-steel equipment for the extreme heat and corrosion found in industrial processing. The Berea company is particularly known for pioneering ammonia-oxidation catalyst baskets for nitric-acid plants in 1975, while also producing custom pressure vessels and furnace equipment. Its in-house engineering, machining and repair work supports both new installations and the upkeep of existing process equipment.BEREA, OH
Metalwerks, IncFrom its Aliquippa, Pennsylvania facilities, Metalwerks, Inc. melts and processes vacuum-melted specialty metals for medical, aerospace, industrial, and research applications. With more than 20 years of experience, five melting furnaces, and the ability to work from small research batches through 6,000-pound ingots, the company is particularly equipped for difficult-to-source and developmental alloys. Its facilities are certified to AS9100D, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 standards.ALIQUIPPA, PA
American Alloy FabricatorsFounded in 1990 by Gerard and Barbara Colvin, American Alloy Fabricators grew from a 3,000-square-foot startup into a specialty manufacturer known for personal service and custom work in demanding process industries. The Norristown company builds ASME-certified pressure vessels for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical and food-processing customers, with certified welders and experience handling both stainless steel and specialty alloys.NORRISTOWN, PA