Chem Tech News

Chem Technologies, LTD. Donates to Cardinal School District

2/13/2017

From the Cardinal Huskies' District Home Page, 2/14/2017. In the wake of an outpouring of support from the community and Cardinal Alumni, at least one Middlefield business is also pledging financial support to the school district. On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, members of Chem Technologies, Ltd. presented Cardinal Local School District Superintendent, Dr. Scott J. Hunt with a check for $60,000. The money will assist the district in securing a higher ending balance in their general fund budget at the end of fiscal year 2017. Currently the District is projected to end the year with around $1,100 in the budget. http://cardinalschools.org/announcement/chem-technologies-ltd-donates-to-cardinal/... read full article

Phase two ... and counting

10/2/2016

An article in the Rubber & Plastics News, October 3, 2016 edition by Chris Sweeney Chem Tech doubling in size of second plant in seven-stage project http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20160930/DIGITAL/160939996#p=6... read full article

Chem Technologies Expanding in 2016

1/20/2016

By Kim Breyley, Middlefield Post The new 36,000 square foot Chem Technologies plant is now in operation on 13 acres proximate to the existing head office and facility on the east end of Middlefield. This is the first of seven phases. When all seven phases are finished, the facility will cover more than a quarter million square feet and employ potentially an additional 250 employees.... read full article

Chem Tech Expands Again

11/18/2015

Chem Technologies Ltd. is preparing another expansion. The custom mixer just opened a 36,000-sq.-ft. building down the road from its primary base of operations. That first phase currently houses the firm's eighth mixing line, with a ninth on the way. Chem Tech is about to begin construction of the second phase, which would house at least its 10th line and possibly more depending on market conditions.... read full article

Jim Schill Entertained and Educated

9/11/2015

Chem Tech’s CEO Jim Schill entertained and educated the Geauga Growth Partnership members on Sept. 11 at Bistro 608 at Grandview just north of Middlefield. Schill shared his career history which began with Burton Rubber, to co-establishing Elastochem in Chardon, to founding Gold Key in Middlefield and now he heads the rapidly-growing Chem Technologies in Middlefield. In his nonchalant entertaining style, Schill shared the key ingredients to starting a business and keeping it healthy. His above-standard employment practices and life and business-guiding mantra “Do the right thing” have clearly served him and his colleagues well.... read full article

Chem Tech growth prompts latest expansion

10/21/2013

Chem Technologies Ltd. is expanding again, this time adding a 36,000-sq.-ft. addition a few miles away from its facility in Middlefield, giving the company its eighth mixing line. Chem Tech also just completed an addition to the Middlefield facility, adding a research and development center and wing of executive offices... read full article

Jim Schill: A Geauga Business Legend

3/13/2013

“COMMITMENT” reads the plaque hanging in the boardroom of Chem Technologies, in Middlefield, Ohio. Below this is a quote from John Quincy Adams: “Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” Both offer a glimpse of the personal core values of Jim Schill, founder and current chairman of the board of Chem Technologies, a chemical dispersion and blend manufacturer and custom rubber compounder... read full article

Middlefield Mayor Ben Garlich Pushing For Economic Development

1/9/2013

Plans are in the works to annex 199 acres of prime industrial land for the expansion of Chem Technologies, Ltd.; ACE Hardware soon will be moving into a space that was vacant for almost five years; plans for a medical facility and bank are awaiting approval; a new restaurant and auto parts store have expressed strong interests to locate within the village; and a building formerly housing AMES department store is being eyed by potential occupants... read full article