PARTNERS NOT CUSTOMERS

At CKM we do one thing and we do it well. We efficiently develop, manufacture and commercialize fine chemicals for global markets. It’s what we know, it’s what we do, and it’s what we love. We don’t have clients, we have partners and we work with our partners to develop and manufacture fine chemicals exclusively for them.

When you become our partner, you become our priority which is why we are very selective in who we work for. Our selection process ensures that we find partners who are the right fit for us but also who we know we can help succeed. We select partners based on their credibility, the extent to which their product will enhance the human condition, and the probability that CKM will add substantial value for this partner. If confirmed, we work together to put a plan in place to reach your goals, then we execute that plan.

We are driven, we are committed, and will leverage the depth of our fine chemical expertise to ensure that your custom made chemical is properly developed, manufactured and commercialized to be competitive in your chosen markets.

 
 

OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES

Having been built from the ground up, CKM has had the benefit of reviewing and often times changing some of the historically embedded paradigms within the fine chemical industry. Collectively, these operational strategies create a substantive competitive advantage for you and the manufacturing of your product. Here are some of those strategies/policies that make CKM’s operations different:

  • High-vacuum fractional distillation system

    • << 1.0 mm Hg absolute allows purification of high boiling/heat sensitive products

  • High-vacuum wiped-film distillation systems

    • << 1.0 mm Hg absolute allows for the purification of high boiling/heat sensitive products

  • Exclusively Hastelloy Reactors

    • Exceptional chemical compatibility (reduced risk of product contamination) and heat transfer rates (lower operating costs) compared to traditional stainless steel and glass-lined reactors.

  • Single-fluid thermal systems

    • More precise/homogeneous temperature control equals lower cost/product quality

  • Lean Manufacturing

    • We use a number of lean tools that are common in the automotive and dye casting industries and uncommon in fine chemical manufacturing, providing real product cost/quality benefits.

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD

Our Scientific Advisory Board members are all seasoned and accomplished process development and scale-up scientists who have worked together for many years. We challenge you to find better, period.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND SAFETY

Our facility is located in the midwestern United States, on the shore of the Root River in Racine, WI. We are very conscious of our surrounding environment which is why in 2018 CKM became a zero-emission manufacturer (ZEM) to ensure that we don’t discharge any waste to either the municipal sanitary or storm lines. Our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint is aligned with the commitment we make to our trusted partners.