2. CHEMSTATION Background
ChemStation began in 1977 and developed and patented
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machinery necessary to automate the detergent
manufacturing process. The machinery and the
techniques used to manufacture ChemStation products
are unique in the industry.
The development of computerized manufacturing equipment
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allows the ChemStation manufacturing equipment to
communicate by way of proprietary software.
This places the manufacturing process near the user, thus
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formulae can be created for a particular purpose and/or a
particular individual or department with an extremely short
turnaround between R&D and delivery.
Products developed for a specific purpose in one part of the
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world can be instantly available in other parts by a simple
electronic message between the computers operating the
manufacturing equipment.
3. CHEMSTATION Background
ChemStation has grown its focus from simple
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refillable containers into specialized markets and
segments.
ChemStation maintains departments that look after
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such issues as:
Training
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Research and Development
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Regulations and other government issues
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Customer service
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Equipment design and repair
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National account administration
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4. FAQ’s
What is CHEMSTATION?
ChemStation is industrial detergent manufacturing using
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a patented process and equipment.
ChemStation is just-in-time manufacturing and delivery.
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ChemStation may be the only available manufacturing
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franchise opportunity.
ChemStation produces environmentally friendly
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products.
ChemStation delivers the product to the customer in
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refillable containers, eliminating drums and other
containers that end up as landfill waste.
ChemStation customers are usually cleaning something
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in the printing, parts washing, vehicle cleaning, food
processing, landfill, refining, and general maintenance
industries.
5. FAQ’s
What does it take to become a
CHEMSTATION team
member?
You need to be comfortable with
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selling and the sales process.
You need the ability to manage and
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motivate 7-10 employees.
You do not need a chemical
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background.
You will need to be financially
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secure in order to exploit the market
opportunities within your country.
6. FAQ’s
What do I get when I sign on with
CHEMSTATION?
You get a unique way of doing business that makes it hard
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for the customers to say no.
You get a support system consisting of a team of chemists,
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a technical service department, on-call equipment
technicians and financial advisors to help you every step
of the way.
You get initial week-long training, regional training
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meetings, industry-specific training at the corporate
headquarters, and a four-day annual meeting for all
owners.
A proprietary software system like none other in the
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chemical industry.
7. The CHEMSTATION System
ChemStation is industrial detergent
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manufacturing using a patented process
and equipment. ChemStation is just-in-
time manufacturing and delivery using
a system of refillable tanks that
eliminates container disposal.
8. CHEMSTATION Advantages
Local manufacturing facilities
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JIT delivery to minimize inventory carrying costs
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Fastest possible response in the industry
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Maximum 24-hour delivery guarantee for emergencies
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Service personnel on call 24/7
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6,317 Custom-formulated products (and growing)
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Provide service and quality sanitation systems wherever it is needed
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Trained staff for a number of industries
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Refillable containers eliminate the need to order, handle, inventory,
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and dispose of other disposable containers
ChemStation employs personnel that are available to assist and
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oversee plant set-ups
Proper dilution controlled with proportioning or automated
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dispensing systems
ChemStation maintains the functionality of installed equipment
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9. How it Works
ChemStation products are blends of proprietary
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chemicals manufactured and shipped from Dayton,
OH and commodities purchased from a local
commodity distributor.
Once a formula is custom-manufactured it is
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delivered by your staff into refillable containers at
the customer location.
10. CHEMSTATION Products
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Blends, 5%
Commodities – Over 30 ChemStation-
approved commodities (e.g., Sodium
Hydroxide, Sodium Hypochlorite,
H2O,
Phosphoric Acid, etc.) purchased from
your local distributor.
90%
Blends – Over 80 proprietary formulas
developed by and shipped from
ChemStation International.
11. Industries Served
Paper
Hotel
Asphalt
Concrete Bottling
Brewery Food Plants
Car Wash
Landfill
Refineries
Airport
Parts
14. Your CHEMSTATION Staff
ChemStation is primarily a marketing opportunity. We have made
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the Operations side of the business relatively simple. You will
initially need to hire, train, and motivate a staff of 7-10 employees.
The Staff:
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General Manager
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Operations Manager
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Delivery Driver
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Administrative Assistant
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3-5 Salespeople
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15. The Support System
ChemStation Corporate has a staff
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of employees to support you
and your team.
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Food Team
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Parts Team
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Vehicle Team
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Computer and Operations
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Information Technology (IT) Team
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Equipment Team
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16. Food/Odor Control Team
Our Food/Odor Control Team consists of:
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Full-time Chemists
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Technical Support people
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Industries Served:
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Any Food Manufacturer
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Bottling
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Dairies
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Odor Control
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(landfills, sewage treatment, etc.)
17. Parts Team
Our Parts Team consists of:
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Full-time Chemists
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Technical Support people
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Industries Served:
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Any manufacturer of various parts
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Automotive
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Machinery, etc.
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Printing (water- or soy-based inks)
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Corrugators
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Newsprint
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Petrochemical
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Refineries
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18. Vehicle Team
Our Vehicle Team consists of:
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Full-time Chemists
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Technical Support people
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Industries Served:
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Any vehicle cleaning
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Cars
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Trucks
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Airplanes
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Boats
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Equipment
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General Maintenance
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Floor Cleaning
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General Degreasing
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19. References
Food Industry Vehicle Industry
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Tyson Penske
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Del Monte Ryder
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Perdue Alamo/National Car Rental
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Sara Lee Schneider National
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Interstate Brands Superior Carriers
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Russell Stover Other Industries
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Parts Industry Weyerhaeuser
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American Showa Mead/Westvaco
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Northrup Grumman Chevron
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Dynex Dow Chemicals
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Dupont
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Shell
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20. Information
Technology Team
Our IT Team supports:
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H-700 Software
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(Proprietary ChemStation software.)
Operates the patented H-700 blending
machinery.
TANK Software
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(Proprietary ChemStation software.) Runs
the operations side of the business. Customer
and prospect management.
21. H700 Software
User-friendly interface
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Manages manufacturing
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of custom formulations
Simple intuitive prompts
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Visual manufacturing
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indicators
22. TANK Software
Customer management
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Product management
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Delivery auto-scheduling
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Truckload management
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Inventory management
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Vast reports menu
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Sales
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Operations
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Inventory
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23. Equipment Team
Our Equipment Team consists of:
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Equipment Development staff
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This team keeps your ChemStation equipment running properly
and helps design and develop equipment intended for customer
installations.
Customer Equipment
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Detergent Application Systems
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Centralized Systems
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Proportioning Equipment, etc.
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24. Your CHEMSTATION Facility
8,000 – 14,000 sq ft including:
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1,500 sq ft office space
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General Manager office
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Sales office
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Operations Manager office
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Administrative Assistant space
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6,500 – 12,500 sq ft Warehouse
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Manufacturing Area
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Chemical Storage
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Equipment Storage
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Container Storage
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2 Docks
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