Research and Development

WVCO scientists who develop POLYQuik products are located in Eugene, Oregon. This dynamic group has more than 75 years combined experience in product development and application.

Our collaborative team of scientists and engineers consists of more than 45 members, the majority of whom hold either a PhD, MS or ME. We are active in many professional associations including PDA, NACE, SSPC, CPI, APA, PMA, ASPE and ASQ.

Our laboratories and research centers are located in Oregon, Georgia, Louisiana and Chile. Our R&D facilities, with their sophisticated analytical technologies, are often utilized in partnership with industry associations.

POLYQuik products are tested and developed to the most stringent standards. Product performance is verified at our R&D facilities in accordance with ASTM methods and other industry standards. We never compromise our product development. Systems are thoroughly evaluated for performance with the latest in application equipment, physical properties testing, weather exposure, adhesion testing, chemical resistance testing and much more.

R&D Instruments

Instron 5565		TA Instruments AR2000
TA Instruments DMA Q800		MTS 858 Servo-Hydraulic
Nicolet FT-IR Magna-IR 560		Horiba Particle Size Analyzer
Q-Sun Xenon Test Chamber		QUV Accelerated Weathering Tester
Micro Climate Environmental Chamber		Taber 5130

In-House Testing Capabilities