From Pilot Trials to Full-Scale Toll Manufacturing
From development through full-scale toll manufacturing, Valentine Chemicals is your single partner for the lab, pilot, and production stages. We provide integrated liquid synthesis, drying, blending, and packaging through confidential, U.S.-based, 24/7 operations.
What Pilot-to-Production Toll Manufacturing Means at Valentine
Many toll manufacturers focus strictly on executing predefined specifications. While this transactional model can work for stable, well-established products, it can leave technical teams managing scale-up challenges, process adjustments, and troubleshooting on their own.
Valentine takes a more integrated approach. Our process, QC, safety, and engineering teams work alongside you from early feasibility testing through pilot trials and into full-scale toll manufacturing, creating a seamless transition as your product scales. By staying involved throughout the journey, we help identify issues earlier, shorten iteration cycles, and support more reliable commercialization.
Integrated Capabilities That Support the Full Product Journey
Development & Pilot Capabilities
Before production, our process optimization experts analyze the mixing requirements, heat transfer, solvent behavior, and other features for opportunities to optimize yield and consistency.
As drum drying and spray drying are our specialty, we have pilot versions for both to simulate how the product will act in full production. And our on-site QC lab is there for monitoring everything in real time.
Full-Scale Toll Manufacturing
When the product is ready for ramp-up, so are we. We maintain 24/7/365 production operations that include:
high-capacity spray and drum drying
liquid reactions and polymer synthesis
blending and mixing (liquid/liquid, liquid/powder).
The speed and consistency of our manufacturing operations support predictable ramp-up, stable output, and long-term production continuity.
Why Companies Choose Valentine for Pilot-to-Production Toll Manufacturing
One Campus, Fewer Risks
At Valentine, you never have to worry about the logistics of handoffs between your pilot and production vendors–they’re both under one roof. Freight costs, delays, and reformulation risks all drop as you enjoy faster time-to-market speed.
Proven at Both Pilot and Production Scales
Our pilot equipment and setup is designed to mirror the full production processes so that the transition is smooth with no unexpected outcomes.
The results speak for themselves–we have successfully reacted nearly 100 million pounds of polymers over our decades of toll manufacturing work.
Built for Confidential, Competitive Work
We prove our commitment to your proprietary data through formal confidentiality agreements and dedicated IP protection.
All access to production, lab, and data systems is carefully controlled, and all Valentine team members adhere to our culture of professionalism that’s shaped by decades of contract manufacturing.
Evidence of Pilot-Through-Production Success
Valentine’s ability to support projects from pilot through full-scale production is reflected in the long-term relationships we maintain with our customers. Many programs move from early trials into sustained commercial manufacturing without reformulation, supported by consistent processes.
This continuity helps teams reduce technical risk, preserve product integrity, and transition into production with greater confidence.
Value-Add Services That Simplify Scale-Up
Packaging & Warehousing
Whether you need bags, drums, pails, or supersacks, our in-house team can package and prepare your product for shipment. You’re also welcome to take advantage of our private labeling and temperature-controlled storage.
Storage & Logistics Advantages
We can store over 50 truckloads of liquid storage at our facility in the Mississippi River chemical corridor.
Who Uses Our Pilot-to-Production Toll Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
(polymers, cementing agents)
Agriculture
(micro-nutrients, chemical carriers, animal feed additives)
Water Treatment
(high-purity coagulants)
Personal Care
(hair & skin formulation powders)
Specialty Chemicals
(dispersions, proprietary actives)
Start With a Conversation, Not a Spec Sheet
If you’re planning a chemical production run, reach out to us so we can bring our expertise to bear on the R&D and/or pilot phases. No pre-determined specs are necessary–we can work with you to develop a great product from scratch.