Manufacturing Today Issue - 244 January 2026 | Page 269

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Chemical Corporation platforms. David explains that it is constantly introducing automation into manufacturing and exploring AI across multiple functions.“ We’ re leveraging AI in marketing, customer service, finance, and manufacturing to improve internal processes and decisionmaking,” he says. Dover Chemical invests in intellectual property around LGP-12 polymeric additive technology and scales production from pilot to commercial levels to support global rollouts. The expanded LGP-12 platform anchors a materials innovation program, supporting applications in modern packaging, recycled plastics, and sustainability-driven manufacturing.
Sustainability sits at the heart of Dover
Chemical’ s approach. David explains that the LGP-12 platform is designed to address concerns about food-contact packaging and reduce risks associated with current market chemistries. Both US sites run environmental programs to manage emissions and raise internal standards, and Dover Chemical participates in EcoVadis. Megan connects it to a broader company shift:“ We’ re able to make more informed decisions by listening to the voice of the customer and moving toward becoming a true solutions provider.”
Dover Chemical is making major investments in its people, as well as the development side.“ We’ re making a much more committed investment in our research
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