Chemtec, a division of global specialty chemical leader Innospec, has announced a significant expansion of its Los Angeles operations, with Heather Naef-Owen spearheading this development as commercial director. This move reportedly strengthens Chemtec’s capabilities to meet the growing demand for advanced, high-performance and sustainable ingredient solutions in personal care, home care and nutraceutical industries.
Driving Innovation and Meeting Industry Challenges
The expansion includes state-of-the-art facilities and an enhanced team of experts. Chemtec is focused on addressing challenges faced by brands, such as navigating regulatory complexities, delivering sustainable innovation and meeting evolving consumer expectations.
Highlights of the expansion include:
- Advanced R&D collaboration: Accelerated research with the Salisbury Technical HQ and Principal partners.
- Next--generation ingredients: Expertise in sustainable and ethically sourced materials engineered for high performance.
- Regulatory excellence: Strategic partnerships with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with global standards.
Leadership and Vision Under Heather Naef-Owen
Heather Naef-Owen is recognized for her extensive experience in formulation science, regulatory strategy and market-driven innovation. Per the company, she brings vision and leadership to Chemtec’s expansion efforts, advancing their commitment to sustainability, transparency and performance-driven chemistry.
Her additional industry expertise and strategic leadership include:
- Extensive expertise in personal care, food, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical formulation.
- Proven success in product innovation, operational excellence and market expansion.
- Leadership in aligning technical services and global partnerships to optimize product life cycles.
"In today’s socially and globally aware environment, consumers are increasingly engaged and seek transparency in purchasing decisions. By combining conscientious consumer insights with expertise in ingredient selection, formulation, product development and scale-up processes, we can create world-class products and build effective teams to market them," stated Naef-Owen.
Supporting Sustainable Innovation
The expansion reportedly positions Chemtec as a leader in high-performance, environmentally responsible ingredients. Future-forward capabilities will allow brands to integrate AI-driven formulation techniques, predictive modeling and data-driven insights into their processes, enabling the delivery of scientifically advanced, cruelty-free and stable products that meet industry and consumer demands.
"...Chemtec’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, providing innovative, sustainable, scientifically backed ingredient solutions that set new industry benchmarks. Expanding our capabilities is a direct investment in the success of the brands we work with,” concluded Naef-Owen.
