AVN Corp.
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AVN Corp. provides market-driven R&D innovations, engineering & commercialization in the chemical, energy, environmental & advanced software industries.
Following successful small-scale demonstrations of reactions between specialty #epoxides, the customer requested larger quantities of the resulting products for further evaluation. See how AVN assembled appropriate reaction #apparatus... avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Specialty Product Scale-Up
Following successful small-scale demonstrations of reactions between specialty epoxides and selected nucleophiles, the customer requested larger quantities of the resulting products for further…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Following successful small-scale demonstrations of reactions between specialty #epoxides, the customer requested larger quantities of the resulting products for further evaluation. See how AVN assembled appropriate reaction #apparatus... avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
A customer developing a new process sought support in evaluating and mitigating #flammability hazards. See how AVN provided expert guidance on potential #explosion risks and the impact of #chemical conversion on hazard levels... avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Process Flammability
A customer developing a new process sought support in evaluating and mitigating flammability hazards, particularly regarding the interaction of oxygen with organic liquids and vapors throughout the…
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January 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM
A customer developing a new process sought support in evaluating and mitigating #flammability hazards. See how AVN provided expert guidance on potential #explosion risks and the impact of #chemical conversion on hazard levels... avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
AVN recently partnered with a customer to design a pilot plant for producing a specialty #polyolefin. Read more here to learn about the design safety, construction and equipment costs and the project's future direction... avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Pilot Plant Design
AVN partnered with a customer on a collaborative initiative to design a pilot plant for producing a specialty polyolefin. The engineering phase focused on selecting suitable equipment—including a…
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December 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
AVN recently partnered with a customer to design a pilot plant for producing a specialty #polyolefin. Read more here to learn about the design safety, construction and equipment costs and the project's future direction... avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
Faced with an urgent request from a customer, AVN promptly analyzed multiple samples for #metal content...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: ICP Analytical Services
Faced with an urgent request from a customer to analyze multiple samples for metal content, AVN promptly prepared calibration standards and established an ICP-OES analytical method.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Faced with an urgent request from a customer, AVN promptly analyzed multiple samples for #metal content...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
A customer’s conceptual process required evaluation for both #technical viability and #economic feasibility. See how AVN compiled supporting information, including a preliminary equipment list and estimated operating expenses...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Distillation Process Simulation
A customer’s conceptual process required evaluation for both technical viability and economic feasibility, with two critical distillation steps at its core. AVN conducted ASPEN Plus simulations using…
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December 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
A customer’s conceptual process required evaluation for both #technical viability and #economic feasibility. See how AVN compiled supporting information, including a preliminary equipment list and estimated operating expenses...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
A customer required identification and quantification of approximately ten unknown impurities present in their product. See how AVN continued to provide responsive support, consistently delivering results with rapid turnaround times... avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: GC/MS Analytical Services
A customer required identification and quantification of approximately ten unknown impurities present in their product. To address this, AVN developed and implemented a GC/MS analytical method…
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December 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A customer required identification and quantification of approximately ten unknown impurities present in their product. See how AVN continued to provide responsive support, consistently delivering results with rapid turnaround times... avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
The objective of this project was to #synthesize a unique #polymer through a tailored reaction...Read more here!
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THE AVN BLOG: Radical Polymerization
The objective of this project was to synthesize a unique polymer through a tailored reaction involving specialty monomers. Polymerization was conducted under controlled conditions using a radical…
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November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The objective of this project was to #synthesize a unique #polymer through a tailored reaction...Read more here!
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The synthetic pathway to a target product required several key steps. See how AVN assembled the necessary #equipment and developed #safety protocols to execute each stage effectively...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Epoxidation, Ethoxylation, Hydrogenation
The synthetic pathway to the target product comprised several key steps: epoxidation using hydrogen peroxide, ethoxylation via reaction with ethylene oxide, and catalytic hydrogenation under elevated…
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November 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The synthetic pathway to a target product required several key steps. See how AVN assembled the necessary #equipment and developed #safety protocols to execute each stage effectively...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
A new process currently in development incorporates a reactive #distillation concept aimed at dramatically enhancing both operability and cost-effectiveness. To validate the underlying assumptions, a demonstration was essential...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A new process currently in development incorporates a reactive #distillation concept aimed at dramatically enhancing both operability and cost-effectiveness. To validate the underlying assumptions, a demonstration was essential...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
A company sought to assess the effectiveness of novel materials for removing #carbon #dioxide from mixed #gas streams. To facilitate this, AVN developed a screening unit for single-pass evaluation of candidate materials...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Carbon Capture
A company sought to assess the effectiveness of novel materials for removing carbon dioxide from mixed gas streams. To facilitate this, AVN developed a screening unit for single-pass evaluation of…
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October 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A company sought to assess the effectiveness of novel materials for removing #carbon #dioxide from mixed #gas streams. To facilitate this, AVN developed a screening unit for single-pass evaluation of candidate materials...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
At AVN Corp, we're proud to support the future of science — and we're giving a big shoutout to all the chemists, researchers, and innovators using the power of chemistry to make a difference every day. Happy National Chemistry Week! #NCW_2025
October 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
At AVN Corp, we're proud to support the future of science — and we're giving a big shoutout to all the chemists, researchers, and innovators using the power of chemistry to make a difference every day. Happy National Chemistry Week! #NCW_2025
AVN CEO, Steve Hedrick, hosted the WV Business Roundtable Fall Meeting & moderated The Digital Engine: Powering Our Economy with Data Centers. He was joined by WV Roundtable members, James H Myers III, Chris Morris, & Dr. Christopher Ramezan. Learn more: wvbrt.org
October 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
AVN CEO, Steve Hedrick, hosted the WV Business Roundtable Fall Meeting & moderated The Digital Engine: Powering Our Economy with Data Centers. He was joined by WV Roundtable members, James H Myers III, Chris Morris, & Dr. Christopher Ramezan. Learn more: wvbrt.org
Attending the 2025 SOCMA Summit in San Antonio? AVN Corp President & CEO and SOCMA Board Member, Steven Hedrick, will be there and would love to connect with fellow industry leaders and peers. Make sure to reach out if you are there. #SOCMA2025 #AVNovation
October 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Attending the 2025 SOCMA Summit in San Antonio? AVN Corp President & CEO and SOCMA Board Member, Steven Hedrick, will be there and would love to connect with fellow industry leaders and peers. Make sure to reach out if you are there. #SOCMA2025 #AVNovation
A customer wanted to test a novel concept involving #vapor-phase contact of #hydrocarbon mixtures with #oxygen at elevated temperatures. See how AVN designed and commissioned a lab-scale experimental unit capable of safely executing the process...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Gas-Phase Oxidation
A customer wanted to test a novel concept involving vapor-phase contact of hydrocarbon mixtures with oxygen at elevated temperatures and pressures. To support this initiative…
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October 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A customer wanted to test a novel concept involving #vapor-phase contact of #hydrocarbon mixtures with #oxygen at elevated temperatures. See how AVN designed and commissioned a lab-scale experimental unit capable of safely executing the process...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
A company sought to enhance the yield of a liquid-phase #catalytic process. To support this effort, AVN constructed a semi-batch #laboratory unit and conducted extensive testing across a range of catalysts and operating conditions...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Organic Chemical Process Development
A company sought to enhance the yield of a liquid-phase catalytic process. To support this effort, AVN constructed a semi-batch laboratory unit and conducted extensive testing across a range of…
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September 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A company sought to enhance the yield of a liquid-phase #catalytic process. To support this effort, AVN constructed a semi-batch #laboratory unit and conducted extensive testing across a range of catalysts and operating conditions...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
A customer required a challenging separation to be demonstrated at pilot scale. See how AVN #engineered and built a skid-mounted #distillation system tailored for the task...
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THE AVN BLOG: Distillation Pilot Unit
A customer required a challenging separation to be demonstrated at pilot scale. AVN engineered and built a skid-mounted distillation system tailored for the task. The unit was operated across a range…
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September 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A customer required a challenging separation to be demonstrated at pilot scale. See how AVN #engineered and built a skid-mounted #distillation system tailored for the task...
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We’re headed to the Chemical Innovation Exchange in Indianapolis! AVN’s Jack Dever will join fellow industry peers on Wed , Sep 17, from 4:30–5 p.m. for interactive roundtable sessions, diving deeper into key topics shaping our industry. #ChemicalInnovation #CIEX2025 #AVNovation
September 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We’re headed to the Chemical Innovation Exchange in Indianapolis! AVN’s Jack Dever will join fellow industry peers on Wed , Sep 17, from 4:30–5 p.m. for interactive roundtable sessions, diving deeper into key topics shaping our industry. #ChemicalInnovation #CIEX2025 #AVNovation
We are ready to kick off next week at Bio Innovations Midwest in Omaha. We are excited for a couple of days of insightful conversations about advancing the future of bio-based solutions. Let’s connect if you are attending! #AVNovation #BIMW25 #BioInnovations
September 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We are ready to kick off next week at Bio Innovations Midwest in Omaha. We are excited for a couple of days of insightful conversations about advancing the future of bio-based solutions. Let’s connect if you are attending! #AVNovation #BIMW25 #BioInnovations
A customer expressed interest in developing a #synthetic pathway for an #oligomeric product. See how AVN investigated the multi-step process and was able to identify methods to control the #architecture...
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THE AVN BLOG: Specialty Product Process Development
A customer expressed interest in developing a synthetic pathway for an oligomeric product tailored to exhibit a defined set of performance characteristics. While the product’s overall composition was…
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August 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A customer expressed interest in developing a #synthetic pathway for an #oligomeric product. See how AVN investigated the multi-step process and was able to identify methods to control the #architecture...
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A company wanted to demonstrate a complex #purification process for a product produced by #fermentation. A key step in the process was a liquid-liquid #extraction also involving an #equilibrium reaction. Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Liquid-Liquid Extraction
A company wanted to demonstrate a complex purification process for a product produced by fermentation. A key step in the process was a liquid-liquid extraction also involving an equilibrium reaction.
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August 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A company wanted to demonstrate a complex #purification process for a product produced by #fermentation. A key step in the process was a liquid-liquid #extraction also involving an #equilibrium reaction. Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
It’s official: we’ve joined BioMADE, the national innovation network shaping the future of bioindustrial manufacturing. We’re excited to be part of something bigger and bring these opportunities home to West Virginia. 💡🌍 Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
#Collaboration
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August 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
It’s official: we’ve joined BioMADE, the national innovation network shaping the future of bioindustrial manufacturing. We’re excited to be part of something bigger and bring these opportunities home to West Virginia. 💡🌍 Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
#Collaboration
#Collaboration
Make sure to join us tomorrow morning, Wednesday, July 30th at 9:00 a.m. for our Exhibitor Showcase in Conference Center 102. See you there! #AVNovation #SpecialtyAgroAmerica2025
July 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Make sure to join us tomorrow morning, Wednesday, July 30th at 9:00 a.m. for our Exhibitor Showcase in Conference Center 102. See you there! #AVNovation #SpecialtyAgroAmerica2025
The business and market realities for mid-sized #chemical companies are simple to state, but difficult to deliver. See how business leaders like AVN face pressure to deliver profitable growth in hypercompetitive, low-growth, global environments. avncorp.com/blogs/projec...
Project Spotlight: Evaluating and Scaling-up the Right Product and Process
Achieving Profitable Growth at Mid-Sized Chemical Companies The business and market realities for mid-sized chemical companies are simple to state, but difficult to deliver.
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July 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The business and market realities for mid-sized #chemical companies are simple to state, but difficult to deliver. See how business leaders like AVN face pressure to deliver profitable growth in hypercompetitive, low-growth, global environments. avncorp.com/blogs/projec...
We are headed to Savannah next week for the Specialty & Agro Chemicals America Show. Visit us at booth #404 to learn more about our R&D chemical manufacturing capabilities. #AVNovation #SpecialtyAgroAmerica2025
July 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We are headed to Savannah next week for the Specialty & Agro Chemicals America Show. Visit us at booth #404 to learn more about our R&D chemical manufacturing capabilities. #AVNovation #SpecialtyAgroAmerica2025
The process to produce a #pharmaceutical compound was designed to fit #modular skids to speed up process development. The design offered flexibility for AVN to test and swap out equipment as needed to overcome solids handling challenges...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Modular Pilot Plant Design and Operation
The process to produce a precursor for a critical pharmaceutical compound was designed to fit modular skids to speed up process development. The three modular skids used for the process included a…
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July 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The process to produce a #pharmaceutical compound was designed to fit #modular skids to speed up process development. The design offered flexibility for AVN to test and swap out equipment as needed to overcome solids handling challenges...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...