Cory Baker, Development Chemist at APV Engineered Coatings, has 23 years of experience in qualifying and formulating coatings and silicone rubber compounds for the wire and cable, automotive, aerospace, and industrial fabrics industries. In addition to formulating Vynguard®-brand lacquer technologies, he has a diverse background in numerous test standards, quality control, testing equipment, and production blending equipment. Cory also has long-standing knowledge of current global environmental regulations with respect to chemicals and is an expert in producing waterborne chemistries without sacrificing performance. He has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Akron and is an advocate for eco-conscious practices in the workplace.
By: Cory Baker
Upholstery fabric used in the contract seating market in mass transit, medical, and hospitality applications can breed harmful bacteria with widespread capability. Since the pandemic has swept the world, cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces have become more frequent and thorough, and rightfully so.