Smithers adds Alan Franc to technical consulting team

Akron, OH – Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, announces that Alan Franc has joined the Smithers technical consulting team based in Akron, Ohio and will lead the team’s efforts to expand into additional markets and invest in enhanced capabilities.
Franc has over 30 years of technical services, product development, and leadership experience in plastics, polymers, and 3D printing technology. Before joining the Smithers team, he owned and operated his own technical consulting business, Arlington Ridge Polymer Technology and worked at Techmer PM.
“At Smithers, our goal is to support our clients with accurate data and expert guidance as they navigate fast-paced markets,” said Josh Guilliams, Vice President of Consultancy, Smithers Materials Science and Engineering Division. “With his experience as both a polymer expert and a business owner, Alan brings a unique perspective to every challenge, which will be a tremendous asset to our clients as they pursue ambitious technical and business goals.”
Franc earned his Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from Penn State University. He has won multiple awards for his contributions throughout his career.
The technical consulting team at Smithers provides guidance on everything from raw materials analysis and product engineering to laboratory testing and field performance. Smithers consultants work with Smithers global network of robust testing laboratories to supply in-depth data that supports technical investigations. With years of practical industry experience, our experts have the background, flexibility, and expertise to support technical problem-solving needs worldwide.