Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research and Innovation Center


MATRIC is the strategic innovation partner of choice that provides uncommon expertise and infrastructure to solve the most challenging science and technology problems. Focusing on the areas of chemical, energy and environmental technologies, technical engineering and advanced software technologies, MATRIC delivers innovation from concept to commercialization. The company utilizes its experienced and renowned staff, unique laboratory and pilot plant facilities, and flexible intellectual property models to create value for customers and investors around the world. The organization is an energized and expanding company that works from facilities in South Charleston and Morgantown, W.Va.

Areas of Expertise

The company employs more than 100 employees who have expertise in the following areas:
- Chemical product research
- Product development
- Process improvement
- Process safety
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Advanced software technology

Leadership

- Steven Hedrick: President & CEO
- Greg Clutter: Chief Operating Officer
- John P. "Jack" Dever, Ph.D.: Chief Technology Officer
- B. Duane Dombek, Ph.D.: Director of Process and Product R&D
- Tammy Baker, Human Resources Manager
- Mark Dehlin, MBA, PMP: Director of Advanced Software Technologies

History

In 2001, the Dow Chemical Company acquired Union Carbide and moved much of its research and development work to other locations, such as Michigan and Texas.
In 2003, MATRIC was established by retired scientists from Dow Chemical's Union Carbide subsidiary along the lines of the Research Triangle Institute at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina to preserve the science and engineering talent recruited to the Charleston area by the chemical industry. MATRIC has spun off companies, licensed new technologies to other companies, and completed several research projects for government agencies. The company quickly shifted from the RTI model to a model driven by industry and public demand.
The company has grown significantly since 2003, employing nearly 100 people in its two offices in South Charleston and Morgantown, W.Va., and serving customers located on six continents.