Green Technologies Matchmaking Workshop

6 Mar 2025 | Paris, France

Alain Graillot

COO & Business Development Director

SPECIFIC POLYMERS

Castries, France

Green technology company

I lead commercial and marketing within SP to drive our sustainable polymer innovations to key sectors, enhancing visibility, partnerships, and business growth.

My organisation

SPECIFIC POLYMERS is an R&D company specializing in polymer and material chemistry, with a strong focus on developing tailored solutions for industrial innovation. Our expertise spans organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, material science, and analytical chemistry, allowing us to design and synthesize cutting-edge polymers, resins and coating formulations for advanced applications. We work closely with industrial partners across various sectors, providing customized formulations to meet specific technical challenges. We have a strong expertise in thermosetting resins, which are essential for structural composite parts and high-performance coatings. By leveraging our deep knowledge of structure-property relationships, we develop innovative materials that enhance durability, sustainability, and functionality. Key Areas of Expertise in Thermoset Resins for Composites & Coatings: High-temperature thermoset resins (phthalonitrile) - Designed for lightweight composites requiring extreme thermal and mechanical resistance., Bio-based & bisphenol-free epoxy resins - Sustainable alternatives offering wide range of performances while reducing environmental impact., Recyclable & repairable thermoset resins - Enabling circular economy strategies through innovative chemistry., Multifunctional coatings - Tailored for anti-corrosion, anti-erosion, anti-contamination, self-repairing applications and others Our ability to design polymers on demand allows us to bridge the gap between fundamental research and industrial applications. Whether developing next-generation resins, improving processing efficiency, or enhancing material sustainability, we provide customized R&D support to help our partners achieve their innovation goals.
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About me

I started my career in 2013 as a research engineer, working on polymer chemistry and materials science projects. Early on, I became actively involved in developing our collaborations with industrial clients and expanding our participation in collaborative R&D initiatives. This led me to take on greater responsibilities, and in 2018, I became Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SPECIFIC POLYMERS. In this role, I managed a team of over 20 people, overseeing both industrial and collaborative research projects while driving the company’s growth.

Since late 2024, my focus has shifted toward business development, commercial strategy, and marketing. I am now leading efforts to strengthen SPECIFIC POLYMERS’ market positioning by structuring a dedicated commercial and marketing department. My goal is to drive our innovations in advanced functional and sustainable materials toward key sectors, enhance our visibility, and build long-term strategic partnerships. This involves optimizing our value proposition, refining our go-to-market approach, and ensuring that our R&D efforts and corresponding technologies translate into tangible business opportunities.

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Skills

  • Polymer
  • chemistry
  • Thermoset resins
  • Sustainable resins
  • High-performance resins
  • Business Development
  • Materials Science
  • Marketing / e-marketing
  • Management
  • R&D
  • Custom Design
  • Biobased thermoset
  • Bisphenol-free thermosets

Interests

  • RTM
  • Pultrusion
  • prepreg
  • Tow-preg
  • Aeronautic
  • defense
  • electronic
  • High temperatures applications
  • Space
  • Mobility
  • Wind turbine blades
  • Lightweight vehicles - Racing cars
  • R&D project - Innovative materials
  • Hydrogen storage
  • Construction Building