Our tech guru John’s desire to pursue chemistry came from his uncle Charles, who literally wrote the book on Waterborne Coatings in 1965 while working at Sherwin-Williams. With his uncle’s guidance, John pursued a degree in Chemistry and a masters in Chemical Engineering.  Because of John’s graduate work, 3M hired him to invent a new composite for construction of the F-16. It is now used on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.   

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At 3M, John invented UV cured pressure sensitive adhesives.  He also made mass production of a microreplication process on film to make brightness enhancing films.  These films are used by you every day as you look through your TV, computer or mobile phone to direct images to your eye making them brighter extending the battery life.   John became the youngest Carleton award recipient and became Head of the Corporate Scientist Committee at 3M

Bob’s career in sales and marketing of specialty raw materials for coatings, composites, adhesives and sealants has been on an international trajectory with the top tier chemical companies   He has a BS in Chemistry and an MBA.  During his career, his teams have developed molecules for both market improvements and new market spaces.  

While at 3M, John invented a process to eliminate solvents when developing flexographic plates.  John began working with Bob to create the ideal molecule to achieve success.  A lifelong friendship began.

At one time, 17% of 3M’s profits were from John’s inventions.  He retired with 35 patents.  3M gave John all of his lab equipment.  He rented a U-Haul and set up his laboratory in Phoenix.  He began consulting work, continuing to patent his inventions working on printed batteries and fuel tanks for the military.  If that was not enough, John has another business partnership that is in Phase II testing for macular degeneration. 

While working on the West Coast, John noticed a need for environmentally friendly products in the cottage surf board manufacturing industry.  He contacted Bob.  They developed market plans and prototype samples.  After visiting several of the market players, Jamrac was started. 

Beyond Surfboards, Jamrac has developed coatings to compete with Powder Coatings that do not require baking, water based materials that have abrasion resistance and/or non-stick properties, epoxy flexibilizers that react into the backbone with renewable materials and unique emulsion coatings that have a high film build and flexibility. 

Jamrac has developed water based products with non-stick and abrasion resistant properties that are currently in testing, in a proprietary application for a market leader, that will give the customer an advantage in their market space. 

Jamrac properties are in testing on race cars.  Working closely with racing engineers, several projects are underway to provide performance improvements. 

Jamrac has developed a water based coating working closely with our partner that is currently in testing for an emerging market. This product, in combination with our two part systems that have fuel resistance is providing opportunities expansion for in the tank coating market.  

The opportunities for creating environmentally friendly products are many.  To create products that give better performance, reduce costs or allow us to go faster are challenging.  We accept this challenge and look forward to working with you.