Inspiring Business Leaders

Established in the year 2004, Polymeric Technology SdnBhd specializes in providing high-quality and consistent solvent-based resin to support the coating industry. Based in TelokPanglimaGarang, Malaysia, the company operates in Malaysia, central ASEAN, and between China and India. 

Polymeric Technology produces a high-quality oil-free polyester resin, alkyd, and modified alkyd resin, and all acrylic solution resin, including hydroxyl functional, thermoset, and thermoplastic resin. The company's expertise is in manufacturing functional and innovative resin such as thixotropic resin. The products are marketed under Polymeric Technology's brand name such as,

  • Polycryl® resin, which  supports both thermoplastic and thermosetting acrylic resin, 
  • Polygel® resin, which function as rheology modifier or core binder usage, 
  • Polynate® resin is a high-quality and durable oil-free polyester resin, 
  • Polysil® is a silicone-modified resin, 
  • Polythane® an isocyanate-modified resin,
  • Vcure® is an UV curable resin, 
  • Polyadd® is used as an additive for polymer film properties modifier. 

The company strives to become a sustainable resin player in the global coating industry through enhanced laboratory activity and improved hardware technology. Polymeric Technology is equipped with advanced analytical instruments such as ATR-FTIR, GPC, HPLC, DSC, and GCMS, to perform high-quality and advanced R&D laboratory work. The company commits to perform the highest quality control, from incoming raw material till the end of the production line. Polymeric Technology is certified as ISO9001 and operates under ISO 14001 and ISO18001.

The reliable in-house fundamental technology and powerful human asset program development has made the company dynamic for any circumstances.

A Pragmatic Leader 

Dr. Teo Kim Teck is the Founder and Managing Director of Polymeric Technology Sdn Bhd, having almost 30 years of experience in the coating industry. After pursuing his Basic Degree in Science, major in Chemistry from the University of Malaya in Malaysia, Teo started his career with Nippon Paint Malaysia as a chemist, after which he joined the British company, Croda Resin, as the techno-commercial manager holding responsibilities across the Asia -Pacific region. 

Teo was then appointed as the General Manager in the manufacturing unit of the UK- based Globe Leigh's Paint in Malaysia, which specializes in Protective & Marine coating. He says that while working as a chemist at Nippon, he received technical knowledge about paint applications, including the limitations of coating formulation, which planted the seed of innovation for the future. Driven with the motive and desire to overcome the limitation in paint formulation technology, Teo started researching raw materials, which led him to do doctorate-level research and obtained his PhD in polymer chemistry from University Malaya in Malaysia.

He understood the marketing network formation and the management concept through his experience in the commercial front of raw material. Working as the General Manager in Globe Leigh's paint further enhanced his management skills.

Teo works as the technical lead, supported by 15 technical staff for resin technology development.He also plays an important marketing role by establishing Polymeric Technology's marketing and distribution network throughout Asia. 

Challenges and Achievements

Teo highlighted that the main challenges are to establish our own brand in this well established and dynamic chemical industry. To be one of the key players, the company should provide the industry with strong polymer technology development, and not just having ability to produce a common resin as many other can do in the industry. This is because, it is in everyone’s best interest to leverage new technology and infrastructure growth to directly address ongoing needs for greater balance between performance, cost, sustainability and quality which is our main promise to the industry. Teo also shares that getting more human assets particularly in technical team is another challenge for a new company focusing on technology development. 

Customers see the value being stronger relationship with us for the past decade and has resulted with more expectation by working with Polymeric technology. With all the hard work and consistence commitment, Polymeric Technology has received award as Malaysia Power Brand Award in 2018 as excellent in manufacturing quality and I become one of the recipients of Asia Entrepreneur of the Year 2017/2018 which awarded by Asia Entrepreneur Alliance.

Emphasizing on Fundamentals for Successful Outcomes

He says that understanding the fundamentals of technology is a vital attribute for innovation. In the chemical line, preparation of correct components such as equipment setup and utilization of advanced analytical instruments is the principal factor for positive results. Teo shares that Polymeric Technology SdnBhdhas equipped with a Polymer innovation laboratory, Coating Development lab, and Coating and Polymer Analysis lab to innovate the product and solution.  He believes that a good team requires performance-driven heavy brainstorming, leading to strong momentum and promising outcome for any innovation. 

Embracing Technologies for Product Innovation

According to Teo, disruptive technologies have influenced routine work conditions. In polymer innovation, big data and artificial intelligence such as computer simulation providescrucial data analysis, which shortens the product innovation process and increases the success rate of product innovation target. He says that as an innovation leader, using disruptive technologies, particularly big data, ensures the companyis in the right direction towards innovation.

Moving Towards the Technological-driven Future

Teo states that the significant changes in the global chemical industry have created many super gigantic chemical companies such as DowDupont, BASF, Covestro, and AkzoNobel. As the product range and technology have merged, the market is shifting towards sustainable mass production. He observes that this has created the possibility for the medium and small manufacturers to participate in product modification as per the market needs. 

"I foresee our company has a bright future to join the stream of changes as we are equipped with the ability of innovation in polymer technology in terms of human asset and up-to-date polymer technology knowledge, "says Teo. 

He reckons that with the latest technology, such as 3D printing, the industry will move towards the creation of newer functional polymers. Polymeric Technology aims to deliver a cost-effective, comprehensive, and consistent offering of world-class products and services to the customers through strong technical and customer assistance. 

Words of Wisdom for Young Entrepreneurs

Teo suggests being more adaptive and realistic in conducting business as well asbeing a leader of a drastic change of the business environment.