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AVN Corp. provides market-driven R&D innovations, engineering & commercialization in the chemical, energy, environmental & advanced software industries.
A customer required identification and quantification of approximately ten unknown impurities present in their product. See how AVN continued to provide responsive support, consistently delivering results with rapid turnaround times... avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: GC/MS Analytical Services
A customer required identification and quantification of approximately ten unknown impurities present in their product. To address this, AVN developed and implemented a GC/MS analytical method…
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December 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The objective of this project was to #synthesize a unique #polymer through a tailored reaction...Read more here!
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THE AVN BLOG: Radical Polymerization
The objective of this project was to synthesize a unique polymer through a tailored reaction involving specialty monomers. Polymerization was conducted under controlled conditions using a radical…
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November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The synthetic pathway to a target product required several key steps. See how AVN assembled the necessary #equipment and developed #safety protocols to execute each stage effectively...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Epoxidation, Ethoxylation, Hydrogenation
The synthetic pathway to the target product comprised several key steps: epoxidation using hydrogen peroxide, ethoxylation via reaction with ethylene oxide, and catalytic hydrogenation under elevated…
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November 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A new process currently in development incorporates a reactive #distillation concept aimed at dramatically enhancing both operability and cost-effectiveness. To validate the underlying assumptions, a demonstration was essential...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A company sought to assess the effectiveness of novel materials for removing #carbon #dioxide from mixed #gas streams. To facilitate this, AVN developed a screening unit for single-pass evaluation of candidate materials...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Carbon Capture
A company sought to assess the effectiveness of novel materials for removing carbon dioxide from mixed gas streams. To facilitate this, AVN developed a screening unit for single-pass evaluation of…
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October 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
At AVN Corp, we're proud to support the future of science — and we're giving a big shoutout to all the chemists, researchers, and innovators using the power of chemistry to make a difference every day. Happy National Chemistry Week! #NCW_2025
October 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
AVN CEO, Steve Hedrick, hosted the WV Business Roundtable Fall Meeting & moderated The Digital Engine: Powering Our Economy with Data Centers. He was joined by WV Roundtable members, James H Myers III, Chris Morris, & Dr. Christopher Ramezan. Learn more: wvbrt.org
October 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Attending the 2025 SOCMA Summit in San Antonio? AVN Corp President & CEO and SOCMA Board Member, Steven Hedrick, will be there and would love to connect with fellow industry leaders and peers. Make sure to reach out if you are there. #SOCMA2025 #AVNovation
October 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
A customer wanted to test a novel concept involving #vapor-phase contact of #hydrocarbon mixtures with #oxygen at elevated temperatures. See how AVN designed and commissioned a lab-scale experimental unit capable of safely executing the process...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Gas-Phase Oxidation
A customer wanted to test a novel concept involving vapor-phase contact of hydrocarbon mixtures with oxygen at elevated temperatures and pressures. To support this initiative…
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October 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A company sought to enhance the yield of a liquid-phase #catalytic process. To support this effort, AVN constructed a semi-batch #laboratory unit and conducted extensive testing across a range of catalysts and operating conditions...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Organic Chemical Process Development
A company sought to enhance the yield of a liquid-phase catalytic process. To support this effort, AVN constructed a semi-batch laboratory unit and conducted extensive testing across a range of…
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September 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A customer required a challenging separation to be demonstrated at pilot scale. See how AVN #engineered and built a skid-mounted #distillation system tailored for the task...
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THE AVN BLOG: Distillation Pilot Unit
A customer required a challenging separation to be demonstrated at pilot scale. AVN engineered and built a skid-mounted distillation system tailored for the task. The unit was operated across a range…
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September 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We’re headed to the Chemical Innovation Exchange in Indianapolis! AVN’s Jack Dever will join fellow industry peers on Wed , Sep 17, from 4:30–5 p.m. for interactive roundtable sessions, diving deeper into key topics shaping our industry. #ChemicalInnovation #CIEX2025 #AVNovation
September 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We are ready to kick off next week at Bio Innovations Midwest in Omaha. We are excited for a couple of days of insightful conversations about advancing the future of bio-based solutions. Let’s connect if you are attending! #AVNovation #BIMW25 #BioInnovations
September 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A customer expressed interest in developing a #synthetic pathway for an #oligomeric product. See how AVN investigated the multi-step process and was able to identify methods to control the #architecture...
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THE AVN BLOG: Specialty Product Process Development
A customer expressed interest in developing a synthetic pathway for an oligomeric product tailored to exhibit a defined set of performance characteristics. While the product’s overall composition was…
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August 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A company wanted to demonstrate a complex #purification process for a product produced by #fermentation. A key step in the process was a liquid-liquid #extraction also involving an #equilibrium reaction. Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Liquid-Liquid Extraction
A company wanted to demonstrate a complex purification process for a product produced by fermentation. A key step in the process was a liquid-liquid extraction also involving an equilibrium reaction.
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August 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It’s official: we’ve joined BioMADE, the national innovation network shaping the future of bioindustrial manufacturing. We’re excited to be part of something bigger and bring these opportunities home to West Virginia. 💡🌍 Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...

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August 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Make sure to join us tomorrow morning, Wednesday, July 30th at 9:00 a.m. for our Exhibitor Showcase in Conference Center 102. See you there! #AVNovation #SpecialtyAgroAmerica2025
July 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The business and market realities for mid-sized #chemical companies are simple to state, but difficult to deliver.  See how business leaders like AVN face pressure to deliver profitable growth in hypercompetitive, low-growth, global environments.  avncorp.com/blogs/projec...
Project Spotlight: Evaluating and Scaling-up the Right Product and Process
Achieving Profitable Growth at Mid-Sized Chemical Companies The business and market realities for mid-sized chemical companies are simple to state, but difficult to deliver.
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July 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We are headed to Savannah next week for the Specialty & Agro Chemicals America Show. Visit us at booth #404 to learn more about our R&D chemical manufacturing capabilities. #AVNovation #SpecialtyAgroAmerica2025
July 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The process to produce a #pharmaceutical compound was designed to fit #modular skids to speed up process development. The design offered flexibility for AVN to test and swap out equipment as needed to overcome solids handling challenges...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Modular Pilot Plant Design and Operation
The process to produce a precursor for a critical pharmaceutical compound was designed to fit modular skids to speed up process development. The three modular skids used for the process included a…
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July 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A company had invented a route to a product that required strict exclusion of air and moisture. The #laboratory procedures being used were not amenable to larger operation, so AVN developed a design for operation at larger scale...Read more here! avncorp.com/blogs/the-av...
THE AVN BLOG: Process Scale-Up
A company had invented a route to a product that required strict exclusion of air and moisture. The laboratory procedures being used were not amenable to larger operation, so AVN developed a design…
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June 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The AVN Service Award is an honor given to individuals who have committed and contributed to the growth and success of our company, our values and our customers. THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to Bill Brooks, Paul Aubry and John Briggs. #AVNonvation
June 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We are excited to be here in beautiful Koelnmesse for #ChemspecEurope. The energy here is unmatched and there is a lot we will be taking in. We hope we can touch base if you are here! Please stop by the SOCMA Pavilion and find us in Stand No. 4K20. #AVNovation
June 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Today is the day! We’re kicking off AVN Corp. #SymphonySunday at 2 p.m. with music from local bands and the WVSO. Bring your family and friends and join us on the University of Charleston lawn for fun, food, and good company... free to attend, no ticket required. See you there!
June 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? See you and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the University of Charleston lawn for our “Spooktacular Summer” event. #SymphonySunday
May 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM