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An interview with Jimmy Wang, CEO of MTC Industries. SUPPLY!: Tell our readers about your com- pany. What is your main focus of business? JW: MTC (Molecular Technology Corpora- tion) Industries, Inc. is a science-and-tech- nology-based company established in 1994. We focus on the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of diverse, niche ingredients. Our mission statement is: "Science is our foundation and quality is our commitment." SUPPLY!: What products will you be show- casing at Supply Side West this year? JW: The ingredients include joint, brain, skin, heart, energy and muscle enhance- ments, and weight loss control active ingre- MTC Industries Committed to World-Class Ingredients dients. The ingredients are used for the food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cos- metic and pet food industries. Our company niche is supplying ingredients of the highest quality available. We are committed to pro- viding world-class ingredients at competitive prices. The company prides itself on a well- trained staff and managing team. SUPPLY!: What is new and exciting for MTC? JW: During the past few years, MTC has de- veloped and manufactured a wide range of new ingredients for its customers in the bev- erage, food, nutraceutical and pharmaceuti- cal industries, and research communities worldwide. The top compounds we supply are PQQ, Natural Vegeterian N-Acetyl D Glucosamine, Bilberry, Resveratrol, LHG (Luo Han Guo), Chondroitin, Glucosamine, Creatine, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Su- craPure (Sucralose), NANO- SEDDS-Q10 brand family products, MTC NANO-SEDDS Antioxidants, and MTC NANO- SEDDS OTP (Oil to Powder). We provide our customers with a wide variety of services to satisfy any special demand or need. Because of our quality, full-line technical support, on-time delivery and competitive prices, MTC products have been well received by food, beverage, nu- traceutical and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. MTC owns U.S. and international patents for the NANO-SEDDS CoQ10, SEDDS Milk Thistle, SEDDS Resveratrol and many SEDDS Antioxidant family products. We also have three U.S. trademarks: SEDDS technology for the poorly water soluble high purity ingredients, NutraPure for nutritional health dietary supplements, and Pharm-ONE for the generic pharmaceutical products. SUPPLY!: What is your strategy for the next few years in this tightening marketplace? JW: The MTC strategy is to consistently use our U.S. trained technology, our strong expertise and our Chi- nese low-cost manufacturing base to construct our ingredi- ents platform, and to develop and produce our patented and branded high-quality health products efficiently. MTC is a true low-cost supplier who views the global market as a platform to showcase its prod- ucts and technologies. Our customer base is as diverse as our marketplace, and large manufacturers in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and many other areas of the globe are already benefiting from the quality raw materials that make MTC Industries a global leader. Visit MTC during Supply Side West at booth #15096. For more information, go to www.mtcindustries.com, call 631-274-4818 or email sales@mtcindustries.com. By Michael Tousey, President and Technical Director of Techceuticals Success is typically spelled in terms of in- creased productivity and reduced costs. CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Prac- tice) state it simply as "safe, pure and effec- tive," with no regard to cost. Optimization is the key. The challenge is to increase output while improving quality, not the other way around. The following steps best describe the most effective way to improve tableting perform- ance and optimize a product: 1. Improve product flow, which improves weight and dosage control. 2. Improve compressibility, which means im- Fast Track to Improved Quality and Reduced Cost provement in hardness and thickness control. 3. Improve ejection, which means better product integrity and reduced component wear. 4. Reduce percentage of fines (dust), fines are considered to be particles smaller than 200 mesh or 75 micron. 5. Control temperature and humidity varia- tions; maintain a steady state. Manufacturing tablets and capsules is a de- manding business for a variety of reasons. Selecting the right machinery is just as big a challenge as using that machinery cor- rectly and effectively. Tablet and capsule defects are costly to manufacturing com- panies and it is often difficult to get to the root cause. Furthermore, the challenge grows when the ma- chinery and the process do not match. It is like putting a square peg in a round hole; it just does not work. There are a number of challenges that need to be addressed to ensure that you have built a robust process. One challenge is the variations in the raw materials cre- ate a moving target. Manufacturers have three choices: either rely on excipients to fix the problem, improve the process or both. Many ingredients suppliers are be- coming more aware of the challenges re- quired for tablet compression and encapsulation and are providing better particle size profiles. They can also offer granulated components that eliminate the need for the manufacturer to process ma- terials. Unfortunately, many manufactur- ers don't see the problem until the tablet comes off the press or the capsule comes off the encapsulator and then it is too late. To address the process, a machine must be cleaned properly, the parts must be in good condition and the setup must be accurate. Maintenance must have been performed properly and consis- tently, ensuring that the machine is ready to produce. Because raw materials are ex- tremely sensitive to temperature and humid- ity fluctuations, it also means the environment must be stable. The final ingredient is a well-trained op- erating technician with specific, detailed pro- cedures. All of these variables need to be addressed correctly to ensure success. For more information, stop by booth #14067. CP Kelco is a leading global provider of specialty hydrocolloid products and solu- tions, serving customers across the globe. With more than 200 years experience in the manufacturing, manipulation and applica- tion of multiple hydrocolloids, CP Kelco uses renewable raw materials found in na- ture to develop innovative rheology solu- tions for a wide range of end-use applications. Join them at SupplySide West booth #12049 to see how CP Kelco trans- lates inspirations into innovations! CP Kelco: Translating Inspirations into Innovations CP Kelco strives to provide its products with minimal modification. Its broad prod- uct portfolio, coupled with its years of man- ufacturing and application expertise, enable it to offer deep understanding of how its products deliver on customers' needs and expectations for their end products – includ- ing functional benefits such as viscosity modification, thickening, suspension, stabi- lization and gelation. CP Kelco products – including pectin, gellan gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan and cellulose gum – touch a wide variety of consumer and indus- trial products, tailored to meet the needs of regional cus- tomers. It draws on decades of experience at the forefront of developing hydrocolloids for beverages, foods, cos- metics, personal care, oral care, household cleaners and detergents, pharmaceuticals, paper, paints and coatings, oil field drilling, mining … the application space is endless. And it continually redefines its products by listening to customers, understanding the applications and defining the value CP Kelco brings. At SupplySide West, stop by booth #12049 to get up close and personal with the science of rheology – e x p e r i e n c e the velvety texture of Pomegranate Essence Body Butter...let your taste buds enjoy a nutrient-rich gummy with increased stability at high temperatures...and come give its gels a jiggle. With its nature- based hydrocolloids from CP Kelco, together it can help you create products that exceed your expectations! For more information, visit www.cpkelco.com, email solutions@ cpkelco.com, call 678-247-7300 or stop by booth #12049. O s e r C o m m u n i c a t i o n s G r o u p L a s V e g a s O c t o b e r 2 0 1 4

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