About Us
HPM Company has 15 years of experience giving sound advice to companies involved with using polymers. This has been with startups as well as multi-nationals. We have considerable international experience in both Europe and Asia. During the course of our work we have also been involved with management consulting as well as managing restructuring brought about by M&A and Private Equity.
Recommendations Received (3)
"Larry is very knowledgeable and professional a real gentleman."
"HPM and Larry Chapoy are top scientist who will bring a product to life. Larry was instrumental..."
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"HPM and Larry Chapoy are top scientist who will bring a product to life. Larry was instrumental in introducing Intacs SK corneal implants which lead to increased positive worldwide sales impact. "
Products & Services
These include plastics, rubbers and coatings for specialized applications. We provide help with material selection, processing, sourcing and testin...
When a plastic part fails the root cause can be the wrong choice of material, the acceptance of an off-spec lot or the conditions of the conversion...
A key step in getting funding for a start-up is the design of a prototype in order to prove the concept
Recommendations Given (10)
"Richard is very open and easy to deal with and understand. I find that refreshing!"
"I like the enthusiasm generated when you share the passion of a hobby with business acumen."
Recent Activity
Easy question.......my ex-college roomate
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Easy question.......my ex-college roomate
Live up to the expectations of my mentors!
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Live up to the expectations of my mentors!
Work for another company for a few years and then come back with your own perspective. It sounds very incestuous, the way you describe the relationship. You have no experience to bring to bear on any issue, only the parent child relationship. Your parents have to see that you bring something to...
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Work for another company for a few years and then come back with your own perspective. It sounds very incestuous, the way you describe the relationship. You have no experience to bring to bear on any issue, only the parent child relationship. Your parents have to see that you bring something to the party.
This would appear to be related only to retail businesses?
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This would appear to be related only to retail businesses?
The concept is based on sentimentality and only applies to a very small fraction of small businesses anyway.
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The concept is based on sentimentality and only applies to a very small fraction of small businesses anyway.
Most clients derive through personal contacts in my network.
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Most clients derive through personal contacts in my network.
gone on a trip as as a loss leader to secure the client by a one on one meeting.
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gone on a trip as as a loss leader to secure the client by a one on one meeting.
I provide value in as much as I give specialized information that that will difficult to get elsewhere. Hiring a person takes a long time with a learning curve. As a consultant the hourly rates may be higher, but there are no severances and pensions to deal with.
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I provide value in as much as I give specialized information that that will difficult to get elsewhere. Hiring a person takes a long time with a learning curve. As a consultant the hourly rates may be higher, but there are no severances and pensions to deal with.
Linkedin, Zintro, Trade Shows, Networking Groups
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Linkedin, Zintro, Trade Shows, Networking Groups