The Advanced and Applied Polymer Processing Institute (AAPPI) is a national research and engineering center of excellence providing strategic contract research arrangements, as well as state-of-the-art analytical, processing, and testing services for the polymer manufacturing, processing, and converting industries.
In an equally important mission, the AAPPI also engages in basic research with federal, state, and education institutional partners in the areas of polymer processing fundamentals and structure-property-processing relationships. A primary focus of the center is to strengthen polymer-based companies by enhancing their production efficiency, profitability, product quality, and global competitiveness.
AAPPI provides outstanding, entrepreneurial-driven, advanced and applied contract research and development services. Its business model allows polymer-related businesses to gain competitive advantages by leveraging state-of-the-art testing and research infrastructure at a fraction of traditional costs. Our industry-experienced staff specializes in practical, cutting-edge applied technology. We successfully serve our customers as a virtual product development center, bridging cutting-edge academic research with an industry-focused perspective of commercialization.
Located in Danville Virginia AAPPI maintains a unique status as a non-profit organization affiliated with Virginia Tech; a leading academic and research institution within the polymer processing industry. This relationship helps to position AAPPI with leading facilities, experimentation capabilities, and expertise related to polymer process engineering and data acquisition/analysis.
