About MATRIC

MATRIC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and development corporation formed in 2004.

• Modeled after Research Triangle Institute
• Reinvest earnings in new research

Currently MATRIC has a staff of 85.

• 30 PhD-level researchers
• 9 professional engineers + access to Dow downsized staff
• 25+ average years of experience

MATRIC has a focus on developing intellectual properties for clients, serving commercial and industrial customers and adding genuine value throughout the technical services, research, testing and development processes.

About the South Charleston Technology Park

MATRIC is located in the world-renowned research campus.

• Facility opened in 1949
• 681 acres
• Over 800,000 sf of buildings
• 30,000 patents; $18B in value

Major facilities include:

• research and development laboratories
• several chemical pilot plants
• polyethylene pilot plant operations center
• an engineering center

Also present are essential auxiliary facilities such as:

• environmental protection facilities
• store rooms
• maintenance shop facilities
• test and inspection operations

The Research and Development area maintains a state-of-the-art analytical section to support research and operation programs and for environmental studies.

Engineering organizations provide process development, design and a wide array of engineering skills.