Geno Technology

Shear/Kershman Laboratories provides business consulting services to the food, pharmaceutical, animal health, chemical and confection industries. The company features experience with sustained release technologies, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, pet care, veterinary and beauty aid applications. Its capabilities include product and process development, market evaluation, operational, market and competitive assessments and acquisition and joint venture analysis. Shear/Kershman Labs also offers assistance with contract manufacturer qualification and licensing opportunity development. The company advises clients on matters associated with medical devices, diagnostics, medical services, home health care, therapeutic nutritionals, dermatologics, opthalmics and medical foods. Its pilot laboratory produces test batches of enteric-coated materials and traditional tablets. Shear/Kershman Laboratories was founded in 1978 and is based in Chesterfield, Mo.

Founded in 1947, Brenntag Mid-South Inc. specializes in chemical distribution and specialty manufacturing in the global market. Based in St. Louis, Mo., the company offers industrial, reagent and specialty products in a range of categories, including acids, acetic esters, alcohols, alkalis, compressed gases, aromatic solvents, chemicals and glycols. It also renders product mixing, formulation, repackaging, delivery, inventory management, drum return handling as well as extensive technical support services. Brenntag Mid-South Inc. caters to an array of market segments, such as electronics, building materials, ceramics, printing inks, pharmaceuticals, textiles and water treatment. The company operates more than 400 locations in more than 60 countries worldwide. It is a member of Brenntag North America group of companies.