Dustin Thomas

Owner/Operator at United Toll Works LLC

Merry Hill, North Carolina, United States

About

Experienced coatings industry professional with extensive hands-on experience supporting products from early-stage R&D through full-scale manufacturing. Throughout my career, I have worked across a broad range of industries including printing inks, paints, industrial coatings, aerospace coatings, conductive coatings, battery materials, agrochemicals, adhesives, sealants, and other specialty chemical systems. My background in process development and scale-up has provided extensive exposure to a wide range of formulations and manufacturing challenges across the coatings and specialty materials industries. My expertise includes dispersion technology, nano dispersions, milling, process optimization, toll manufacturing, and technical problem-solving focused on improving product performance and manufacturing efficiency. I have worked closely with R&D, engineering, and production teams to successfully transition formulations from laboratory development into reliable commercial production while overcoming scale-up and processing challenges along the way. Currently focused on toll manufacturing services and technical consultation, I help companies develop practical manufacturing solutions for products that require specialized processing knowledge, flexible production capabilities, and hands-on technical support. I value building strong industry relationships through technical credibility, responsiveness, and a solutions-driven approach to complex manufacturing challenges.

Experience

  • Owner/Operator at United Toll Works LLC
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Precision Toll Manufacturing for Specialty & Small-Batch Production Your Trusted Partner in Complex Chemical Manufacturing United Toll Works delivers high-performance toll manufacturing solutions for companies that require precision, flexibility, and technical expertise. We specialize in transforming complex formulations into repeatable, scalable production processes—without the burden of internal manufacturing constraints. Core Capabilities • Mixing and Blending • High-Speed Dispersing • High-Viscosity Mixing • Milling Batch Sizes • Small-batch manufacturing up to 300 gallons • Ideal for pilot runs, specialty products, and low-volume production Built for Complex Formulations Our team combines deep formulation knowledge with practical processing expertise to ensure: • Accurate scale-up from lab to production • Consistent batch-to-batch performance • Optimized processing conditions for quality and efficiency Why Choose United Toll Works Precision & Consistency • Comprehensive Quality Systems • Operational Flexibility • Scalable Support Extend Your Manufacturing Capabilities United Toll Works acts as a strategic extension of your operations, helping you: • Manage demand spikes without disrupting internal production • Reduce downtime risks with backup manufacturing capacity • Avoid capital investment in specialized or underutilized equipment • Improve efficiency by outsourcing complex or low-volume runs Technical Expertise That Goes Beyond Manufacturing Our team provides hands-on technical support to improve your processes and outcomes: • Process optimization and troubleshooting • Efficiency and consistency improvements • Guidance for scale-up and production readiness Your Partner in Precision Manufacturing Whether you need pilot production, specialty batch processing, or overflow manufacturing support, United Toll Works delivers the expertise and flexibility to help you succeed.

  • Hockmeyer Equipment Corporation (13 yrs)
    • Technical Process Specialist
      Jan 2024 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Lab Manager/Process Support
      Jan 2020 - Oct 2024 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    • Lab Supervisor/Process Support
      May 2013 - Jan 2020 · 6 yrs 9 mos