Toll Manufacturing Minute

Custom Processing Services
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Discover the innovative world of toll manufacturing with Custom Processing Services. Toll Manufacturing Minute brings you expert insights on particle size reduction, jet milling, blending methods, and more—all designed to help you overcome manufacturing challenges and optimize your processes. As a trusted partner in food, pharma, advanced materials, and beyond, CPS combines state-of-the-art technology with industry expertise to deliver tailored solutions for your unique needs. Subscribe now for actionable insights, and reach out to the experts at CPS to learn how we can help you turn your toughest challenges into opportunities.

  1. Toll Manufacturing Minute with CPS: Throughput Without Tradeoffs: Scaling Advanced Powder Processing for Energy Materials

    Jun 22

    Toll Manufacturing Minute with CPS: Throughput Without Tradeoffs: Scaling Advanced Powder Processing for Energy Materials

    In this episode, CPS President Gregg Shemanski breaks down one of the most persistent challenges in advanced powder processing: how do you push throughput on high-performance materials — battery-grade powders, functional additives, and precision particulates — without letting your specs slip? With 44 years of processing expertise, Gregg walks through the science and systems behind scaling production while maintaining tight particle size distributions, density, shape, and surface area. He covers where drift really happens (hint: it's usually the raw material), why batch optimization is a whole-ecosystem problem — not a single-variable fix — and how CPS's installed capacity, engineering depth, and process knowledge help energy materials customers go from R&D to repeatable commercial production faster than going it alone. Gregg and host Jen Lepore also explore: Why energy storage materials demand such unforgiving specs, and what variables matter mostThe most common self-optimization mistakes process engineers makeHow CPS uses real-time data collection (up to 3x per second) to catch drift before it becomes a failureThe benchtop-to-pilot-to-production pathway that de-risks scale-upWhat a tolling partner brings to battery materials customers that in-house manufacturing typically can'tCustom Processing Services partners with manufacturers to deliver high-quality toll processing solutions that exceed industry standards. Connect with us: https://www.customprocessingservices.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-processing-services-inc-/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CustomProcessingServicesInc/

    47 min

  2. May 11

    Toll Manufacturing Minute with CPS: Why Lab-Proven Processes Fail at Scale (and How to Fix It)

    What works in the lab doesn’t always work in production, and that gap can be costly. In this episode of Toll Manufacturing Minute, CPS Vice President of Business Development Albert Medoro breaks down one of the biggest challenges in manufacturing: scaling a process from lab to full production. Drawing from real-world experience, Albert explains why scale-up is inherently non-linear and where companies most often run into trouble. From material flow and equipment differences to throughput, yield, and cost constraints, this conversation highlights what separates successful scale-ups from expensive failures. You’ll learn: Why processes rarely scale proportionallyThe hidden risks in equipment selection and material behaviorHow pilot trials uncover issues before they become production problemsThe relationship between throughput, yield, and commercial viabilityWhy the “crawl, walk, run” approach leads to better outcomesIf you’re moving from R&D to production, this episode offers insights needed to reduce risk and improve results. Custom Processing Services partners with manufacturers to deliver high-quality toll processing solutions that exceed industry standards. Connect with us: https://www.customprocessingservices.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-processing-services-inc-/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CustomProcessingServicesInc/

    25 min

  3. Apr 1

    The State of Contract Manufacturing: Industry Trends & the Value of SOCMA Membership

    What does the future of contract manufacturing actually look like? How are companies navigating uncertainty, reshoring pressures, and a shifting workforce? In this episode of the Toll Manufacturing Minute, CPS Marketing Team Coordinator Jen Lepore sits down with Jenny Gaines, SOCMA Vice President of Membership, and Joe Dettinger, SOCMA Vice President of Manufacturing & Commercial Programs, to take a big-picture look at the specialty chemical industry in 2026. Jenny and Joe break down the many benefits of SOCMA membership, from advocacy on Capitol Hill and B2B business development to safety training, peer connection, and real-time industry intelligence. They also dig into findings from SOCMA's 2026 Contract Manufacturing Outlook Report, sharing what the data reveals about regional manufacturing trends, cultivating trust and reliability in supplier relationships, and the urgent need for workforce development and technology adoption. Whether you're a specialty chemical manufacturer looking to get more from your industry involvement, or a procurement professional working to stay ahead of contract manufacturing changes, this episode delivers perspectives you won't find anywhere else. Learn more about CPS: https://www.customprocessingservices.com/ Subscribe to the CPS blog for more insights and episodes.

    41 min

  4. Feb 11

    What Happens After the PO? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Customer Care at CPS

    What really happens after you submit a purchase order? In this episode of the Toll Manufacturing Minute, Marketing Team Coordinator Jen Lepore sits down with Client Services Manager Mike Weinhold to break down what goes on behind the scenes, from PO submission to project completion. With more than a decade of experience at CPS, Mike shares how proactive communication, attention to detail, and cross-team collaboration help CPS support customers throughout the processing journey. You’ll also hear real-world examples of how CPS teams act as an extension of their customers’ businesses, catching potential issues early, adapting to changing conditions, and keeping projects on track. If you’re curious how CPS approaches customer care, communication, and long-term partnerships, this episode offers an inside look. Connect with us: https://www.customprocessingservices.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-processing-services-inc-/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CustomProcessingServicesInc/

    13 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    CPS at 25: How Two Founders Built a Go-To Toll Processor

    In this special anniversary episode, CPS co-founders President Gregg Shemanski and Vice President Jeff Klinger reflect on 25 years of growth from two people and a single line to a multi-site team tackling complex projects across food, pharma, minerals, and more. They share the early grit (yes, a brand-new starter blew on day one!), the moment customers’ lead times dropped 4x, and how CPS’s team-based culture and process integration keep products moving from R&D to scalable, compliant production. You’ll also hear why “custom processing” was always the primary focus, how strategic technology investments enable consistency, and what’s next as CPS aims to be the global, first-call partner for processing solutions. Gregg and Jeff reflect on key turning points and what’s next for CPS, including: From idea to industry leader: planning, naming, and the Ben Franklin “tiger sessions” that set the courseEarly setbacks, smarter systems, and a relentless quality mindsetCutting customer lead times by a factor of four and keeping partnerships for decadesTeam-based leadership, training, and people-first benefitsThe next chapter: larger, integrated programs and true “front-to-back” processingCustom Processing Services partners with manufacturers to deliver high-quality toll processing solutions that exceed industry standards. Connect with us: https://www.customprocessingservices.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-processing-services-inc-/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CustomProcessingServicesInc/

    43 min

  6. 11/11/2025

    Building Operational Excellence at CPS with COO Ken Zrebiec

    In this episode of Toll Manufacturing Minute, CPS Chief Operating Officer Ken Zrebiec shares how his decades of experience in specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals are contributing to the future of Custom Processing Services. Hear how his leadership philosophy, operational initiatives, and focus on safety, quality, and communication are helping CPS strengthen consistency, streamline processes, and enhance customer value. With a background spanning engineering, production management, and supply chain leadership, Ken discusses: The importance of structure and shared vision in scaling operationsHow CPS is improving scheduling, communication, and accountabilityWhy safety and compliance are foundational to innovation and customer successHis personal commitments to leadership, training, and continuous improvementCustom Processing Services partners with manufacturers to deliver high-quality toll processing solutions that exceed industry standards. Connect with us: https://www.customprocessingservices.com/  Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-processing-services-inc-/  Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CustomProcessingServicesInc/

    13 min

  7. 10/21/2025

    Analytical Lab Services for Specialty Chemicals

    CPS Business Unit Manager Willow Slusser highlights how the CPS in-house analytical lab delivers high-value testing solutions for specialty chemical customers with needs ranging from supporting electric vehicle battery innovations to pinpointing trace-level impurities in coatings and advanced polymers, and more. Custom Processing Services partners with manufacturers to provide innovative, high-quality toll processing solutions designed to exceed industry standards. Connect with us: https://www.customprocessingservices.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-processing-services-inc-/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CustomProcessingServicesInc/

    18 min

  8. 10/07/2025

    Analytical Lab Services for Pharmaceutical and Environmental Applications

    Business Unit Manager Willow Slusser shares how the CPS in-house analytical lab supports pharmaceutical and environmental clients with advanced testing, regulatory compliance capabilities, and rapid, reliable data to drive confident decision-making. Custom Processing Services partners with manufacturers to provide innovative, high-quality toll processing solutions designed to exceed industry standards. Learn more about out Accredited lab services: https://www.customprocessingservices.com/analytical-lab-services Connect with us: https://www.customprocessingservices.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-processing-services-inc-/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CustomProcessingServicesInc/

    20 min
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Discover the innovative world of toll manufacturing with Custom Processing Services. Toll Manufacturing Minute brings you expert insights on particle size reduction, jet milling, blending methods, and more—all designed to help you overcome manufacturing challenges and optimize your processes. As a trusted partner in food, pharma, advanced materials, and beyond, CPS combines state-of-the-art technology with industry expertise to deliver tailored solutions for your unique needs. Subscribe now for actionable insights, and reach out to the experts at CPS to learn how we can help you turn your toughest challenges into opportunities.

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  • Creator
    Custom Processing Services
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
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