At Chemical Solvents Inc., our goal is to meet the needs of our customers while protecting the environment. In meeting these goals we have developed into many different divisions within one company.
We welcome you to take the time to browse through our web site to learn more about our capabilities. These capabilities include Chemical Distribution, Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Handling, Custom Blending, Specialty Products, Toll Manufacturing, Part Stripping and Solvent Recycling.
CSI thanks you for taking the time to learn more about us. Our website will show you that we have the capabilities to meet and exceed your expectations in every area of our expertise. Please feel free to contact us to set up a meeting with one of our Sales Representatives in person or by phone at: 216-741-9310 or 800-362-0693.
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To learn more about the people who work at CSI, click on the Sales, Lab, Operations, and Recycling tabs for a Q&A with a few CSI employees.
 Blaine Davidson, Vice President of Sales
Blaine joined Chemical Solvents Inc. in 2003 as Vice President of Sales. He brings to CSI a strong background in Chemical Distribution from over 26 years in the business.
He prides himself in leading the current sales team at CSI, stating "our current sales team is without question the best trained, most professional in our industry today."
Blaine graduated from Grove City College in 1980.
He currently resides in Hudson, Ohio with his wife Lisa and their two sons John and Peter.
 Terri Shimenski, Marketing manager
Terri Shimensky has worked for Chemical Solvents Inc. for 20 years. Her responsibilities include purchasing finished goods chemicals and raw materials.
She is the liaison between our sales department and purchasing department. To keep our staff and customers up to date on trends in our industry, Terri reviews market information daily, meets with our vendors to discuss pricing, regulations changes and product availability.
Terri was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio .
She's married and has two sons. She is serving a second year on the board of the Cleveland Chemical Association.
 Tim Mc Neilly, Technical Director
Tim McNeilly has worked for Chemical Solvents for more than 20 years.
He graduated with a Degree in Chemistry from Hiram College and earned an MBA form Cleveland State.
Tim has 28 years working experience in printing, plating, solvents and cleaners.
Tim is married and has a daughter and 2 sons. In his spare time, Tim enjoys running, racquetball and golf and is an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Indians, Cavs and The Ohio State Buckeyes.
 Jerry Schill, Vice President of Operations
Jerry is responsible for all operations in the plant including the virgin, blending and recycling divisions. Throughout the years Jerry has had many responsibilities in the plant and is familiar with all facets of the business. He has been with CSI for 38 years. Jerry is very committed to quality control and getting products to our customers in a timely manner.
Jerry has been married for 40 years and has 5 sons. He is also the proud Grandfather to 7 girls and 5 boys. Jerry also enjoys golf and walking with his dog.
 Dave Weber, Facility Manager – Recycling Dept.
Dave Weber is the Facility Manager of the recycling plant. An employee of CSI since 1983, his responsibilities include day-to-day operations of the plant, and sales support to the CSI sales department. In addition, Dave is involved in the outside broker operations of Waste Disposal. Dave started at CSI on the shipping dock and has watched CSI grow into the large operation it is today. Dave’s favorite past times are golfing and traveling.
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NACD (National Association of Chemical Distributors) and
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3751 Jennings Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
216-741-9310 800-362-0693
Fax: 216-741-4080
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We minimize your liability concerns by providing experienced drivers and fully-equipped trucks to ensure the proper handling and transportation of your generated waste material. Also, CSI has no *minimum waste material pick-up requirement. |
Chemical Solvents Inc was founded in 1970 by Mr. Ed Pavlish. Ed’s vision, insight, and strong leadership skills have built CSI into one of the strongest, most successful independent chemical distribution companies in the country today.
As the needs of our customers have changed, CSI has expanded to satisfy those needs. In addition to distribution of a full range of chemicals, CSI markets a full array of specialty products, custom formulated to meet specific customer needs. In 1979 we formed our Waste and Solvent Recycling division. Our modern Part B facility is fully permitted by local, state and federal authorities to safely handle our customer’s disposal and recycling needs.
In our effort to continue to provide value to our customers, CSI built a custom blending operation. Our blending capabilities include being able to handle flammable, viscous and complex solvent and liquid blends. This enables our customers to save money on insurance, labor and quality control costs.
As CSI celebrates its 40th year of business and beyond, Ed Pavlish’s commitment to bring maximum value at competitive pricing still exists today. The over 100 employees of Chemical Solvents Inc take deep pride in our history. We look forward to helping the customers of tomorrow see why we are the premier full service Chemical Distribution Company in the country today. |
Analytical support is vital to the many processes of handling generated waste materials in order to ensure complete compliance with all regulatory authorities. Chemical Solvents Inc. provides leading edge technology and expertise in conducting both environmental and industrial analysis during every phase of our business. Developing new solvents and formulations also requires critical laboratory analysis. Raw materials are rejected if producer's specifications are not verified.
Our on-site laboratory supports all aspects of our turn-key business approach. All incoming waste materials are thoroughly analyzed by CSI's lab technicians upon arrival to verify and confirm their intended recycling and treatment process. We perform 100% analysis of each and every inbound waste container. Profile and lot numbers are generated to provide complete information and optimize tracking as to when, where and how generated waste is handled and processed.
Our lab technicians test all pure, virgin, blended and recycled material before shipping to ensure it meets your highest quality standards. The assurance of our quality commitment is the lab computer generated Certificate of Analysis delivered with each product shipment. CSI's research and development staff is frequently called upon to specially formulate many non-hazardous, non-regulated low volatile organic compounds (V.O.C.) products. Our laboratory operates 24 hours per day, 5 days a week. Listed below are some of CSI's laboratory capabilities:
- pH Testing
- Flash Point Testing
- FTIR (Infrared) Analysis
- Purge & Trap Equipment
- Karl Fisher Water Titrations
- Mercury Analysis
- ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) Analysis
- Pilot Plant Distillation for Solvent Recovery
- Full GC (Gas Chromatograph) Solvent Analysis
- Full GCMS (Gas Chromatograph - Mass Spectrometer) Solvent Analysis
Chemical Solvents Inc. offers superior analytical support as part of the many chemical services we provide, which offers each CSI customer true peace of mind.
For additional information about our technical and laboratory services, or any other CSI service, please contact a CSI representative at:
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We at CSI are totally committed to satisfying the needs of our customers with products and services that conform to mutually agreed upon requirements. We are dedicated to protecting the environment, as well as the health and safety of our employees, our customers and the communities in which we serve. |
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Technically speaking, Tim McNeilly is Chemical Solvents, Inc.’s (CSI) technical director. But he’s probably better known in the industry as the go-to guy for some of the most innovative specialty formulations.
Just don’t ask McNeilly to crow about his professional accomplishments. He likes to keep the discussion to CSI, to its leading goods and services. “Our specialty formulations include superior solvents, as well as aqueous and semi-aqueous based products, such as purging, thinning and metal degreasing and cleaning solvents for numerous plastics and fiberglass materials,” says McNeilly.
More specifically, since joining CSI, McNeilly assisted one customer in converting from 111 trichloroethane to a semi-aqueous cleaner for removal of adhesives and sound deadeners. He also produced a semi-aqueous fiberglass cleaner to replace flammable solvents, made custom blends for paint strippers and paint thinners, and transformed users from hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) to blends with low HAPs. Additionally, McNeilly crafted blends to reduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), converted customers from HCFC 141b to more environmentally friendly alternatives, and developed a special heated paint-stripping process safe for use on aluminum.
Solvents are just part of CSI’s success story. Its complete range of services and products includes: commodity chemicals and solvents, hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, solvent recycling, specialty products washer and degreasing, transportation, technical lab and training and support services.
CSI was founded in 1970 and, up until ‘79, generally supplied chemicals to local manufacturers. About that time, the business added a full-service recycling division to its lineup. But about 12 years ago, company players realized that, to stay ahead of the curve, they’d have to beat the EPA to the punch. Case in point: McNeilly developed an ozone-friendly water-based cleaner as a substitute to ozone-depleting solvents. Such moves clinched CSI’s stature in an industry that’s often one step behind government standards.
CSI is conveniently located in the hub of the greater Midwest industrialized region, on Jennings Road in Cleveland. Its Cincinnati extension will undoubtedly add to CSI’s edge. Blain Davidson, vice president of sales, emphasizes it’s just a matter of months before the facility will be in full swing.
CSI: Innovative Solutions for Industry and the Environment Expands, Opens Cincinnati Facility
CSI’s (Chemical Solvents, Inc.) success in balancing customer satisfaction with above and beyond environmental compliance has allowed the company to flourish in Northeast Ohio. Its growth has led to recent expansion into the Cincinnati area. Now, [Need details re: move/expansion/location/company goals].
Because CSI’s mission is to protect the environment, as well as the health and safety of its employees, customers and communities served, it continues to set the full-service chemical industry solutions standard across the state. Unlike its competitors, CSI sets no minimum hazardous and non-hazardous waste material pick-up requirements. The company’s completely enclosed and secure Part B facility located in Cleveland houses state-of-the-art equipment for recycling and treatment. Plus, CSI’s exceptional research and development proficiency affords tailored products for every customer’s specific needs, at competitive prices.
The company is located in the hub of the industrialized region, perfect for serving customers in all areas. CSI’s properties also include on-site rail services. Its matchless turnkey programs fit each specialized function. In fact, customers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky and West Virginia have come to rely on CSI’s turnkey lineup, which include commodity chemicals, specialty products and peace-of-mind services in recycling and waste disposal.
CSI’s complete range of services and products includes: commodity chemicals and solvents, hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, solvent recycling, wastewater treatment and specialty products. Of course, CSI also enjoys a reputation as the industry leader in parts washer and degreasing, transportation, technical lab and training and support services.
Specialty formulations include superior solvent and aqueous-based products, such as paint formulating and purging, metal degreasing and cleaning numerous plastics and fiberglass materials. Additionally, CSI’s over half a million gallons of industrial chemicals and solvents allow for uninterrupted delivery in various quantities and containers, including rail cars, bulk tank and less-than-full tank trucks, totes and even 55-gallon drums.
For more information, call a CSI representative at 800-362-0693.
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