Waterfall & O'Brien

Waterfall & O'Brien is an independent specialist chemical manufacturer supporting industry through expertise in materials, chemistry and surface technology.

The company provides the corporate, commercial, quality and governance framework supporting a number of specialist operating platforms and technical capabilities.

Our Operating Model

Waterfall & O'Brien supports customers through two complementary operating models: Knowledge-Led Discovery and Process-Led Implementation.

Knowledge-Led Discovery

Knowledge-Led Discovery helps customers investigate, understand and solve technical challenges relating to materials, structures and performance.

Customers typically begin with a material, a question or an analytical objective and use technical knowledge, specialist products and investigative methods to identify a solution.

Process-Led Implementation

Process-Led Implementation helps customers apply proven chemistry and surface engineering solutions within manufacturing and operational environments.

Customers typically begin with a process requirement and select the chemistry, packaging and implementation approach most appropriate to their application.

Operating Platforms

Waterfall & O'Brien delivers these capabilities through specialised platforms designed around different customer requirements and workflows.

These platforms provide market-focused products, technical information and customer support whilst remaining supported by the wider capabilities of the business.

Company Information

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