About Us
Over 50 years of offering the broadest portfolio of ultra-high-purity solvents on the market, with the flexibility to deliver it to suit in bulk or at the bench.
Our Values
Our work is guided by our beliefs and commitment to live out these core values with intentionality in all that we do.
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Safety
Safety is our first thought and at the core of everything we do. We act with the utmost intention and dedication to ensure the health and safety of everyone whose lives we touch.
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People
People power our values in action every day. We value respectful relationships and set the foundation to maintain performance excellence. When our people thrive, so does our business.
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Quality
Quality is why we’ve excelled for 50+ years. Our internal rigor allows us to deliver an unmatched level of product quality and reliability that our partners can trust.
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Innovation
We share our partners’ desire to advance science and explore new possibilities while preserving our high standards. We aim to pursue progress and forward-thinking goals.
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Sustainability
By prioritizing energy efficiency, reducing waste, and our repurification processes, we not only meet the needs of our customers today but also help protect the planet for future generations.
Leadership Team
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Jim Mattey
CEO
Jim joined Tedia in 2024. Previously, he was the Vice President and General Manager of Materion’s Newton, MA, facility and associated businesses, which was acquired by Materion in late 2021. This was the largest acquisition for Materion at the time and was led and integrated by Jim in his role as Vice President, Strategy & Execution. He previously held strategic marketing and business development roles in Avient (formerly PolyOne) and Vectra (formerly OM Group). Jim has worked extensively in operations, corporate development, and business strategy. He received his B.S. Chemical Engineering from Ohio University and his M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University.
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James Taylor
CFO
James joined Tedia in May 2023. His key responsibilities include operational and financial strategy, accounting and control, financial planning and analysis, governance and risk management. James graduated from Northumbria University (UK) law school and with a passion for numbers, started his career at BDO working in Business Advisory and is a qualified ACCA accountant. James worked for Luxfer (NYSE: LXFR) for 10+ years in a range of roles spreading corporate and business units in both finance and supply chain. Most recently, James worked as Finance Director at Luxfer, navigating the global pandemic and the consequential supply chain, labor and inflation pressures.
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Jake Miles
Senior Vice President
Jake Miles joined Tedia in 2015 and is now Senior Vice President. With over 20 years of experience in Quality, Operations, Product & Commercial, Jake specializes in quality management and technical applications, particularly within ISO 9001 and cGMP-compliant chemical manufacturing environments. Throughout his career, Jake has successfully led major projects and spearheaded cultural transformations, driving innovation and growth across organizations. He is a dedicated leader with a proven track record of delivering results. Jake holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Morehead State University.
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Erika Mitchell
Senior vice president, operations
Erika joined Tedia in November of 2024 as the leader of the Operations and Supply Chain organizations. She brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the chemical industry, and a strong focus on building high-performing, collaborative teams. Previously, she served as General Manager of Contract Manufacturing at Avient (formerly PolyOne), and Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Materion and Techmer PM. She received her B.S. in Biology from the University of Michigan, and her MBA from Michigan State University.
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Kim Floyd
Vice president, HR & Culture
Kim joined Tedia in 2016 with 20 years of experience in Human Resources. She leads strategic initiatives focused on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development, which are designed to foster a high-performing culture and drive growth. Kim serves as a key link between management and the employee workforce. She received her BS in business administration and MBA from University of Cincinnati.
Tedia History
A demonstrated history of partnering with clients to provide trusted solutions and guidance—and we continue to push the bounds of what’s next.
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1975
Tedia is founded by Richard “Moon Su” and Elinora Park.
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1980s
Tedia becomes a leading OEM manufacturer for US high purity solvent brands.
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1990s
Tedia high-purity solvents
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2006
Tedia expands operations in Fairfield, OH. New purification methods for Acetonitrile developed.
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2011
Built Technical center for QC and R&D innovations.
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2022
Newhold acquires Tedia. Investing for sustainable, aggressive growth.
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2024
Launched bulk scale low water Acetonitrile, with the highest purity level in the market.
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2025
Entered preferred distributor partnership with Univar Solutions.
Start your career with Tedia
We continue to push the bounds of what’s possible. We’re Tedia. Driving pure breakthroughs.