Fostek Research & Development

While a minimum sales dollar target needs to be met to take on the development of a new product, the Fostek research and development team emphasizes listening to the customer to determine what it is that they are searching for if they do not have a defined, formal written spec available to present. Once the customer and Fostek have an agreed upon outline of what is needed for a new product, formulas are developed and lab work begins.
After identifying a target specification and an economic budget, a review of current products that Fostek offers is done to see if we have anything close to the desired product. If it is possible to use an existing product’s production base formula and manufacturing process technology, we can often shorten the time it takes to get to a product.
Fostek research and development utilizes our full development, pilot production lab to do the initial trials and testing. This includes all the equipment necessary to run small trials and make adjustments to formulas as necessary in a shorter time period. Our ongoing commitment to research and development ensures that we continue to improve and optimize our processes, identify new variables and bring them under control, improve the physical properties of our products and reduce costs for our customers.
For inquiries about Fostek research and development, please contact us at 574-284-1000 or click here to contact us today!

Fostek In The Community / News
- Harry Schickling Scholarship Awarded 2021!
- Congratulations to Brad Grohs, Emily Neel, & Caleb Grohs!
- 3rd Annual National D-Day Memorial Golf Classic
- A magnificent backdrop & crisp fall morning set the scene for the 3rd Annual National D-Day Memorial Golf Classic.
- National D-Day Golf Classic Sees Substantial Growth in Second Year 2016
- The 2nd annual Golf Classic to benefit the National D-Day Memorial was held at the Omni Homestead.
- Inaugural Golf Classic a Success
- The inaugural National D-Day Memorial Golf Classic drew overwhelming support.
- Fostek Named 2014 Large Business of the Year
- The Large Business of the Year award is given to a company of 51 or greater employees that has made a significant contribution to the growth of Bedford.
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