Innovation. Protection. Performance.

SHIMICOAT Director Frank Samani is a leading global authority on epoxy resin and related products. His interest in the chemical complexities of epoxy surface coatings began during his years studying for his PhD in Chemistry and Polymer Science at Murdoch University. Across a career spanning more than three decades he has written multiple professional papers and played a pivotal role in the research and development of chemical formulations, methodologies and analytical techniques.

His professional career dates from 1990, during which time he has attended and presented at industrial symposiums and conferences around the world. He is a member of The Royal Australian Chemical Institute, a Chartered Chemist and a University Associate of Curtin University, WA. His work as a research chemist from 1996 to 2000 paved the way for true industry expertise, followed by a chief chemist position from 2000 to 2005 that saw him deeply involved in new product development and in creating environmentally friendly practices and processes that reduce waste and improve chemical production. Since 2005 he has worked as chief scientist, providing project leadership and heading development teams on operational sites across Australasia, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Two achievements of note: developing an automated analytical technique to monitor fuel composition and consumption, and the formulation, development and manufacture of a wide range of specialty chemicals now commonly used in the mining and petrochemical industries.

In 2008 Frank established SHIMICOAT with the sole intention of offering the ultimate in epoxy resin and associated products to the wider Australian community. In line with his continuing research and development work, which pushes both chemical and environmental boundaries, the SHIMICOAT range is designed using the latest technology.