Ted Lightfoot Consulting

Illuminating the Coating Process through Education, Mentoring & Problem Solving.

SERVICES

WHAT I DO

Process Optimization

Elevate your operations with expert advice on scaling and efficiency in coated film manufacturing.

Customized Training

Quickly bridge skill gaps with customized training designed to meet your unique needs.

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Problem-Solving

Discover innovative solutions through a multi-faceted approach to engineering challenges.

Comprehensive Video Courses

Stay ahead of the curve with accessible, on-the-go training for all experience levels.

Supply Chain Development

Optimize supply chain processes, enhancing efficiency and enabling new growth opportunities.

Research & Development

Stay innovative and practical with insights from the cutting edge of engineering research.

EXPERT

MEET TED

Ted Lightfoot

CONSULTANT

With 35 years in film and coating, Ted Lightfoot excels in R&D, plant support, and technical service. He's VP of ISCST and an editorial board member for the Journal of Plastic Film and Sheeting. His problem-solving offers managers diverse options, from quick fixes to capital projects. Ted provides customized training and is rolling out on-demand video courses for all skill levels.

SKILLS

VARIETIES OF PROJECTS

Project Distribution

With over 35 years in the industry, Ted is a leading expert in each category presented. From film casting to R&D, Ted’s expertise shines in every domain.

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80%

EDUCATION & TRAINING

85%

CONSULTING

30%

SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT

60%

TROUBLESHOOTING

ABOUT

TRACK RECORD

Ted Lighfoot LLC.
Decades of Expertise.

Navigating the Industry with Precision and Insight

With a comprehensive 35-year tenure in the coating industry, Ted Lightfoot has extensively contributed to both research and development and direct plant support roles. His career milestones showcase a proven ability to address complex challenges in the domains of film casting, coating, drying, and laminating.

Ted Lightfoot adeptly integrates industry expertise, scientific principles, and disciplined project management to deliver solutions that meet both technical specifications and timeline constraints. This has enabled him to offer businesses a broad array of strategic options, tailored to meet both immediate needs and long-term investment objectives.

DOWNLOAD RESUME

Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

1985
DuPont Imaging Systems Director of Manufacturing’s Award, for design of a next generation photographic film manufacturing plant

1988
Helped Create International Society for Coating Science and Technology as one of its Founding Directors

1998
DuPont Engineering Excellence Award for Scale up of PV2025 at Circleville

2014
John Matteucci Award for Technical Excellence in Coating and Laminating at the 2020 AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference

2020
John A Tallmadge Award International Society for Coating Science and Technology

2022