Few companies these days have experienced microbiologists that understand the complex issues related to microbial activity. Working with an expert industrial microbiologist who understands the process and microbial control programs, the client quickly resolves problems that cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost product without risking harming the wastewater treatment system. A neutral party helps eliminate time wasted in the “blame the other supplier” game.

Linda has unique industrial microbial experience. She has worked for a leading paper and forest products company and for a major biocide supplier. She brings over 35 years of practical problem solving experience to mills, resolving microbial slime and spoilage problems. With a career in research, technical consulting, marketing and sales she has worked with clients on every continent helping them save millions of dollars of lost product and developing new programs.

With over 45 technical papers, 12 patents and extensive experience in all aspects of papermaking, she has experience with products as varied as personal care, germ free eggs, carpet textiles, plant pathology, tissue culture, clays, coatings, and pesticides. Examples of some of the new products she helped develop include laminated beams, baby wipes, biocides, and non-toxics to prevent adhesion to surfaces. She has taught courses in North & South America, Asia, Europe, Australia, and South Africa.

International Microbial Associates has the experience and knowledge to help resolve complex problems. This experience provides an extensive network of contacts in the biocide industry and biofilm research, which means new opportunities can be quickly explored.