Peggy Macatangay, Ph.D.
Peggy Macatangay is Senior Vice President, Technology & Engineering of TPC Group Dr. Macatangay oversees research and development, process and production engineering, process automation and quality control functions for the Company. She joined TPC Group in 2009 as Director, Research and Development, where she had responsibility for research and development and quality control.
Dr. Macatangay assumed responsibility for process engineering in 2013, and then in 2015 assumed the additional responsibility of capital projects and process control. Under the leadership and direction of Dr. Macatangay, TPC Group designed, built and opened a state-of-the-art technical center in 2011. She has been instrumental in driving expanded polyisobutylene (PIB) capabilities and capacity to meet business demand and drive improvements and new product development, which includes several patents to maintain the Company's technology position and products to drive new business growth and opportunity.
Prior to joining TPC Group, Dr. Macatangay held roles of progressive responsibility at Celanese, including Analytical Leader, Quality Control Leader and Pilot Plant Manager. At the time of her departure, she was Research Group Leader. Dr. Macatangay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Ohio Northern University, and a PhD in inorganic chemistry from Wayne State University.
About TPC Group
TPC Group is a recognized global leader in producing value-added products derived from petrochemical raw materials such as C4 hydrocarbons, and a provider of critical infrastructure and logistics services along the Gulf Coast. We deliver a diverse range of quality products to chemical and petroleum-based companies worldwide. Our employees are committed to safely making these products in a manner that is protective of our environment and respectful of the communities where we have operations. Integrity is stamped into everything we do – from the quality of chemicals we produce to the dependable services we provide.
With an operating history of 75 years, we are the largest independent processor of crude C4 and a leader in North America across all our major product lines.