Woolwich Township, NJ
NexGen Chemical Consulting
Driving Growth, Optimization & Value
Frank P. Cesare, Jr., PE, CSCP – Owner & Principal
Who We Are
Consulting Excellence for Chemical Manufacturers
Specialized consultancy for small to mid-sized chemical manufacturers
Founded by Frank Cesare a 35-year veteran in global chemical operations
Proven expertise in coatings, adhesives, surfactants, plasticizers, and specialty chemicals
Focus on safety, metrics, automation, and M&A integration
Consulting Excellence for Chemical Manufacturers & Investors
Core Capabilities
What We Do Best
Operational Transformation
Safety & Compliance
KPI Deployment
Process Automation
CAPEX Planning & Execution
Site Relocation & Greenfield/Brownfield Build
Lean Manufacturing & SPC Implementation
M&A Due Diligence and Integration (Pre & Post Close)
Sell-Side & Buy-Side deal support
Capital Projects
Driving Efficiency in Capital Project Delivery
Led product and process development on first of a kind metallic substrate automobile catalytic converter.
Managed project for design and installation of novel, inherently safe alkoxylation reactor.
Sponsored and led project for repurposing benzyl phthalate to dibenzoate plasticizer facility in Antwerp, Belgium.
Sponsored and led project to relocate naphthalene production facility from WV to IL.
Sponsored and led project for brownfield multi-purpose
additives and personal care plant build in Taloja, India.
Sponsored and led project for re-siting (2) adhesive and
sealants plants from CA to NV.
M&A Track Record
M&A Integration Expertise
Led operational integration on (12) acquisitions.
Developed Integration Playbook, with focus on Safety & Compliance systems, Production Planning and Execution, KPI and Reporting, Capital Project Planning and Execution, Lean Manufacturing Implementation – with pre-implementation strategy, implementation progress and KPI’s, and post implementation auditing protocol, taking average time to full integration < 6 months.
Operations lead for successful PE exit with sale of Meridian Adhesive Group to American Securities
Operational lead for sale of Elementis Colorants to Chromoflo
What Sets NexGen Apart
Expertise That Delivers Real-World Impact
Deep technical credibility + executive leadership.
Seamless execution from plant floor to boardroom.
Tailored solutions based on specific needs and scale – no “one size fits all”.
High impact results with speed, industry best standards, discipline, all with strategic alignment.
