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Innovative Resource Management

Name: Innovative Resource Management
Address: 125 Crosscreek Drive, Summerville, SC, 29485, US
Telephone: +18437252000

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08/31/2026

Surplus Lubricants: Still Performing, Just Not Here

When an industrial lubricant or oil no longer fits a company's production needs, that doesn't necessarily mean it has stopped performing.

Changes in formulations, equipment, customer requirements, specifications, purchasing strategies, or inventory levels can leave companies holding materials they simply no longer need. In many cases, those products may still retain characteristics that make them useful in another industrial application.

That's where the secondary market creates an opportunity.

At IRM, we help evaluate and identify potential markets for surplus, excess, aged, discontinued, and certain off-spec lubricants and oils. By understanding the available material and connecting it with buyers whose requirements may be a better fit, we can help extend its useful life rather than allowing valuable inventory to sit idle or move unnecessarily toward disposal.

For sellers, that can mean reducing inventory, avoiding carrying and disposal costs, and recovering value. For buyers, secondary markets can provide another source of industrial materials at attractive economics.

Sometimes the material hasn't lost its value.
It simply needs the right application and the right buyer.

Have lubricants or oils available? Let's talk.

843-725-2000

08/27/2026

Behind Every Deal: Technical Expertise at Work

Finding a buyer is only part of creating the right secondary-market solution. Understanding the material — and where it can realistically be used — is just as important.

At IRM, our technical team reviews available product specifications, technical data, supplier documentation, material history, and potential applications to help determine the most viable and responsible path forward.

That technical perspective is especially important when working with surplus, aged, discontinued, or off-spec materials. A product that no longer meets the requirements of its original application may still have significant value in another market — but identifying that opportunity requires understanding both the chemistry and the application.

When additional analytical information is necessary, IRM can also work with independent, credentialed laboratories to provide testing and help validate key material characteristics.

By combining technical expertise with an extensive network of buyers and sellers, we help bridge the gap between what a material is, what it can do, and where it can create value.

Science meets business at IRM.

08/12/2026

IRM Insider: Meet the Team

Spotlight: Product Stewardship & Technical Business Development

At IRM, every successful project starts with technical expertise. Our Product Stewardship & Technical Business Development Team combines decades of experience in chemistry, engineering, operations, product commercialization, and business development to help customers unlock the highest value from surplus chemicals, process residuals, and secondary materials.

Working alongside customers across a wide range of industries, the team develops innovative reuse strategies, identifies new market opportunities, and provides the technical insight needed to transform complex challenges into sustainable business solutions.

Meet the professionals behind IRM's technical excellence:

🔹 Paul Lyday – Director of Product Stewardship
🔹 Mike Norton – Product Stewardship Manager
🔹 Madison Bramlett – Business Development Manager
🔹 Sean Flanagan – Technical Business Development
🔹 Reggie Stuckey – Technical Business Development
🔹 Craig Melchor – Technical Business Development

Together, they represent decades of industry experience and a shared commitment to helping customers reduce waste, recover value, and build more sustainable supply chains through innovative solutions.

08/07/2026

The Real Cost of Disposal Is More Than the Invoice

When companies evaluate surplus, off-spec, or obsolete materials, disposal is often viewed as the simplest solution. But the true cost rarely ends with the disposal invoice.

Long-term storage, warehouse space, regulatory compliance, transportation, sampling, documentation, administrative time, and internal resources all contribute to the total cost of managing excess inventory. Even more significant is the opportunity cost / capital tied up in materials that could potentially be generating value instead.

At IRM, we help companies take a different approach.

By evaluating surplus materials and leveraging our extensive network of industrial buyers, we identify opportunities to place products into secondary markets where they can continue to create value. In many cases, what was once considered a disposal problem becomes a cost-saving (or even revenue-generating) solution.

Before scheduling disposal, it may be worth asking one simple question:

Is this material truly waste or is it an untapped asset?

Curious what your surplus inventory could be worth?

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07/31/2026

Polymers & Resins: A Second Life Starts with the Right Market

Polymers and resins are among the most versatile materials in the chemical industry, serving as critical ingredients in adhesives, coatings, inks, sealants, construction products, rubber compounds, composites, and countless other industrial applications.
When production changes, formulations evolve, or inventory becomes surplus, many of these materials still retain the performance characteristics that make them valuable to other manufacturers.
That's where IRM comes in.
Through our extensive network of buyers and industry expertise, we help companies identify secondary markets for surplus, off-spec, discontinued, or slow-moving polymer and resin inventories. Instead of becoming a disposal cost, these materials often find a new application where they continue to deliver value.
Whether you have hydrocarbon resins, rosin derivatives, acrylics, epoxies, alkyds, polyesters, polyethylene, polypropylene, or other specialty polymers, IRM can help determine if there's a market for your material.
If you have surplus polymers or resins on hand, let's start the conversation.

843-725-2000

07/22/2026

IRM Insider: Meet the Team
Spotlight: Karen Lloyd

Director of Accounts Receivable

Since IRM’s founding, Karen Lloyd has played a vital role in supporting the company’s growth, sustainability, and long-term success. With more than 35 years of experience across the environmental industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her role as Director of Accounts Receivable.

Throughout her career, Karen has held positions spanning safety instruction, laboratory equipment sales, senior administration, and financial operations. Her commitment to excellence and attention to detail help ensure the financial stability and operational efficiency that support IRM’s continued success.

Beyond her professional contributions, Karen is deeply committed to community involvement, faith-based mission projects, and childhood education—reflecting the values that have helped shape IRM from the very beginning.

Outside of work, she enjoys supporting the South Carolina Gamecocks and cheering on her favorite teams.

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the people who power IRM each month.

07/16/2026

Getting value from surplus, off-spec, expired, by-product, or co-product inventory doesn't have to be complicated.

Here's how the IRM process works:

(1) Share Your Inventory
Send us a list of the materials you have available. Whether it's surplus inventory, off-spec production, expired material, by-products, or co-products, every opportunity starts with understanding what you have.

(2) Technical Review
Our technical and commercial teams work with you to organize the available information, evaluate the materials, and gather any additional data needed to maximize marketability.

(3) Market Development
Once qualified, your materials are introduced—confidentially—to our extensive network of potential buyers. We actively promote the opportunity while negotiating the best possible commercial terms.

(4) Complete Transaction Management
When the right buyer is found, IRM manages the entire transaction, including negotiations, logistics, and coordination from start to finish.

Throughout the entire process, confidentiality is our priority. We protect both the supplier's identity and the buyer's identity, allowing transactions to move forward with complete discretion.

If you have surplus chemical inventory that may still hold value, let's start the conversation.

843-725-2000

07/04/2026

Today, we celebrate 250 years of American independence, a milestone that honors the courage, resilience, and vision that shaped our nation.

As we commemorate this historic anniversary, we extend our gratitude to those who have helped build stronger communities, foster innovation, and create opportunities for future generations.

From all of us at IRM, we wish you, your family, and your colleagues a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.

Happy 4th of July!

06/18/2026

IRM Insider: Meet the Team

Spotlight: William Lloyd
Product Acquisition Manager

Born and raised in Summerville, South Carolina, William "Will" Lloyd brings a unique perspective to his role at IRM, having grown up around the business and its mission. His lifelong connection to the company, combined with a strong work ethic and team-first mindset, has helped shape his approach to building relationships and delivering results.

As Product Acquisition Manager, Will plays an important role in identifying opportunities, supporting strategic growth, and fostering strong partnerships with customers and suppliers. His collaborative nature and communication skills help strengthen connections across the organization and throughout the industry.

A former collegiate baseball player and graduate of the University of South Carolina, Will combines discipline, determination, and a passion for continuous improvement in everything he does.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, and pursuing his interests in the outdoors and music.

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the people who power IRM each month.

06/12/2026

Surfactants Continue to Drive Demand Across Multiple Industries

From household and industrial cleaners to agricultural formulations, oilfield chemicals, metalworking fluids, and specialty manufacturing processes, surfactants remain one of the most versatile and widely used classes of chemicals in the market.

Because of their broad range of applications, surplus, off-spec, and excess-inventory surfactants consistently attract interest from buyers seeking cost-effective raw material solutions. As a result, they remain one of the most actively traded categories in the secondary chemical market.

At IRM, we actively purchase a wide variety of surfactants, including anionic, nonionic, cationic, and amphoteric chemistries, helping companies recover value from materials that no longer fit their primary business needs.

Whether you're managing excess inventory, off-spec production, aging stock, or discontinued products, there may be a market for your material.

Have surfactants available? Let's talk.

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125 Crosscreek Drive
Summerville, SC
29485

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18437252000

Website

https://www.the-irm.com/

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