Kemira Inc. is a global chemicals company serving customers in water intensive industries particularly, in two main segments, pulp & paper and industry & water. Kemira’s R & D center is located at the Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) in Atlanta, employs about 85 R & D professionals. Dr. Alina Alb, R & D Analytical Team Manager, speaks about how the easy accessibility and the staff expertise of the SENIC user facility supporting her R & D efforts at Kemira.