Business Details
46 Years
experience
Expert Engineering & Process Analysis Services
Founded in 1980 by David and Judy Milligan, Matches is a licensed small engineering company dedicated to providing quality decision support for the development of new products, process technologies, and improvements in chemicals, energy, manufacturing, and metallurgy. With over four decades of experience, we specialize in conceptual process engineering and competitive cost analysis, helping clients optimize investments in research, development, and production expansion. Our services focus on early-stage project decisions that significantly impact long-term value, offering tailored solutions for chemical formulations, process optimization, and equipment cost estimation.We combine technical expertise with economic evaluation to deliver actionable insights, serving industries ranging from catalyst production to environmental recycling. Our commitment to precision and client-centric problem-solving has established us as a trusted partner in complex engineering challenges.
Services
Process Engineering Studies
Cost Analysis
Product Development
Energy Usage Estimates
Equipment Cost Estimation
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- Founded in 1980 with deep expertise in chemical and metallurgical processes
- Licensed small engineering company with early-stage project specialization
- Combines process engineering and cost evaluation for holistic solutions
- Serves diverse industries including energy, manufacturing, and environmental sectors
- Developed foundational models for gold processing and Supercollider project bids
Services
Process Engineering Studies
We conduct conceptual process engineering studies to help chemical and manufacturing industries develop new processes from laboratory to commercial application. Our team evaluates process flow diagrams, material balances, and equipment specifications to optimize efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining technical accuracy.
Cost Analysis
Our competitive cost analysis services assess manufacturing costs for feed materials, products, and process technologies. We provide capital and operating cost estimates for chemical processes, equipment, and energy usage, helping clients make informed investment decisions during critical early-stage development phases.
Product Development
We assist in transforming ideas into market-ready products through chemical formulation development and process optimization. Our services include debottlenecking operations, evaluating consumable quality impacts, and creating technical specifications to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
Equipment Cost Estimation
We deliver conceptual equipment cost estimates using proprietary models and industry data. Our order-of-magnitude estimates help clients evaluate process alternatives and make informed decisions about capital investments in new facilities or process upgrades.
Energy Usage Analysis
Our energy usage analysis services quantify energy consumption and costs for manufacturing operations. We identify opportunities to reduce energy expenditures while maintaining process performance, supporting sustainability goals and operational cost savings.
People
David Milligan
Founder
Co-founded Matches in 1980 with expertise in computer simulations and cost modeling for chemical and metallurgical processes. Led development of foundational models for gold processing and Supercollider project bids.
Judy Milligan
Founder
Co-founder with 40+ years of experience in engineering simulations and environmental process modeling. Instrumental in developing early storm event and mining models that established Matches' technical reputation.
Questions
What industries does Matches serve?
We serve chemical, energy, manufacturing, and metallurgical industries, with specialized expertise in catalyst production, environmental recycling, and biomass processing.
How do you help optimize early-stage projects?
We focus on critical early decisions by combining process engineering and cost analysis to identify optimal technical and financial pathways for new products or processes.
What process engineering services do you offer?
We provide process flow diagrams, material balances, equipment specifications, and optimization services to improve efficiency and reduce costs in production operations.
How are equipment cost estimates developed?
Our conceptual estimates use proprietary models and industry data to provide order-of-magnitude capital cost projections for process equipment selection and planning.
Do you work directly with clients or through third parties?
We work both directly with clients and as confidential third-party analysts, maintaining objectivity in all technical and economic evaluations we perform.
