The Valliscor Story

Founded in 2012 by Rich G. Carter and Michael C. Standen, ​Valliscor is a technology-driven, chemical manufacturing company that leverages a broad suite of developed technologies to provide innovative solutions for its customers in the pharmaceutical, semi-conductor and allied industries. Valliscor specializes in the commercial manufacture of high-value compounds containing the element fluorine – particularly materials that require production under specific requirements due to their regulated properties.

Valliscor harnesses licensed, developed & patented technologies to provide unique & cost-effective solutions for producing high value chemical entities. For the pharmaceutical industry, Valliscor manufactures key starting materials (KSM) to produce medications that treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breast cancer and other diseases. Valliscor's etchant products for the semiconductor industry are used to make logic and memory chips. Valliscor also produces a fluorine-containing monomers for the polymer industry.

Valliscor’s corporate headquarters and initial manufacturing facility are located in Corvallis, Oregon. Valliscor’s Corvallis site is located within the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute (ATAMI), which offers a modern, well-equipped facility with access to extensive instrumentation services. More recently, Valliscor has acquired a 12+ acre greenfield site in neighboring Albany, Oregon where it is building its second manufacturing site. Valliscor broke ground on the campus in August 2025 with construction of the initial phase that includes a 16,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility and supporting structures.

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Rich Carter (co-founder & CEO) [LinkedIn Profile]

Rich earned his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Gettysburg College and his Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin. Rich was a 2010 Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). Rich has authored of over 100 publications and multiple patents. Rich's expertise are in multi-step organic synthesis and reaction development. Rich is a 2013 graduate of the Oregon State University Advantage Accelerator program. 

Michael C. Standen (co-founder & COO) [LinkedIn Profile]

Mike earned his B.S. degree in Chemistry and his Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Manchester, U.K. Mike has over 30 years of experience in process development, project management and business development. Mike has over a dozen patents and is a leading expert in organofluorine chemistry.

Rajinikanth Lingampally (Managing Director) [LinkedIn Profile]

Raj earned his B.Sc. And M.Sc. Degrees in Chemistry from Osmania University and his Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Raj is the first employee of Valliscor and has decades of experience in the chemical industry.  

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