:quality(80):no_upscale())
:quality(80):no_upscale())
August 6, 2025
Innovation
at
Artemyn
is
driven
by
expertise,
curiosity
and
collaboration.
By
combining
deep
mineral
knowledge
with
technical
excellence,
we
explore
new
perspectives,
develop
smarter
solutions
and
support
the
evolving
needs
of
our
markets.
Innovation Lab Team
:quality(80):no_upscale())
:quality(80):no_upscale())
:quality(80):no_upscale())
Dr Janet Preston
Senior Scientist
Dr. Janet Preston is a distinguished Senior Principal Scientist at Artemyn, where she operates out of the Par laboratory in Cornwall. As a world-renowned expert in mineral science and surface chemistry, she specializes in the application of kaolin and calcium carbonate for the paper, board, and packaging industries. Throughout her extensive career, she has been a driving force behind the development of sustainable barrier coatings and high-performance functional minerals. Her significant contributions to the field have earned her international acclaim, including the prestigious Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal from TAPPI, cementing her reputation as a leading authority in industrial mineral innovation.
:quality(80):no_upscale())
:quality(80):no_upscale())
Eli Gaskin
Application Scientist
Eli Gaskin is an Application Scientist at Artemyn, based at the company’s research and development hub in Cornwall, UK. She leads projects exploring new products and application concepts that drive future growth and customer satisfaction.
:quality(80):no_upscale())
:quality(80):no_upscale())
Bethan Davies
Climate Change Coordinator
Bethan Davies is the Climate Change Coordinator at Artemyn, based in Cornwall, UK. She focuses on overseeing the rigorous measurement and reporting of Artemyn's Scope 1, 2 & 3 carbon emissions, bridging the gap between the environmental data and the company's long-term sustainability goals. Additionally, she provides technical support for our laboratory operations, ensuring a seamless connection between our environmental data and onsite research.More about Bethan
:quality(80):no_upscale())
Chris Disberry
Development Engineer
Chris Disberry is a Development Engineer at Artemyn, based in Cornwall, where he specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of sustainable barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging. His role is uniquely multifaceted, bridging the gap between high-level laboratory research and global industrial operations. On the technical side, he develops water, grease, and moisture-resistant coatings designed to replace plastic packaging, while also providing hands-on technical support to paper mills across Europe to ensure successful product implementation.
:quality(80):no_upscale())
:quality(80):no_upscale())
:quality(80):no_upscale())
Gavin Butler-Lee
Assistant Scientist
Gavin Butler-Lee is an Assistant Scientist at Artemyn, based in Cornwall. Specialising in coating and filling, he formulates and conducts studies to develop new and innovative solutions. His work supports both internal R&D and direct customer work. In addition, he also works to develop new products to support an ever changing market, ranging from greener minerals to alternative pigments. Together with the rest of the team, he supports customers at every stage of development.
:quality(80):no_upscale())
Elise Fergus
Technician
Elise Fergus is a laboratory technician at par moor centre. She provides technical support to customers and R&D projects using expertise in multiple lab areas. She ensures that the laboratory is in good working order, and that testing is done according to safety and ethics regulations.
:quality(80):no_upscale())
Philip Butler-Lee
Assistant Scientist
Philip Butler-Lee is an Assistant Scientist at Artemyn, based in the heart of Cornwall. His core focus lies in optimising and driving innovation within the barrier market and the Ecobright portfolio. While his roots are in paper, he is currently shifting his focus toward non-paper applications, such as paint.
+0
Major Innovations
+0
Products Launched
0
New markets
:quality(80):no_upscale())
INNOVATION 2026
Green Cement: ForteMyn
METAKAOLIN is a proven supplementary cementitious material used across global construction markets - from high-volume blended cements to performance driven specialty mortars and dry-mix systems
The future of low-carbon cement
Cement is the backbone of modern infrastructure, but it comes at a high environmental cost. For every ton of cement produced, up to 1 ton of CO₂ is released making cement production one of the largest industrial sources of greenhouse gas emissions.
Business Case
DISCOVER ForteMyn's Benefits
:quality(80):no_upscale())
ForteMyn
Learn More
Lab Video Series
:quality(80):no_upscale())
Dr. Janet Preston intro
:quality(80):no_upscale())
Eli Gaskin intro
:quality(80):no_upscale())
Par Moor Lab, Cornwall (Uk)
Dr. Janet Preston intro
Eli Gaskin intro
:quality(80):no_upscale())
:quality(80):no_upscale())