Expertise & know-how

ANSERS, acronym for ANalytical SERviceS, offers extensive knowledge in the fields of analytical chemistry, physical testing and polymer chemistry. Our focused range of analyses and our technical consultancy are based on long standing and well established relations with the plastics and polymer industries. Formerly, we were part of Shell global solutions. This strong integration enabled us to construct the solid bases of our present variety of scientific skills and techniques. 

ANSERS

Our value proposition is: offering the necessary expertise and know-how, coupled with the use of a broad array of laboratory equipment, to tackle any technical challenge we are presented with. Infrared spectroscopy, optical and electron microscopy, digital (3D imaging) microscopy, rheometry and thermal analysis are just a few of the analytical tools we have at our disposal. Whenever needed, we can make use of resources within our network of privileged business partners, including universities, research institutes and many others.

Customer satisfaction is our prime key performance indicator. That is precisely why our mission consists in providing tailor-made and robust answers to any questions and challenges that you, our customer, may have. With ANSERS, value for money solutions always lie at your fingertips.

Our core business is to help you, our customer, by finding the adequate answers to your technical problems.

Therefore, we provide chemical analyses and physical testing, as well as technical consultancy, mainly focused on polymers, by offering

  • a variety of skills and high standards of expertise thorough product knowledge and material insight
  • the eagerness for problem solving
  • flexible and short deadlines
  • competitive prices and value for money

Why choose us ?

A good project definition
Asking the right questions is what matters.
When working with us, tell us not only what you want, but also why!

A transparent communication
Working in close consultation is more than often crucial to find the right solution to your problem!

A thorough evaluation
Improving our services is our major concern. If you are not entirely satisfied with any aspect of our work, tell us so that we can improve! If you are happy about our services, please tell others!

Our history

Division of Shell Chemicals

Before 2008
For many years, we have been a Belgian, Louvain-la-Neuve based, analytical chemistry and physical testing division of Shell Chemicals and Shell Global Solutions.

Since more than a decade we have broadened our horizon and have been working in close collaboration with a series of multinationals, including Hexion, Kraton Polymers and LyondellBasell Industries.

By mid 2007 Shell Global Solutions started the phasing out of its activities in Louvain-la-Neuve.

Creation of ANSERS

End 2008
Creation of ANSERS, which meant that the continuation of providing first class analytical services could be secured. This has been the case ever since.

ISO9001

End 2008
Ansers took over the ISO9001 quality label from Shell’s analytical services.
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Our team

Marijke Slabbinck

Mrs Slabbinck is the founder and CEO of Ansers. She gained her expertise during her career as employee of Shell in the analytical department. Thanks to the many technical discussions she had with her colleagues in the product groups, she did not only learn the various analytical techniques but obtained an in-depth knowledge on different types of polymers, on processing, polymer additives, properties, etc…

Ilse Hupko

Industrial engineer in chemistry, Mrs Hupko joined Ansers in 2017 as project manager. She’s an ex Shell colleague of Marijke of the analytical department with broad experience in polymer research and identification/quantitation of resins and additives. She has a long-standing knowhow on microscopy and spectroscopic techniques (FTIR, UV-VIS).

Christelle Bar

Industrial engineer in chemistry, Christelle worked for 11 years in the field of polymers in the analytical chemistry and mechanical testing department of the Shell Research Centre. She then integrated, for several years, a structure to support companies in their technological innovation projects. Christelle joined the Ansers team in June 2021. In addition to her role as quality coordinator, she manages analytical projects.