Wes Houghton

Wes is a Senior TS&D Professional at Milliken & Company, where he helps customers solve complex technical challenges. Based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he partners with resin manufacturers, converters, and brand owners to develop innovative solutions that enhance product performance and create value across the supply chain. Over the course of his career, Wes has developed expertise at the intersection of packaging, polymers, pigments, and additives, with particular emphasis on nucleation, clarification, and laser-marking technologies. Holding a Master's degree in Packaging Science from Michigan State University, Wes brings a unique perspective that bridges packaging development and polymer science. His career includes work on iconic consumer brands such as Purell, Dove, Degree, and John Frieda before shifting his focus to additive technologies for polyolefins. He is particularly interested in the interplay between formulation, processing, and end-use performance, and enjoys