Author: Mitchell Fillbach

Mitchell Fillbach is a Research Scientist and Process Engineer at ZERUST®, where he brings over a decade of industry experience to advancing corrosion prevention technologies and optimizing manufacturing processes.

In his role, Mitchell works at the intersection of research, engineering, and production to develop and improve ZERUST® solutions that deliver consistent, high-performance corrosion protection. He is actively involved in product development, process optimization, and scale-up initiatives, ensuring that innovative formulations can be efficiently and reliably implemented in real-world manufacturing environments.

Mitchell’s expertise includes corrosion prevention chemistry, process engineering, and production efficiency. He collaborates closely with R&D, technical service, and operations teams to refine formulations, improve product consistency, and enhance manufacturing workflows. His work helps ensure that ZERUST® technologies meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance across a wide range of industrial applications.

He is also an active contributor to industry research through his involvement with AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance, formerly NACE International). Mitchell co-authored technical work on the NACE TM0208-2018 Vapor Inhibition Ability (VIA) test method, including research on specimen preparation and cleaning variables that influence corrosion testing performance. His contributions support the advancement of standardized testing practices and reinforce the scientific foundation behind corrosion prevention technologies.

With experience supporting industries such as manufacturing, metalworking, and heavy equipment, Mitchell contributes to solutions that protect metal assets during production, storage, and shipment. His focus on process improvement enables customers to reduce variability, improve operational efficiency, and achieve more predictable corrosion protection outcomes.

A key aspect of Mitchell’s work is driving continuous improvement through innovation and data-driven decision-making. By optimizing both product performance and production methods, he helps ZERUST® deliver scalable, sustainable corrosion prevention solutions that support long-term customer success.

Through his contributions to the ZERUST® blog, Mitchell shares insights into corrosion science, process optimization, and best practices that help organizations strengthen their corrosion prevention programs and improve overall operational performance.