Leo Johnson
Chemistry
C. L. HAUTHAWAY & SONS CORP.
United States of America
Biography
Leo received his Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Pharmacy from Villanova University of Havana, as well as a teaching certificate from the venerable Conservatory of Music – Havana. He immigrated to the US in 1960 following the Cuban Revolution on a special visa to allow him to pursue a career as a concert pianist. Leo joined Hauthaway in 1965 as a researcher for flocking and combining adhesives and helped to make the company a major regional player in those markets. Leo eventually acquired Hauthaway and is currently the majority shareholder of CLH Corporation, the holding company that owns Hauthaway Corporation.
Research Interest
Hauthaway Corporation is an innovative designer of polyurethane polymers and compounded finishing materials for applications that require the very best. With our strong research capability and experienced applications support, we continually endeavor to meet the challenges faced by formulators and end-users in a variety of industries, including automotive, biomedical, construction, maintenance, and textile.
