Azul 3D, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced 3D printers, specializing in High-Area Rapid Printing (HARP) technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Skokie, Illinois, the company focuses on producing large objects quickly and efficiently, offering a solution that bridges the gap between prototyping and mass manufacturing. The HARP technology converts liquid plastic into solid forms, allowing for the production of both single, large parts and multiple smaller components simultaneously. By utilizing a diverse range of consumer and industrial-grade plastics, Azul 3D aims to provide a streamlined and cost-effective manufacturing process, making it competitive with traditional methods like injection molding.
Spectrum Plastics Group
Acquisition in 2023
Spectrum Plastics Group is a manufacturer specializing in the production of PVC and polyethylene tubing, films, and bags, primarily for food and industrial packaging applications. The company offers a range of services including automated packaging, in-line converting, and advanced extrusion capabilities. It also provides analytical lab testing and produces low melt batch inclusion bags and blown film extrusion products. Serving diverse sectors such as fresh farm products, processed and frozen foods, industrial, medical, and pharmaceutical, Spectrum Plastics Group is committed to delivering high-quality solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients.
Laird Performance Materials
Acquisition in 2021
Laird Performance Materials specializes in high-performance electromagnetic shielding and thermal management solutions. The company manufactures a wide range of products, including thermal interface materials and electromagnetic components, serving various industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, data centers, medical, and telecommunications. Laird's offerings focus on effectively managing heat and protecting devices from electromagnetic interference, while also addressing the challenge of mitigating disruptive waste energy. Through its comprehensive product line, Laird aims to enhance the performance and reliability of electronic devices.
OxyMem
Acquisition in 2019
OxyMem specializes in wastewater treatment solutions through its innovative Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) technology. This system addresses the energy-intensive nature of conventional wastewater treatment, which typically consumes 2-3% of a nation's electricity due to reliance on outdated bubble diffusion methods. OxyMem's approach utilizes hollow fibre gas-permeable membranes to deliver oxygen directly to microorganisms, achieving 95% oxygen transfer rates. This results in significant energy savings of up to 75%, reduced sludge production by 50%, and enhanced process resilience. The MABR can either complement existing aeration systems by adding biological capacity or replace legacy systems entirely, providing a sustainable and efficient alternative for wastewater management.
Desalitech
Acquisition in 2019
Desalitech, Inc. designs and manufactures advanced industrial reverse osmosis systems for water purification and desalination. The company's flagship product, ReFlex, is versatile and suitable for applications such as pure water supply, boiler feed water, cooling tower makeup, and wastewater reuse. Additionally, the ReFlex Max system addresses brine concentration and seawater desalination needs. Desalitech also offers ReFlex Smart, a software solution for online monitoring and control of its systems. Founded in 2008 by Professor Avi Efraty and originally named Advanced Desalination Technologies, the company focuses on providing efficient water treatment solutions that adapt to varying conditions, reducing operational challenges and costs. Desalitech serves a range of industries, including food and beverage, oil and gas refining, mining, consumer goods, municipal reuse, and power generation, both in the United States and internationally. As of early 2020, Desalitech operates as a subsidiary of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and is based in Newton, Massachusetts.
Provivi Inc. specializes in developing biopesticides aimed at pest management in agriculture, commercial sectors, households, and public health. The company's innovative approach focuses on using insect pheromones, which provide a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional pesticides. By leveraging biocatalysis technology initially developed at the California Institute of Technology, Provivi enhances the synthesis of these biopesticides, ensuring they are effective and free from toxic residues. Founded in 2013 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company collaborates with distributors worldwide to deliver its products, which are designed to protect food supplies sustainably and affordably. With a team of experienced professionals from biotechnology and the agricultural chemicals industry, Provivi is positioned to transform pest management practices through its advanced biological processes.
Granular
Acquisition in 2017
Granular is a software and analytics platform focused on enhancing the efficiency and decision-making capabilities of farmers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides tools such as data-driven crop models, farmland research, and profit measurement at the field level. These resources enable farmers to raise healthier crops while optimizing resource use, ultimately helping them build and sustain stronger businesses. Granular is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley, including Andreessen Horowitz, Google Ventures, and Khosla Ventures. Through its cloud-based solutions, Granular aims to power some of the world’s most efficient farms.
FMC Health and Nutrition
Acquisition in 2017
FMC Health and Nutrition is a business segment that focuses on producing healthy food and supplements, generating over $700 million in revenue in 2016. The company specializes in two primary areas: texturants used as food ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients. Its product offerings include ingredients such as alginates, carrageenan, and microcrystalline cellulose, which help consumers address specific dietary needs and challenges.
Taxon Biosciences
Acquisition in 2015
Taxon Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing innovative applications and products for the agriculture, life sciences, and oil and gas industries. Founded in 2000 and based in Tiburon, California, the company employs advanced microbiology, genomics, and informatics to create solutions that enhance various processes. In the oil and gas sector, Taxon Biosciences develops microbes that improve the extraction of heavy oil and increase the efficiency of coal-to-methane conversion. Additionally, it offers customized microbial solutions for specific biochemical transformations in subsurface environments. In agriculture, the company's products focus on yield optimization and crop protection. Taxon Biosciences also provides assays for propane-utilizing microbes and other tools to aid oil and gas exploration.
Solae™ soy-based ingredient solutions help create nutritious, great-tasting products with a unique combination of functional, nutritional, economical and sustainable benefits.
Innovalight
Acquisition in 2011
Innovalight, founded by Conrad Burke, specializes in the development of high-efficiency, low-cost solar modules utilizing innovative silicon-based technology. The company has created a unique silicon ink, which has been in development since 2005, enabling a shift in manufacturing processes by employing liquid-based processing instead of traditional solid or gas methods. This approach aims to significantly enhance the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of solar modules. Innovalight's products are designed for both residential and commercial applications, focusing on ultra thin-film power modules to support grid-connected solar power generation.
Danisco A/S
Acquisition in 2011
Danisco A/S is a producer and seller of food ingredients and industrial bioproducts, primarily operating in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. The company comprises several divisions, including Emulsifiers, which provides food emulsifiers and a vegetable-based plasticizer known as GRINDSTED SOFT-N-SAFE. The Gums and Systems division specializes in textural ingredients derived from hydrocolloids, sourced from natural materials like seaweed and citrus fruits, catering to industries such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The Sweeteners division offers specialty sweeteners, including xylitol and fructose, aimed at promoting health by reducing risks associated with lifestyle diseases. The Cultures division produces probiotic cultures and natural food protection solutions, targeting the dairy, meat, and health sectors. Lastly, the Genencor division focuses on developing enzymes and bio-based solutions for various applications, including animal nutrition and fuel ethanol production from non-food raw materials. Founded in 1989, Danisco is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
MECS is a chemicals company that specializes in the phosphate fertilizer, oil refining, and metal smelting industries. The firm designs and engineers sulfuric acid plants and high-performance products tailored for these sectors. MECS offers a range of mist elimination solutions, including Brink Mist Eliminators and the DynaWave Wet Gas Scrubber, which is applicable in power generation, refining, cement production, and sulfuric acid production. Additionally, the company provides OCAP air pre-heaters for heat exchange applications. Their comprehensive services encompass process design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, project management, start-up support, operator training, and ongoing technical assistance.
Coastal Training Technologies
Acquisition in 2008
Coastal is a dynamic and creative company.
PsiloQuest
Series B in 2004
PsiloQuest develops and commercializes CMP polishing pads for the semiconductor industry.
ChemFirst
Acquisition in 2002
ChemFirst Inc. specializes in the production of electronic chemicals and materials tailored for the semiconductor industry. The company also manufactures specialty intermediates utilized in polyurethane and various other applications. Through its focus on these sectors, ChemFirst provides essential chemical solutions that support advanced technological processes and materials development.
Alien Technology
Venture Round in 2000
Alien Technology Corporation specializes in the manufacture and supply of radio frequency identification (RFID) products and services, particularly focusing on ultra-high frequency (UHF) solutions. Established in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company produces a range of UHF passive RFID components, including transceiver chips, tags, antennas, inlays, and readers, utilizing a patented Fluidic Self Assembly (FSA) process for efficient production. Alien Technology's offerings extend to professional services such as item tagging, technical consulting, project management, and system configuration, supporting various industries including retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company operates internationally, with additional offices in regions such as China, Europe, and Australia, and maintains a solutions center in Dayton, Ohio. Alien Technology is recognized for its commitment to reliable and cost-effective RFID solutions that enhance supply chain management, inventory control, and anti-counterfeiting efforts across diverse applications.
Industria Solutions
Venture Round in 2000
Industria Solutions Inc. is a business-to-business e-commerce company that focuses on the global fluid processing equipment market. The company offers an e-commerce platform that facilitates collaborative engineering, e-procurement, and project and materials management. By leveraging the expertise of its founding companies, Industria Solutions addresses supply chain inefficiencies prevalent in various fluid processing industries, including chemicals, oil and gas, pulp and paper, power generation, and pharmaceuticals. This platform enables clients to streamline their procurement processes and improve operational efficiency.
Combichem
Acquisition in 1999
CombiChem, Inc is a computational drug discovery company that is applying its proprietary design technology and rapid synthesis capabilities to accelerate the discovery process for new drugs. The Company believes its approach offers pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies the opportunity to conduct their drug discovery efforts in a more productive and cost-effective manner. Using its proprietary Discovery Engine(TM) process, the Company focuses on the generation, evolution and optimization of potential new lead candidates for its collaborative partners, who will then develop, manufacture, market and sell any resulting drugs.
Pharmasset
Series A in 1998
Pharmasset Inc is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative drugs for viral infections. The company specializes in oral therapeutics targeting hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Its research centers on nucleoside analogs, which inhibit enzymes essential for viral replication. Pharmasset is advancing three product candidates: Clevudine, aimed at HBV, which is expected to enter Phase 3 clinical trials; R7128, a pro-drug for HCV currently in Phase 1 trials; and Racivir, an investigational treatment for HIV in Phase 2 trials. Through these efforts, Pharmasset seeks to provide effective treatment options for patients suffering from these viral infections.
Conoco
Acquisition in 1981
Conoco has its roots in 1875 when Isaac E. Blake established the Continental Oil Company in Ogden, Utah, aiming to supply petroleum products to Western pioneers. Currently, the Conoco brand is owned by Phillips 66 Company and is recognized for its quality gasoline. Conoco operates over 2,400 retail fuel sites across the United States, providing consumers with reliable fuel options. The brand's long-standing heritage and commitment to quality continue to play a significant role in its operations today.
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