Shenzhen Sanshun Nano New Materials
Acquisition in 2020
Shenzhen Sanshun Nano New Materials is a carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and dispersions producer that supplies lithium-ion battery manufacturers both in China and globally. SUSN is a carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and dispersions producer that supplies lithium-ion battery manufacturers both in China and globally.
Group14 Technologies
Series A in 2019
Group14 Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, specializing in engineered carbon materials for energy storage solutions including electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, the company collaborates with clients representing 95% of global battery production. Group14 develops innovative battery materials that enhance energy performance in lithium-ion systems, providing clients with significantly increased lithium capacity while ensuring safety and longevity. The company operates a joint venture in South Korea and is expanding its manufacturing capabilities worldwide to meet the growing demand for silicon battery materials, aiming to enable a future where all rechargeable devices are powered by advanced battery technology.
Tech Blend
Acquisition in 2017
Tech Blend is a manufacturer specializing in black concentrates for the thermoplastics market. The company offers a comprehensive range of standard and specialty black concentrates designed for the plastics industry, catering to both North American and global markets. Its black concentrates consist of a blend of carbon black and various polyolefin-based resins, which enhance the durability and sustainability of thermoplastic products, particularly in relation to UV resistance. By focusing on quality and innovation, Tech Blend supports manufacturers in creating more resilient and environmentally friendly plastics.
Norit N.V.
Acquisition in 2012
Norit N.V. specializes in the manufacture and sale of activated carbon, serving a diverse range of industries including environmental, health, safety, and industrial sectors. The company produces activated carbon from various raw materials such as lignite, peat, bituminous coal, coconut, and wood, which is utilized to eliminate pollutants and contaminants from water, air, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and industrial processes. Norit offers a variety of products including granular and powdered carbon systems, carbon-based purification ingredients, and thermal reactivation solutions. Its applications extend to the beverage, food, dairy, chemical, gas, air, mining, and catalyst industries, catering to the needs of manufacturers, municipalities, and utilities.
Oxonica
Acquisition in 2010
Oxonica Limited, established in 2005 and based in Aylesbury, UK, specialises in licensing patents related to nanomaterials, primarily within the United Kingdom. The company's portfolio includes technologies for bio-diagnostic products and UV protection products. Oxonica's offerings span fuel additives like ENVIROX, UV absorbers such as OPTISOL and SOLACOR, and a biomarker detection platform called NANOPLEX. Additionally, they provide brand protection solutions including Sol-ID taggants.
AP Materials
Acquisition in 2008
AP Materials, Inc. manufactures nano-powders for industrial applications. It offers tantalum nano-powder for capacitors. The company also provides titanium, aluminum, titanium nitride, titanium diboride, tungsten, tungsten-titanium, and aluminum-nitride composites.
Superior MicroPowders
Acquisition in 2003
Superior MicroPowders develops and manufactures advanced materials systems, powder materials, conductor, resistor and dielectric pastes for electronic applications, ink formulation, deposition and printing methods, and device fabrication for various industries.