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Calgon Carbon Corporation is a leading provider of products and services aimed at safeguarding human health and the environment from harmful contaminants in water and air. The company operates through three main segments: Activated Carbon, Alternative Materials, and Advanced Water Purification. In the Activated Carbon segment, Calgon Carbon manufactures granular and powdered activated carbon for various applications, including the removal of organic compounds from liquids and gases, and offers reactivation services for spent carbon. The Alternative Materials segment supplies filtration media such as diatomaceous earth and perlite, as well as carbon cloth for diverse applications in food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Meanwhile, the Advanced Water Purification segment specializes in designing and operating ultraviolet light and ion exchange systems. Calgon Carbon markets its products and services through a direct sales force and a network of agents and distributors across various sectors, including potable water, industrial processes, and environmental management. Founded in 1942 and headquartered in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon is a subsidiary of Kuraray Holdings U.S.A., Inc.

Plantic Technologies Limited specializes in developing and manufacturing bioplastics for the barrier packaging sector, focusing on biodegradable and renewable alternatives derived from corn. The company offers a variety of products, including Plantic eco plastic, Plantic HP1 for thermoforming applications, and Plantic R1, which is suitable for direct contact with fatty foods. Plantic's barrier packaging solutions cater to the needs of supermarket customers for fresh meat and pasta products. With operations in Australia and Germany, the company serves an international clientele through a network of distributors. Plantic Technologies is recognized for its innovative approach, utilizing proprietary technology to create bioplastics that are fully biodegradable and non-genetically modified, setting it apart from competitors that rely on refined organic materials. Founded in 2001 and based in Melbourne, the company has established a strong position in the bioplastics market, offering both immediate performance benefits and long-term sustainability advantages.

Kureha Battery Materials Japan Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells active anode materials for lithium-ion secondary batteries. The company offers CARBOTRON P that are used as anode materials for lithium-ion secondary battery used in small devices, such as computers and mobile phones, as well as electric and hybrid electric cars; and KF POLYMER, which are used as binders for small consumer lithium-ion secondary batteries, including mobile phones and laptop computers. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. Kureha Battery Materials Japan Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Kureha Corporation.

MonoSol has been a leader in specialty water-soluble polymer-based films. MonoSol offers a wide range of water-soluble delivery systems for unit-dose applications for consumer, agricultural chemicals and industrial products, release films, transfer printing, embroidery support films, water-soluble laundry bags, edible films and TerraLOC, a unique dust abatement system. MonoSol maintains a global network of dedicated partners to offer sales, service and technical support to its worldwide customer base. Certified ISO 9001:2000, MonoSol maintains the highest quality standards. Headquarters are based in Merrillville, Indiana, USA with manufacturing facilities in Portage and La Porte, Indiana, USA and Hartlebury, England.