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GravitHy is a sustainable iron and steel company dedicated to decarbonizing steel production through innovative technologies. The company focuses on producing low CO₂ Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) using renewable hydrogen, which allows for the creation of clean hydrogen and supports the growing demand for zero-carbon steel. By prioritizing sustainability, GravitHy aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with steel manufacturing, positioning itself as a leader in the green industrial revolution.

Barclay Water Management is a chemical company providing water treatment solutions.

The Water & Carbon Group is a contractor focused on designing, building, and operating wastewater treatment and ecological infrastructure solutions. The company specializes in developing multifunctional water treatment systems that provide environmentally sustainable alternatives. By valuing natural assets, The Water & Carbon Group enables its clients to pursue innovative environmental solutions that align with their financial, environmental, and sustainability objectives.

Guidewheel is a developer of an AI-powered factory operations platform that helps manufacturers enhance productivity and profitability across their operations. The platform utilizes a non-intrusive approach, similar to a smartwatch, to monitor machines by analyzing their electrical signals. This allows for real-time insights into machine performance, including operational speed, activity status, and early detection of potential issues. With the integration of additional sensors, Guidewheel’s technology offers increasing value related to profitability and sustainability. Founded at Stanford University, Guidewheel has already made strides with hundreds of manufacturers, achieving an average runtime improvement of 40%. The company aims to become the leading real-time intelligence platform for the world’s factories, contributing significantly to operational efficiency and addressing climate change challenges.

Gentian Limited is pioneering the next generation of ecological surveys by harnessing the power of AI and remote sensing technologies. Founded in 2020, we are committed to transforming how biodiversity is assessed in both rural and urban environments. Our innovative platform utilizes machine learning and high-resolution satellite imagery to deliver fast, accurate, and cost-effective ecological assessments. Our cutting-edge technology provides precise habitat mapping and biodiversity quantification, aligning with global disclosure metrics. This enables organizations to make informed decisions about environmental conservation and sustainability. Whether it's for environmental compliance, land management, or conservation efforts, Gentian’s solutions offer unparalleled accuracy and efficiency compared to traditional survey methods. With a dedicated team led by CEO and Founder Daniel White, we are on a mission to support a more sustainable future by providing the tools necessary for better understanding and protecting our natural world. We are proud to be at the forefront of ecological innovation, making a real impact on how biodiversity is monitored and preserved. Join us on our journey to revolutionize environmental assessment, and discover how Gentian is setting new standards in ecological technology.

Leucine is a developer of pharmaceutical engineering and technology software focused on the regulated life-sciences industry. The company specializes in providing a proactive and data-driven compliance platform tailored for the pharmaceutical sector. Its flagship product is an integrated cleaning validation compliance software that automates the entire cleaning validation lifecycle, encompassing design, qualification, and monitoring. This software allows clients to effectively manage their compliance processes, significantly reducing the risk of non-compliance in their operations.

Paptic is a manufacturing company focused on creating innovative, wood-based materials that serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional paper and plastic products. By developing renewable and recyclable bags, Paptic addresses the pressing issue of plastic waste accumulation in the environment. The company’s products combine the eco-friendly properties of paper with the practical functionality of plastics, allowing customers to meet their everyday needs while contributing to a more sustainable environment.

Miso Robotics, Inc. develops and manufactures artificial intelligence-driven robots tailored for the restaurant and prepared food industries. Founded in 2016 and based in Pasadena, California, the company focuses on transforming kitchen operations through intelligent automation solutions. One of its flagship products is Flippy, a robotic arm designed to assist chefs by grilling burgers. Flippy can grab unwrapped burger patties, position them on a hot grill, monitor their cook time and temperature, and notify human cooks when to add toppings such as cheese. By enhancing efficiency and consistency in food preparation, Miso Robotics aims to improve dining experiences while reducing operational costs for restaurants.

Milk Moovement is a software company focused on the dairy industry, specializing in the raw milk supply chain. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the company offers a cloud-based platform that connects various stakeholders in the dairy supply chain. Its milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform for tracking milk pick-ups and monitoring production, which helps identify process improvements and enhance performance. The platform includes features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality assessment, and producer payment, providing users with access to essential metrics and historical data. By streamlining operations and reducing waste, Milk Moovement aims to increase efficiency and profitability across the dairy supply chain.

Inspectorio Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that provides an AI-powered supply chain management platform tailored for the textile and clothing industries. Founded in 2010, the platform supports quality inspections in factories across Asia, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. Inspectorio's technology offers real-time data sharing, predictive action plans, and risk assessment tools, allowing global brands, retailers, and their suppliers to improve decision-making and reduce production risks. By digitizing and connecting various supply chain processes, Inspectorio aims to deliver greater visibility and control over production operations, thereby optimizing overall performance and resilience within the supply chain ecosystem.

Purolite Life Sciences accelerates biological drug development processes and increases the efficiency and purity of compounds. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taff, United Kingdom.

EcoPlant is a developer of an energy software-as-a-service platform that focuses on optimizing energy usage in critical industrial systems, particularly compressed air and water systems. The platform connects directly to machines, including air compressors and pipeline sensors, to continuously monitor and control their performance. It employs predictive AI algorithms that learn in real-time about the current machine status, allowing for enhanced energy efficiency and reduced waste. Additionally, EcoPlant conducts ongoing energy surveys, enabling clients to increase reliability and optimize maintenance processes. Through its innovative approach, the company helps clients save energy and improve overall operational effectiveness.

CID Lines N.V., based in Ieper, Belgium, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of hygiene products across various sectors. Established in 1988, the company provides a wide array of solutions for livestock production, including disinfecting skin sprays, acidifiers, and drying powders, catering to dairy, pigs, poultry, and aquaculture industries. Additionally, CID Lines offers products for water treatment and general hygiene applicable to the meat and fish, dairy, beverage, and food processing industries. The company also produces vehicle care items such as disinfectants and glass cleaners, as well as horticultural care products for cleaning greenhouses. Hand hygiene solutions, including soaps and care creams, are part of their extensive product line. With a global presence through over 750 distributors and importers, CID Lines exports its innovative solutions to more than 90 countries. The company operates subsidiaries in several countries, including Poland, France, and the United Kingdom.

Gallay Medical & Scientific Pty Ltd is a supplier of medical and scientific equipment based in Mount Waverley, Australia. Operating for nearly 50 years, the company serves a diverse customer base of over 1,500 clients across various industries in Australia and New Zealand. Gallay specializes in distributing high-quality products from reputable brands, including endoscope reprocessors, ultrasonic cleaners, ductless fume cabinets, and laboratory refrigerators. Additionally, the company offers a range of equipment for water filtration, air filtration, autoclaving, and decontamination systems, catering to needs in infection control, forensic testing, and soil testing. Gallay is committed to customer service, providing a skilled service team available 24/7 to ensure prompt assistance and minimize downtime for its clients.

Chemstar Corporation, based in Lithia Springs, Georgia, is a leading provider of food safety and sanitation products and services in North America. With over thirty years of experience, the company serves retail food stores, convenience stores, quick service restaurants, and food plants in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Chemstar specializes in manufacturing a wide range of cleaning solutions, including degreasers, restroom products, specialty items, detergents, sanitizers, and disinfectants. The company is known for its commitment to delivering custom food safety and sanitation solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients, including Fortune 100 companies. Chemstar's flexible operating philosophy allows its experienced professionals to provide superior value, premium customer support, and differentiated products, helping clients safeguard their brands and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

Lobster Ink, a division of Ecolab Inc., specializes in online training services tailored for the hospitality and food service sectors. The company provides an enterprise-class platform that includes structured learning paths, smart assignments, and practical assessments. By focusing on workforce capability, Lobster Ink aims to help multinational organizations in hospitality and tourism enhance their training processes, enabling them to effectively upskill and onboard frontline teams. Through its innovative approach, the company supports transformative change within these industries, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Holchem Laboratories specializes in the manufacturing and supply of hygiene and cleaning products tailored for the food and beverage, food service, and hospitality sectors in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company offers a diverse range of chemical cleaning solutions, including detergent disinfectants, foams, gels, and neutral detergents, as well as sanitizers, degreasers, wipes, and emulsifiers. These products are designed to effectively remove debris and contaminants while minimizing microbial risks, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and safety in various industries, including dairy and breweries. Holchem Laboratories is committed to providing effective solutions that address the specific cleaning needs of its clients.

Bioquell is a global leader in biodecontamination systems and services specializing in the design, manufacture and application of their unique Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor technology. They focus on protecting your work from biological contaminants by providing solutions that eliminate problematic bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores and more.

Inspectorio Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that provides an AI-powered supply chain management platform tailored for the textile and clothing industries. Founded in 2010, the platform supports quality inspections in factories across Asia, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. Inspectorio's technology offers real-time data sharing, predictive action plans, and risk assessment tools, allowing global brands, retailers, and their suppliers to improve decision-making and reduce production risks. By digitizing and connecting various supply chain processes, Inspectorio aims to deliver greater visibility and control over production operations, thereby optimizing overall performance and resilience within the supply chain ecosystem.

Cascade Water Services, Inc. is a water treatment and environmental company headquartered in Hicksville, New York, with a focus on the commercial and institutional sectors in the United States, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Established in 1981, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including boiler and cooling water treatment, potability testing, indoor air quality analysis, and legionella assessments. Additionally, Cascade provides specialty cleaning for cooling towers, air handlers, domestic water tanks, and other systems, alongside cooling tower rebuilding and repair. Its laboratory and consulting services further enhance the company's ability to meet the specific needs of its clients. As of January 2018, Cascade Water Services operates as a subsidiary of Ecolab Inc.

MetGen specializes in the development and production of tailored enzymes designed to meet the specific needs of industrial customers. The company's primary products, known as MetZymes, are multicopper oxidases that play a crucial role in oxidative processes, particularly in delignification. By incorporating these biological enzymes into the pulp mix, MetGen enhances the separation of wood fibers prior to the thermo-mechanical pulping stage, leading to significant improvements in energy efficiency throughout the pulp-making process. Additionally, MetGen's enzymatic solutions are applicable across various industries, including pulp, paper, and biofuels, where they facilitate the removal of toxic micro-pollutants from wastewater and promote enhanced operational efficiencies, ultimately contributing to safer food production and improved environmental sustainability.

Research Fumigation Company, established in 1976, specializes in agricultural post-harvest commodity pest management and fumigation services. Operating from locations in Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama, the company offers a range of pest control solutions aimed at ensuring safe food protection for clients along the Gulf Coast, from Texas to Florida. Their offerings include various pest control supplies, monitoring equipment, sealing materials, and fumigants, designed to assist food storage companies and the marine sector in safeguarding their products and properties from pest infestations. The company prioritizes environmental stewardship through the responsible and proper application of its products, ensuring both safety and compliance in its operations.

Royal Pest Solutions specializes in residential and commercial pest control, employing environmentally friendly Integrated Pest Management techniques to safeguard properties from various pests. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including extermination and control for rodents, termites, ants, fleas, bed bugs, bats, and roaches. Their expertise extends to both heat and conventional treatments for bed bugs, as well as complete green pest control programs. With a team of state-licensed professionals, all of whom are drug tested and well-trained, Royal Pest Solutions ensures high standards of service. The company also employs two on-staff entomologists who conduct regular quality assurance evaluations to maintain the effectiveness of their pest control programs. Additionally, Royal Pest Solutions provides fumigation services tailored for both residential and commercial clients, further enhancing their ability to protect properties from pest infestations.

Food Protection Services (FPS) specializes in food safety pest management and fumigation services tailored for the food industry. The company offers a range of services, including pest management, hazardous cleaning, specialized cleaning, and import/export treatments, all aimed at safeguarding stored food products such as grains from pests and physical damage. With a network of 14 offices across 20 states, FPS has expanded its reach to cover key regions including the mid-south, Midwest, Great Lakes, and Pacific Northwest. Notable locations include Memphis, Kansas City, Chicago, and Tacoma. FPS also collaborates with Food Protection Alliance, enhancing its national capabilities in food safety pest management through a team of skilled pest managers and fumigators. This comprehensive approach allows FPS to effectively support the food industry in maintaining safety and quality standards.

RP Adam specializes in the manufacturing of cleaning and disinfection products, offering a diverse range of solutions including catering cleaning, housekeeping supplies, washroom hygiene items, handcare products, and dish and glass cleaning solutions. Their products cater to various sectors such as restaurants, hotels, residential healthcare, and public services. The company effectively reaches its customers through a broad network of regional and national distributors, as well as through direct supply arrangements. This approach ensures that client needs are accurately assessed and met in a timely manner.

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Abednego Environmental Services, LLC, based in Novi, Michigan, specializes in managing wastewater treatment systems and purified water systems. Established in 2006, the company serves the automotive industry by providing comprehensive solutions that include chemistry, expertise, and operational services aimed at optimizing paint operations. Additionally, Abednego offers booth management services, engineering support, and post-treatment operations, ensuring efficient management of paint booths in automotive plants across the United States. As of January 2017, Abednego operates as a subsidiary of Ecolab Inc.

UltraFab is the field-proven market leader in compact, modular and custom-engineered H2S mitigation systems. Together with Nalco Champion, we provide safe, turnkey H2S solutions that increase on-spec production and reduce your total cost of operation. UltraFab systems feature automation and process control to eliminate costly chemical over-treatment, improve safety and help meet regulatory specifications. We back our equipment with on-site commissioning and technical support onsite, worldwide.

Swisher Hygiene Inc., based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializes in providing hygiene and sanitizing solutions to a diverse clientele across North America and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, hand soaps and sanitizers, restroom hygiene programs, floor and fryer cleaners, and dish machine leasing services. These offerings are designed to enhance operational efficiency and maintain cleanliness in various commercial environments. Though the company previously had more extensive operations, it now focuses on delivering essential hygiene solutions to meet the needs of its customers.

Jianghai Environmental Protection Co., Ltd., headquartered in Changzhou, China, specializes in the manufacture and supply of water treatment chemicals. Founded in 2000, the company produces a range of products including phosphonate acid, phosphonate salts, and polymers, along with customized water treatment solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of clients. Jianghai serves large and medium-sized industrial enterprises across various sectors such as petroleum, petrochemicals, metallurgy, electric power, fertilizers, iron and steel, oilfields, and textiles. The company distributes its products both domestically and internationally, establishing itself as a key player in the industrial water treatment market.

AkzoNobel's Purate business, which specializes in global antimicrobial water treatment technology. With 2012 revenue of approximately $23 million, the Purate business provides patented, proprietary chlorine dioxide programs for use in a wide array of water treatment applications.

OOO Master Chemicals (“Master Chemicals”). Master Chemicals sells oil field chemicals to oil and gas producers located throughout Russia and parts of the Ukraine.

QUIMIPRODUCTOS is oriented to the manufacture and distribution of chemical products to provide the bottling and food industries with chemical specialties, offering a complete range of products.

Champion Technologies is a global specialty chemical company with 3,200+ employees in over 100 locations in more than 50 countries delivering innovative and engineered program for upstream and midstream oil and gas markets. Their integrated offering combines sustainable chemistry, technology, and service to enhance your world. Originally started in West Texas, USA 59 years ago, Champion Technologies, a Permian Mud Service company, has become one of the largest global oilfield production chemical companies. They’re expanding their global technology, supply chain, and service footprint and reach every day. From Texas to Singapore to Scotland to Brazil to Australia to Canada, they are located where you need us most in the centers and frontiers of the oil & gas industry across the globe.

Nalco is an Ecolab company. A trusted partner at more than one million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. With 2012 sales of $12 billion and 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions and on-site service to promote safe food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use and improve operational efficiencies for customers in the food, healthcare, energy, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.

Nalco Water is a chemical processing company that specializes in water, pollution control, and mining.

CORPAK MedSystems is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative medical devices focused on the enteral feeding and bedside location technology markets. The Company has established the leading market position in premium-branded, adult, long-term nasogastric feeding tubes and offers a broad portfolio of other high quality, branded enteral products, including gastrostomy feeding tubes, gastric relief devices, and enteral feeding safety devices. CORPAK'S products hold market share positions, including CORTRAK, a device that “tracks” the feeding tube during the bedside placement procedure. It was founded in 1979 and is based in Wheeling, Illinois, United States.

Microtek Medical, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of innovative infection control and fluid control products. The company offers a wide range of high-quality solutions aimed at enhancing safety in operating rooms, addressing hazards associated with fluid management for patients, surgical staff, and sensitive medical equipment. Microtek’s product lineup includes fluid collection pouches and specialized drapes that cater to various medical fields, such as arthroscopy, neurology, ophthalmology, and obstetrics. These drapes are designed to fit specific equipment, including microscopes, C-arms, and ultrasound probes, while others provide versatility for multiple devices like laser arms and endoscopic video cameras. Additionally, Microtek is committed to meeting unique client needs by responding to custom draping requests with tailored designs and prototypes, reinforcing its dedication to creating safe and secure environments in surgical settings.

Midland Research Laboratories makes water-treatment products for commercial, institutional, industrial, food- and sugar-processing markets.

Alcide Corp. which engages in the research, development, and commercialization of chemical compounds having microbiocidal activity. Alcide operates in two segments, Animal Health and Surface Disinfectants, and SANOVA Food Antimicrobial Products.

Nigiko, a Paris-based provider of commercial pest elimination services throughout France. Nigiko primarily operates through Amboile Services, which is one of the leading providers of pest elimination services in France. Nigiko pest elimination sales are approximately EUR 45 million (or $50 million).

Henkel-Ecolab has operated as a 50-50 joint venture of Ecolab and Henkel, providing premium cleaning and sanitizing products in Europe as part of Ecolab's global service coverage.

GCS Service Inc is a Danbury, Connecticut-based provider of commercial kitchen equipment repair services. GCS sales were $48 million in 1997. GCS is a leader in providing commercial food service equipment parts and around the clock emergency repair services to our same customers.

Gibson is a manufacturer and marketer of cleaning and sanitizing products, primarily for the Australian and New Zealand institutional, healthcare and industrial markets.

Huntington is a leading manufacturer and marketer of disinfectants, germicides, surgical scrubs and sterilants, primarily serving the U.S. healthcare and education janitorial markets through a combination of distribution and a 165-member salesforce.

Founded in 1932, Kay specializes in cleaning, sanitizing and food safety programs and services for the quick service restaurant and food retail service markets. Kay’s customers include some of the world’s largest quick service restaurant chains, fast-casual restaurant chains, supermarkets, mega-retailers, coffeehouses and donut shops. Kay products, programs and services help maintain clean and sanitized kitchens, restrooms, in-store delis, bakeries and butcher shops for a cleaner, safer and healthier customer experience. Kay employs approximately 1,100 people throughout the world including chemical and process engineers, chemists, microbiologists, regulatory specialists, technical account experts, marketing and sales, and support staff. Approximately 500 work at Kay’s Greensboro headquarters and manufacturing facility and approximately 50 employees work at the company’s Winston-Salem distribution center.

Chemlawn has been the target of a two-week-long takeover effort by Waste Management Inc. The lawn-service company, based in Columbus, Ohio, had asked the federal court in Columbus for a preliminary injunction against Waste Management's original offer.