Milliken & Company

Tidal Vision Inc. is a manufacturer based in Ferndale, Washington, specializing in sustainable products derived from ocean waste, particularly salmon skin and crab shells. Founded in 2015, the company produces a range of offerings, including Alaska Salmon leather items such as wallets, belts, shoes, and boots, as well as a variety of chitosan-based products. Chitosan, a biodegradable industrial biopolymer extracted from crab shells, serves multiple applications, including as a fining agent for beverages, a water clarifier, and an antimicrobial agent. Tidal Vision employs a proprietary zero-waste extraction process, ensuring consistent quality and cost-effectiveness in its chitosan products. The company is recognized as a vertically integrated chitosan producer, developing ready-to-use formulations tailored for industries such as water treatment, textiles, and agriculture, thereby promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Tidal Vision Inc. is a manufacturer based in Ferndale, Washington, specializing in sustainable products derived from ocean waste, particularly salmon skin and crab shells. Founded in 2015, the company produces a range of offerings, including Alaska Salmon leather items such as wallets, belts, shoes, and boots, as well as a variety of chitosan-based products. Chitosan, a biodegradable industrial biopolymer extracted from crab shells, serves multiple applications, including as a fining agent for beverages, a water clarifier, and an antimicrobial agent. Tidal Vision employs a proprietary zero-waste extraction process, ensuring consistent quality and cost-effectiveness in its chitosan products. The company is recognized as a vertically integrated chitosan producer, developing ready-to-use formulations tailored for industries such as water treatment, textiles, and agriculture, thereby promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Orak maintains and renovates the carpets of companies that use textile flooring. It provides customized maintenance programs to ensure that the premises' floors are always clean, healthy, and pleasant to live in.

Circ, founded in 2011 and based in Danville, Virginia, operates a textile recycling business. It focuses on transforming discarded clothing into valuable raw materials for fabric production. Circ's proprietary technology enables it to cost-effectively recycle various fiber types, including cotton, poly-cotton, polyester, and nylon, using water as a solvent. The company aims to meet consumer demands for sustainability without compromising quality, price, or convenience. It produces market-grade dissolving pulp and petroleum monomers equivalent to virgin materials, which can be sold at competitive prices to manufacturers.

Encapsys, LLC is a company that specializes in developing microencapsulation solutions for a variety of industries, including paints and coatings, agriculture, oil and gas, adhesives, personal care, and household products. Founded in 2015 and based in Appleton, Wisconsin, Encapsys utilizes advanced techniques such as coacervation, interfacial polymerization, and in situ polymerization to create microcapsules with tailored properties. The company offers a range of products, including formaldehyde-free microcapsules and specific technologies like EnFinit, which is used in functional textiles and construction materials, and EnSensa, a microencapsulation technology. Encapsys provides comprehensive microencapsulation services, including co-development and contract manufacturing, and is capable of encapsulating various core materials, from perfumes and pesticides to vitamins and pharmaceuticals. With over 65 years of experience in the field, Encapsys plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable practices by enabling efficient delivery and responsible consumption of active materials across multiple sectors.

Zebra-chem is a manufacturer specializing in the production of chemical blowing agents and additive masterbatches. These products are designed for use in polyolefins, PVC, and engineering resins. The company focuses on creating customer-designed additive packs in micro pellet form, which come in various diameters. This approach allows Zebra-chem to provide clients with solutions that incorporate fully recycled content into new plastics, contributing to more sustainable manufacturing practices.

Borchers Group is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals focused on the development and enhancement of coatings systems. The company provides a diverse array of additives designed for the coatings, inks, and adhesives markets, including cobalt-free driers, dispersants, rheology modifiers, wetting agents, polymerization catalysts, and adhesion promoters. By offering these specialized solutions, Borchers Group addresses various challenges and improves the performance of coatings across multiple chemistries, applications, and end markets.

Polartec, LLC is a textiles manufacturer based in Andover, Massachusetts, specializing in high-performance fabrics for various industries. Founded in 1906 and formerly known as Malden Mills Industries, the company produces a range of fabrics including base layers, insulation, protective materials, and flame-resistant textiles. Its products cater to garment manufacturing companies, with applications in activewear, workwear, healthcare, military, and interior sectors. In March 2007, the company rebranded to Polartec, reflecting its focus on innovative fabric technologies. As of June 2019, Polartec operates as a subsidiary of Milliken & Company.

Andover Healthcare, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Salisbury, Massachusetts, specializing in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of cohesive bandages and tapes for various sectors, including healthcare, animal health, and sports medicine. Founded in 1976, the company offers a range of products such as wound care dressings, antimicrobial dressings, cohesive bandages, medical tapes, and moleskin products. These items are utilized for various applications, including holding IVs in place, affixing monitors, and providing support strapping in diverse settings, from hospitals and operating rooms to wound clinics and emergency medical services. Andover Healthcare's products are characterized by their controlled compression, resistance to sweat and water, and ease of removal, ensuring effective protection and superior adhesion for patients. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors and retailers both in the United States and internationally. In February 2006, it changed its name from Andover Coated Products, Inc. and currently operates as a subsidiary of Milliken Healthcare Products, LLC.

Keystone Aniline Corporation is a manufacturer of dyes and specialty pigments, serving a diverse array of industries both in the United States and globally. The company provides its products to sectors such as antifreeze and deicers, adhesives, candles and waxes, car wash soaps, concrete coatings, greases, lubricants and oils, as well as industrial coatings and inks. Keystone Aniline also offers technical services, laboratory research, and consulting to support its customers in effectively utilizing its products. As a subsidiary of Milliken & Company, Keystone Aniline is committed to delivering high-quality solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clientele across various applications, including leak detection, non-destructive testing, and wood coatings.