Cornell University spinout AvantGuard develops antimicrobial chemistry for protecting skin, medical devices, and other surfaces from pathogens and biofilms. Founded as Halomine in 2018, the company built its Avantamine platform to mimic the pathogen-fighting properties of taurine chloramine while offering a reported three- to five-year shelf life and less corrosion and irritation than conventional chlorine products. Its current development focus includes solutions for the drug-resistant fungal pathogen Candida auris.
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Goldshield BrandsGoldshield Brands develops water-based antimicrobial products that provide lasting protection for hands, textiles and surfaces. The company was started after founder Tom Higgins’s father died from a hospital-acquired infection, giving its research a distinctly personal focus on preventing microbial contamination and protecting children. Goldshield says its patented formulas are supported by more than 65 peer-reviewed and independent studies, with products sold in 17 countries and the company operating for 13 years.LOCUST VALLEY, NY
ESC Brands, LLCESC Brands, LLC develops nano antimicrobial coatings and antiviral technologies, then turns them into long-lasting hygiene, cleaning and disinfection products. Research begun in North Carolina in 2010 has grown into brands such as My-shield, Germfree24 and Doctor Ink, including a specialized line for tattoo aftercare and skin protection. The company’s Zetrisil® technology has been tested in accredited laboratories in Canada, China, India and the United States, and its U.S.-made My-shield disinfectants have received EPA approval.BLUEFIELD, WV
The Germ KillersThe Germ Killers, a division of Glo-Chem International, applies a patented antimicrobial process that disinfects surfaces and leaves a protective barrier designed to inhibit microorganisms for up to 30 days. Its roots in contract chemical manufacturing and long experience selling cleaning chemicals led the Philadelphia-based company to pursue longer-lasting protection rather than cleaning alone. The company serves settings ranging from healthcare and food service to transportation and industrial facilities.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Noble BiomaterialsHeadquartered in Scranton, Noble Biomaterials engineers advanced functional materials that give fabrics, fibers, and foams antimicrobial protection or electrical conductivity. Its proprietary Ionic+® and Circuitex® platforms serve mission-critical needs in consumer products, aerospace and defense, and healthcare, from odor control and wound care to lightweight shielding and biometric sensing. With more than two decades of innovation, the company operates proprietary U.S. manufacturing and supplies technologies used by hundreds of licensees worldwide.SCRANTON, PA