From its Saugerties, New York operation, BioZaq Poly LLC manufactures American-made polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resins, films and bags that dissolve in water. Its specialty is developing custom water-soluble materials, including laundry bags that can contain contaminated linens before dissolving in the wash and films for packaging or mold release. An in-house team of chemists works with customers to adjust features such as thickness and dissolution rate for specific applications.
SmartSolve IndustriesBowling Green’s SmartSolve Industries develops certified, bio-based packaging materials that dissolve in water, offering a plastic-free alternative for labels, pouches and other packaging. Its PureNil™ 0 substrate is the company’s first 100% bio-based, plastic-free, direct-food-contact-capable material, dispersing in under seven seconds and leaving no microplastics. SmartSolve holds FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, and its dissolvable labels have received APR Design® Recognition.BOWLING GREEN, OH
Poly Craft IndustriesFrom its Middletown, New York operation, Poly Craft Industries prints and converts flexible packaging for brands that need packaging made to fit both product and presentation. Its U.S.-made work spans custom roll stock, pouches and bags, with short lead times and options that include recycled, compostable and biodegradable materials. CEO Ezra Lebowitz describes the company’s working philosophy as making what seems impossible possible, a spirit reflected in its willingness to develop tailored packaging solutions.HAUPPAUGE, NY
Paradigm LabsFounded in 1991 by Terry K. Maier, Paradigm Labs develops and manufactures custom chemical solutions, including water-based formulations and toll-blended products, from facilities in Pennsylvania and Louisiana. The family-established company began by replacing solvent-based technologies with biodegradable detergents and water-based coatings, and today supports customers with custom formulation, laboratory testing, and production services. Paradigm manufactures more than 250 products for an international customer base, with all of its products made in the United States.324191PINE GROVE, PA
AquabilitiSince 2005, Aquabiliti has been a wholly American-owned manufacturer serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical-device customers from facilities in Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Known for keeping single-use system design and production in-house, the company develops tailored sterile water and process solutions for regulated life-sciences workflows. Its U.S. facilities are ISO 13485 certified, with the Pennsylvania operation also housing a 60,000-square-foot cGMP-compliant aqueous-solutions facility.EMIGSVILLE, PA