Founded in 1997, Elkton-based Micropore packages fine-powder chemistries into solid carbon-dioxide absorbent cartridges for rebreathing and life-support systems. Its patented ExtendAir® and SpiraLithCa® technology replaces traditional granular absorbents in demanding applications ranging from military rebreathers to submarine and medical life-support equipment. Micropore holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications.
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Calgon Carbon CorporationFounded in 1942 to supply impregnated activated carbon for military protection, Pittsburgh-based Calgon Carbon Corporation manufactures activated carbon and related purification systems for liquid- and vapor-phase applications. Its carbon technologies serve more than 700 applications, while its reactivation program recycles spent carbon and its technical teams support treatment projects from the company’s Innovation Center and global network. Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,750 people and has operated as a wholly owned Kuraray subsidiary since 2018.325998MOON TOWNSHIP, PA
Capsulated Systems, IncOriginally incorporated in Ohio in 1973, Capsulated Systems, Inc. develops and manufactures polymeric microencapsulation systems for materials that need controlled release or protection from air, moisture and contaminants. Its patented technology produces dry or slurry microcapsules at a Miamisburg, Ohio, facility with annual capacity of 500,000 pounds of dry capsules and 2.5 million pounds in slurry form. CSI also developed AVCAP, a conformal coating for sensitive defense electronics that was certified for the Department of Defense Qualified Products List.ITHACA, NY
Biomarine IncFounded in 1969 by engineers who helped develop breathing systems for the moon missions, Biomarine designs and manufactures closed-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus for specialized rescue teams. Its Pennsylvania-made BioPak 240R provides four hours of positive-pressure protection when standard SCBA cannot meet the demands of mine, tunnel, hazmat, and heavy-rescue operations. Biomarine became a wholly owned subsidiary of CSE Corporation in 2020 and now operates from Export, Pennsylvania.339113EXPORT, PA
New Pig CorporationFounded in 1985 after its founders turned pantyhose and ground corncob into the original contained absorbent sock, New Pig Corporation makes products that absorb, contain and control industrial leaks and spills. The company still manufactures its own absorbents in Tipton, Pennsylvania, where its PIG brand serves more than 300,000 facilities in over 100 countries. New Pig also develops safety and environmental products, including stormwater filtration and lithium-battery risk-management solutions, backed by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.TIPTON, PA