Founded in 1992 to commercialize microencapsulation technology, Microtek Laboratories develops and manufactures phase change material microcapsules and related thermal-management solutions. The Dayton-based company pioneered PCM encapsulation for textiles and apparel in the 2000s, then scaled its production for applications including temperature-controlled packaging, electronics and building materials. Microtek is now part of Alexium International.
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
Rico Products IncRico Products was founded in 1982 by Scott Rico and his father, two technologists who built the company around solving difficult manufacturing problems. The Chagrin Falls manufacturer now applies that problem-solving background to thermal-management materials, helping electronics makers turn specialized polymers into production-ready parts from its 30,000-square-foot, ISO 9001-certified facility.CHAGRIN FALLS, OH
Micropyretics Heaters International Inc. (MHI Inc.)Founded in Cincinnati in 1991, Micropyretics Heaters International Inc. manufactures patented electric thermal equipment and materials for energy-efficient industrial heating and decarbonization. Its work spans compact process-gas heaters and high-temperature steam generators, alongside specialized heating materials and controls, serving more than 1,300 customers and exporting to over 25 countries. MHI’s vertically integrated operation has developed its own electronics, refractories, software, and components since the mid-1990s.CINCINNATI, OH
Tark Thermal SolutionsWith more than 60 years of experience and millions of installations in operation, Tark Thermal Solutions—formerly Laird Thermal Systems—is known for solving difficult heat and temperature-control problems. The company designs and manufactures custom thermal management solutions for demanding customers in fields such as medical equipment, analytical systems, industry and telecommunications, working with them from concept through production. Its international facilities provide regional engineering, manufacturing and support, with ISO 9001 certification at sites including Durham and Miamisburg, Ohio.DAYTON, OH