Founded in Cincinnati in 2021 by veterans of the polymerization, RF and adhesive industries, Nano Catalytics develops RF-activated nano- and microparticles that start polymerization on demand, including through opaque materials. Its technology is currently focused on adhesives and is designed to help formulators cure with less input heat while using existing catalyst chemistries. The company’s team brings decades of experience in chemistry, commercialization and scaling chemical products.
National PolymerSince 2005, Chagrin Falls-based National Polymer has developed and manufactured custom polymers, adhesives and coatings for applications where an off-the-shelf material will not do. Its senior-level chemists and engineers can take a project from deformulation or a new formulation through pilot coating, scale-up and production, including roll-to-roll work. National Polymer operates under ISO 9001:2015 systems and received the 2022 Excellence in Manufacturing Award from MAGNET and the Geauga Growth Partnership.CHARLEROI, PA
PolyGroup IncFounded in 2003 in the greater Cincinnati area, PolyGroup Inc. develops and markets specialty thermoplastic polymers and chemicals, with a particular focus on converting plastics into finely sized microparticles. Its proprietary microparticle technology supports tailored dry powders and dispersions for specialized industrial applications, while its technical staff also provides material evaluation and formulation-development support. PolyGroup works through global partner organizations and strategic alliances, including an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing partner.CINCINNATI, OH
Cerion NanomaterialsFounded in 2007 on precipitation-based manufacturing expertise developed over decades at Eastman Kodak, Rochester’s Cerion Nanomaterials designs, scales and manufactures custom inorganic nanoparticles for industrial products and systems. Its scientists build metal, metal oxide and ceramic nanomaterials from the ground up, controlling particle size and other technical attributes rather than offering off-the-shelf materials. Cerion’s Eastman Business Park plant has grown from 5 to more than 150 metric tons of annual capacity, supporting customers in more than 40 industries from proof of concept through commercialization.ROCHESTER, NY
NanoSlic CoatingsNanoSlic Coatings grew from chemistry invented in 2013 at its Cincinnati Innovation Center into a surface-science company known for bringing hydrophobic and oleophobic protection to electronics assembly. Its hybrid ceramic nanocoatings bond to surfaces to reduce corrosion and cleaning demands, serving manufacturers and asset owners whose equipment or materials need longer-lasting protection.CINCINNATI, OH