Plantaer makes industrial binders designed as a more planet-conscious alternative for manufacturing applications. Its public profile centers on developing binder solutions with environmental considerations at their core.
Palmetto AdhesivesFounded in Greenville in 1995 by brothers Tom and Tim Wilson, Palmetto Adhesives manufactures hot-melt and water-based industrial adhesives for customers across North America. The company has grown from a regional supplier serving South Carolina’s food-packaging industry into a 50-plus-employee operation with two manufacturing plants, three distribution sites, and laboratory capabilities for custom formulations. Its paper-converting specialty includes adhesives for towel and tissue production, while a tote-return service reflects its stated focus on environmental responsibility.DOWNINGTOWN, PA
Classic Chemical CorpFounded by Purdue graduate Frank Desmond in 1999 after four years at NASA, Classic Chemical Corp. develops, manufactures, and distributes biodegradable industrial cleaners and degreasers. Its environmentally focused formulas are designed to replace harsher solvent- and petroleum-based products, with custom blending and technical support for demanding metal-manufacturing applications. The company’s Pure Clean® degreaser has also been independently tested for 99.5% cleaning efficiency and evaluated under ASTM G121 and G122 for oxygen cleaning.ATHENS, OH
Bell Binders LLCSince 2006, Toledo-based Bell Binders LLC. has manufactured custom loose-leaf products for schools and businesses, with ring binders and index tabs at the center of its work. The company also produces student portfolios, diploma covers and specialized school safety flip charts, using materials and formats tailored to each order. Its range includes durable plastic products designed for demanding settings as well as presentation-focused binders with customized graphics.TOLEDO, OH
PliaPlia is a purpose-driven design lab within 44LLC that researches materials and manufacturing techniques to create objects intended to connect beauty with environmental responsibility. Envisioned by Jessica Corr, the initiative explores forms including the Anhedral aluminum studies and the Lina table in hemp wood while considering how products can encourage changes in behavior. Its work is framed as a new kind of protection for the biosphere—an approach reflected in the name Plia, drawn from the ancient Greek “Panoplia.”BROOKLYN, NY