Two-thirds of the Earth is water, and a lot of that stuff can be a little sketchy, so that's where GE Water and Process Technologies steps into the picture. A unit of GE's Energy Infrastructure segment, GE Water manufactures water treatment chemicals, as well as making pumps, filters, and fluid controls that help purify water, work against corrosion, and prepare waste water for disposal. Desalination technologies and mobile water treatment systems are a research and developmental focus for the company. GE Water is #2 in the water treatment market behind Nalco. It serves beverage makers, the chemical processing industry, pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as the power generation and transportation industries.

Epolin, Inc., a specialized chemical company, engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of dyes and dye formulations. It offers near infrared dyes, which are used for various applications, including laser protection, welding, sunglasses, optical filters, glazing and imaging, and security inks and tagants; and dye blends, inks and coatings, and laminate pellets. The company also manufactures and sells other dyes and specialty chemical products that serve as intermediates and additives for the adhesive, plastic, aerospace, credit card security, and protective documents industries. It sells its products to the manufacturers of plastics/resins, credit cards, electronics, glass, and other basic materials primarily in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Epolin was founded in 1983 and is based in Newark, New Jersey.

Minerals Technologies Inc. develops, produces, and markets a range of specialty mineral, mineral-based, and synthetic mineral products, as well as supporting systems and services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Specialty Minerals and Refractories. The Specialty Minerals segment engages in the production and sale of synthetic mineral product precipitated calcium carbonate and processed mineral product quicklime, and mines mineral ores, as well as processes and sells natural mineral products, including limestone and talc. This segment’s products are primarily used in the paper, building materials, paint and coatings, glass, ceramic, polymer, food, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries. The Refractories segment manufactures and markets monolithic and shaped refractory materials, and specialty products; services, application, and measurement equipment; and calcium metal and metallurgical wire products. Its products are primarily used in high-temperature applications in the steel, non-ferrous metal, and glass industries. The company markets its products through a direct sales force and distributors. Minerals Technologies Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Because you're not likely to be creating ion exchange resins out of your garage, LANXESS Sybron Chemicals does the job for you. LANXESS bought Sybron in 2000 and added its own ion exchange resins business to form one company that can serve both the industrial and domestic water treatment sectors. In addition to being used for domestic water softening and in waste water treatment, Sybron's products are used in catalysis and in processing specialty chemicals (removing heavy and precious metals like brine and mercury). They can also be used in sweetener and food processing to remove unwanted properties (minerals, odors, acids, etc.).

Whitaker Oil is a chemicals distributor that focuses on specialty chemicals and automotive fluids from locations in the Southeast US. The company also provides blending and custom packaging services. It sells chemicals from suppliers such as Akzo Nobel, Clariant, Flint Hills, Ineos Chlor, LANXESS, and Sunoco Chemicals. In 2008,Whitaker Oil expanded its operation to include the distribution of resins (epoxy and polyester), fiberglass and other composite materials. Whitaker Oil is a family-owned company that was founded in the 1920s, with a single gas pump.

Recovering huffers should probably stay away from Chase Products. The company manufactures aerosol products of all kinds, from spray paints to insecticides and automotive sprays to health and beauty aids. Chase makes aerosols under its own labels, which include Champion Sprayon, America's Home Value, ColorSpray, and Kill Zone; it also produces sprays for private-label clients. The company's products can be found in hardware stores, craft centers, and food and drug stores, as well as through mass merchandisers and distributors. Chase Products was formed in 1927 to produce exterminating sprays.

Effective technology has helped EFTEC market its products. Founded in 1985 as a joint venture between EMS-CHEMIE and H.B. Fuller's automotive division, EFTEC manufactures sealants, adhesives, and coatings for use by OEMs in the automotove industry. The company also supplies products to the automotive after-market for repairs, and to the bus and train industries. EFTEC has locations throughout Asia, Europe, and the US (through EFTEC North America). In 2007 EMS bought out Fuller's half of the joint venture for $80 million.

Dynamotive Energy Systems Corporation is an energy solutions provider headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with offices in the USA and Argentina. Its carbon/ greenhouse gas neutral fast pyrolysis technology uses medium temperatures and oxygen-free conditions to turn dry waste biomass and energy crops into BioOil® for power and heat generation. BioOil® can be further converted into vehicle fuels and chemicals. Dynamotive’s process does not require feedstock that has alternative food use. The Company, and its blue-chip partners and customers, are emerging leaders in converting both biomass residues and energy crops into fuels that are technologically viable and environmentally sound, as well as economically competitive to fossil fuels.

Carpenter Co. is the largest manufacturer of comfort cushioning in the world. Since 1948, our focus has been on quality, technology and comfort. Carpenter Co. manufacture a wide variety of polyurethane foam and polyester fiber comfort cushioning and often develop unique products to enhance your business.Carpenter Co. are the world's leader in research and development and continually strive to develop new products that meet our high standards as well as those of our customers. Carpenter Co. makes furniture more comfortable, pillows more soft, carpets more cushy, and homes more cozy. We are Carpenter Co. We provide the world with comfort.

Mixing up a batch of colors is the primary activity of Performance Masterbatches. The company, founded in 1975, has developed a system to make color-extruded plastics to customer specifications. The masterbatch process is a mixture of pigments and additives encapsulated during heating into a carrier resin and then cut into a granular shape after cooling. The process allows manufacturers to select the color of their polymer products. Performance Masterbatches uses its Datamatch system to produce a wide range of colors and to ensure color consistency.

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