New Materials Startups

Seal For Life Industries manufactures protective coatings for critical infrastructure, including insulation coatings, visco-elastic adhesives, corrosion prevention, fire and temperature protection, and cathodic protection products. Operating as a group of 14 brands, it serves industrial sectors across more than 80 countries.

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Develops SeaLumber, a composite building material made from macroalgae (sargassum), agricultural fibers, and recycled polymers as a durable, rot- and pest-resistant alternative to wood. Targets builders, manufacturers, and developers for use in construction, infrastructure, and outdoor applications such as fencing, pallets, decking, and panels.

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Seaway Plastics Engineering is a contract manufacturing partner that provides full-service plastic product engineering, molding, and assembly for consumer products companies and OEMs. The company serves large innovators in the consumer products sector with expertise in supply chain coordination, quality control, and FDA-compliant manufacturing.

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Sekisui Aerospace designs and manufactures composite structural components, systems, and engine parts for aircraft, including primary and secondary structures, interior assemblies, environmental control systems, and fan cowl components for commercial, general aviation, unmanned, and defense aerospace markets.

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SelecTech manufactures interlocking, adhesive-free commercial flooring made with recycled plastics, including ESD/static-control flooring for mission-critical environments such as manufacturing sites, labs, and cleanrooms. Its product lines include StaticStop, FreeStyle, and Place N' Go flooring.

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Selia-Tek Holdings is a Malaysia-based manufacturer and supplier of plastic injection molding products, serving the medical, power distribution, and railway industries. The company operates an in-house R&D hub and emphasizes sustainable manufacturing and quality assurance.

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SemperCycle converts mixed plastic waste into chemical feedstocks like methanol and syngas through patented gasification technology for use by the chemical industry. The company enables circular pathways for difficult-to-recycle plastics that would otherwise be incinerated or landfilled.

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Sentara Group (formerly Nutrition Technologies) produces protein, oil, and organic fertilizer from Black Soldier Fly larvae using a zero-waste tropical production model, serving the pet food, livestock, and aquaculture feed sectors. Founded in 2015 in Vietnam, it operates a production plant, laboratory, and office in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and ships to Asia, Europe, and South America.

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SepFluor is a South African fluorspar producer focused on mining and supplying acid grade and metallurgical grade fluorspar (CaF2), an industrial mineral used in chemical, metallurgical and ceramic processes including refrigerants, aluminium smelting, nuclear power and EV battery electrolytes. The company operates in the mining and critical minerals sector.

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SEQENS is a global supplier of pharmaceutical solutions and specialty ingredients serving health, personal care, and specialty ingredient customers. The company operates an R&D platform and emphasizes sustainability and corporate social responsibility across its operations.

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Sericyne develops and manufactures a new form of silk material in France, positioning itself as the country's first silk-production supply chain. It offers innovation, manufacturing, finishing, and co-creation of durable products using its branded silk.

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Serraverde is a rare earth elements (REE) provider that produces and supplies essential materials for advanced technologies in sectors including renewable energy, transport, medical devices, and defense. The company focuses on developing responsible supply chains and enabling the creation of new value chains dependent on rare earth elements.

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SetBone Medical develops solutions for spinal care and orthopedic applications. The company is advised by leading spine surgeons and orthopedic specialists.

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Seyitler Kimya is a chemical company operating in the healthcare sector, developing and manufacturing products that it exports regularly to 17 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Turkic republics, Europe, and the Americas. The company conducts R&D through university-industry collaborations, a technopark presence, and TÜBİTAK projects.

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SFC KOENIG develops sealing and flow-control components such as expander sealing plugs and check valves, made from stainless and hardened steels for high-pressure applications. It serves industries including hydraulics, automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, medical equipment, and offshore oil and gas, offering both catalogue products and custom-engineered solutions.

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SGL Carbon develops and manufactures carbon-based materials and products, including specialty graphite, carbon fibers, and composites, for industries such as mobility, semiconductors, LED, solar and wind energy, fuel cells, energy storage, and chemicals. The company operates across three business units — Fiber Composites, Graphite Solutions, and Process Technology — serving industrial customers in Europe, North America, and Asia.

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Shamrock Renewable Products is an Irish biomass fuel producer that manufactures carbon-neutral products such as briquettes and wood pellets from locally grown willow and native biomass. Its facility in Meath, Ireland produces up to 100,000 tonnes of biomass products annually.

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Shark Solutions recycles post-consumer PVB (polyvinyl butyral) from windshields and laminated architectural glass, operating recycling factories in Europe and the USA that convert the waste into sustainable polymers for industrial uses such as carpet backing, paints, coatings, and sound dampening. It serves manufacturers seeking recycled raw materials to lower emissions and build Cradle-to-Cradle certified products.

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SH Composites manufactures continuous filament mats and recycled surfacing materials for composite manufacturing processes. The company serves construction, transportation, infrastructure, and marine industries.

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SherMATRIX develops extracellular matrix (ECM) formulations and bio-adhesives for regenerative medicine, with its most advanced product being an animal-derived ECM bio-adhesive for lung surgery currently in in vitro and in vivo validation. It also offers ECM formulations derived from various tissues and organs for complex cell culture applications, serving surgeons and the medical community.

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Shimber develops an iridescent, wood-based coating that produces structural color through a cellulose nanostructure, without pigments or petrochemicals. The bio-based, microplastic-free coating is aimed at fashion, luxury, design, and architecture applications such as textiles, accessories, interior décor, and installations.

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A materials company specializing in environmentally-friendly component and material solutions, with a vision to become a global leader in sustainable products by 2030.

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SHOWA Corporation is a Japanese company established in 1954 that provides thermal insulation and plant construction services along with sales and manufacturing across multiple construction trades, including its "Insulation Sleeper" insulation products for cryogenic piping. It operates as part of the Chudenko Group and serves industrial and construction clients, with operations in Japan and a subsidiary in Vietnam.

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SIBUR is a petrochemical company that produces chemical products used across sectors including construction, food, medicine and pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and automotive. It operates in Russia's petrochemical industry with a stated focus on sustainable development.

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