New Materials Startups

Italmatch is a global chemical group that develops chemical solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. It operates through multiple business units serving industrial customers, backed by research and development.

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Itasa manufactures silicone-coated paper release liners, offering custom-made solutions with consistent parameters such as release force, lay-flat, and caliper for optimal processing. The company has operated in this materials manufacturing field for over 50 years.

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Itero develops patented pyrolysis technology that converts plastic waste otherwise bound for landfill or incineration into feedstock products used to make new plastics. The company operates a pilot plant in West London and is developing an industrial-scale demonstration facility at the Brightlands Chemelot campus.

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It's Fresh is a UK-based agri-foodtech company developing ethylene control and post-harvest packaging solutions for the global fresh produce industry, serving growers, packers, and retailers. Its products aim to keep fresh produce in peak condition longer, reducing food waste across the supply chain.

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Sustainable Corrugated is an independent sheet feeder that manufactures corrugated board and sheets using 100% recycled paper and Kraftliner, supplying sheet plant customers. The company uses EDI technology for order management and delivery tracking and aims to reduce the carbon footprint of its manufacturing.

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Jadex is a materials-science company and manufacturer operating a group of companies that produce products such as compostable straws and cutlery, rigid and HDPE packaging, and zinc-based materials used in coins and construction. It focuses on sustainable manufacturing, waste reduction, and material recirculation for consumer and industrial markets.

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Japaul is a Nigerian conglomerate active in gold and mineral mining (gold, lead, zinc, lithium, copper), dredging, and shipping/offshore support services for the oil and gas and marine industries. It operates gold mines and mining leases across Nigeria and offers vessel chartering and dredging solutions through its subsidiaries.

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Jebsen & Jessen South East Asia is a diversified industrial group operating businesses across industrial engineering, industrial garnet, ingredients, material handling, mobility, packaging, and technology. It is a family enterprise serving industrial and commercial customers in the South East Asia region.

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JENNMAR manufactures ground control and support products for demanding above- and below-ground industries, including coal and hard rock mining, tunneling, and civil construction. It operates as a single-source, American-made provider with facilities and distribution warehouses across the United States.

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Jeonjin Biopharm (전진바이오팜) develops products based on natural materials, including detergents, deodorizers/air fresheners, capsule detergents (laundry and dishwasher), and animal damage-reduction agents, and offers OEM/ODM manufacturing. The South Korean company also conducts R&D in natural-material applications.

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JetMetal develops a spray-based metallization technology that deposits metal coatings (10 nm to 5 µm) onto various substrates including plastic, glass, metal and ceramics. Its process uses water-based, VOC-free solutions applied with standard paint equipment at ambient temperature and pressure, without curing.

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Ji-tech develops and supplies core materials for advanced IT industries including semiconductors, displays, and batteries. The company pursues ESG-focused management and innovation to establish itself as a global materials leader.

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Juyuan Biotech is a biotechnology company that designs and industrially produces biomimetic recombinant proteins, including recombinant collagen, using gene recombination, microbial fermentation, and protein purification technologies. It supplies raw materials and end products for the pharmaceutical, medical aesthetics, cosmetics, biomimetic materials, and food/health supplement industries, serving manufacturers, medical institutions, and end users across more than 40 countries.

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Jolt Energy Storage Technologies is a materials research firm developing a new class of electrochemically active organic compounds (branded PyCore) as an alternative to Li-ion and lead-acid chemistries for mobile and grid-scale energy storage. Its materials target industrial and consumer energy storage applications, including long-duration grid storage and redox flow batteries.

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JP Air Tech develops and supplies air filtration media, materials and performance enhancements to filter manufacturers and OEM partners. Based in Denmark, it serves customers across Europe and international markets with an in-house range of media structures, treatments and laminations.

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JS Link operates two business divisions: a bio/biotech business and a permanent magnet manufacturing business. The company has a permanent magnet factory and offices in South Korea.

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Junora manufactures sputtering targets and related materials using proprietary bonding and Flipcasting technologies for defense, optical, energy, and glass industries.

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Kainon Technologies develops K-ONE, a patented, modular polycarbonate greenhouse panel manufactured in Quebec that insulates, transmits natural light, generates energy, and filters infrared radiation for the horticulture industry. The company applies optical engineering, biomimicry, and AI-driven design to reduce greenhouses' energy losses and fossil-fuel dependence.

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Kalego Solutions provides plasma-technology consulting, helping clients move from concept to commercialization through technical and feasibility assessments, pilot testing in its own facilities, and regulatory and industrial scale-up support.

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Kalion is an industrial biotechnology company that uses metabolic engineering of microbes to produce chemical compounds such as glucaric acid and glucuronic acid for industrial applications.

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Kalpana Systems develops thin-film manufacturing equipment based on spatial atomic layer deposition, using a helical machine design intended for industrial-scale robustness and throughput. Its technology targets industries including semiconductors, energy, and sustainable packaging.

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Kanda develops Karken Fiber, plant-based reinforcing fibers and technical fabrics for biocomposites designed to replace fiberglass in infusion, RTM, and compression molding processes. It targets manufacturers in wind energy, sports equipment, and automotive, offering lower weight, higher vibration damping, and reduced product carbon footprint.

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Kano Laboratories is a specialty chemical manufacturer that makes professional-grade penetrating oils, lubricants, greases, and cleaners for maintenance, repair, and operations professionals across industrial, commercial, and consumer markets. Its brands include Kroil penetrants, Super Lube food-grade synthetic lubricants, DeoxIT electrical maintenance chemicals, and Tribosyn specialty lubricants.

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Kara engineers single-crystal diamond, handling growth in its own reactors as well as processing and characterization in-house. Its diamond materials target thermal management, power electronics, quantum sensing, photonics, quantum networks, and characterized research substrates.

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