New Materials Startups

Ecoshell makes a patented eggshell-based bio-calcium additive used to produce lower-plastic resins, compounds, and film rolls (PP, HDPE, PET) for brands seeking to meet plastic-reduction mandates and sustainability goals. It also offers sourcing, design, molding, manufacturing, and quality-control services through its base in Asia, and is developing its own product line including stone paper, yoga mats, plastic bags, and bubble wrap.

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Ecovaleric develops electrochemical manufacturing technology to produce biomass-derived chemicals and materials, including solvents, polymers, and fuel additives, at competitive cost and lower emissions. The company uses renewable carbon and electricity-driven chemistry to replace traditional thermochemical manufacturing processes.

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Ecovia makes compostable packaging bags by collecting discarded textiles, extracting cellulose from them, and upcycling the material into bags that decompose in soil within 180 days. The bags are designed to replace single-use plastic packaging for businesses.

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Eden Materials converts cellulose-rich agricultural waste into biodegradable thermoplastic pellets using proprietary green chemistry, targeting industrial manufacturers seeking fossil-fuel alternatives compatible with existing equipment. The company licenses technology and sells pellets through partnerships with industrial validation partners.

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Eden Stone Company (also operating as Eden Valders Stone) is a family-owned quarrier and manufacturer of natural stone, producing architectural and dimensional cut limestone, veneer, and landscaping materials from its Wisconsin quarries. It supplies builders, architects, and landscape firms for residential and commercial projects, with materials installed on buildings worldwide.

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Edison Rubber is developing a U.S. domestic supply of natural rubber produced from sunflowers as a biomaterial for American manufacturing. The company focuses on building a resilient, lower-carbon rubber supply chain for industrial partners.

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CMC Anchoring Systems manufactures anchor bolt cages, anchor bolts, wind foundation bolts, hardware, and fabricated plate parts for large steel structures. It supplies the transmission and distribution, substation, DOT, communications, wind, solar, and industrial construction markets, operating three facilities in the US.

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EELI develops a proprietary electrochemical process for extracting lithium from low-grade sources such as continental, geothermal, and oilfield brines, aiming to cut costs and environmental impact versus conventional mining. It targets lithium supply for the energy and battery market, with a stated focus on U.S. and Western supply chains.

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Egoin is a construction company that has provided industrialized timber building solutions for over 30 years, operating three production plants in the Basque Country and using locally sourced radiata pine. It serves residential, public, private, industrial, sports, and single-family housing projects across Europe, working with architecture studios in Spain, France, and England.

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Ekamant Italia converts and distributes flexible abrasives and accessories for professional sanding applications, serving industrial and trade customers across various sectors. Part of a Sweden-based international group, it operates from a facility in the province of Florence, Italy, with subsidiaries in Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Ekamant produces coated abrasive products, such as sanding belts and accessories, used in the wood industry by manufacturers, wood working shops, and distributors worldwide. Founded in 1928 and based in Sweden, the company sells its abrasives in more than 50 countries.

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Ekolution manufactures hemp fiber insulation and other hemp-based materials for construction projects, offering CO2-negative, energy-efficient building products. The company works with Swedish farmers growing industrial hemp and produces items such as insulation, animal bedding, and biobased wall systems for commercial, public, and residential buildings.

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ELCEE produces engineered industrial components including castings, forgings, and welded constructions in small to medium volumes at cost-effective locations. The company serves manufacturers requiring custom machined and assembled parts across a range of materials including steel, aluminium, and stainless steel.

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Elchemy is a specialty chemical distributor and contract manufacturer that sources chemicals from the USA, India, and Southeast Asia, then delivers them to commercial customers and regional distributors across the United States. The company operates distribution centers and manages the full supply chain including international freight, customs clearance, and domestic trucking.

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Electrum Copper is a mineral exploration and mining company developing the Candela Mine, which produces copper, gold and molybdenum concentrates within the Monclova-Candela Intrusive Belt. The company focuses on copper as a critical mineral for applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and the electric grid.

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Elekeiroz is a Brazilian manufacturer of chemical intermediates, producing plasticizers, organic anhydrides, organic acids, oxo-alcohols, formaldehyde, and urea-formaldehyde concentrate. Its products serve industries including paints and coatings, construction, MDF/MDP panels, automotive and marine sectors, agrochemicals, and pulp and paper.

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Element Materials Technology provides materials testing, product qualification, and assurance services for customers in aerospace, space, defense, and energy sectors. The company operates two global business lines and serves highly regulated industries.

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Elementis manufactures specialty chemicals and materials for personal care, coatings, adhesives, and industrial applications. The company serves customers across automotive, construction, energy, and consumer goods sectors.

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Elementum 3D develops metal additive manufacturing materials, including its reactive additive manufacturing (RAM) technology, producing printable powders in aluminum, copper, nickel alloys, and steel alloys plus optimized non-RAM materials such as Invar, tantalum, and rhenium for 3D printing. It serves manufacturers in sectors including aerospace and defense.

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elerGreen is a cleantech company recognized for innovation and international operations, with involvement in Canada's startup ecosystem and clean technology industry associations.

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Elevate designs and manufactures healthcare products focused on movement and physical health. The company serves patients and clinicians with an emphasis on product function and community engagement.

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ElFys develops black silicon photodetector technology for light sensing applications including health monitoring, analytical instrumentation, and security imaging. The Finnish company manufactures photodetectors using proprietary MEMS nanotechnology and atomic layer deposition, with mass production capabilities through both internal facilities and external foundry partnerships.

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Elven Technologies develops FireGuard™, a fireproof composite material that withstands temperatures up to 2000°C, for use in transportation, construction, aerospace, and specialized applications requiring fire and heat protection. The company also produces fireproof storage containers and protective equipment tailored to customer needs.

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Elzinga & van der Krieke (EVDK) offers integral product realization services including mold building and industrialization using plastic (kunststof) production techniques. The company targets small and medium-sized businesses (mkb) looking to bring high-tech plastic products to market.

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