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For 17 years, Nanum Nanotecnologia has stood as Brazil’s first and only industrial-scale nanomaterials company, supplying clients across Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. With over 40 tons of high-performance nanomaterials delivered to global manufacturers, at some of the most competitive prices, it ranks among a select group of companies that can translate nanoscale science into commercially viable, large-volume production. Nanum was created in 2008 from the entrepreneurial and visionary spirit of its current shareholders, Ailton Ricaldoni and Fernando Contadini. With deep technical knowledge and experience in creating innovative businesses, the partners identified a promising startup, in which they invested and transformed it into a real nanomaterials industry. Every great company has its “eureka” moment. For Nanum, this moment arrived with the development of a magnetic ferrite formulation for MICR ink, a crucial component for secure printing. In 2010, this material was officially homologated by HP, becoming the company’s first major validation from a global technology leader. This was not just a one-off success. The HP partnership proved that Nanum could meet rigorous international quality standards and maintain a consistent supply in every possible situation. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as HP’s demand for MICR ink materials surged, Nanum delivered consistently, in full, and without compromising quality. This reliability became the foundation of its market credibility. “Reliability is everything in materials science. The most sophisticated formulation means nothing if it cannot be reproduced at scale or delivered on time. That is what our clients have learned to trust us for,” says Ailton Ricaldoni, Founder and Main Shareholder. Buoyed by its early success, Nanum began to expand its technological capabilities. It invested heavily in the synthesis and functionalization of advanced nanoparticles, including metallic systems, nanostructured oxides, and carbon-based materials. These developments opened the door to broader applications across multiple industries. Among the most important of these materials were graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO)—both known for their ability to enhance mechanical strength, conductivity, and corrosion resistance. Nanum’s proprietary dispersions, free from additives and stabilizers, offer exceptional purity and long-term stability, making them ideal for use in demanding manufacturing environments. Nanum has also built a reputation for producing true nanomaterials, particles below 100 nanometers in size, with particularly high dispersion stability. This attribute is essential for customers seeking mechanical or anti-corrosion enhancements in end-use products. Besides, the company provides significant flexibility through tailored formulations, adjusting solutions to meet each client’s specific operational and product requirements. These nanomaterials are also engineered with a relatively low carbon footprint, supporting customers’ efforts to meet modern ESG standards.
Immersion Mills & Dispersion Equipment Company 2025
What are the key considerations when procuring equipment for particle processing to meet industrial demands? Do you prioritize equipment efficiency, reliability, consistency, quality or durability? Hockmeyer has it all. Over a long-standing reputation of 80 years, Hockmeyer has established itself as a leader in Immersion milling and dispersion technology. It provides custom-designed processing equipment for mixing, blending, dispersing and particle size reduction. The equipment is recommended after a thorough assessment. A discussion between its R&D and processing experts and the clients allows Hockmeyer to understand their current processes and challenges in obtaining product specifications. Based on these insights, it formulates relevant recommendations. The company also proposes an attended trial at its testing facility, which allows it to assess the material firsthand, understand its behavior, determine the required horsepower and ascertain its rheology properties. This ensures precise design and customization of the equipment to meet client needs. Hockmeyer’s custom-designed equipment is used for developing inks, paints & coatings, adhesives, personal care products, renewable energy materials, and agrochemicals, to name a few. Material assessment and formulation verification improve the transition from laboratory to large-scale production. The company prioritizes flexibility in equipment development for a seamless transition from laboratory to production sizes. The equipment is designed to easily adjust according to batch sizes and accommodate changes in dimensions or incorporate vacuum operations, providing versatile solutions for diverse needs. This approach enables clients to optimize formulations and processes, reducing risks and enhancing product quality throughout the production lifecycle. Driving Efficiency through Streamlined Nano-Particle Processing Efficiency is paramount in particle processing, especially when dealing with nanometer-sized particles. Hockmeyer, recognizing the challenge, has made efficiency its hallmark. The research and development laboratory conducts extensive trials, adapting formulations for nano-sized particles to ensure peak performance and linear scalability with remarkable precision at a small scale. Hockmeyer’s mills demonstrate proficiency in handling media from 3mm down to 0.03mm. The equipment leverages high flow rates facilitated by maximizing the open surface areas of screens. The Inline Nexgen™ vacuum recirculation mill operates at high tip speeds and high flow rates, achieving tight particle distributions rapidly in recirculation mode, surpassing conventional horizontal mills.
Wood Preservative Supplier 2025
While many pest control companies and manufacturers strive to provide effective solutions for insect infestations and rodent invasions, success at Nisus Corporation is driven by more than just products. It’s rooted in the deep expertise of the highly credentialed team and a commitment to a collaborative, customer-focused work culture. The company’s specialists bring years of experience in their respective fields, ensuring they not only understand the technical aspects of pest control but also excel at working closely with customers to solve their distinct challenges. By fostering a culture of team-driven innovation and prioritizing public health, Nisus consistently achieves customer satisfaction and meets business objectives. “We believe that people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a collaborative and healthy culture for our employees. We also prioritize supporting our communities, including the region in which we work and our industry as a whole. We want to be a pillar of support for pest professionals in the field,” says Lee Barrett, president of Nisus Corporation. Nisus is a privately-held chemical manufacturing company that offers sustainable borate and other active ingredient products for the professional pest control, industrial wood protection, and agricultural liquid micronutrient industries. The word ‘nisus’ essentially means a perfecting urge, an irresistible impulse to keep driving toward a goal. The company’s aim is to put that ethos to work, developing products that outperform existing solutions while offering a superior environmental profile. The Key to Success: Skilled Teams and Strong Culture The top priority for Nisus Corporation is placing skilled individuals in roles that match their expertise, sometimes in surprising ways. The company’s success is driven by the quality of individuals within the organization and the strong company culture it has cultivated. Barrett strives to empower his team by maintaining transparency in communication to ensure everyone is aligned and informed while fostering an open dialogue that brings individual expertise to the forefront. Advanced Borate Products for Pest Management The experience and expertise of the Nisus team allow them to work with clients to combat increasing termite pressure by providing flexible and effective solutions like Bora-Care®, Tim-bor®, and Penashield®. These products harness the power of borates to defend untreated lumber and other materials from threats posed by wood-destroying organisms such as termites, carpenter ants, or even decay fungi. Borates work by killing the microorganisms in the digestive tracts of insects like termites, preventing them from breaking down wood cellulose and effectively causing them to starve. This gut-destroying mechanism of borates is effective in controlling ants, cockroaches, crickets, and silverfish, among other listed pests.
CXO INSIGHTS
Gather All Information Before Outsourcing Manufacturing
Francine Krenicki, SVP Global Innovation - Consumer Skincare - StriVectin, PanOxyl, Blue Lizard Sunscreen, Crown Laboratories
Charting A Trailblazing Path In Clinical Development
Maribelle Guloy, Director of Clinical Development, American Regent, Inc
Cohesive Culture Key to Manufacturing Under Duress
Derek McKenney, Vice President, Manufacturing Operations, Puritan Medical Products
Potential of Cell and Gene Therapy
Alexis Bossie, Head of Media R&D, Lonza
The Case for More Variety in Agriculture and Diets
Christina Skonberg, Sr. Director of Sustainability & Mission, Simple Mills
IN FOCUS
Specialty Chemicals Consulting: Driving Innovation and Industry Transformation
Consulting firms help companies transition to greener alternatives, ensuring their products align with consumer expectations and regulatory standards.
Transforming the Chemical Industry through Advanced Nanoparticle Development
The push toward green chemistry inspires the development of biodegradable and environmentally benign nanoparticles, particularly for applications in agrochemicals, water purification, and controlled-release systems.
EDITORIAL
When the Smallest Particles Shape the Largest Possibilities
Nanoparticles are no longer the promise of tomorrow; they are already reshaping our thinking about medicine, energy, and the environment. By working at a dimension invisible to the naked eye, they merge fundamental chemistry with transformative applications, opening doors to solutions that once belonged to imagination. In healthcare, nanoparticles are being developed to carry drugs straight to diseased cells, offering targeted treatments that minimize harm and maximize healing. In the energy sectors, they enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. In environmental science, they make water cleaner and air purer, acting as invisible guardians of public health. What makes nanoparticles extraordinary is their malleability. Adjusting size, shape, or surface transforms their behavior, giving scientists an almost limitless canvas for discovery. This adaptability is bringing together fields that once worked in isolation, creating a collaborative frontier where breakthroughs multiply. Yet progress demands balance. Innovation at such a scale calls for responsibility, foresight, and ethical clarity. Nanoparticles hold immense potential, but their true impact will be measured by what they can do and by how wisely humanity chooses to use them. In this edition, we explore how nanoparticles are redefining innovation across disciplines. Scientific design provides precision at the most minor scale, while applied research translates that precision into real-world solutions in medicine, energy, and the environment. These advances demonstrate how nanoparticles can bridge the gap between discovery and application, creating pathways to technologies that improve health, strengthen sustainability, and shape a more resilient future. We also present insights from expert CXOs like Victoria Sanjurjo, Medical Director, Clinical Development, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc and Ottavio Rombola, Director Of Research Development, Sika USA, who offer their opinions on the currently used business practices. We hope that the valuable insights from industry leaders and the solutions and services featured in this edition will help you make informed decisions for your business.
