nologies in recyclable bag-on-valve (BOV) EcoAir spray cans that
use compressed air. The corrosion inhibitor technologies that are
formulated into the cans often have qualities that are environmentally
or user-friendly. These technologies include:
• A biobased temporary coating for storage/shipment of metal
parts and equipment that can be rinsed off with water. (EcoAir
BioCorr Corrosion Preventative )
• A water-based cleaner-degreaser that protects against flash
corrosion on the metals it cleans. (EcoAir VpCI-414 Cleaner
Degreaser)
• A waterborne vapor corrosion inhibitor that can be sprayed
into void spaces. The vapor forms a protective layer even on hardto
reach spaces. (EcoAir VpCI-337 Corrosion Inhibitor)
• Rust removers that are biodegradable and U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
(USDA) Certified Biobased Products. (EcoAir VpCI-422
Rust Remover)
• A water-based replacement for oil-based rust preventatives
that can be sprayed on metal parts for protection during indoor
dry storage. It can be left on the metal as a thin protective layer or
rinsed off with water. (EcoAir VpCI-377)
Cortec continues to expand the EcoAir brand, recently adding
a corrosion inhibiting release agent for injection molds (EcoAir
Mold Release) and a graffiti remover with
flash rust inhibitors for graffiti removal on
metal surfaces (EcoAir Graffiti Remover).
The company has plans to further expand the
EcoAir spray can line in 2018 and offers the
EcoAir corrosion inhibitors for private label.
In 2017, Formulated Solutions, Largo, FL,
increased its overall production footprint by
20% in support of production demand and
introduction of new platform innovations.
According to Scott Carpenter, VP Marketing
& Partner Innovation, the company increased
its pre-weigh areas at three individual sites,
added a new, high viscosity/high alcohol
XP blending site and significantly increased
analytical capabilities.
Formulated Solutions also
installed multiple new pieces of
filling equipment. For instance, it
increased its BOV filling capacity
by 100% with a Pamasol 24-head
filler and a complementary fully
automated high speed production
line. It commissioned a
new metal tube filler (Norden
702), Scholle liquid bulk bag
filler and high viscosity packette
filler (Korber Medipak LA300).
The company upgraded its gas
house to become one of the first
North American clean room flammable gas charging areas (Class
100,000, ISO 8).
“We commercially launched two new platform innovations,
one of which has already been recognized with five industry
awards,” explained Carpenter.
“eN2fused is a totally new pressurized dispensing platform designed
to enhance the topical product application experience and
increase user compliance. cryO2fused is a refreshing approach to
cryogenically activated ultra-cooling skin care.”
“Formulated Solutions is a complete manufacturing and ‘innovation
forward’ development company, serving our partner in the
O-T-C consumer healthcare, Rx pharmaceutical, medical device
and prestige personal care industries,” concluded Carpenter.
In 2017, Tri-Pac, Inc., South Bend, IN, registered with the
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to manufacture O-T-C
products. The company has committed to becoming a leading
contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO)
with R&D and regulatory expertise.
In 2018, the company will be moving its manufacturing operations
from Vandalia, MI to its new facility in South Bend, IN.
According to Tri-Pac President Vikram Shah, the new facility
has over 60,000 sq. ft encompassing manufacturing, blending,
Cortec Corp., Spooner, WI
Formulated Solutions, Largo, FL
A Good
Year’s Work...
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