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Ecoat develops and manufactures bio‑based binders and coatings that reduce the carbon footprint of the paint and coating industry. Its product line includes water‑based, bio‑based alkyd emulsions, tension‑free specialty oils, and urethane‑modified alkyd emulsions, as well as air‑purifying emulsions and other specialty products such as secoia and inokem. The company supplies these sustainable binders to manufacturers of architectural, wood, and metal protective coatings, allowing them to produce eco‑friendly paints and varnishes without sacrificing performance.

Elyse Energy is a chemical manufacturing company specializing in the production of low-carbon molecules and sustainable aviation fuel. It designs, finances, builds, and operates plants to facilitate these processes, supporting industries in their transition to lower-carbon operations.

Adionics is a Paris-based technology company focused on saline water valorization and desalination. It develops and commercializes processes and chemicals for removing salts from saline sources, including AquaOmnes, a water-desalination technology that extracts salt from salty water to leave fresh water, and Flionex, an ion-absorbing liquid that binds salts. The company serves municipal water, power, oil and gas, and chemical markets. It also develops FLIONEX, a selective extractant for lithium salts, and pursues research to enable lithium recycling from batteries. Its saline water treatment platform uses a chemical-free liquid-liquid extraction with hot water stripping to recover lithium, valuable minerals, or remove impurities from brine, seawater and other saline sources, aiming for cost-effective, low-environmental impact solutions.

Ecoat develops and manufactures bio‑based binders and coatings that reduce the carbon footprint of the paint and coating industry. Its product line includes water‑based, bio‑based alkyd emulsions, tension‑free specialty oils, and urethane‑modified alkyd emulsions, as well as air‑purifying emulsions and other specialty products such as secoia and inokem. The company supplies these sustainable binders to manufacturers of architectural, wood, and metal protective coatings, allowing them to produce eco‑friendly paints and varnishes without sacrificing performance.

METabolic EXplorer, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Saint-Beauzire, France, is a biochemistry company specializing in the development of industrial fermentation processes as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical methods. The company produces functional ingredients from natural origins for use in cosmetics, nutrition-animal health products, and biomaterials synthesis. By leveraging bacterial biochemistry, METabolic EXplorer aims to create viable, long-term solutions based on renewable resources, focusing on economic performance and competitiveness. The company continually works to enhance the efficiency of microorganisms and diversify the supply of renewable raw materials to produce essential chemical compounds with wide-ranging industrial applications.

Adionics is a Paris-based technology company focused on saline water valorization and desalination. It develops and commercializes processes and chemicals for removing salts from saline sources, including AquaOmnes, a water-desalination technology that extracts salt from salty water to leave fresh water, and Flionex, an ion-absorbing liquid that binds salts. The company serves municipal water, power, oil and gas, and chemical markets. It also develops FLIONEX, a selective extractant for lithium salts, and pursues research to enable lithium recycling from batteries. Its saline water treatment platform uses a chemical-free liquid-liquid extraction with hot water stripping to recover lithium, valuable minerals, or remove impurities from brine, seawater and other saline sources, aiming for cost-effective, low-environmental impact solutions.

Ypso-Facto is a privately-owned company specializing in providing unbiased consulting services to the chemical and bioprocess industries. They offer expert advice on optimal processes, equipment, and subcontractors, free from any brand or company bias. To maintain their independence, they deliberately avoid owning production assets, manufacturing equipment, or holding industrial property rights. Instead, they focus on delivering impartial, high-quality advice to their clients.

Socomore is a manufacturer of specialty chemical products that prepare, protect, treat, and control metallic and composite materials. Its product lines include surface treatment and preparation solutions such as Socomore, Magchem, and Dysol, which are approved by major aerospace OEMs. The company also supplies non‑destructive testing consumables and equipment through the BabbCo range, structural adhesives and moldable shims via Dynamold, and functionalized coatings for erosion and lightning‑strike protection developed in partnership with LORD Corporation. These solutions serve mission‑critical environments in aerospace, rail, automotive, electronics, and pharmaceutical sectors, enabling customers to manufacture and maintain operations involving metals and composites.

Olikrom designs and manufactures intelligent pigments and color-change smart inks and paints that respond to temperature, light, and pressure. The company offers thermochromic and photochromic pigments, masterbatches, and related materials, including piezoceramic products, to enable color-based signaling. These smart coatings and inks can substitute conventional raw materials and enable coatings that adapt to sunlight and provide ultraviolet resistance. The color-changing properties help detect overheating, impacts, hydrogen leaks, corrosion, and other issues, supporting safety, condition monitoring, and asset protection across industrial and consumer applications.

Duralex Peintures SAS is a manufacturer based in Bobigny, France, specializing in the production and marketing of paints, lacquers, varnishes, and adhesives. Established in 1976, the company focuses on providing advanced coatings and technical solutions for various applications, including interior walls, facades, woodwork, and rust-proofing. Duralex Peintures caters primarily to professionals in the building and finishing industries, offering a diverse range of products such as water-repellent solutions and electromagnetic protection. As of September 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Haghebaert & Fremaux Villeneuve D'ascq SAS.