We are proud to announce that as of October 1, 2020 we are officially a group company of Mitsubishi Chemical. As we continue to enhance our offerings and intensify our extensive R&D and manufacturing capabilities, this integration provides greater resources to accelerate growth and superior value for our customers. Gelest is a global leader in silicones, organosilanes, metal-organics, and specialty monomers technology, manufacturing, and supply for high-growth materials-science intensive applications such as medical devices, life sciences, microelectronics, and personal care.
Gelest also announces Dr. Jonathan Goff is promoted to Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Goff has been at Gelest since 2009 and currently manages the Polymer Development, Technical Services, Silanes & Metal-Organic, Research Engineering and Quality Control groups. Dr. Goff received his Ph.D. in Macromolecular Science & Engineering from Virginia Tech, is cited as inventor on 12 patents, and has published over 40 technical articles.
We teamed up with suppliers to overcome material supply shortages to ensure the surging demand for BIOSAFE is met for all customers, especially healthcare professionals.
BIOSAFE® Antimicrobials are found in a wide range of EPA-approved applications among them: Certainty® SmartBoost™ Laundry Additive for healthcare uniforms, NWA Quat Keeper™ Foodservice Towels for restaurants and cafeterias, and King Microshield® for medical equipment and facilities. These are used to preserve treated articles by preventing the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria, fungi, mold and mildew.
We are excited to announce that Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Gelest and Bimax entities. Completion of the transaction is expected in 2020, pending customary regulatory review and approval. Meanwhile we will continue to innovate to serve the evolving needs of our customers.
Gelest, Inc. joined The Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Challenge launched by the U.S. Government and CDC in September 2018. The AMR Challenge is an effort to accelerate the fight against antimicrobial resistance through committed action across governments and industries. Gelest manufactures BIOSAFE® Antimicrobials that inhibit microorganism growth by physically puncturing the cell microbe membrane, killing the microbes on contact by electrocuting them.
BIOSAFE® HM4100 Antimicrobial, the keystone of Gelest’s BIOSAFE product line, is now certified to NSF-51, “for use as an antimicrobial to preserve finished food contact articles,” according to NSF International. These are food preparation surfaces where the antimicrobial is incorporated into the resin, a food contact layer, a coating additive or a polymeric beverage tubing..
BIOSAFE® HM4100 Antimicrobial Renders Plastics, Coatings and Filter Media Inherently Antimicrobial, and is Now Approved for Food Contact and Drinking Water Applications after FDA and EPA review.
Gelest, Inc. (Booth #504) is highlighting its silicon-based BIOSAFE® antimicrobial, which it recently acquired after a two-year period of exclusive licensing. Gelest is now shepherding the product through Food Contact approvals from the U.S. FDA and EPA.
Today through June 4 in Atlantic City, N.J, Gelest, Inc. is highlighting silicon-based BIOSAFE® antimicrobials for long-lasting surface protection and advanced silanes for high- performance applications. Gelest’s dipodal silanes improve substrate bonding, and its cyclic azasilanes provide effective surface modification at nanodimensions.
BIOSAFE® silicon-based antimicrobials protect formulated coatings and compounded polymers for manufactured goods. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-registered, the no-VOC antimicrobials prevent deterioration and discoloration caused by fungi, prevent algae growth and inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria. Colorless and odorless, the BIOSAFE® materials are positively charged polymers and can be incorporated into coatings.
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