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The company has been founded in 2013 and its aim is to exploit one of the few deposits of zeolites in Romania.
The zeolites processing factory has opened in June 2015 when the investment program was completed and the advanced production line, with breakthrough technology that allows processing of zeolite rocks has been up and running.
The extraordinary properties of zeolites have defined the company's interest to turn a natural and ecological resource into finite products or raw material for various industries.

Here are 3 of their zeolite environmental protection products:
1. Air cleaning filter
The industrial and agricultural process have, as a result, toxic air that is scattered in the atmosphere, generating pollution at a greater or lesser extent, some even generating bad odors that can be spread on extremely large surfaces.
The product is used for the industrial area that allows the absorption of chemicals from the air and unpleasant odors resulting from the chemical processes.
Benefits:
• Eliminates sulphur dioxide from the air
• Removes ammonia and hydrogen sulfide gases from contaminated air generated by refineries or other types of plants that scatter substances into the atmosphere
• Eliminates volatile organic compounds of carbon
• Eliminates odors in the air if used in the air filtration systems
• Absorbs radiation from the air
Clinoptilolite zeolite has a cation exchange capacity with high affinity for heavy metal cations. It can absorb Strontium-90, Caesium-137 and other radioactive isotopes keeping them captive in its structure.

2. Product for accidental spills (oil, fuels, etc.)
The product is an ideal absorbent for leaks of oils, fuels, coolants, degreasers, mild and caustic acids, paints, solvents and so on.
Is suitable for accidental spills on the road, fuel stations, car workshops, parking areas, alleys, maintenance workshops, etc.
Also, it can be used on hard surfaces wherever oils, fuels, chemicals are stored, handled and spilled or in windy conditions, when a heavier granular absorbent is required.
Unlike other absorbents, the mixture between the dustier part and the activated zeolite granules that make up the product give a large internal surface, able to absorb the liquid and not release it from its porous structure and is able to absorb twice its own weight in liquid.

3. Auto and pedestrian skid
The skid is an ecological car and pedestrian non-slip product. Applying a thin layer of the product provides excellent grip on roads or park alleys, sidewalks or tram stops, stairs or any areas where icing and snow can be a victim.
It can be used on the inner alleys being a safe product for children or pets and in spring, when the snow melts completely, the layer can be swept confidently on the grass or added to the flower layers offering important benefits by the qualities that clinoptilolitic zeolite has in this product.
The product has been tested with very good results even on roads in Northern Europe where the weather is extremely difficult but also the caring for the environment is extremely high.
It doesn't contain salt or chemicals, is environmentally friendly and has an immediate effect after application. It also does not cause corrosion of the surface on which it is laid.
It is more suitable than river sand, to eliminate the risk of skidding due to icing and in the case of oil stains on the road, because it has a much higher absorption and storage capacity.

The company is looking for partners working or providing services in the environmental protection area, to collaborate under a distribution services agreement.They are interested to distribute their new and ecological products on the international market.
The company started already to sell the products outside Romanian market and they envision the collaboration as a part of their business expansion. They set up a dedicated team which is in charge of the internationalisation process.

Advantages & innovations

100% Natural product Eco-friendly product Approved by Ecocert The products are made out of clinoptilolite zeolite, extracted and processed by the company, which is distinguished by its purity and enhanced properties compared to other types of zeolites. The mineralogical analyses show that the concentration of zeolites is above 90%, which makes the zeolite ore a rare one in the world. Any decomposition process results in toxic substances that are scattered in the air generating less or greater pollution, some even emitting unpleasant odours that can spread on extremely large surfaces. The company’s products are highly effective in leachate uptake and inhibition of unpleasant smell resulting from the decomposition of organic waste. The Activated Zeolite can be used to thicken the sludge from the treatment plants having a double role: inhibiting the unpleasant odor emitted by it and significantly increasing the quality of the sludge, whether its subsequent use will be biogas production or direct bioremediation. Depending on the characteristics of filters that are included in the air filtration equipment, zeolite can be used to remove sulphur dioxide (SO2) from air, remove ammonium and hydrogen sulphide from the contaminated air of refineries or other factories generates such substances in the atmosphere, eliminates volatile organic carbon compounds (VOCs), transforming them into hydrophobic carbon, absorbs airborne radiation. The quality of raw material is proved by numerous documents: -Chemical analysis -Mineralogical Analysis -Various studies and researches regarding the main usages of zeolites in different areas -Analysis for material radioactivity -Document showing the properties of retaining heavy metals and radioactive substances -Dioxin Analysis -Analyses regarding the cationic exchange capabilities -Sanitary Notices issued by specialized institutions

Stage of development

Already on the market

Partner sought

The company is looking for partners who are in the distribution and intermediaries field of business. As a producer, it is necessary for them to identify international collaborators who can ensure the distribution transactions. The company will deliver their products (bulk/packed) and the future international partners will be ready to add and sell the products in their logistic system. The partner will have the responsibility to make the product available to: production factories (every production factory has a problem with accidental pollution and also a need for anti-skid: trucks can load the goods even in winter conditions), vehicle service & repair centres and gas stations.