The present Auld Technologies LLC, of Columbus has invested in many areas to develop its capability to become the preferred solution provider in branding and specialty coatings.  Although The Auld Company was formed almost 30 years ago, the present Auld Technologies, which acquired the former’s assets in 2009, is now focusing on their core business, decorative emblems that are used for branding purposes. “We make the urethane-coated brand-name discs that are affixed to the whirlpool tub, automobile, or a tote bag you might buy,” explained Andrew Alley, managing member of the new Auld Technologies LLC. “We sell to multiple markets and work with industry leaders.”

Zyvex Performance Materials is focused on the composites market, which is still one of the most potentially viable sectors of the polymer marketplace. In particular, nanocomposites (carbon nanotube-enhanced composites), are very specific to Zyvex’s innovative products, and nanocomposites are still on track to double in volume annually for the next several years.

Lance Criscuolo, Zyvex President, says that the composites industry is emerging in Ohio and will require state support. “Third Frontier (Ohio Department of Development – ODOD) and other programs have been a huge boost thus far, and such programs need to continue.” One reason why the work begun by the Third Frontier (TFP) is producing noticeable successes is that Ohio has developed a strong supply chain of companies that each take part in the specialized functions required to bring a product from raw material to sellable item.