Verdex Technologies Chooses Chesterfield County

Verdex Technologies has announced plans to open a $1 million nanofiber manufacturing operation in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Verdex will start production this summer in a 3,300-square-foot space in the industrial park adjacent to the Richmond Executive Airport.

The company makes nanofibers that are used in such products as masks, air filters and personal hygiene products to prevent certain chemicals or other pollutants from permeating the materials.

The announcement comes after a $3.9 million investment in Verdex to fund research along with equipment by SOSV, an international venture capital firm.

This investment follows 10 years of customer validation from top-tier nonwoven companies, critical R&D and patent filings, resulting in a unique functionalized production technology that can produce a wide range of advanced nanofiber products.

Verdex was founded by Dr. Larry Marshall in 2010. Dr. Marshall who spent his career at DuPont developing and commercializing Tyvek®. Verdex uses a proprietary solvent-free process using only low heated air to produce its nanofiber media.

“One of the most unique abilities in The Verdex Process® is our ability to customize and functionalize our nanofibers. This allows Verdex to incorporate particles into the fiber matrix to target specific challenges and problems in multiple industries to create game-changing products,” said Damien Deehan co-CEO at Verdex.

As Verdex looks for a disruptive product to go-to-market, Verdex has concentrated all its efforts in developing a first in class HVAC/HEPA media and product that Verdex believes will be a game-changer for the industry. Unlike current HVAC media which lacks the ability to capture viruses and submicron particles, Verdex’s patented process provides a 3D nanofiber media which combines high submicron particle capture.

“Chesterfield welcomes Verdex Technologies to the County and wishes them all the best in their new endeavor. We appreciate their efforts in this unique technology,” said Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors Jim Holland.

“Verdex Technologies illustrates the spin-off, or multiplier effect that we sometimes experience when we have a sophisticated corporate giant in our community like DuPont. The talent working there and now in other companies helps spur the growth of our business community,” said Tina Shreve, Senior Project Manager, Chesterfield County Economic Development. “It is a true pleasure working with Mr. Deehan and his team!”

Verdex is actively looking for leaders in their respective industries, who are interested in purchasing nanofiber media and integrating this patented technology into their own products to create higher value products that command high value in the marketplace.

To learn more about working with Verdex, contact Damien Deehan on info@verdextech.com or visit www.verdextech.com