Chemical Industry Review: Specials Magazine

Two influential factors significantly impact businesses across all industrial sectors. First, the persistent high cost of fuel substantially challenges financial profitability, necessitating resource optimization and cost reduction. Second, pollution presents a dual threat, encompassing ecological and financial implications that reverberate through industries. At this juncture of economic burden and environmental consciousness, a transformative force emerges—the Fitch Fuel Catalyst by Advanced Power Systems International, Inc. (APSI). The catalyst is a heterogeneous metallic alloy (HMAC) that, when in use, reformulates the molecular composition of fuel at ambient temperatures and pressures. It is a true catalyst, setting a new standard for enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. “The Fitch Fuel Catalyst possesses a distinct capability to reformulate gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, propane, and natural gas. This innovation unlocks latent energy potential within fuels, delivering reduced fuel consumption or heightened production and performance, increased horsepower, and torque, to customers,” says Win Fitzpatrick, President of APSI. A remarkable aspect of the Fitch Fuel Catalyst is its substantial influence on emissions. Promoting more complete combustion reduces harmful emissions, including greenhouse gases, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, particulates, and soot.

While many pest control companies and manufacturers strive to provide effective solutions for insect infestations and rodent invasions, success at Nisus Corporation is driven by more than just products. It’s rooted in the deep expertise of the highly credentialed team and a commitment to a collaborative, customer-focused work culture. The company’s specialists bring years of experience in their respective fields, ensuring they not only understand the technical aspects of pest control but also excel at working closely with customers to solve their distinct challenges. By fostering a culture of team-driven innovation and prioritizing public health, Nisus consistently achieves customer satisfaction and meets business objectives. “We believe that people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a collaborative and healthy culture for our employees. We also prioritize supporting our communities, including the region in which we work and our industry as a whole. We want to be a pillar of support for pest professionals in the field,” says Lee Barrett, president of Nisus Corporation. Nisus is a privately-held chemical manufacturing company that offers sustainable borate and other active ingredient products for the professional pest control, industrial wood protection, and agricultural liquid micronutrient industries. The word ‘nisus’ essentially means a perfecting urge, an irresistible impulse to keep driving toward a goal. The company’s aim is to put that ethos to work, developing products that outperform existing solutions while offering a superior environmental profile. The Key to Success: Skilled Teams and Strong Culture The top priority for Nisus Corporation is placing skilled individuals in roles that match their expertise, sometimes in surprising ways. The company’s success is driven by the quality of individuals within the organization and the strong company culture it has cultivated. Barrett strives to empower his team by maintaining transparency in communication to ensure everyone is aligned and informed while fostering an open dialogue that brings individual expertise to the forefront. Advanced Borate Products for Pest Management The experience and expertise of the Nisus team allow them to work with clients to combat increasing termite pressure by providing flexible and effective solutions like Bora-Care®, Tim-bor®, and Penashield®. These products harness the power of borates to defend untreated lumber and other materials from threats posed by wood-destroying organisms such as termites, carpenter ants, or even decay fungi. Borates work by killing the microorganisms in the digestive tracts of insects like termites, preventing them from breaking down wood cellulose and effectively causing them to starve. This gut-destroying mechanism of borates is effective in controlling ants, cockroaches, crickets, and silverfish, among other listed pests.