Northern Technologies International Corporation (NASDAQ: NTIC) focuses on developing, marketing and selling proprietary environmentally beneficial material science-based products and technical services via a network of independent distributors, manufacturers’ representatives and joint ventures in over 50 countries.

NTIC’s business units include Zerust^®/EXCOR^® corrosion protection products and custom packaging systems, Zerust^® Oil & Gas advanced corrosion control technologies and services for the petrochemical industry, Natur-Tec^® biobased and biodegradable polymers and Polymer Energy™ plastic waste to energy conversion systems.

Natur-Tec^® business unit engineers and manufactures biobased and compostable plastics intended to replace conventional, petroleum-based plastics. Natur-Tec^® has a broad bioplastics portfolio which spans flexible film, foam, rigid injection molded materials and engineered plastics.  These applications allow for the production of 100% certified biodegradable and compostable finished products, such as bags, foodservice products, and product packaging. 

Natur-Tec^® products are renewable resource-based and do not contain conventional plastic materials.  Natur-Tec^® products provide sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics and enable industry and consumers to move closer to a carbon neutral footprint.