Northern Technologies International

  • Publicly traded, profitable company; sales from Natur-Tec grew 12.9% from 2012
  • Biopolymer division functions as a specialty compounder, buying PLA, bio-PE, and other materials for custom blends for brand owners
  • Core technology is in unique twin-screw extrusion equipment, designed ...

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