BioLargo, Inc. Launches Water Equipment Subsidiary to Capitalize on Opportunities in PFAS and Water Treatment
January 29, 2024 at 07:30 am EST
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BioLargo, Inc. announced the launching of a new subsidiary - BioLargo Equipment Solutions & Technologies, Inc. (BEST) - to capitalize on substantial opportunities for its technologies in the water treatment industry. BEST will enable BioLargo to represent all its water technologies under one roof, better support its sales and distribution network of qualified reps and channel partners, and will initially focus on: the AEC, an effective, sustainable, low-waste technology for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water which is combined with a turnkey collection and destruction solution for customers; the AOS (Advanced Oxidation System), a technology targeted at energy-efficient water disinfection and micropollutant destruction; the AROS (Aqueous Reuse Optimization System), a water recycling technology for use in cooling towers and industrial wastewater that was developed in partnership with Garratt-Callahan; industrial odor control products under the CupriDyne brand offered by sister company ONM Environmental; and water treatment solutions developed by third party technology manufacturers for which BEST is an authorized reseller in order to provide complete solutions for its customers. Tonya Chandler, BioLargo's Director of Technical Commercialization, has agreed to move into the role as president of the new subsidiary.
Tonya has over 20 years' experience developing selling channels and managing complex projects and accounts in the water industry and is ideally suited to lead efforts to sell and monetize BioLargo's water treatment technologies. She also established herself as a recognized expert in PFAS water treatment invited to speak at numerous conferences and educational, including continuing education units for engineers, and similar events throughout the year and continuing into 2024. Although new to the role of president of BEST, Tonya has been building a nationwide sales organization for BioLargo's water treatment technology, and she led the efforts to establish BEST's pipeline of potential projects.
The building of this pipeline has been demanding work. Each project goes through a rigorous process to test water and identify a solution, which is presented to the prospective client. At their request, proposed engagements include proposed engineering, pricing, timing, supply chain support and relationships, permitting, and customization as required.
BioLargo, Inc. is a cleantech and life sciences innovator and engineering services solution provider. The Company invents, develops, and commercializes platform technologies to solve challenging environmental problems like polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, advanced water and wastewater treatment, industrial odor control, air quality control, infection control, and myriad environmental remediation challenges. The Companyâs segments include ONM Environmental, which manufactures and sells its odor and VOC control products and services, including its flagship product, CupriDyne Clean; BLEST, which provides professional engineering services supporting its internal business units; Clyra Medical, which develops and sells medical products based on its technology; BioLargo Canada, which is primary engaged in research and development activities; and Corporate Operations, which support the operating segments with legal, accounting, human resources, and other services.