08.08.2011 (654 Days Ago)
| Title | NUEC | ||
| Country | United States |
NuEarth Corp. NuEarth Corp. 495 Grand Boulevard, Suite 206 Miramar Beach Florida 32550 Website:
Company Overview
Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel - NuEarth Corporation employs more than 123 people Internationally. This represents one of the most diverse, talented and innovative workforces anywhere. More than 52 of their people hold college degrees--including nearly 29 advanced degrees--in virtually every business and technical field from approximately 39 colleges and universities worldwide. NUEC's enterprise also leverages the talents of hundreds of more skilled people working for NuEarth suppliers, clients and sister Companies worldwide.
The NuEarth Corpoartion, is a Florida corporation formed in 1995, with it's primary objective to expand the development and market of its organic and biodegradable products throughout the World. These "Clean & Green" technologies have a proven track records and are the leading products in their industries.
NuEarth is dedicated and established to bringing to the World market a wide selection of existing innovative "Clean & Green" products and technologies that have applications in a wide range of markets and industries. NuEarth seeks the immediate expansion of its latest products and technologies into the International Mining, Road Construction, stripping, Cleaning, paint removal, agriculture and dry land development market and continued R&D activity in future technologies as they present themselves to NuEarth.
While NuEarth has successfully begun operations, they are beginning their second phase of operations to further utilize the strengths and demonstrated skill levels of their management team to take advantage of the opportunity that the supply side of NuEarth, has to offer. Through the technical strength and breadth of their staff and partners, the company expects to continuously create value for their clients. Their people are among the most experienced in the industry whether they are providing engineering consultation, developing one of the company's product lines or providing clients with state of the art technical services. Company management exemplifies individuals who have thrived in environments where collaboration, individual accountability and technical innovation are challenged every day.
Investment Highlights
Company Products
NuSoil
The NuSoil additive can be adjusted for areas where the salt content is high. SaltBlocker additive is a 100 % organic matter that limits the availability of salt cations and anions to the liquid soil, and effectively works to change the osmotic pressure within the soil composite. In the SaltBlocker process, we use specially blended biomass that is capable of binding over the hard surface of the solid particles of soil and creating a strong affinity for moisture and minerals. This special humic complex can increase the capacity of soil to retain moisture as well as reduce the osmotic pressure to the upper elevations of soil generated by the temperature differences or through evaporation. This humus layer does not reduce the total amount of salt but controls the distribution of salt between solid and liquid soil as well as controlling the osmotic pressure generated within the soil.
Beach and Land Renourishment Technology
Coastal renourishment and stabilization consists not only of sand replenishment and planting, but should include the application of a growth media that fosters the development of a dynamic living system.
Our proprietary technology has been designed to change poor quality, eroded and highly saline property into productive stable land. Our NuSoil technology can reverse these devastating environmental problems. Our basic technology was developed in 1993 and during the last 17 years has been improved into our current 2009 expanded product line. NuSoil technology is in its 5th generation of development since the introduction of the original product line in 1993, which was successfully used on the beaches surrounding Santa Rosa Island and Seagrove, FL.
Rather than constantly reacting to natures fury and beating a hasty retreat, using NuSoil products and techniques, causes the beaches to advance upon the sea and reclaim the coastal integrity of our shores.
How it Works
NuSoil beach re-nourishment and land reclamation technology converts these non-productive lands by increasing the biological activity, changing the thermal conductivity and ultimately changing the soil's capacity to retain moisture. NuSoil technology accomplishes this by forming a microscopic sticky coating around each soil particle which attracts airborne particles and nutrients carried by the wind. NuSoil technology has been proven under conditions of drought, torrential rains, and hurricanes.
Productive soil is a complex living environment consisting of solid chemicals, bacteria, biota, and water. Good soil must have the capability for heat and chemical exchange between solid and liquid phases. In the soil complex, exchange of nutrients between liquid and solid soil results in a perfect environment for nutritional transfer of the living species hosted by the complex. A viable soil must have the capability to moderate the temperature change during day and night, in such a way that the minimum and maximum temperature is less than the atmospheric changes in the region. If the differential between the day and night temperature is too high, the biological activity within the soil composite is limited.
NuSoil technology is designed to affect the heat capacity of soil, and the result of this is that soil does not get too hot or too cold. When such phenomena are present, the changes in the moisture content of the atmosphere result in condensation in the soil composite, which is another positive affect causing reduction in the temperature differential in the soil as well as increasing the biological activity. NuSoil also effectively works as an ion exchanger between liquid and solid soil. The correct exchange of ions between the liquid and solid phases of soil has a direct effect on plant growth which increases the organic content of soil.
AquaSolv
AquaSolv-L(liquid) & G(Granular) are unique formulations of Polyacrylamides (PAM's) that surpass all other co-polymer products in both performance and environmental considerations. They slow the infiltration rate of water and promotes lateral spread through the root zone. Leaching is reduced and water and nutrients are retained longer in the root zone. The products break down during normal microbial activity to biodegrade with no root uptake.
The ability of polyacrylamides to change soil hydrology has been known for some time. There has been however limited development of the technology into broad-scale agricultural production systems.
The NuEarth Corporation is a producer of polyacrylamide formulations that have opened opportunities for economic use in broadacre agricultural applications. The increasing cost of chemical based fertilisers coupled with both the shortage of and cost of irrigation water further justify the development of this technology into agricultural markets. While polyacrylamides are best known for attracting and holding moisture their use should not be limited to situations where water is in short supply. The ability of polyacrylamides to slow water percolation through soil profiles has significant implication in reducing the loss of soluble plant nutrients (particularly nitrogen) from soils as ground water leachates.
Polymers are very long carbon chains. A cross linked polymer is formed when these chains are cross-linked or hooked together by chemical bonds. Cross linked polymers are infinitely soluble in water and can hold many times their own weight in water. In contact with water cross linked polymers form a jelly like substance. The cross-linked polymers exist in a solid, crystalline state.
The crystalline formulations of cross linked polymers are biodegradable but can have a lifespan in soils of up to three years.
Dust Blocker
DustBlock is a new dust abatement product that binds dust particles together to significantly reduce haul and unpaved road maintenance costs. It retains moisture in road surfaces longer to reduce rutting and deterioration of the road surface. And it significantly reduces vehicle and equipment wear and damage; cleaning and maintenance costs. And because it minimizes the amount of surface damage caused by heavy traffic it also reduces vehicle accidents and injuries.
Developed in Australia and manufactured in the USA, DustBlock is supplied as a dry powder, generally mixed at approximately one kilogram to 5000 liters of water, depending on the amount of residual moisture in the road surface.
Using DustBlock will assist road and construction managers at mine and building sites to achieve better dust management controls. DustBlock is a totally biodegradable and ecologically safe product that will have no adverse affect on the road or the surrounding environment.
It will deliver an economic benefit by achieving the desired dust control and site management faster and with less passes of the water truck. It can be applied to any soil or pavement material and will reduce water use by up to 90% in some cases. Any equipment capable of spraying water can safely be used to apply DustBlock, without any environmental concern or damage to equipment. DustBlock retains moisture in road surfaces longer to reduce rutting and deterioration of the road surface. It has the unique ability to be reworked into the surface, further improving its dust controlling properties. It minimizes the amount of surface damage caused by heavy traffic contributing to reducing vehicle accidents and injuries.
DustBlock is applied during usual water cart operations, and will dramatically reduce the number of passes required. It therefore reduces vehicle tire and equipment wear and damage and contributes to the reduction in maintenance costs.
THE FUNCTION OF DUSTBLOCK IS TO:
THE ENGINEERING AND COST BENEFITS ARE:
DustBlocker: is an Anionic Polyacrylamides (PAM's). PAM is the generic name for a group of very high molecular weight macro-molecules produced by the free-radical polymerization acrylamide and an anionically charged comonomer, mainly the sodium salt of acrylic acid, sodium acrylate. The combination of molecular weight and ionic charge results in viscous aqueous solutions, a key property of these polymers. Both charge density (ionicity) and molecular weight can be varied. Using DustBlocker will assist road managers at mine and building sites to achieve better dust management outcomes. DustBlocker is a totally ecologically safe product that will have no adverse affect on the road or the surrounding environment. It will deliver an economic benefit by achieving the desired dust management faster and with less passes of the water truck. It can be applied to any soil or pavement material and will reduce water use by up to 90% in some cases.
The combination of molecular weight and ionic charge results in viscous aqueous solutions, a key property of these polymers. Both charge density (ionicity) and molecular weight can be varied. By varying the acrylamide/anionic monomer ratio charge densities from 0 to 100% can be obtained along the polymer chain. Molecular weight is determined by type and concentration of reaction initiator and reaction parameters.
The DustBlock Anionic Polyacrylamide has no systemic toxicity to aquatic organisms or micro-organisms. The polymer is much too large to be absorbed into tissues and cells. The functional anionic groups do not interfere with the functioning of fish gills or daphnia respirators. In fact any adverse effects observed in lab tests are always seen at concentration levels over 100 mg/L and are most probably due to the resulting viscosity of the test medium.
DustBlock has no potential to bioaccumulate, being completely soluble in water (only limited by viscosity) and insoluble in octanol. The sensitivity of RoadBinder type polyacrylamides to UV light is well known and has been described in the scientific literature. Photolysis leads to the degradation of the polymer chain and the formation of much smaller molecules, or oligomers, which are accessible to microbial attack. A study by SNF-Floerger, has demonstrated that photolysis followed by aerobic or anaerobic treatment resulted in efficient mineralization of the polymer.
RoadBinder
RoadBinder is an innovative new Dry Powder Polymeric material designed to dramatically reduces the time required for the construction and maintenance of sealed and unsealed roads. Developed in Australia and manufactured in the USA, RoadBinder is supplied as a dry powder. It has been specially formulated to deliver improved results in both pavement and surface strength, while being a totally ecologically safe product.
RoadBinder acts as an enhancement to water performance. It improves the binding and compaction characteristics of water to create greater efficiencies in achieving the desired pavement compaction with less water, time and resources spent on the project.
The most interesting feature of this product is its ability to bind a broad multiplicity of granular materials. RoadBinder facilitates the inherent pavement fines and crushed stone to slip into a more tightly bound compacted pavement. The polymer base of RoadBinder works within the fine material to cause dilation and rapid densification under the compaction process.
Using RoadBinder will assist road and construction managers at mine and building sites to achieve better Road construction management controls. RoadBinder is a totally biodegradable and ecologically safe product that will have no adverse affect on the road or the surrounding environment.
It will deliver an economic benefit by achieving the desired dust control and site management faster and with less passes of the water truck. It can be applied to any soil or pavement material and will reduce water use by up to 40% in some cases. Any equipment capable of spraying water can safely be used to apply RoadBinder, without any environmental concern or damage to equipment. RoadBinder retains moisture in road surfaces longer to reduce rutting and deterioration of the road surface. It has the unique ability to be reworked into the surface, further improving its dust controlling properties. It minimizes the amount of surface damage caused by heavy traffic contributing to reducing vehicle accidents and injuries.
A Reliable and cost efficient solution to road asset management problems. Safe for use on all pavement materials. Using RoadBinder will assist road builders to achieve better results faster without making significant changes to the way they normally go about constructing roads.
RoadBinder is a totally ecologically sale product that has repeatedly demonstrated it can turn marginal material into good material and good material into excellent, and that applies to sealed as well as unsealed road construction. In the process of constructing pavement, RoadBinder will deliver an economic benefit by reducing construction time, and the unique performance characteristics of RoadBinder will deliver superior compaction for greater structural integrity.
Another remarkable RoadBinder characteristic is in the flexibility of the mixing ratios. To achieve best results (always based on specific materials) the standard is a 5000:1 dilution ratio. Other circumstances have been encountered where dilution ratios as low as 1000:1 were necessary due to residual moisture already in the pavement materials. Ultimately the mix ratio will be specific to the materials and the road specification.
iVisage Interview with NUEC CEO
1. Please give us an overview of NuEarth Corporation, what you do, and your target markets?
Modelevi: "NuEarth manufactures and markets three main product lines. NuSoil-a very unique organic fertilizer; AquaSolv-a completely biodegradable and unique family of PAM's; and our new AB Tech biodegradable cleaners and paint strippers.
Our AquaSolv product line is our main target to launch our Company in the US markets - AquaSolv-water retention product; DustBlock-dust inhibitor; RoadBinder-soil stabilizer; AquaCarrier-pesticide and herbicide carrier; and our new AquaFrac-environmentally safe and completely biodegradable drilling and fracturing solution.
NuEarth will be making substantial announcements with regard to market penetration with growth in the retail distribution markets for our products. I would expect our product sales and market growth to exceed our current TerraSolv revenue over the next 18 months."
2. In your opinion, what are the 3 main reasons why investors should invest in NuEarth for the long term?
Modelevi: "Our products, market potential and growth plans. Our products are environmentally safe and superior to what is currently on the market. Our market potential for our product groups represent more than $980 billion. A small market penetration will yield large financial returns for the company. Our growth plans put a premium on rapid expansion using external distribution partners to limit the financial burden on the Company."
3. Is the Company's current capitalization adequate to achieve its strategic objectives through the next 12 months?
Modelevi: "We are financially sound with our TerraSolv laboratory service division and very well supported by our largest shareholder the Avalon Group Ltd. The Company has a very aggressive growth strategy that I have been tasked to implement and we our focused on developing the needed structure to be successful."
4. What are the Company milestones over the next 18 months we should watch for?
Modelevi: "We are growing fast, and the milestones set by the Company are strategic in scope. The relocation from Italy of our TerraSolv laboratory service division; The development of a US based manufacturing facility; development and launch of a retail market for our products; and finally the expansion of our marketing and sales staff."
5. Tell us about the Company's management team.
Modelevi: "The team has more than 90 years of research and development experience in PAM's, organic chemistry and computer modeling for the agricultural and environmental industries. We have 9 PhD's on staff with our TerraSolv laboratory service division and we are continually researching difference uses and industries that our products can make a difference.
An example of this is the recent development and launch of the AquaFrac product for the emerging oil and natural gas shale drilling and exploration industry. This product brings to the industry the first 100% environmentally safe and biodegradable fracturing solution."
6. Do you have any additional closing comments for potential investors?
Modelevi: "I have been with the Company for about 60 days and I am thrilled with the progress we are making. We have hired three market and sales staff and are finalizing on the relocation of our TerraSolv laboratory service division from Italy. I have joined NuEarth at an exciting phase of the company's development. NuEarth's products and technology have the potential to revolutionize the water retention, dust control and drilling markets. Our new AB Tech cleaners and paint strippers will bring a "Clean & Green" technology that will replace more hazardous solutions in various industry cleaning applications. The future is very bright for our Company and I'm proud to be associated with NuEarth.
Our products are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the move toward environmentally sensitive products worldwide. Our target markets are dominated by smaller, under capitalized competitors - while NuEarth has developed superior products and is financially stronger and very well supported. These facts should allow us to gain market share and ultimately dominate these niche markets."
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