Mission

To create the highest performing, most innovative, environmentally sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.

Vision

To empower communities, organizations, and product manufacturers to reach their sustainability goals.

Together we will create a sustainable world.

A Global Leader in Bioplastics

Based in Circle Pines, Minnesota, we are Natur-Tec®. Your bioplastic resin manufacturers with a strong global presence.

With research and product development capabilities in the USA, India, and China and manufacturing capabilities in the USA, China, India, Malaysia, and Italy, Natur-Tec® is uniquely positioned to support sustainability on a global scale.

World-Class Expertise

Experienced R&D team dedicated to product innovation, manufacturing support, quality control, and sales support
Strategic collaboration with Michigan State University, the premier institute for research on Advanced Biobased Materials
Projects funded by NSF and DoD

Global Capabilities

Fully equipped R&D laboratories in Minnesota and Ohio, USA
Compounding Facility and Technical Center in Zhejiang, China
Application Development Center in Chennai, India
Finished Product manufacturing partners in USA, China, India, and Malaysia

Masters of Innovation

We’re happy and honored to have won the 2014-15 “Masters of Innovation” award from Interline Brands. Vendors considered for this award are proven market leaders, being the first to bring IBI new products and trends. They routinely develop unique marketing strategies based on expert channel knowledge to create accelerated growth and work with our sales teams to open new business opportunities. This award reflects tremendous teamwork, strong customer focus, and terrific products. We are privileged to work with such a great team at Interline Brands and look forward to strengthening our partnership well into the future.

MSU Rise Program

We’re very happy to be a part of, and support, the MSU RISE (Residential initiative on the Study of the Environment) Program at Michigan State University. This is research in motion creating effective, accessible solutions for a sustainable world.

Environmentally Beneficial Materials Science

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of corrosion management solutions including services, packaging, coatings, and systems. NTIC produces and manufactures products under the ZERUST®/EXCOR®, Zerust® Oil and Gas, and Natur-Tec® brands.

Partners

The success of our clients is our priority. Natur-Tec® partners with powerful brands and organizations all over the world to provide the highest quality products.