About Ecosil
Ecosil’s mission is to reduce the 3 trillion dollars of waste caused by corrosion every year.
Passion To Create A Better Future
We provide a bridge between industrial manufacturers, higher education researchers, investors, and government entities to economically commercialize breakthrough technologies for corrosion prevention of metal surfaces. Our collaborative business model brings technology innovators, funders, and global manufacturers together to improve product performance while protecting the environment.
Ecosil was founded with the express goal of bringing innovative, environmentally safe pretreatment, passivation and coatings solutions to the market. The company's patented and proprietary products have been used on manufactured parts and coiled steel valued at hundreds of millions of dollars with high reliability and quality results.
Company History
Since our founding in 2003 we have developed the relationships and technical expertise to commercialize early stage technologies in surface modification to reduce corrosion and extend the life of metals. We continue to seek technology innovators and investors to enable us to produce the next generation of products and processes. We began our collaborative business relationships for the production, distribution and sales of our products in 2007 with Calvary Industries in the US, and shortly after that in 2008, with our Chinese joint venture, Shanghai Xingyu – Ecosil Surface Material Co.
Leadership in technology development and commercialization
Ecosil was started by Dr. Wim Vanooij, and Max Sorenson with a true spirit of partnership and innovation which continues today. Wim had an extensive academic background and reputation, while Max brought a background in industrial research and product development gained over 35 years in the US steel industry. This culture of combining new ideas and complementary skills continues today as the company has developed new products and entered new markets.
Dr. Danqing Zhu joined the company as one of our first employees in 2003 and is now a partner and CTO. Dr. Zhu leads the company’s R&D activities and product development work. Art Helmstetter joined Ecosil in 2010 and is Chief Operating Officer. He is also a partner, and leads our efforts to exceed customer expectations.
Max Sorenson, CEO
Max has worked in large steel companies and innovative technology start-ups. His leadership balances the needs of large manufacturing companies that use our products with the need to be fast and agile to bring innovative technologies to these customers. His college training was in the field of metallurgy and much of his experience has been in R&D and technology innovation and commercialization.
Dr. Danqing Zhu, CTO
Danqing has 17 years of experience in the field of corrosion prevention of metals in both academic and commercial organizations. Her theoretical expertise is complemented by her strong understanding of the field needs leading to solutions that provide customers with improved performance and economic benefits.
Art spent his career in the chemical and environmental industries with equal parts of his 35 year career spent in operations and executive management and planning and marketing. His pragmatic approach effectively balances the risks and returns involved in commercializing new technologies.