2010 News

NanoHorizons Wins National Science Foundation Grant

July 27, 2011

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded NanoHorizons a research grant on the use of nanoscale silver as an antifouling composite for Ocean Renewable Energy Systems.

NanoHorizons Partners with Indorama to Launch SmartSilver® Antimicrobial in India

November 17, 2010

NanoHorizons Inc. has extended the worldwide distribution of its SmartSilver® antimicrobial products to India with sales support provided in partnership with Indorama Polyester Industries Ltd. (IPI). SmartSilver is presently available in other Asian markets such as Thailand, South Korean, Taiwan and Japan.

NanoHorizons Submits Device Master File to FDA for SmartSilver® Antimicrobial Additive

November 09, 2010

NanoHorizons, a leader in the development of nanoscale additives for healthcare, textile and industrial applications, announced the submission of a Device Master File (MAF) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a proprietary formulation of SmartSilver® antimicrobial additives. The MAF provides technical, manufacturing and biocompatibility information about SmartSilver, facilitating the FDA review of antimicrobial-treated medical devices and combination product candidates that reference the use of SmartSilver.

IFS Coatings Selects SmartSilver® Antimicrobial for Thermosetting Powder Coatings

August 17, 2010

NanoHorizons will provide SmartSilver antimicrobial additives for IFS Coatings' line of antimicrobial powder coatings. IFS powder coatings with SmartSilver have demonstrated greater than 3X the QUV performance compared to competitive technologies, making the IFS coatings ideal of exterior applications.

U-Long Selects SmartSilver™ Antimicrobial Protection for Performance Fabric Line

June 29, 2010

U-Long High-Tech, a perferred fabric supplier to most of the major outdoor performance apparel brands in the US, Europe and Asia, has selected NanoHorizons' SmartSilver™ Antimicrobial Protection for its performance textiles.

NanoHorizons Partners with J2LFA to Expand SmartSilver Business in Korea

June 09, 2010

J2LFA Co. Ltd of Seoul, Korea, a highly respected manufacturer of a broad assortment of natural and synthetic performance yarns, will be the distributor of the SmartSilver™ performance brand to the Korean textile and industrial markets.

Jamestown Coating Technologies Introduces SurfaGuard™ Paints with SmartSilver™ Antimicrobial Performance

May 26, 2010

The new SurfaGuard paints are generating positive results in pre-launch tests at several health care and educational institutions

NanoHorizons Expands SmartSilver™ Business in Turkey with Uniteks Distributorship

March 31, 2010

NanoHorizons extends its global antimicrobial business to Turkey through Uniteks of Istanbul, who will act as the SmartSilver distributor to the Turkish market

Governor Rendell Says State Investments Lead Nanotech Company to Expand in Centre County

March 18, 2010

Project Will Create 60 Jobs, Retain 20 Others in High‐Tech Industry

NanoHorizons Inc. Receives 2009 Best of Business Award

March 16, 2010

Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors Achievement

NanoHorizons Expands Market for SmartSilver™ Antimicrobial With Appointment of VP for Industrial Applications

February 02, 2010

NanoHorizons Inc. today announced the appointment of Chris Haupt to the newly created position of Vice President, Industrial Business Unit

Masley’s Military Technical Gloves with SmartSilver™ Antimicrobial Give Soldiers Added Protection

January 13, 2010

Supply of CWF Gloves to US Armed Forces Grows Significantly During 2009