Northern Technologies

Northern Technologies International Corporation develops and markets rust and corrosion inhibiting products in China, Brazil, India, the United States, and other international markets. It operates through the ZERUST and Natur-Tec segments. Under the ZERUST brand, it offers plastic and paper packaging, liquids, coatings, rust removers, cleaners, diffusers, and engineered solutions for the oil and gas industry. The Natur-Tec brand covers bio-based and certified compostable polymer resin compounds, while the Natur-Bag brand includes trash bags, agricultural films, and single-use disposable products. The company also provides on-site and technical consulting for rust and corrosion prevention, selling to automotive, general industrial, mechanical, mining, agricultural, retail consumer, and oil and gas markets through direct sales, distributors, agents, sales representatives, joint ventures, and strategic partners. Incorporated in 1970, it is headquartered in Circle Pines, Minnesota.