History
In 2000, scientists from ADA Technologies received funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a non-carbon product that could be used for mercury emission control from coal combustion while preserving fly ash use as a portland cement replacement. Chemical process engineers from CH2M HILL brought a wealth of experience to the product development effort and provided significant input to the production plan.In 2003, Amended Silicates was formally established as a joint venture between ADA Technologies and CH2M HILL focused on piloting, improving and bringing to market the Amended Silicates product. In June 2009, the company received a Series A venture financing of several million dollars to support the operations and future growth of the company.
The company name was changed from Amended Silicates, Inc. to Novinda Corp. in late 2009. The name Novinda was created from a combination of “novus,” the Latin root for innovation, and the word “industry” to reflect the company’s commitment to bringing innovative solutions to the industry.