Modern Meadow - Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name: Modern Meadow
Mission of the Company: Modern Meadow aims to pioneer climate-tech by creating the future of materials through innovations in biology and material science.
Founded: No information is available.
Founders: No information is available.
Key People in the Company:
- David Williamson, President & COO
- Pinky Lakhia, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Quintin Cassady, General Counsel
- Jeff Smith, GM, BioMaterials
- Anna Bakst, Executive Chair
- Andras Forgacs, Co-Founder, Board Director
- Dennis Fenton, Board Director
- Klaus Hommels, Board Director
- Douglas Muzyka, Board Director
- Bart Swanson, Board Director
- Eric Archambeau, Board Director
Headquarters: 111 Ideation Way, Suite 100, Nutley, NJ, USA 07110
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue of the Company: No information is available.
What the Company is Known For: Modern Meadow is known for its bio-materials technology platform that offers nature-inspired protein solutions, delivering better performance, sustainability, scalability, and cost-efficiency while reducing reliance on petrochemical and animal-based inputs.
Products
BIO-VERA™
- Description: Engineered, sustainable leather hide alternative.
- Key Features:
- 95% less effluent than traditional methods
- Made with 100% upcycled materials
- 100% animal-free
- Twice as strong as leather and 25% lighter
- Consistently high-quality material for various applications
Bio-Tex™
- Description: Luxury leather replacement material.
- Key Features:
- 75% less non-renewable energy use than traditional leather
- 90% less eutrophication
- 83% less water consumption
- 100% animal-free
- 91% less GHG emissions
- Short production timeline
- Highly tunable with no design restrictions
Bio-Alloy™ Shield
- Description: Breathable waterproof membrane.
- Key Features:
- Over 60% bio-renewable content
- No PFAS or solvents
- High abrasion resistance
- Enhanced breathability
Bio-FREED™
- Description: Fast, resource-efficient dye process.
- Key Features:
- 95% less effluent
- 75% less energy use
- 80% fewer dyes and chemicals
- No salt used
- 10x faster 1-step process
Bio-Tela™
- Description: High color vibrancy bio-based textile system.
- Key Features:
- 90% bio-based content
- No added weight
- High abrasion resistance
- Shorter lead times
- Enhanced design options
Recent Developments
Awards:
- Modern Meadow won the 2023 EPA Green Chemistry Challenge Award for their Bio-FREED™ dyeing technology.
New Products & Features:
- 2022: Everlane launched the New Day Market Tote using Bio-Tex™ leather alternative powered by Bio-Alloy™ technology.
- Features: Combines cutting-edge science and renewable materials.
- 2023: Tory Burch launched the Ella Bio bag using Bio-Tex™ powered by Modern Meadow's technology.
- Features: Contains 64% USDA-certified bio-based content.
- 2023: CLOSED brand introduced puffer coats using Bio-Tela™, a sustainable alternative for outerwear.
- Features: High thermal insulation and unique texture developed with Limonta.
Partnerships:
- Singtex: Collaborating on creating new bio-based products that provide both sustainability and performance.
Impact:
- Over 250K handbags & jackets produced using Modern Meadow's biomaterials.
- Collaborations with 17 global partners, including Navis TubeTex, Limonta, and others.
- Their Bio-Alloy™ platform has saved an estimated 500 million gallons of water and 2.5K tons of GHG emissions through innovative processes.
Notable Initiatives:
- Hosting an annual Sustainability Summit to discuss environmental impacts and biotech innovations.
- Leading the transition to a bioeconomy, significantly reducing reliance on petrochemical and animal-based inputs.
This report provides a detailed look into Modern Meadow, their mission, key personnel, product offerings, recent developments, and impact. No additional commentary is provided to ensure a professional and concise presentation of the gathered information.
