Innovation
111 patent families (66 granted) — focus: Chemistry & metallurgy, Operations & transport, Textiles & paper, Human necessities; filing pace steady. Cited 9,559 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Social engagement
Social engagement: 5.2K social following, 10 posts in the last 12 months — around the industry typical range.
Investor mix
2 investors on record; lead investors include L Catterton; 1 has since exited.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Private equity | 2 | 100% |
Hiring activity
Hires periodically
5 roles tracked across 3 of the last 12 months
30 Apr 2026 · Intellectual Property Manager · Chicago, Illinois
27 Feb 2026 · Safety Specialist · La Porte facility
27 Feb 2026 · Senior Process Development Engineer
5 Feb 2026 · Trade Compliance Manager · Greater Chicago Area
7 Jan 2026 · Multicraft Maintenance Technician · Indianapolis, Indiana
Based on job postings tracked across public sources.