PERIODIC PRODUCTS AND SQUARE GATE GROUP ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE DEPLOYMENT OF ADVANCED METAL RECOVERY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES ACROSS SOUTHERN AFRICA

Sarasota, Florida, USA, and Gaborone, Botswana — 20th July 2026 — Periodic Products, Inc. and Square Gate Group today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption and commercial deployment of innovative environmental and resource recovery technologies across Southern Africa’s mining, extractives, water treatment, and industrial sectors.

The partnership combines Periodic Products’ proprietary Chelok® Polymer Technology with Square Gate Group’s regional market entry expertise, stakeholder engagement capabilities, and commercial facilitation network to identify, develop, and support high-value opportunities across Botswana and the wider Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Periodic Products’ sustainable Chelok® Polymer Technology provides an innovative approach to metal recovery and environmental remediation by enabling the removal, concentration, and recovery of metals from a wide range of industrial and environmental inputs. The technology offers a scalable solution for mining operations, tailings management, remediation initiatives, and water treatment applications.

Chelok® polymers are reusable, non-toxic, and capable of supporting more sustainable resource recovery practices. Chelok® Polymer filter units also support water treatment applications by removing metals from affected sources, addressing both industrial challenges and environmental priorities.

Southern Africa’s mining sector continues to face increasing demand for solutions that improve operational efficiency, enhance resource recovery, and support stronger Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) outcomes. Through this partnership, Periodic Products and Square Gate Group aim to support mining companies, governments, water utilities, and communities with innovative solutions aligned with the region’s sustainability priorities.

The partnership follows Periodic Products’ engagement at the Future of Mining Summit in Botswana, where the company was introduced to key mining stakeholders, government representatives, industry leaders, and technical decision-makers. These engagements highlighted strong interest in innovative solutions for tailings management, responsible resource recovery, and environmental improvement.

“This is an exciting moment for both Periodic Products and the Square Gate Group. Together we look forward to bringing this breakthrough technology to mining companies, national and regional governments, water utilities, and communities in the SADC region. We are eager to improve metal removal and recovery and leave a positive environmental impact.” said Dr. Joseph Laurino, Ph.D., President and CEO of Periodic Products.

“This partnership reflects exactly what Square Gate Group was built to do: Connecting African opportunities with global technologies, strategic partnerships, and sustainable investment. Chelok® Polymer Technology directly addresses some of the region’s most important priorities — responsible resource recovery, cleaner water, improved environmental performance, and stronger ESG outcomes. We are proud to partner with Periodic Products to bring this innovative solution to Botswana and the wider SADC region,” said Shamil Agosi, Founder and Managing Director of Square Gate Group.

About Periodic Products and Square Gate Group:

Periodic Products, Inc. develops advanced polymer technologies designed to improve metal recovery, water treatment, and resource sustainability. Its patented Chelok® Polymer Technology enables the removal, concentration, and recovery of metals across a range of industrial and environmental applications. For more information, visit: https://periodicproducts.com/

Square Gate Group is an end-to-end Investment Facilitation and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) advisory firm based in Gaborone, Botswana, dedicated to connecting high-impact African opportunities with sustainable investment and strategic partnerships. Through its market entry support services, Square Gate Group connects global solutions with strategic partners and local implementation pathways that drive sustainable development and lasting economic, environmental, and social impact across Africa. For more information, visit: https://squaregategroup.com/

Periodic Products Deepens Commitment to Water Safety Through Step Into Swim Donations and Landmark Endowment Contribution

Sarasota, FL — Periodic Products, a leader in environmentally responsible chemical technologies, is proud to announce its continued support of Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) dedicated to promoting water safety and expanding access to swim education. This year, Periodic Products joins forces with fellow industry leaders BioLab, Solenis, and Teserra Outdoors to collectively donate $85,000—funding swim lessons for children nationwide.

This donation marks another milestone in Periodic Products’ long-standing commitment to water safety, environmental stewardship, and community impact. As a Gold Level sponsor for the third consecutive year, the company continues to invest in programs that help prevent childhood drowning and create more confident swimmers across the country.

In a historic first, Periodic Products also became the inaugural corporate donor to the newly created Rowdy Gaines Water Safety Champion Endowment Fund. This endowment, established by the PHTA Board of Directors in 2024, will provide long-term, sustainable funding for Step Into Swim’s lifesaving initiatives.

“This sponsorship at the Gold Level for three consecutive years demonstrates Periodic Products’ commitment to the mission of the Step Into Swim initiative of eliminating childhood drownings,” said Joseph Laurino, Ph.D., President and CEO of Periodic Products and Immediate Past Chairman of the PHTA Board of Directors. “This year, our contribution also represents the first corporate donation, matched by the PHTA Board of Directors, to the Rowdy Gaines Water Safety Champion Endowment Fund, helping secure the future of Step Into Swim for generations to come.”

For more information on Periodic Products and its mission, visit www.periodicproducts.com.
To learn more about Step Into Swim, visit www.stepintoswim.org.

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Periodic Products to Debut Innovative MetalXtract® Filter Media at WEFTEC 2024

New Orleans, LA – August 16, 2024 – Periodic Products is excited to announce its participation in the WEFTEC 2024 conference in New Orleans from October 5-9. The company will be showcasing its latest innovation, the MetalXtract® Filter Media, at booth # 859.

MetalXtract® Filter Media uses the power of the Company’s patented Chelok® Polymer Technology to rapidly eliminate metal ions, including cadmium, lead, mercury, iron, and rare earth elements from water over a wide pH range.  This revolutionary filter media, available in both polyester and polypropylene versions, caters to a wide range of filtration needs.

The MetalXtract® Filter Media is designed as a wide-width, flat media, ready for pleating, with widths ranging from 40″ to 65″. This versatile media is engineered to deliver superior performance across multiple applications, including wastewater treatment, whole-home filtration, pre-reverse osmosis water conditioning, and environmental remediation. “We’re thrilled to introduce the MetalXtract Filter Media and MetalXtract Filters at WEFTEC,” said David McLaren, Vice President of Business and Product Development for Periodic Products. “Our team has developed a product that not only meets but exceeds the demands of various industries, offering a reliable and efficient media for metal removal from water.”

With the ability to rapidly bind metals and a capacity 100 times that of conventional ion exchange resins,   MetalXtract® Filter Media sets a new standard in filtration technology. Attendees at WEFTEC are invited to visit booth # 859 to learn more about the unique features and benefits of MetalXtract® Filter Media.

For more information about Periodic Products and the MetalXtract® Filter Media, please visit Periodicproducts.com or call 941-952-3120.

About Periodic Products, Inc.:

Periodic Products is a material science technology company committed to advancing a cleaner and safer global environment through the application of responsible science and breakthrough chemical technologies. Periodic Products manufactures a full range of environmentally friendly swimming pool chemicals and water filtration products containing its patented biodegradable polymer compounds and metal-polymer composite materials. The Company’s Chelok® metal chelating technology permanently removes iron (rust), copper, manganese, and other metals from swimming pools and spas; removes and recovers metal contaminants from ground and surface waters; and recovers rare earth metals from industrial and mining waste products. For more information visit www.periodicproducts.com.


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Joseph Laurino Appointed as Chairman of the Board for Pool & Hot Tub Alliance in 2024

PHTA Announces New Board of Directors for 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2023

Media Contact:
Amy Willer
Associate Director, Marketing and Communications
703-838-0083, ext. 121 | [email protected]

JOSEPH LAURINO APPOINTED AS POOL & HOT TUB ALLIANCE 2024 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
PHTA also announces Board of Directors for 2024

(Alexandria, Va.) — The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce that Joseph Laurino, PhD, MBA, has been appointed to Chairman of the Board for 2024. Laurino is President and CEO of Periodic Products, Inc., a material science technology company based in Sarasota, FL.

Laurino has held several volunteer leadership roles for the association, including Chair of the Recreational Water & Air Quality Committee (RWAQC) and Chair of the Technical Advisory Council (TAC). He also helped to develop the Greg Garrett Scholarship Award to aid PHTA members in pursuing continuing education and certification. Under Laurino’s leadership, Periodic Products has been actively involved in fundraising for Step Into Swim, PHTA’s drowning prevention initiative. Laurino’s dedication to the industry will make him a strong leader to help PHTA reach its goals for 2024 and beyond.

PHTA is also pleased to announce its Executive Committee for 2024:

  • Chair-Elect: Donna Williams, PoolCorp
  • Treasurer: Scott Frost, Fluidra
  • Secretary: Caley Gibbs, Gib-San Pool & Landscape Creations
  • Immediate Past Chairman: Charlie Claffey, Claffey Pools

PHTA’s Board Members at Large include:

  • Stuart Baker, Hayward Holdings, Inc.
  • Kyle Chaikin, The Chaikin Ultimate Group
  • Mike Church, Cody Pools, Inc.
  • Gregory Claffey, Pentair
  • Tim Colon, Pools of Fun
  • Keith Harbeck, Premier Pools and Spas Inc.
  • Greg Howard, Carecraft
  • Ted Lawrence, BioLab / KIK Consumer Products
  • Matt McDermott, Heritage Pool Supply Group, Inc.
  • Kevin Post, Counsilman-Hunsaker

“The 2024 PHTA Board of Directors truly display the breadth and depth of the pool, spa, and hot tub industry,” says Sabeena Hickman, CAE, President and CEO of PHTA. “PHTA is so fortunate to have this dedicated group of professionals guiding us as we continue our mission to educate, advocate, and elevate both our members and the industry as a whole. Congratulations and welcome to all of our new board members!”

For more information, please contact Amy Willer, PHTA’s Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, at [email protected] or 703-838-0083, ext. 121.

About the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), a non-profit organization with 3,800 members from around the world, was established in 1956 to support, promote, and protect the common interests of the $62B pool, hot tub, and spa industry. PHTA provides education, advocacy, standards development, research, and market growth initiatives to increase our members’ professionalism, knowledge, and profitability. Additionally, PHTA promotes the use of pools by expanding swimming, water safety, and related research and outreach activities aimed at introducing more people to swimming, making swimming environments safer, and keeping pools open to serve communities. For more information, visit www.phta.org.

About Periodic Products, Inc.

Periodic Products is a material science technology company committed to advancing a cleaner and safer global environment through the application of responsible science and breakthrough chemical technologies. Periodic Products manufactures a full range of environmentally friendly swimming pool chemicals and water filtration products containing its patented biodegradable polymer compounds and metal-polymer composite materials. The Company’s Chelok® metal chelating technology permanently removes iron (rust), copper, manganese, and other metals from swimming pools and spas; removes and recovers metal contaminants from ground and surface waters; and recovers rare earth metals from industrial and mining waste products. For more information visit www.periodicproducts.com.

Periodic Products, Inc. Announces the Launch of its Stain Treatment and Removal (STAR) Certification Program

Sarasota, FL, August 22, 2023 – Periodic Products, Inc. announced today the launch this fall of its metal Stain Treatment and Removal (STAR) Certification Program for pool industry professionals. This comprehensive program will consist of 5 individual modules, complete with case studies, dealing with metal staining, metal elimination, pool start-ups, source and aged water, and metal stain removal. Upon the completion of the requirements for each module, attendees will receive the corresponding STAR Certification designation.

In announcing the program, Joseph Laurino, Ph.D., President and CEO of Periodic Products, Inc., stated, “Based on our educational presentations held during various national and regional pool and spa trade shows, we have developed this certification program to help the service and retail pool professionals understand the role metals play in surface staining.  Additionally, this program will give them the tools to proactively address these issues before they arise.”

The program will be delivered using both an in-person and a “hybrid” format with both in-person and virtual components. For more information, please contact Matt Kepple ([email protected]) or David McLaren ([email protected].

About Periodic Products, Inc.

Periodic Products is a material science technology company committed to advancing a cleaner and safer global environment through the application of responsible science and breakthrough chemical technologies. Periodic Products manufactures a full range of environmentally friendly swimming pool chemicals and water filtration products containing its patented biodegradable polymer compounds and metal-polymer composite materials. The Company’s Chelok® metal chelating technology permanently removes iron (rust), copper, manganese, and other metals from swimming pools and spas; removes and recovers metal contaminants from ground and surface waters; and recovers rare earth metals from industrial and mining waste products. For more information visit www.periodicproducts.com.

Periodic Products, Inc. Announces Sponsorship of a Second PHTA Greg Garrett Scholarship Award

Sarasota, FL, March 20, 2023 – Periodic Products, Inc. announced today that it will sponsor a second Greg Garrett Scholarship Award presented by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). The inaugural award was presented at the 2022 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo. At the 2023 Expo to be held in Las Vegas, NV this November, two $5,000 awards, one sponsored by PHTA and the second by Periodic Products, will be given to two members in the builder and/or service sector(s) of the pool and hot tub industry to further their career through PHTA and/or GENESIS® educational courses or certification fees. 

In announcing the award, Dr. Joseph Laurino, president and CEO of Periodic Products, stated, “Greg Garrett and I served together on one of the technical committees of PHTA, the Recreational Water and Air Quality Committee, for almost a decade. Greg had a passion for educating the industry on some of the more critical technical issues impacting the proper design, construction, and maintenance of swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs.

“Greg was an expert in cementitious surfaces. He and I worked with our scientists at Periodic Products to develop a start-up product for pools, spas, and hot tubs. A portion of the proceeds from this start-up product, Super Start-Up™, will be used to support this second scholarship.”

According to PHTA, the application and selection process for both scholarships will remain the same. For more information about the Greg Garrett Scholarship Award and to submit an application, visit phta.org/garrett-award. Please send any questions to [email protected].   

About the Greg Garrett Scholarship Award

The Greg Garrett Scholarship grants two PHTA members in the builder and/or service sectors $5,000 each for PHTA educational or certification fees to increase professionalism and provide an opportunity for continuing education. This award recognizes individuals employed in the recreational water industry who show extraordinary desire in furthering their career through education.

About PHTA

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), a non-profit organization with more than 3,600 members from around the world, was established in 1956 to support, promote, and protect the common interests of the $36.5B pool, hot tub, and spa industry. PHTA provides education, advocacy, standards development, research, and market growth to increase our members’ professionalism, knowledge, and profitability. Additionally, PHTA facilitates the expansion of swimming, water safety, and related research and outreach activities aimed at introducing more people to swimming, making swimming environments safer, and keeping pools open to serve communities. For more information, visit www.phta.org.

About Periodic Products, Inc.

Periodic Products is a material science technology company committed to advancing a cleaner and safer global environment through the application of responsible science and breakthrough chemical technologies. Periodic Products manufactures a full range of environmentally friendly swimming pool chemicals and water filtration products containing its patented biodegradable polymer compounds and metal-polymer composite materials. The Company’s Chelok® metal chelating technology permanently removes iron (rust), copper, manganese, and other metals from swimming pools and spas; removes and recovers metal contaminants from ground and surface waters; and recovers rare earth metals from industrial and mining waste products. For more information visit www.periodicproducts.com.

Periodic Products, Inc. Creates More Swimmers Through Sponsorship of Step Into Swim Program

Sarasota, FL (February 20, 2023) – Periodic Products, Inc. today announced a $20,000 donation to Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education. This Gold Level sponsorship from Periodic Products is part of its commitment to support the community and helps Step Into Swim invest in the next generation of swimmers through learn-to-swim programming.

Periodic Products is a material science technology company with a full range of swimming pool chemicals and products. The company is committed to advancing a cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient global environment. Periodic Products’ donation to Step Into Swim underscores its vision of water and pool safety.

“It is an honor to be a Gold Level sponsor for the Step Into Swim program,” says PHTA Chair-Elect Joseph Laurino, PhD, President and CEO of Periodic Products, Inc. “Periodic Products and its employees are committed to helping make a difference in the communities we serve, and creating healthier and safer swimming environments is one important way. With this donation, Periodic Products is proud to impact the lives of hundreds of children.”

For those ages 1 to 4, learning to swim from a qualified instructor drastically reduces the risk of drowning by 88 percent[1] and is critical in keeping children safer in the water. Periodic Products shares in Step Into Swim’s mission to combat drowning prevention with access to free swimming lessons and educational resources that empower our children to be confident in and around water.

“I am grateful to Periodic Products for their continued support of and generosity to Step Into Swim,” said Rowdy Gaines, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Vice President of Partnerships and Development for PHTA. “Our donors and sponsors are the driving force behind the success of this program. Periodic Products’ commitment to Step Into Swim allows us to help save lives, promote the benefits of swimming, and serve as an educational resource for water safety in communities where it is needed most.” 

Step Into Swim and its supporters believe that advocating for safe swim practices and teaching the lifesaving skill of learning to swim are essential to improving the health and safety of our youngest swimmers and their families. Thanks to its growing list of donors, Step Into Swim has gifted more than 300,000 swim lessons since 2012 through YMCAs, Jewish Community Centers, Boys and Girls Clubs, and many more. The program is fully funded through donor contributions and 100 percent of donations go directly to educational initiatives and learn-to-swim programming. To learn more, visit www.StepIntoSwim.org.

About Periodic Products, Inc.

Periodic Products is a material science technology company committed to advancing a cleaner and safer global environment through the application of responsible science and breakthrough chemical technologies. Periodic Products manufactures a full range of environmentally friendly swimming pool chemicals and water filtration products containing its patented biodegradable polymer compounds and metal-polymer composite materials. The Company’s Chelok® metal chelating technology permanently removes iron (rust), copper, manganese, and other metals from swimming pools and spas; removes and recovers metal contaminants from ground and surface waters; and recovers rare earth metals from industrial and mining waste products. For more information visit www.periodicproducts.com.

About the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and Step Into Swim:

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), a non-profit organization with more than 3,700 members from around the world, was established in 1956 to support, promote, and protect the common interests of the $36.5B pool, hot tub, and spa industry. PHTA provides education, advocacy, standards development, research, and market growth to increase our members’ professionalism, knowledge, and profitability. Additionally, PHTA facilitates the expansion of swimming, water safety, and related research and outreach activities aimed at introducing more people to swimming, making swimming environments safer, and keeping pools open to serve communities. For more information, visit www.phta.org. Step Into SwimTM is an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and its foundation committed to safe swim education and drowning prevention. By investing in the next generation of swimmers through learn-to-swim programming, the Step Into Swim initiative instills confidence, empowers long-term participation in water activities, touts the positive benefits of water play, and advocates for safe practices. Since its inception in 2012, Step Into Swim has played a role in reducing drowning fatalities and has gifted swim lessons to more than 300,000 children with support from community organizations, partners, industry advocates, members and more. For more information, visit www.stepintoswim.org.

[1] Association Between Swimming Lessons and Drowning in Childhood, A Case-Control Study:  Ruth Brenner, et al. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4151293/

Periodic Products Awarded Korean Patent for Conductive Polymer Technology

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fort Lauderdale, FL – April 18, 2019

Periodic Products Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a patent from the South Korean Intellectual Property Office (no. 10-19466963) for the Company’s conductive polymer technology and related processes.

The Company’s conductive and specialty polymers are an extension of its family of proprietary polymers. Developed to be a key component of newer lightweight batteries, the technology offers manufacturers significant design and engineering advantages.

South Korea is a dominant worldwide producer of automobiles and electronics, and is anticipated to be enthusiastic adopters of the Company’s new technology. “We are excited about the applications of our technology,” said Joseph Laurino, PhD, President and CEO of Periodic Products.

South Korea is currently the world’s fifth largest producer of passenger cars, manufacturing 3.36 million units in 2018. “Reducing weight has been a fundamental challenge of battery technology, particularly in the development of electric-powered automobiles,” Laurino said. “Lightweight batteries will translate to longer distances these vehicles can travel between charges.”

“We believe our conductive polymers have the potential to radically transform the electric vehicle market,” he added.

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Periodic Products Awarded Japanese Patent for Conductive Polymer Technology

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fort Lauderdale, FL April 4, 2019

Periodic Products Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a patent from the Japan Patent Office (no. 6446053) for the Company’s conductive polymer technology and related processes.

The Company’s conductive and specialty polymers are an extension of its family of proprietary polymers. Developed to be a key component of newer lightweight batteries, the technology offers manufacturers significant design and engineering advantages.

Japan – a dominant worldwide producer of automobiles and electronics – is anticipated to be enthusiastic adopters of the Company’s new technology. “We are excited about the applications of our technology in these two industries,” said Joseph Laurino, PhD, President and CEO of Periodic Products.

“Reducing weight has been a fundamental challenge of battery technology, particularly in the development of electric-powered automobiles,” Laurino continued. “Lightweight batteries will translate to longer distances these vehicles can travel between charges.”

Japan is currently the world’s second largest producer of passenger cars, manufacturing 8.36 million units in 2018. “Our conductive polymers have the potential to radically transform the electric vehicle market,” said Laurino.

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Periodic Products Featured in Energy Industry Journal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fort Lauderdale, FL – December 5, 2018

Periodic Products Inc. announced today that the Company was featured in an article in the December 2018 Edition of Natural Gas Electricity. The article, entitled “Rare Earth Metals from Fly Ash Are a Major Opportunity,” was authored by Joseph P. Laurino, PhD, the Company’s founder and CEO. The article highlighted the Company’s patented technology for the recovery of rare earth metals from coal ash.

Natural Gas Electricity is a monthly journal published for producers, marketers, and distributors in the natural gas and electricity marketplaces.

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