What Meltblown Technologies does

Meltblown Technologies (MBT), a privately held Georgia corporation founded in 2003 by Barry Greer and headquartered in Sandersville, manufactures industrial absorbent and spill-control products for workplace safety, environmental compliance, and emergency response. The company operates a 100,000-square-foot vertically integrated manufacturing facility that produces, packages, and ships meltblown polypropylene nonwoven sorbents — pads, rolls, socks, pillows, granular absorbents, spill kits, and secondary-containment products — serving industrial manufacturing, utilities/power infrastructure, marine/port, and transportation/fleet end-users through SPCC and OSHA compliance use cases.

The company's product platform centers on conventional gray/universal, white oil-only, and hazmat absorbents alongside its proprietary SPILLTRATION™ line, co-developed with HalenHardy, which is engineered to absorb hydrocarbons while allowing water to filter through — a capability intended for outdoor and wet-condition spill response. SPILLTRATION products deliver documented performance claims of 50% faster hydrocarbon pickup than traditional white sorbents and 300%–500% smaller storage footprint via Halen Hardey's patented Smooshing™ vacuum-compression technology. Additional product lines include OSMO flood-prevention products, the MBT Transformer Bag Spill Kit for electric-utility use cases, marine oil-sorbents, the Spillver Bullet boom (winner of the 2016 NSC Best in Show), the Xtra Sticky adhesive-backed mat, Dirteeze wipes, and meltblown nonwoven material for face-mask production.

MBT sells exclusively through a selective global network of authorized industrial and consumer distributors, supported by free environmental surveys, sales tools, and on-demand 3D virtual factory training; direct sales via the company website and phone lines (including a 24/7 emergency hotline) serve as a secondary channel. Pricing is quote-based rather than published, reflecting a project-and-account-driven B2B motion typical of industrial supply distribution. The leadership team includes founder Barry Greer (industry veteran since 1971), VP of Sales Scott Bakewell, Business Development Manager Rich Glancy (formerly of sorbent manufacturer SPC), and other senior staff collectively representing over 175 years of sorbents-industry experience.

Name

Meltblown Technologies

Legal name

Meltblown Technologies Inc.

Website

https://meltblowntechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meltblown Technologies manufactures industrial absorbent and spill-control products, including the proprietary SPILLTRATION outdoor sorbent line, spill kits, secondary containment, and OSMO flood-control products. The privately held Georgia-based company sells primarily through authorized industrial distributors serving manufacturing, utilities, marine, and transportation end-users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Absorbents and Spill Control Products

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Spill Control & Containment Equipment (Absorbents, Berms, Spill Kits) (IMAHALAK)

Keywords

• Industrial absorbents manufacturing
• Spill control products
• Secondary containment solutions
• Meltblown polypropylene sorbents
• Oil spill response

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Absorbent Products: One-time sale of manufactured industrial sorbent and spill control products including absorbent pads, rolls, socks, pillows, granular absorbents, spill kits, secondary containment units, and specialty products. Sold via distributor network and direct sales.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meltblown Technologies manufactures and sells industrial sorbent products and spill control solutions, including universal, oil-only, and hazmat absorbents in pad, roll, sock, and pillow formats; pre-packaged spill kits (bagged, container, overpack, mobile cart, flat pack); secondary containment units (poly and steel spill pallets, drain seals, containment berms); and the proprietary SPILLTRATION line of outdoor sorbents engineered to absorb oil while filtering water. The company also offers marine oil sorbents, OSMO flood control products, specialty items such as the MBT Transformer Bag Spill Kit, and meltblown nonwoven materials for face mask production.

Product overview

Meltblown Technologies is an industrial absorbent and spill control product manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of sorbent-based solutions. The core product lines include Industrial Absorbents (universal, oil-only, and hazmat variants in pads, rolls, socks, and pillows), Spill Kits (bagged, container, overpack, mobile cart, and flat pack configurations), and Secondary Containment (poly and steel spill pallets, drain seals, and containment berms). The company also offers the proprietary SPILLTRATION sub-brand developed with partner HalenHardy, featuring outdoor-rated sorbents that absorb oil while filtering water, including SmooshKit compact kits, Spillver Bullet booms, Husky absorbent pads/strips/rugs, and Shammy towels. Additional product lines include Marine Absorbents for water-based oil recovery, OSMO Flood Control products for water damage prevention, and specialty items like Transformer Bag Spill Kits, Hi-Vis Caution Mats, and Xtra Sticky Mats. The company also offers meltblown nonwoven materials for face mask production and on-demand spill control training services. With manufacturing facilities and over 175 years of combined leadership experience, the company sells primarily through industrial distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPILLTRATION: Line of spill control products engineered to work rain or shine, absorbing oil while allowing clean water to filter through. Includes SmooshKit, Spillver Bullet, Husky pads/rugs/strips, Shammy Towels, and Basin products.
• OSMO
• Dirteeze

Products and services

• Industrial Absorbents Meltblown polypropylene sorbent products for managing leaks, drips, and spills in industrial facilities, available in universal (gray), oil-only (white), and hazmat variants in pads, rolls, socks, pillows, and granular formats. Used by manufacturing plants, utilities, marine operators, and transportation fleets to maintain OSHA/EPA SPCC compliance.
• Spill Kits Pre-packaged spill response kits containing sorbents and accessories for quick cleanup of various spill types, available in bagged, container, overpack, mobile cart, and flat pack configurations and in universal, oil-only, and hazmat variants. Sold to industrial end users for fast deployment at facility stations, in cabinets, or on trucks.
• Secondary Containment Poly and steel spill pallets, drain seals, and containment berms for safe storage of drums and containers, helping industrial facilities comply with spill containment regulations. Steel pallets are NFPA 30 and NFC 2010 compliant for fireproof drum storage.
• SPILLTRATION Products Proprietary line of outdoor sorbents engineered to absorb oil and filter water simultaneously. Products compress 300-500% smaller than traditional sorbents, pick up hydrocarbons 50% faster in rain conditions, and can be wrung out and reused. Co-developed with HalenHardy. Includes SmooshKit, Spillver Bullet, Husky pads/strips/rugs, Shammy Towels, Basin, Spill Boa, and Oil Spill Kits.
• Spilltration SmooshKit Vacuum-sealed compact spill kit using patented smooshing technology that compresses Spilltration material into packages fitting truck seat backs, glove boxes, and toolboxes. For mobile and on-road spill response.
• Spillver Bullet 100-foot oil spill boom weighing 18 lbs, deployable by one person in 30 seconds, allowing clean water to filter through while containing oil-based spills. Awarded Best in Show at 2016 NSC Congress & Expo.
• Marine Absorbents Floating hydrophobic sorbents and containment equipment for recovering oil spills on water surfaces, including marine oil-only sorbents and containment booms and pom-poms to trap and contain oil spills on water.
• OSMO Flood Control Products Water damage prevention product line including Flood Barrier, Thirsty Pad, Thirsty Sock, and Plumber's Pad for protecting property from flood damage and plumbing leaks.
• MBT Transformer Bag Spill Kit Multi-layer, UV-stabilized, cold-crack-resistant flexible containment bag with cord reinforcement and meltblown polypropylene pads for absorbing dielectric fluid. Designed for safe transport and storage of leaking transformers.
• Xtra Sticky Mat Adhesive-backed industrial absorbent mat with sticky backing that stays in place on clean surfaces, withstanding foot and forklift traffic without shifting, rippling, or bunching. Absorbs oil, water, and solvents for floor safety programs.
• Hi-Vis Caution Mat High-visibility absorbent mat featuring international slip hazard symbols for factory to hospitality applications, designed to prevent slips and trips while absorbing liquids.
• Railroad Track Mat Specialized absorbent mat designed for deployment in railroad track applications to contain spills along rail corridors.
• Dirteeze Rags and Wipes Pre-packaged industrial wipes, rags, and cleaning cloths (including T-Shirt Rags) for general facility cleanup and maintenance.
• Face Mask Nonwoven Materials Meltblown nonwoven materials offered to manufacturers for face mask production. Customers can request material form via the company's dedicated info portal.
• On-Demand Spill Control Training Virtual 3D factory tour with embedded product expert videos, written training tips, and customized live virtual training sessions for distributors and end-user facility staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• SPILLTRATION products pick up hydrocarbons 50% faster than traditional white sorbents in outdoor conditions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HalenHardy (Donny Beaver)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBT co-developed the SPILLTRATION line of sorbents with HalenHardy, a company led by Donny Beaver who invented the Pig brand absorbent sock in 1984. HalenHardy provides the proprietary 'smooshing' (vacuum compression) technology that allows SPILLTRATION products to pack into 80% smaller spaces than traditional sorbents. The partnership is co-marketed through MBT's distributor network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New Pig Corporation: New Pig is one of the most recognized industrial sorbent brands in North America, founded in 1984 by the inventor of the absorbent sock. It is the most direct comparable to Meltblown Technologies in product portfolio, customer base, and channel model.
• SpillTech: SpillTech manufactures and distributes a full line of industrial absorbents, spill kits, and containment products, directly competing with MBT across industrial and environmental end-uses through a distributor network.
• Oil-Dri Corporation of America: Oil-Dri produces granular sorbents and absorbent products for industrial and environmental spill response. It is comparable in product category (industrial absorbents) and distribution model, with a longer operating history as a publicly listed company.
• Justrite Manufacturing Group: Justrite manufactures spill containment products including pallets, berms, and absorbents, directly competing with MBT's secondary containment and spill response product lines for industrial and safety distributors.
• Denios US: Denios manufactures spill containment products including pallets, berms, and absorbents for industrial facilities. Comparable product overlap with MBT's secondary containment and absorbent lines, particularly in regulated hazardous-materials environments.

Broad incumbents

• Brady Corporation: Brady is a large industrial safety and identification products manufacturer with a spill control/absorbent offering within a broader portfolio. Comparable as a competitor for industrial safety budgets but materially larger and more diversified than MBT.
• 3M: 3M's Safety & Industrial segment includes maintenance absorbents and spill management products sold through industrial distribution. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities, though absorbents are a small share of its overall portfolio.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Kimberly-Clark Professional offers industrial wipes and absorbent products under brands like WypAll within a much broader facility hygiene portfolio. Comparable in wipes/absorbents but operates at vastly greater scale and through different distribution channels.

Regional players

• Darcy Spillcare (Darcy Group): Darcy is a UK-based manufacturer of spill containment and absorbents primarily serving European markets. Comparable in product category and channel model but does not directly overlap MBT's predominantly North American footprint.

Others

• Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care): Solventum operates in healthcare and industrial filtration markets where meltblown nonwoven technology (the same base technology as MBT's products) is a critical input. Relevant as an adjacent participant in the same underlying nonwoven materials value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mbttech
• Facebookfacebook.com/MBTSorbents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meltblown-technologies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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