What Cesco Solutions does

Cesco Solutions (Chitosan Engineered Solutions Co.) is a Bellingham, Washington-based specialty chemical manufacturer that develops and deploys industrial water treatment and sanitation programs centered on chitosan-based biomolecular chemistry. The company serves food and beverage processors, general manufacturers, plastics recyclers, pulp and paper mills, petrochemical operators, and asphalt roofing manufacturers, with primary emphasis on facilities where high-organics wastewater, sludge disposal, and regulatory compliance are material operating costs.

The core product portfolio is built around a proprietary chitosan platform: Cesco Protect Evo (a low-sludge cationic coagulant), Chitosolv™ (a biomolecular wastewater approach with nutrient recovery), CescoDAF™ (automated Dissolved Air Flotation equipment), UltraLime® (a patented ready-to-use lime slurry), Cesco Unbind™ (detergents tuned per recycler), Cesco AR300 (asphalt shingle adhesion modifier), and the SmartCoag™ precision dosing platform, which uses inline sensors and predictive chemistry models to automate feed rates. Documented customer outcomes include 90%+ reductions in polymer and coagulant use, up to 8X sludge volume reduction, and $170,000+ in annual chemical cost savings at a single food-processing site. The technology stack is supported by ISO 9001 certification, granted trademarks on UltraLime® and Chitosolv™, and a patent-pending filing on SmartCoag™.

Cesco monetizes primarily through customized, recurring chemistry and service programs priced per facility after a no-obligation site survey, with custom specialty chemistries developed annually (8-12 per year) as add-on engagements. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales — no indirect channels, resellers, or marketplaces — supported by on-call expert application specialists. Operating geographies are limited to the United States. Cesco is a subsidiary of Tidal Vision, a 300+ person biotechnology company that supplies the underlying chitosan biomaterial innovation engine and the Advanced Resource Circularity facility that processes clean sludge into co-products.

Name

Cesco Solutions

Legal name

Cesco Solutions

Website

https://cescosolutions.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cesco Solutions is a Bellingham, Washington-based specialty chemical manufacturer that develops chitosan-based water treatment, sanitation, and process chemistry programs for industrial customers in food and beverage, manufacturing, plastics recycling, pulp and paper, and petrochemical sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals

NAICS

Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Beverage Process & CIP/Sanitation Chemicals (IMAEAJAK), Biorefinery Co-product Recovery, Purification & Separation (Downstream Processing Systems) (EUAAAIAN)

Keywords

• Industrial water treatment
• Wastewater treatment chemicals
• Chitosan biomolecular solutions
• Cleaning sanitation programs
• Specialty industrial chemistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Chemistry Programs: Customized coagulant, flocculant, and treatment chemical programs for wastewater systems. Programs feature advanced technologies like Cesco Protect Evo and are tailored to specific facility needs.
2. Cleaning & Sanitation Programs: Site-customized cleaning and sanitation chemistry including CIP programs, surface sanitation, biofilm control, and intervention chemistries for food processing facilities.
3. Boilers & Cooling Water Treatment: Scale, corrosion, and fouling prevention programs for industrial boiler and cooling systems using proprietary technologies.
4. Plastics Recycling Detergents: Cesco Unbind specialty detergent formulations for plastics recyclers, developed through lab testing with customer-specific inputs.
5. Custom Specialty Chemistry: Purpose-built specialty chemistries developed annually based on field needs. 8-12 new custom products developed per year for unique customer challenges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cesco Solutions (Chitosan Engineered Solutions Co.) manufactures and supplies chitosan-based specialty chemistry, water treatment programs, cleaning/sanitation products, and precision dosing equipment for industrial and food & beverage facilities. Its portfolio spans coagulants and flocculants (Cesco Protect Evo), the SmartCoag™ dosing platform, UltraLime® slurry, CescoDAF™ flotation systems, Cesco Unbind™ recycling detergents, Cesco AR300 roofing adhesion modifier, and the Chitosolv™ biomolecular wastewater treatment line. The company also develops 8–12 custom specialty chemistries per year, backed by field application support and ISO-certified quality systems.

Product overview

Cesco Solutions (Chitosan Engineered Solutions Co.) offers a comprehensive water treatment and industrial chemistry portfolio centered on chitosan-based biomolecular technology. The core offering includes: Cesco Protect Evo coagulant technology and SmartCoag™ precision dosing platform for wastewater treatment; CescoDAF™ automated flotation systems; UltraLime® lime slurry for scale control; Cesco Unbind™ detergent formulations for plastics recycling; and Cesco AR300 adhesion modifiers for roofing. The company also provides extensive specialty chemistry services (8-12 custom formulations annually), along with supporting product lines in cleaners, degreasers, sanitizers, boilers/coolers treatment, odor control, and pH adjustment. All products are backed by field expertise and application support for food & beverage and industrial wastewater sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cesco Protect Evo: Low-sludge coagulant technology for wastewater treatment that improves solids removal efficiency.
• CescoDAF
• SmartCoag
• UltraLime
• Cesco Unbind
• Cesco AR300
• Chitosolv

Products and services

• Cesco Protect Evo Low-sludge cationic coagulant for industrial and food & beverage wastewater that improves solids removal efficiency, often reduces the need for polymer and pH adjustment, powers fast charge neutralization, and forms strong, faster-settling flocs.
• SmartCoag™ Platform Patent-pending precision water treatment feed system that tracks turbidity, zeta potential, pH, and conductivity in real time, uses predictive chemistry models and self-improving feedback loops to optimize dosing, and reduces chemistry volumes by up to 90%.
• CescoDAF™ Automated Dissolved Air Flotation systems used for water treatment separation in industrial and food & beverage facilities.
• UltraLime® Patented ready-to-use lime slurry that prevents scale buildup without onsite slaking, delivering consistent performance and avoiding crystalline silica hazards; powers Cesco's boilers and coolers chemistry programs.
• Cesco Unbind™ High-performance detergents specifically formulated for plastics recyclers, developed through lab testing with the customer's actual inputs to maximize end flake value and optimize wash-line performance.
• Cesco AR300 Adhesion modifier for asphalt shingle manufacturers that prevents shingles from sticking together during shipping without affecting rooftop sealant performance; available with naturally sourced dye (AR300D) and cold-climate variant (AR300X).
• Chitosolv™ Biomolecular approach to wastewater treatment using chitosan technology that produces higher solids, lower-volume sludge suitable for fertilizer and animal nutrition, and greatly reduces or eliminates the need for metal salts.
• Custom Specialty Chemistry Custom specialty chemistries developed annually by Cesco's R&D team acting as a chemistry consultant for unique process needs that standard catalog products cannot address.
• Cleaners & Degreasers Complete cleaners and degreasers portfolio including heavy-duty caustic and acid cleaners, manual cleaning products, degreasers, specialty cleaners, and floor care products for industrial and food processing applications.
• Sanitizers & Disinfectants EPA-, FDA-, and USDA-compliant sanitizing solutions including hand soaps, hand sanitizers, and custom dilution control programs for food-contact and high-traffic surfaces.
• Odor Control Programs Odor management programs using biological blends and oxidative knockdowns to eliminate compounds driving complaints and regulatory concern.
• pH Adjustment Products Acid and caustic products for pH control, supplied with knowledge of application systems to ensure safe and reliable dosing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cut polymer and coagulant use by over 90% for food-processing facilities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tidal VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCesco is a subsidiary of Tidal Vision, a 300+ person biotechnology company. Tidal Vision provides the biomaterial innovation engine that enables Cesco's advanced chitosan-based water treatment technologies. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides access to Tidal Vision's research capabilities, Advanced Resource Circularity facility, and broader organizational resources including HR, finance, and legal functions. Cesco serves as the commercial outlet for deploying Tidal Vision's biomolecular innovations into existing industrial water treatment operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Largest industrial water treatment and sanitation chemistry incumbent with deep food & beverage service networks. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping coagulant, sanitation, and CIP chemistry programs across the same verticals as Cesco.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Major industrial water treatment solutions provider combining specialty chemistry, equipment, and service programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering integrated water and wastewater chemistry programs to the same industrial customer base.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water treatment chemicals and equipment provider serving industrial customers across multiple verticals. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping coagulant, boiler, and cooling chemistry programs.

Direct peers

• ChemTreat: Industrial water treatment specialty chemicals company serving manufacturing, food & beverage, and institutional customers. Directly comparable as a competing specialty chemistry supplier with similar boiler/cooling and process water programs.
• Solenis: Global specialty chemicals supplier focused on water treatment, pulp & paper, and industrial process chemistries. Directly comparable as a competing specialty water treatment chemistry provider serving similar industrial and food processing customers.
• Hydrite Chemical: US-based specialty chemicals manufacturer supplying cleaning, sanitation, and water treatment chemistries to food processing and industrial customers. Comparable as a mid-sized competing specialty chemistry supplier with overlapping food & beverage focus.
• Kemira: Specialty chemicals company supplying coagulants, flocculants, and water treatment chemistries for industrial and municipal applications. Directly comparable as a competing specialty water treatment chemistry formulator targeting pulp & paper and industrial wastewater customers.
• Kurita Water Industries: Specialty water treatment chemicals and equipment provider serving industrial and semiconductor customers globally. Comparable as a competing specialty chemistry and equipment supplier with overlapping focus on boiler/cooling water and process wastewater.
• US Water Services: US-focused industrial water treatment specialty chemistry and service provider for manufacturing and food processing customers. Comparable as a regional competing specialty chemistry supplier with similar direct-service go-to-market model.

Others

• Tidal Vision: Cesco's parent company and chitosan biomaterial innovation engine producing the biopolymers underpinning Cesco's chemistry portfolio. Not a direct competitor but the key upstream enabler and corporate parent that supplies the technology platform Cesco commercializes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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