We change the molecular structure of water to disrupt the chemical industry. We replace harmful chemicals with a water based technology in sanitization, agriculture, health and beauty and medical industries
Immediate Need: $250,000 for raw materials and inventory to fill real purchase orders for national retail companies. Currently have $400,000 in purchase orders (due Nov 27).
What:
Tru Clean is an eco-friendly hospital grade surface disinfectant that kills 99.9% of germs, bacteria and viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, without being toxic or producing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Tru Clean is registered by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as an effective solution to fight COVID-19. Tru Clean’s active ingredient is a stable form of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) created from salt, water and an electric charge, with no other added substances. The technology offers the best of both worlds; it kills germs, bacteria and viruses more effectively than most traditional chemicals, while also maintaining the safeness and gentleness of saline water.
Due to Covid-19, and the national shortage of alcohol-based disinfectants, Trieu Technologies has been able to secure opportunities with major retailers and businesses for the acquisition of our hospital grade disinfectant. Trieu Technologies has procured a monthly purchase order with Walgreen’s in the amount of $358,000, with another commitment in monthly purchase orders from Albertson’s, for its Jewel-Osco banner, in the amount of $58,000. In addition to the confirmed monthly purchase orders, we have received verbal commitments from Baylor Hospital research laboratories, and the MAHLE Group for two of their production plants located in Mexico. MAHLE Mexico will use Tru Clean as the primary disinfectant for the disinfection/sanitation of their production facilities. It is anticipated that MAHLE US will soon follow with their purchase orders. We are currently also in discussions with Wal-Mart to use Tru Clean as the primary disinfectant for their electronics departments in each US based retail store (4,756 US stores). Walmart has expressed their interest in our Tru Clean product because they need an eco-friendly disinfectant to protect employees and store guests from COVID-19 and other germs and viruses while also protecting them from the potential over exposure to harmful chemicals. We have also just recently been invited to participate in the “Big Find with QVC & HSN” and will be presenting our Tru Clean product in early September.
Finally, studies have shown that HOCL is effective in containing powdery mildew in numerous agricultural applications, including growing hemp and cannabis. HOCL can be formulated to be a very effective pesticide to prevent powdery mildew. Current commercial treatments for powdery mildew uses pesticides that contain carcinogens. Trieu Technologies’ Tru Clean is a natural environmentally friendly product, free of pesticides and other carcinogens. Currently, we are in the initial stages of product testing with several hemp and cannabis growers.
The Technology: HOCL is a weak acid that is naturally produced by our white blood cells. The human body uses our white blood cells to naturally control the body's response to injury, and protect it against infection. Outside the body, HOCL is made from salt, water and electricity via electrolysis. HOCL was first used in World War I to stabilize the wounds of soldiers on the battlefield until injured soldiers could be transported to a more stable environment. Today, it is most commonly used in commercial food processing plants, to sanitize production lines in order to prevent the growth of deadly bacteria. Trieu Technologies intends to increase access to HOCL to replace the use of harmful chemicals in cleaning, medical, pharmaceutical and agricultural applications and processes. Our products contain no alcohol, bleach or ammonia and kill 99.9% of germs, bacteria and viruses naturally, without chemicals. Hypochlorous acid kills mechanically, that is, it tears down the outer membrane wall of germs, enters the core and saturates the germ until it explodes, therefore, germs and viruses will not build up an immunity against Tru Clean. Traditional cleaners kill germs through chemical poisoning, and eventually pathogens mutate and become more resistant. That is not possible with Tru Clean.
Why:
Traditional cleaning products that kill 99.9% of viruses, germs and bacteria are toxic and have VOC’s. VOCs are the harmful fumes and odors released in the air that can affect a person’s breathing. Studies have shown that with COVID-19, anything that compromises a person’s respiratory system has the potential to increase the risk of complications from the virus. For some people with underlying conditions such as asthma, this can be extremely dangerous and life threatening. Over the years, there has been a push for products that are greener and environmentally friendly. There have been years of research, and numerous products released, seeking to find alternatives to the harmful chemicals found in most of today’s cleaners. People have been looking for products that have a less detrimental impact on both their health and the environment. While a number of eco-friendly products have been released, most eco-friendly products do not truly disinfect and/or sanitize, but merely “clean” surface dirt without killing germs, bacteria or viruses.
In addition to the simple need for an eco-friendly product that kills the germs and bacteria that cause viruses like SARS-CoV-2, due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, we have not just a national but a worldwide shortage of disinfectant spray. There is also an alcohol shortage due to the increase of demand for hand sanitizers further complicating the disinfectant and cleaning supply chain.
How:
Trieu Technologies will service the current purchase orders from Walgreens and Jewel-Osco Foods, which will generate a monthly revenue of almost $420,000. Trieu Technologies will utilize a third-party contract packaging company to handle the filling, packaging, and logistics of Tru Clean disinfectant spray retail products. The commercial products of 5 gallons or more will be processed internally in a leased warehouse/production facility until Trieu Technologies can add production capabilities in a leased or owned manufacturing facility of our own. This can be accomplished either in our own production facility or in a co-packaging facility with our own production lines. For the growth of the company, and in order to continue the intense research and development for additional applications, having our own facility is the ideal situation. Having our own facility will increase profit margins by over 30% versus utilizing a co-packaging facility.
Who:
Trieu Technologies is an African American owned and operated, Illinois corporation formally incorporated in March of 2020 with a mission to get people to “Rethink Harmful Chemicals”. Pollis Robertson, Jr is the Founder and CEO of Trieu Technologies, and one of the few African American experts in the science of hypochlorous acid. Trieu Technologies is a sustainable, environmentally conscious company that also has a passion for social economic development. Our desire is to establish our production facility in a disadvantaged community or hub zone to create employment and mentorship opportunities. As a chemical technology company, with a presence in a disadvantaged zone, Trieu Technologies hopes to inspire young African Americans, and other people of color, to pursue science and technology careers by hiring first from the local community, which we anticipate to be predominately African American. In addition, we intend to work with local high schools and colleges, such as Chicago State University, to create research-for-credit and mentoring programs to provide access to STEM experiences.
Business Concept Analysis
Over the years, even prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a push towards reducing the use of hazardous chemicals in cleaning products to help preserve the environment and ECO system. Businesses and companies have been looking for alternative, eco-friendly chemicals to replace toxic ones, whether it was for cleaning, agricultural or medical uses.
Harmful chemicals and pesticides are not only bad for the environment, but over exposure to these chemicals and pesticides has been tied to many human illnesses. HOCL is an exciting alternative offering, with a wide range of uses, often exceeding the performance of traditional chemical products, many of which Trieu Technologies intends to replace. Covid-19 has increased the demand for cleaning and disinfecting. This inadvertently increases the risk associated with hazardous and toxic chemicals to humans, pets and the planet. Utilizing HOCL instead of the harsh traditional chemicals offers less chemical exposure in general, and gives better chemical protection against germs, bacteria and viruses. Trieu Technology is approaching the chemical and pesticide industry with a “less is more” mentality; so far this has been a winning proposition, and it will continue to be so for many years to come.
Investment Analysis
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While Trieu Technology believes that the pandemic will resolve itself, as all pandemics have in the past, and as traditional alcohol-based products are in short supply, it serves as a catalyst for the adoption and acceptance for HOCL as a solid, safe and effective replacement of traditional cleaners.
· High Demand
o Retail outlets
o Hospitals and clinics
o Nursing Homes and long-term care facilities
o Day cares, primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities
o Sports and fitness facilities
o Office buildings
o Manufacturing facilities
· Low Cost (internal production)
o HOCL less than $.05 to produce (buying at $12/gallon)
o Only salt, water, electricity as ingredients
o Vertical integration, eliminate copackers, everything internally produced
· Social Impact and Sustainability
o Disadvantaged community job creation
o Responsible technology
o Reduced carbon footprint
o Hub Zones, small business opportunities
o Creation of educational and mentorship opportunities
· Broad Spectrum of Uses
o Cleaning disinfection and sanitization
o Medical and pharmaceutical
o Agricultural
o Manufacturing
o Food processing
Alternatively we have an equity crowdfunding site: www.wefunder.com/trieu.technologies