Green Tech Startup Locus FS Recognized for Leading Manufacturing Evolution with Global Replacement of Chemicals

Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS), the fast-growing green tech startup in Northeast Ohio, has been selected as a 2020 Evolution of Manufacturing Award winner for developing first-of-its-kind production technology that makes the cost-effective replacement of chemicals a global reality.
Trey Arney Named 2019 Accidental Hr Leader By Crain’s Cleveland
Trey Arney, a young leader from award-winning Cleveland biotech startup Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS), has been named the inaugural Accidental HR Leader by Crain’s Cleveland. The under 30 Recruiting Specialist turned Production Director impressed the judging panel with his help leading a 200% growth increase at the company, which is dedicated to developing green probiotic-based, chemical alternatives for top global industries.
Cleveland Entrepreneur Andrew Lefkowitz Honored With Innovation Award At Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Leadership Banquet
Cleveland entrepreneur Andrew (Andy) Lefkowitz has been named one of Northeast Ohio’s Smart 50 leaders and recipient of the program’s specialty Innovation Award.
Locus Fermentation Solutions Wins A Top Workplace 2019 Award
The Plain Dealer names the Cleveland biotech startup a winner in its June special section SOLON, Ohio (June 27, 2019) Biotechnology company Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Plain Dealer. The Solon-based startup has continued to gain recognition for its innovation, leadership and high-level R&D work […]
Ernst & Young Announces Andrew Lefkowitz As An Entrepreneur Of The Year® For The East Central Region
Andrew Lefkowitz, the co-founder, chairman and CEO of biotech startup Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS), has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® for the East Central region. The social responsibility-focused Cleveland leader joined finalists from Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Indiana. Winners were unveiled at a special black-tie gala in Cincinnati on June 13.
Locus Fermentation Solutions Named One Of The 2019 Best Employers In Ohio
After less than five years in business, Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS), a Northeast Ohio biotech company, has been honored as one of the 2019 Best Employers in Ohio. Headquartered in the Cleveland suburb of Solon, Locus FS is gaining rapid recognition for its innovative approach of using environmentally-friendly yet highly effective “probiotic”-based solutions to reduce chemical usage in top global industries.