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 Bio-Energy Solutions Expands Houston-Area Operations: Hires New Director of Technology, Plans New Headquarters and Laboratory
Locus Bio-Energy Solutions™, an oil technology firm whose unique methods to substantially increase oil well performance continue to gain industry notice, is opening a new headquarters and lab in the Houston area, and has recruited another top industry executive to drive technology for the rapidly growing company.
EarthX Reduces Carbon Footprint With Organic Soil “Probiotics” From Locus Agricultural Solutions
EarthX 2019 will pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during the largest environmental event, thanks to a new and innovative approach—microbial soil “probiotic” treatments from biotech pioneer Locus Agricultural Solutions (Locus AG). The turf treated has the potential to sequester up to 3.2 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents from the atmosphere annually per acre.
Patented “Probiotics” Yield Rapid Impacts On Greenhouse Gases & Agricultural Productivity
Positive data is confirming there is a unique solution to reduce greenhouse gases that is working today through an unexpected source: agricultural “probiotics”. Rhizolizer®, a line of customizable, non-GMO soil treatments from Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG) has proven to be the first microbial tool to successfully improve struggling agricultural productivity while also reducing greenhouse gases and sequestering carbon—making it the first low-cost solution that optimizes grower profits and improves environmental impact.
Locus Bio-Energy Solutions™ Honored For Technology Development Of The Year At 2019 Northeast Oil & Gas Awards
Locus Bio-Energy Solutions™ (Locus Bio-Energy), the biotech company whose AssurEOR line of biochemical treatments for oil wells has substantially improved production in the Appalachian and Permian Basins, received the New Technology Development of the Year Award in the 2019 Northeast Oil & Gas Awards. The announcement was made at the Northeast region’s finalist gala in Pittsburgh.
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.
Veteran Oil Industry Executive Jonathan Rogers Joins Locus Bio-Energy Solutions™ As CEO
Jon Rogers, a highly respected global oilfield executive who served in senior roles at BP and Clariant, has been named CEO of Locus Bio-Energy Solutions™ (Locus Bio-Energy), a disruptive technology company whose unique bio-chemical based production and drilling fluid chemistries are increasing oil production and safety, and attracting top industry talent.
Organic Certification Of “Probiotics” For Agriculture Use Approved
Using fresh, customizable “probiotic” treatments to increase crop productivity from the ground up has quickly become a primary strategy for growers across the country—and the trend is now expanding into organic agriculture. Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) recently approved an organic formulation of Rhizolizer™, a line of non-GMO microbial soil amendments that has proven to be highly successful in increasing yields and reducing time to harvest. The unique treatments, which were developed by Locus Agricultural Solutions™, LLC (Locus AG), have drastically improved the vitality of more than 40,000 acres of crops, leading to demand for organic offerings.
Oil Industry Recognizes AssurEOR Production Products for Decline Curve Improvements
The nation’s oil industry is placing high priority on recognizing innovative technologies that address two of its biggest challenges—safety and the decline curve. A new, customizable treatment program, known as the AssurEOR line, continues to be highlighted as a solution. Developed by Locus Bio-Energy Solutions™ for use in upstream applications, these customized products have shown impressive results in improving production and safety, leading to features in national industry publications, finalist placement in the World Oil Awards and presentations at regional and national conferences. Most recently, experts were asked to present the technology as one of 15 presentations at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.’s (THP) exclusive, invitation-only Energy Disruption Conference, which showcases disruptive innovations that are reshaping the oil and gas industry.