Who we are & What we do
CelluComp is a new and dynamic material science company based in Scotland that is at the forefront of developing high-tech products from sustainable sources. At CelluComp we believe there are better and more sustainable options to materials compared to some of the chemically-based or petroleum-based materials that are used today, which is why our vision is to promote Material Change for Good.
Our principle activity is to develop and commercialize Curran®, our material developed from the extraction of nano cellulose fibers of root vegetables, such as carrots and sugar beets. Curran® offers exceptional mechanical properties (stiffness, strength and light weight) compared to other fiber reinforcements at an affordable price. With our production partner and our customers, we are developing products for both the composite and paints and coatings industries. Curran® has the capability to enhance products in sporting goods, construction, paints & coatings, cosmetics, automobile, marine and many other potential applications.
Our history
CelluComp was founded by Dr David Hepworth and Dr. Eric Whale, two expert material scientists based in Scotland. David and Eric are passionate about material science, passionate about leaving a better planet when they're gone and passionate about fishing! Six years ago they combined these passions to create a fishing rod made from nano cellulose fibers and found their small size and unique construction delivered strength, stiffness and light weight versus other similar materials. The result was the award winning fishing rod which they then took to the Scottish Highlands. They got more fish. The world got CelluComp.
Since its creation, David and Eric have taken their patented process, improved on it and made different forms of their material for many different product applications. After 6 years of intensive research and design, the company has signed a partnership agreement with a large food processing company in Holland, has built a pilot plant and has taken on new management and a host of customer relationships. With their drive for success and their passion to bring their ideas to life, the CelluComp team is poised to make waves in the world of materials.
