Sponsored by Hexigone
Hexigone, with its award-winning, patented, corrosion preventing technology, was founded in 2016 by Dr. Patrick Dodds, with the aim to make a safer, more sustainable, anti-corrosion for all metal assets.
Now, through their Crowdcube campaign, Hexigone is raising to fast track the upscale of their manufacturing capacity and capitalise on their recent UKSPF infrastructure grant – to accelerate their growth and meet the growing global demand for a sustainable, high performance, corrosion inhibitor – with the aim to eliminate toxic chemicals from industrial processes and champion a more circular economy approach.
Corrosion silently causes billions in damage each year, crippling metal infrastructure and industrial equipment worldwide. Traditional corrosion inhibitors, such as Hexavalent Chromate, have long been the industry standard. However, Hexavalent Chromate, infamous for its role in the Erin Brockovich case, is a known human carcinogen and environmental hazard. Although restricted in Europe, it continues to be used globally, posing significant risks to human health and the environment.
After decades of research and driven by the growing need for a safer, more sustainable solution, Dr. Patrick Dodds made a breakthrough discovery that aims to revolutionise the coatings industry. His creation, Intelli-ion® AX1, is a ‘smart’, high-performance corrosion inhibitor that is both sustainable and poised to disrupt the $1 billion corrosion protection market.
As the coatings industry searched for alternatives, Zinc Phosphate emerged as a “sustainable” solution. Yet, this compound comes with its own environmental issues. Extracted through strip mining, Zinc Phosphate not only depletes natural reserves but also contributes to large-scale environmental degradation. Alarmingly, Zinc Phosphate has been added to the EU’s critical materials list as natural reserves dwindle.
(The coatings industry urgently needs a safe, effective, and sustainable solution.)
Intelli-ion® AX1—Hexigone’s innovative corrosion inhibitor is not only safer but also highly effective – providing superior protection against corrosion.
But the innovation doesn’t stop there. Hexigone’s Intelli-ion® AX1 also embodies the principles of a circular economy. Unlike traditional inhibitors, which depend on finite natural resources and follow a linear model—where resources are manufactured, used, and discarded—Intelli-ion® AX1 is part produced from repurposed chemical waste streams – reducing environmental impact and minimising industrial waste.
Proven Success and Growing Demand
Intelli-ion® AX1 has already demonstrated its superior performance across a range of industries, from automotive to infrastructure. Extensively tested in harsh environments—Intelli-ion® AX1 consistently outperforms traditional inhibitors, offering longer-lasting protection.
In 2022, Hexigone saw a 3000% increase in manufacturing, underscoring the rising global demand for sustainable corrosion protection. With major partnerships secured and a robust international distribution network, Intelli-ion® AX1 is rapidly gaining traction among industry giants. Their technology has already garnered international recognition and industry awards for its innovation and sustainability.
With growing global demand for sustainable solutions, they are now positioned for a new phase of rapid growth.
Join the Revolution: Help Us Accelerate Global Impact
Your investment will enable Hexigone to accelerate the production of Intelli-ion® AX1, replacing traditional strip-mined chemicals with a sustainable solution that is safer for both people and the planet. Together, we can drive the transition to a more sustainable, circular economy while revolutionising corrosion protection across multiple industries.