Nu-Tek Fibers is an early stage company focused on producing highly functional fibers from soy and sugar beets. Nu-Tek utilizes patented technology to produce fibers that can be used in high performance films and coatings. Applications of this technology include:  flavor delivery, drug delivery and medical device coatings.

Company timeline

• Acquired patented technology to process sugar beet pulp into value-added fiber and specialty sugar products in 2009.
• Will seek funding in 2013.

Why sugar beet pulp fiber?

• Unique functionality
• High margin products

Opportunity

• High performance films and coatings
• Flavor delivery
• Drug delivery
• Medical device coatings