News & Insights

What’s Happening

Here you can find the latest news, innovations, and insights from each of our family of companies: CJB Industries, CJB Applied Technologies, and Salvus

November 01, 2024

Georgia Tech GaMEP Success Story: CJB Industries Enhances Efficiency and Quality

Collaborating with GaMEP enabled CJB Industries to effectively evaluate and implement technology to standardize and streamline operations.

October 08, 2024

CJB Industries Installs Automated Small Bottle Packaging Line

There has been a void within the chemical manufacturing industry – the ability to efficiently fill small bottles. CJB Industries has responded by installing a state-of-the-art...

June 12, 2024

Salvus Presented Joint Poster on PFAS Sensing Technology During Battelle Chlorinated Conference 2024

Scott Witte, Ph.D., senior scientist, and Andre Weltman Tatar, general manager, of Salvus, LLC, presented the poster “A Novel Polymer-Based PFAS Sensing Technology” with the team from Allonnia during the Battelle…

May 13, 2024

White Paper: Salvus Detection Technology Provides Rapid Detection of Harmful and Non-Degradable PFAS Compound PFOA Using Handheld Device.

The U.S. EPA has set enforceable limits on certain PFAS compounds, including PFOA, in U.S. drinking water. Salvus has developed rapid detection and monitoring technology to help entities and companies responsible for monitoring and managing PFOA.

February 21, 2024

White Paper: Salvus Detection Technology Rapidly Delivers Laboratory-Quality Results for Detection of Chemicals and Biologicals in a Handheld Unit

Using interferometry, the platform enables quicker decisions at the point-of-use across multiple industries

January 30, 2024

Salvus Announces Licensing Agreement with Georgia Tech that Enables PFAS Detection

Salvus, LLC, a CJB Company, has entered into a licensing agreement with Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC) to gain access to PFAS sensing technology for…

January 23, 2024

Manufacturing Outlook: CJB Companies – Focusing on the Future

Through the company’s value-driven innovation and an unwavering commitment to customer service, CJB has grown into an unparalleled life sciences

November 09, 2023

Salvus Fuels Growth with New Hires

Dr. Scott Witte and Justin Johnson join science and lab teams to accelerate detection assay development and deployment VALDOSTA, Ga., Nov. 2, 2023 — Salvus, LLC, a CJB Company, is staffing up to support its growth plans in 2024. Dr. Scott Witte was named senior scientist for assay and product development, and Justin Johnson joined the team as...

August 21, 2023

AgroPages: CJB Industries Customizes New, Unique and Numerous Formulations with Professional Technology and Rich Experience for the Agricultural Markets

A Q&A with CJB Industries about their capabilities, how they’re supporting customers in the ag chem space, and their future...

July 21, 2023

AgroPages: CJB Applied Technologies Continues to Invest and Add Services and Capabilities to Benefit Customers

″CJB Applied Technologies DOES NOT market its own chemistry products. It sources best-in-class chemistry from a plethora of global suppliers to make sure its customers have the best chemistry fit for their products. Customers are never handcuffed or tied to a CJB…

July 19, 2023

Expansion at the Gil Harbin (GA) facility provides chemical companies with access to rail, three interstates and the Port of...

A Q&A with CJB Industries about their capabilities, how they’re supporting customers in the ag chem space, and their future

June 01, 2023

Benzyl Alcohol Receives Crop Tolerance Exemption for Use in Crop Protection Formulations

CJB Applied Technologies, LLC, announces the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted a residue tolerance exemption for benzyl alcohol when used in pesticides applied to crops and raw agricultural commodities pre- and post-harvest. Trials show enhanced active ingredient (AI) performance of products formulated using the patented art specific to benzyl alcohol, which CJB Applied Technologies intends to license to agricultural chemical formulators and product manufacturers...

April 03, 2023

CJB Applied Technologies Welcomes New Senior Formulation Chemist

CJB Applied Technologies today announced Brian Sook, Ph.D., has joined the contract chemical development company as Senior Formulation Chemist. Dr. Sook comes to CJB from Arxada, LLC (formerly Lonza Inc.), where he served as Research Project Manager for their crop protection business. Prior to Arxada, Dr. Sook held various roles of increasing responsibilities at Clariant Corporation, Arysta LifeScience, Stepan Company...

November 08, 2022

Salvus unveils new facility, recaps progress on detection technology research and commercialization

Salvus, LLC a CJB company, showcased its new facility, expanded capabilities and research developments during an open house and media day for more than 100 guests on Nov. 3 in Valdosta, Ga. “We are proud to take the next step in our evolution as Salvus in opening our new facility that will enhance our research...

August 09, 2022

Maintaining Excellence in Contamination Prevention

CropLife International, one of the most authoritative and trusted sources in the plant science and crop protection industry, helps set forth standards of protection, innovation and support for efficiency, safety, sustainability and productivity...

May 23, 2022

Jennifer Pardieck, Ph.D. joins Salvus™ LLC as Senior Scientist – Assay and Product Development

Salvus™ LLC announced today that Jennifer Pardieck, PhD has joined the company as Senior Scientist – Assay and Product Development. Pardieck’s responsibilities include identifying and evaluating chemical and biological receptors for use in producing interferometric assays for diagnostics.Using interferometry, the platform enables quicker decisions at the point-of-use across multiple industries...

March 22, 2022

Preventing Microbial Contamination in Formulations and Packaging

Plant production of suspensions or other water-based products require extra care. Many formulations are more susceptible to microbial contamination; therefore, strict guidelines must be met consistently throughout the formulation process to maintain sterilization and prevent product loss or damage. Success requires adherence to the highest standards...

March 16, 2022

Handheld device quickly and accurately detects pathogens and contaminants for health, food and industrial applications

Underlying technology identified through sponsored research conducted at Georgia Tech Research Institute VALDOSTA, Ga., March 16, 2021 — Salvus, LLC, part of the CJB family of companies, today announced the upcoming commercialization of a novel interferometric platform that provides highly accurate detection of contaminants or pathogens in many industries. Applicable in human and animal health, agriculture, water quality...

February 22, 2022

CJB Applied Technologies, LLC, Welcomes Dr. Nigel Gilbert Chimbetete to Team

CJB Applied Technologies, LLC, is pleased to announce Nigel Gilbert Chimbetete, Ph.D., has joined the company as a Bio-applications Scientist.

January 20, 2022

CJB Leading the Way: 2022 Capacity Expansion in Liquid Milling

2022 brings a continued rise in demand for crop protection formulation services into a market that is highly competitive, and somewhat constrained . As companies strive to meet the needs of this growing industry, there comes a concern for maintaining quality work, minimizing waste, and maximizing efficiency. Since the company’s inception in 1997, CJB Industries has developed proven processes and time-tested strategies to...

October 07, 2021

Salvus gearing up to start clinical and market trials in 2022

“Global semiconductor supply chain challenges have delayed device deliveries by three to four months. We are eager for…

September 22, 2021

CJB and National FFA Launch a Cooperative Venture

The CJB companies (CJB Industries, Inc. and CJB Applied Technologies, LLC) have announced a cooperative venture with National FFA to benefit the companies who support National FFA as well as the National FFA itself.

August 22, 2021

CJB Applied Technologies, LLC Welcomes James M. Loar as Chief Commercial Officer

Valdosta, GA – CJB Applied Technologies, LLC is pleased to announce James M. Loar (“Jim”) has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer, where he will lead global commercial activities related to innovation, contract development and manufacturing.

July 28, 2021

CJB Applied Technologies Opens New Bioconversions Lab

CJB Applied Technologies today announced the opening of its new Bioconversions Lab, a resource highlighting the company’s resolve to invest in assets and capabilities that benefit its customers. Dr. Nigel Chimbetete, Ph.D., will manage all operational components of the new Biological Safety Lab, Level II, and its team.

April 22, 2021

CJB Applied Technologies Opens New Facility

CJB Applied Technologies recently completed construction and has moved its operations to a new state of the art technology center. The new site provides over 10,000 square feet of office, lab and pilot plant areas, as well as a spacious greenhouse.

PRODUCT MANAGER, GENERAL MANAGER FOR SALVUS

Andre Tatar

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

BCBS Florida

Guidewell Connect

SAFT America

American BOA

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Industrial and Systems Engineering

FOUNDER PRESIDENT & CEO

Clinton Beeland

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Griffin, LLC

National Starch and Chemical

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Chemical Engineering

FOUNDER, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Jeana Beeland

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Levi Strauss​

Langenthal Industries​

EDUCATION

Valdosta State University, MBA

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Industrial Engineering

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Randall Walton

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Ernst & Young, LLP

Acuity Speciality Products

Gypsum Management & Supply

Capital Building Supply, Inc.

EDUCATION

University of Texas, Austin, Masters, Professional Accounting

University of Mississippi, BS, Accounting

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, GENERAL MANAGER FOR CJB APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

Jim Loar

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Cool Planet

Wilbur-Ellis Company

Griffin LLC

Anchor Hocking Corp.

Gulf Oil

U.S. Naval Reserve

EDUCATION

Ohio University, MBA

U.S.M.M.A., BS, Nautical Science

VP OPERATIONS, GENERAL MANAGER FOR CJB INDUSTRIES

Robert Moorefield

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Teach for America

AkzoNobel

EDUCATION

Wake Forest University, MBA

NC State University, BS, Chemical Engineering

NC State University, BS, Textile Chemistry

VP OPERATIONS, GENERAL MANAGER FOR CJB INDUSTRIES

Robert Moorefield

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Teach for America

AkzoNobel

EDUCATION

Wake Forest University, MBA

NC State University, BS, Chemical Engineering

NC State University, BS, Textile Chemistry

PRODUCT MANAGER, GENERAL MANAGER FOR SALVUS

Andre Tatar

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

BCBS Florida

Guidewell Connect

SAFT America

American BOA

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Industrial and Systems Engineering

FOUNDER PRESIDENT & CEO

Clinton Beeland

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Griffin, LLC

National Starch and Chemical

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Chemical Engineering

FOUNDER, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Jeana Beeland

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Levi Strauss​

Langenthal Industries​

EDUCATION

Valdosta State University, MBA

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Industrial Engineering

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Randall Walton

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Ernst & Young, LLP

Acuity Speciality Products

Gypsum Management & Supply

Capital Building Supply, Inc.

EDUCATION

University of Texas, Austin, Masters, Professional Accounting

University of Mississippi, BS, Accounting

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, GENERAL MANAGER FOR CJB APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

Jim Loar

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Cool Planet

Wilbur-Ellis Company

Griffin LLC

Anchor Hocking Corp.

Gulf Oil

U.S. Naval Reserve

EDUCATION

Ohio University, MBA

U.S.M.M.A., BS, Nautical Science

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, GENERAL MANAGER FOR CJB APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

Jim Loar

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Cool Planet

Wilbur-Ellis Company

Griffin LLC

Anchor Hocking Corp.

Gulf Oil

U.S. Naval Reserve

EDUCATION

Ohio University, MBA

U.S.M.M.A., BS, Nautical Science

VP OPERATIONS, GENERAL MANAGER FOR CJB INDUSTRIES

Robert Moorefield

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Teach for America

AkzoNobel

EDUCATION

Wake Forest University, MBA

NC State University, BS, Chemical Engineering

NC State University, BS, Textile Chemistry

PRODUCT MANAGER, GENERAL MANAGER FOR SALVUS

Andre Tatar

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

BCBS Florida

Guidewell Connect

SAFT America

American BOA

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Industrial and Systems Engineering

FOUNDER PRESIDENT & CEO

Clinton Beeland

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Griffin, LLC

National Starch and Chemical

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Chemical Engineering

FOUNDER, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Jeana Beeland

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Levi Strauss​

Langenthal Industries​

EDUCATION

Valdosta State University, MBA

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Industrial Engineering

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Randall Walton

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Ernst & Young, LLP

Acuity Speciality Products

Gypsum Management & Supply

Capital Building Supply, Inc.

EDUCATION

University of Texas, Austin, Masters, Professional Accounting

University of Mississippi, BS, Accounting

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Randall Walton

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Ernst & Young, LLP

Acuity Speciality Products

Gypsum Management & Supply

Capital Building Supply, Inc.

EDUCATION

University of Texas, Austin, Masters, Professional Accounting

University of Mississippi, BS, Accounting

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, GENERAL MANAGER FOR CJB APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

Jim Loar

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Cool Planet

Wilbur-Ellis Company

Griffin LLC

Anchor Hocking Corp.

Gulf Oil

U.S. Naval Reserve

EDUCATION

Ohio University, MBA

U.S.M.M.A., BS, Nautical Science

VP OPERATIONS, GENERAL MANAGER FOR CJB INDUSTRIES

Robert Moorefield

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Teach for America

AkzoNobel

EDUCATION

Wake Forest University, MBA

NC State University, BS, Chemical Engineering

NC State University, BS, Textile Chemistry

PRODUCT MANAGER, GENERAL MANAGER FOR SALVUS

Andre Tatar

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

BCBS Florida

Guidewell Connect

SAFT America

American BOA

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Industrial and Systems Engineering

FOUNDER PRESIDENT & CEO

Clinton Beeland

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Griffin, LLC

National Starch and Chemical

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Chemical Engineering

FOUNDER, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Jeana Beeland

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Levi Strauss​

Langenthal Industries​

EDUCATION

Valdosta State University, MBA

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Industrial Engineering

FOUNDER, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Jeana Beeland

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Levi Strauss​

Langenthal Industries​

EDUCATION

Valdosta State University, MBA

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Industrial Engineering

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Randall Walton

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Ernst & Young, LLP

Acuity Speciality Products

Gypsum Management & Supply

Capital Building Supply, Inc.

EDUCATION

University of Texas, Austin, Masters, Professional Accounting

University of Mississippi, BS, Accounting

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, GENERAL MANAGER FOR CJB APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

Jim Loar

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Cool Planet

Wilbur-Ellis Company

Griffin LLC

Anchor Hocking Corp.

Gulf Oil

U.S. Naval Reserve

EDUCATION

Ohio University, MBA

U.S.M.M.A., BS, Nautical Science

VP OPERATIONS, GENERAL MANAGER FOR CJB INDUSTRIES

Robert Moorefield

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Teach for America

AkzoNobel

EDUCATION

Wake Forest University, MBA

NC State University, BS, Chemical Engineering

NC State University, BS, Textile Chemistry

PRODUCT MANAGER, GENERAL MANAGER FOR SALVUS

Andre Tatar

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

BCBS Florida

Guidewell Connect

SAFT America

American BOA

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Industrial and Systems Engineering

FOUNDER PRESIDENT & CEO

Clinton Beeland

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Griffin, LLC

National Starch and Chemical

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Chemical Engineering

FOUNDER PRESIDENT & CEO

Clinton Beeland

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Griffin, LLC

National Starch and Chemical

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Chemical Engineering

FOUNDER, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Jeana Beeland

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Levi Strauss​

Langenthal Industries​

EDUCATION

Valdosta State University, MBA

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Industrial Engineering

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Randall Walton

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Ernst & Young, LLP

Acuity Speciality Products

Gypsum Management & Supply

Capital Building Supply, Inc.

EDUCATION

University of Texas, Austin, Masters, Professional Accounting

University of Mississippi, BS, Accounting

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, GENERAL MANAGER FOR CJB APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

Jim Loar

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Cool Planet

Wilbur-Ellis Company

Griffin LLC

Anchor Hocking Corp.

Gulf Oil

U.S. Naval Reserve

EDUCATION

Ohio University, MBA

U.S.M.M.A., BS, Nautical Science

VP OPERATIONS, GENERAL MANAGER FOR CJB INDUSTRIES

Robert Moorefield

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

Teach for America

AkzoNobel

EDUCATION

Wake Forest University, MBA

NC State University, BS, Chemical Engineering

NC State University, BS, Textile Chemistry

PRODUCT MANAGER, GENERAL MANAGER FOR SALVUS

Andre Tatar

CJB Companies

EXPERIENCE

BCBS Florida

Guidewell Connect

SAFT America

American BOA

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, BS, Industrial and Systems Engineering