George Tierney, Author at FiberX

George Tierney

27 articles published

I'm pleased to introduce Dr. Rajdeep Deka, who has joined FiberX as our Director of Biorefinery Technology and Processes. A biorefinery is the plant-based cousin of an oil refinery: instead of cracking crude oil into fuels and chemicals, it takes the woody, fibrous parts of plants and separates them into the building blocks for materials we use every day. Rajdeep will lead development of the processes that turn agricultural and forestry residues — corn stalks left after harvest, wheat straw, sugarcane bagasse, wood chips, sawmill trimmings, and more — into resins, foams, adhesives, and other bio-based chemical feedstocks that American manufacturers can put to work.

FiberX News, The CEO DeskSeptember 22, 2026

FiberX Adds Purdue Biorefinery Expert Rajdeep Deka, PhD to Lead Process Development

When someone invests in an eligible early-stage Indiana company, the state hands them a credit against their Indiana taxes worth 25% of what they put in. Not a deduction — a credit, dollar for dollar off what they owe. For woman- and minority-owned businesses, it runs up to 30%. It's the state saying out loud that it wants private capital flowing to the companies growing jobs, industry, and new markets right here at home.

Agriculture, The CEO DeskSeptember 9, 2026

Indiana Backs the People Building Here. We’re Grateful — and Our Investors Can Benefit.

FiberX added its name to a letter sent to Congress by more than a hundred companies, farm groups, and trade associations asking members to cosponsor H.R. 8137, the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act.

FiberX News, The CEO DeskJuly 22, 2026

Why We Signed On: FiberX Supports H.R. 8137

At FiberX, corn stover is the raw material for a new generation of industrial feedstocks. We're processing it into high-performance fiber that can replace up to 50% of petroleum-based polypropylene in plastic components — while actually increasing strength and reducing costs for manufacturers. And that's just the beginning. Our lignin biorefinery platform, developed in partnership with Purdue University's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, is unlocking an even bigger opportunity: bio-based resins, coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemicals derived from what used to be left on the ground. In the podcast, I talk through how this whole thing started, what it takes to build a supply chain from scratch in the middle of farm country, and why I believe FiberX is sitting at the beginning of something genuinely big — a new industry for Indiana.

Farmers, The CEO DeskJune 11, 2026

What Happens When a Corn Field Becomes a Chemical Plant?

How a room full of entrepreneurs helped FiberX find its voice — and sharpen its strategy

The CEO DeskJune 9, 2026

Three Words That Changed Everything: FiberX at the Purdue Innovates Accelerator

FiberX wins the 2026 TechPoint Innovation Mira Award! FiberX earned top recognition for its breakthrough approach to replacing traditional polymers and forever chemicals with high-performance, plant-based alternatives. The company transforms agricultural byproducts into sustainable fiber materials designed for use across industries, including packaging, textiles, and consumer goods. Judges praised the company’s strong research partnerships, deep industry traction, and meaningful environmental impact, reducing agricultural waste while maintaining quality and cost competitiveness. With the potential to transform multiple markets, FiberX stands out as a powerful example of Indiana-rooted innovation shaping the future of sustainable materials.

FiberX News, The CEO DeskApril 27, 2026

We Won Indiana’s Biggest Night for Technology Innovation. Here’s What That Really Means.

FiberX is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Schmitt as Strategic Advisor, where he will provide guidance on the company's lignin biorefinery development. Schmitt brings decades of hands-on experience from Borregaard LignoTech, a global leader in lignin-based biochemicals and one of the world's most advanced biorefineries.

FiberX NewsJanuary 22, 2026

FiberX Welcomes Lignin Industry Veteran Greg Schmitt as Strategic Advisor

FiberX is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Indranil Ghosh as an independent director to its Board of Directors. Dr. Ghosh brings decades of experience in sustainable investing, strategic advisory, and scaling impact-driven businesses—expertise that aligns perfectly with FiberX's mission to transform post-harvest agricultural residue into high-performance industrial materials.

FiberX News, The CEO DeskJanuary 20, 2026

FiberX Welcomes Dr. Indranil Ghosh to Board of Directors

Dr. Dan Quinn, Purdue Extension Corn Specialist, along with graduate research assistant Bruno Scheffer, recently published interim results from the ongoing study examining how corn stover harvesting affects soil health, nutrient levels, and long-term farm productivity.

Agriculture, Farmers, FiberX News, Partner NewsJanuary 16, 2026

New Research Data Shows Promise for Renewable Corn Stover Harvesting in Indiana

FiberX has been named a finalist for the 2026 Mira Awards in the AgriNovus Indiana AgBioscience Innovation category. This recognition from TechPoint validates what we've believed from day one: Indiana agriculture and industrial innovation belong together.

FiberX News, Success StoriesJanuary 12, 2026

FiberX Named Finalist for 2026 Mira Award in AgBioscience Innovation

Indiana company partners with Purdue University to create sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based adhesives and coatings

FiberX NewsDecember 4, 2025

FiberX Receives Fourth Innovation Voucher Award to Develop Breakthrough Bio-Based Epoxy Resins

How a Merrillville Indiana startup is turning agricultural residue into high-performance materials—and why Indiana was the only place to do it

FiberX News, Product InnovationDecember 2, 2025

From Corn Fields to Industrial Innovation: FiberX Featured in Indiana’s 2025 Entrepreneurship Yearbook