Nestec, LLC

05/14/2026

As pharmaceutical, peptide, biosimilar, and specialty chemical manufacturing continues to expand, the complexity of process air emissions challenges is increasing right along with it.

Many of today’s manufacturing environments involve:
🔹 Highly variable batch emissions
🔹 Large swings in VOC concentration
🔹 Halogenated solvent streams
🔹 Acid-gas formation (HCl / HBr)
🔹 Corrosive operating environments
🔹 Explosion prevention and LEL management
🔹 Integrated process safety requirements

These are not “standard” VOC control applications!

NESTEC has been involved in solving these types of complex emissions challenges for decades across pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and hazardous industrial process environments.
We are currently developing a new technical white paper focused on advanced VOC and acid-gas emissions control strategies for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical manufacturing applications.

Stay tuned as we share more details on this topic!

04/23/2026

NESTEC wrapped up an exciting week in Atlanta after exhibiting at both the Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo and the Panel & Engineered Lumber International Conference & Expo (PELICE) at the Omni.
Our team—including NESTEC President Jaymie Deemer and the NESTEC sales group—had the opportunity to meet with producers and stakeholders across the veneer, plywood, OSB, MDF, particleboard, engineered wood products, and mass timber sectors to discuss one issue that continues to grow in importance:
Air emissions compliance is becoming a critical design driver for nearly every project.
What stood out throughout both conferences was how quickly these industries are evolving. Producers are evaluating higher production rates, new resin and adhesive systems, expanded drying capacity, new press technologies, and entirely new product lines.
With those changes come increasingly complex emissions challenges, including:
• Higher VOC and HAP emissions from dryers, presses, blenders, and resin systems
• Stricter requirements for formaldehyde, methanol, condensable particulate, and PM emissions
• Greater scrutiny under Title V permits, MACT standards, and state permitting requirements
• The challenge of upgrading aging air pollution control systems without limiting production
For facilities producing OSB, MDF, particleboard, plywood, and other engineered wood products, even relatively small process changes can significantly alter emissions profiles and trigger new permit requirements.

The growth in mass timber and advanced engineered wood products is especially exciting—but it also increases the need to understand how adhesives, curing systems, presses, finishing operations, and airflow patterns impact emissions and compliance strategy.

At both conferences, the NESTEC team had excellent discussions with producers about practical solutions including:
• Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs)
• Regenerative Catalytic Oxidizers (RCOs)
• Wet ESP systems
• Process ventilation and airflow optimization
• CFD modeling to solve airflow and collection bottlenecks
• Emissions modeling and permitting support

The best time to address air emissions is before they become the bottleneck that slows a project down!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the NESTEC booth and spent time with our team in Atlanta. The level of innovation taking place across the wood products industry is incredible, and we are excited to help facilities move these projects forward successfully.

04/16/2026

What if the biggest risk in your next plant upgrade isn’t the new process itself…
…but whether your existing emissions control system can handle it?

Today at the 2026 Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo in Atlanta, we’ve heard the same concern from facility leaders again and again:
“We know where we want to take the plant. We’re just not sure whether our existing emission control system can get us there.”

Biocarbon. Torrefaction. Higher production rates. Short lead times for media and components. Modified burners. Different feedstocks.
Every one of those changes can quietly create a new emissions profile—and suddenly:
· Existing oxidizers may be undersized
· Permit limits may no longer align with actual operations
· VOC, CO, particulate, or HAP emissions may increase unexpectedly
· A project intended to improve production can become delayed by permitting, compliance, or retrofit issues
The facilities that move fastest are not necessarily the ones with the newest technology.
They are the ones that ask the right question early:
“Will our emissions control system still work after we make this change?”

That is where NESTEC Inc. has built its reputation.
For many decades, NESTEC has helped facilities answer questions like:
· Can my existing system handle a process change?
· Will I still meet permit limits if I increase throughput?
· What happens to emissions if I move into biocarbon or torrefaction?
· Can I retrofit instead of replace?
· How do I avoid expensive surprises late in the project?
Our experienced engineers and technical team have seen these challenges before—and know how to solve them before they become schedule delays or compliance problems.

Feel free to reach out to us and bring us your toughest question!
Sometimes the most valuable conversation is not about what equipment or solution to buy. The NESTEC Team would love to hear from you!

04/13/2026

NESTEC is at the Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo April 14-15 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park in downtown Atlanta!

On the ground in Atlanta getting set up for the 2026 Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo this week!!

Even during early setup and registration, you can already feel where the conversations are headed:

🔹 Biocarbon and torrefaction are front and center 🔹 Plants are preparing for real process changes—not just exploring ideas 🔹 There’s a strong focus on how to execute these transitions in existing facilities

And one theme is already emerging:

As facilities evolve, air emissions become a critical part of the conversation—not a secondary one.

Whether it’s:
· Retrofitting for biocarbon production
· Increasing throughput
· Modifying process configurations
Air pollution control systems must evolve alongside those changes to maintain compliance and performance.

That’s where NESTEC Inc. is focused.

We support facilities by:

· Aligning air pollution control technologies with new and changing process conditions

· Helping ensure continued compliance with air permits

· Providing solutions that integrate into real-world operating environments

Because at the end of the day: Innovation only works if it can operate within environmental limits.

Looking forward to a full day of sessions and conversations tomorrow—excited to see how these themes develop across the industry.

If you’re attending, feel free to reach out or stop by and talk with Diego Castillo, Jaymie Deemer, and Scott Brayton. We are here to support your next emission control project!

04/02/2026

Great to see strong engagement and conversations continuing at the International Biomass Conference & Expo 2026 this week.

One thing that’s becoming increasingly clear from discussions across the floor is that the industry is moving beyond awareness of challenges into active problem-solving mode.

A few recurring themes coming up in conversations are:
• Facilities are under pressure to tighten emissions performance while maintaining uptime
• Energy costs continue to drive focus on efficiency improvements at the system level
• There’s growing demand for solutions that are not just compliant but reliable, serviceable, and proven in real operations

What’s especially interesting is how much the conversation has shifted toward something that NESTEC already excels at and is actively engaged in:
- Retrofit vs. replace decisions as the main driver in projects
- Extending life of existing systems with after-market equipment
- Getting more performance out of current assets

In other words — how to optimize what’s already in place before making major capital investments.

That’s where some of the most practical and impactful discussions are happening this week.

For those attending, there are some strong technical conversations happening across the exhibit floor including around emissions control and system optimization.

If you're exploring those topics, it may be worth connecting with folks like Scott Brayton and Diego Castillo at Booth #433, who are discussing some of the latest developments in emissions technology and system performance.

Curious what others are seeing — what’s been the most valuable takeaway so far?

04/02/2026

Excited to see the International Biomass Conference & Expo 2026 underway this week at the Ga***rd Opryland Resort in Nashville with the NESTEC team actively engaged.

From early discussions, a few themes are already coming through clearly:
From policy and market expansion to decarbonization and innovation, biomass and biocarbon continue to play an increasingly critical role in the global energy transition.

At the same time, facilities across the industry are navigating a new set of challenges:
• Stricter emissions requirements
• Rising energy and operating costs
• Scaling production while maintaining reliability and compliance

What stands out this year is the growing focus on practical, engineered solutions — not just for compliance, but for long-term operational efficiency, reliability and performance.

There’s a noticeable shift from high-level strategy conversations to:
* What is actually working in the field?
* What solutions are delivering measurable results?

Looking forward to seeing what insights and innovations emerge over the course of the week.

If you’re attending International Biomass Conference & Expo 2026, feel free to stop by the NESTEC booth and share your own insights on these topics!

02/27/2026

NESTEC News! ✨

We’re excited to officially share a major milestone in our company’s journey.

NESTEC Inc. has entered its next phase of growth as NESTEC LLC, following a strategic investment and partnership with Angeleno Group — a leading clean energy and climate solutions investment firm.

This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for our organization, positioning NESTEC to expand our technology, grow into new markets, and continue delivering innovative industrial air pollution control solutions across North America.

What began over 20 years ago as a vision built through hard work, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships is now evolving into a platform for even greater impact and long-term growth.

Read the full announcement here: 🔗 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260226410979/en/Angeleno-Group-Announces-Investment-in-NESTEC-A-Leading-Industrial-Air-Pollution-Control-Platform

Same team, same trusted solutions — now operating as NESTEC LLC. 🍃

Angeleno Group, a Los Angeles-based investment firm providing venture capital and growth equity to clean energy and climate solutions companies, announced to...

01/04/2026

🌲 A little late, but just as sincere!

Happy New Year from all of us at NESTEC.

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and successful New Year. Here’s to another year of growth, teamwork, and continued success in 2026! ✨

#2026

11/07/2025

🔹 We’re headed to Miami! 🔹

Join us at the USIPA 2025 Conference (📅 Nov. 9-11) in Miami Beach, FL where we’re excited to connect with industry innovators, explore sustainable biomass solutions, and drive the next wave of growth in wood-pellet export and renewable energy.

Our CEO, James Nester, and Director of Sales, Scott Brayton, will be attending — ready to meet you, share our latest developments, and explore new opportunities together.

Let’s connect - Make sure to stop by our booth #410!

10/29/2025

✨ NESTEC News! ✨

NESTEC is attending the Sulphuric Acid Conference in The Woodlands, TX from November 3–5!

Our Director of Canadian Sales and Applications, Diego Castillo, will be in attending and looking forward to connecting with industry professionals, exchanging ideas, and discussing innovative emission control solutions.

Be sure to look out for Diego — he’d love to connect with you!