Nfinite Nanotechnology, a Waterloo-based startup, is developing ultra-thin nano-coatings to effectively block water vapor and oxygen, helping to preserve air-sensitive products. Their coatings are easily compostable and designed for real-world use in food, cosmetics, and household products – areas where existing sustainable packaging often falls short.

In an interview with Mitacs, Marciel Gaier, Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of Nova Scotia-based GIT Coatings, shares insights into his projects and how his company is shaping the Canadian marine industry.