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ABOUT US

Recalibrate is a young company with deep roots.

We pair a startup's drive to rethink sulfuric acid production with more than 55 years of family-owned catalyst and ceramics manufacturing.

Founded in 2023

Recalibrate was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in Doraville, Georgia. It is wholly owned by Applied Catalysts + Technologies (AC+T) and was launched to commercialize a new approach to sulfuric acid: modular, low-emission plants for the small and mid-sized producers the industry has long been underserved.

Our Vision

To operate a world-class sulfuric acid technology company that provides solutions to our customers, including reducing capex, reducing opex, reducing emissions and providing overall support for operations, driven by innovation and powered by Kind Excellence.

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Family Company Founded in 1967

Our story began in 1967, when the Mitchell family founded Applied Ceramics, Inc. and set a legacy of material innovation. That business grew into Applied Catalysts and then AC+T, a private, family-owned group that scales new chemical technologies from the lab to commercial production. Recalibrate brings that same long-term, family-business thinking to every client.

EXPERTISE

Expertise in Catalyst

The AC+T family has spent decades developing, scaling and manufacturing catalysts for air pollution control, refining and specialty chemicals. That knowledge shapes how we design converters, develop proprietary catalysts, and troubleshoot plant performance.

Active Site. Our sister company Active Site, led by President Dr. Bob Gulotty, brings catalyst science and development to the group.

Proven Technology

Thionex™ plants are built in transportable modules: sulfur burning, waste heat recovery, converter, acid absorption, acid cooling, emissions control and safety systems. Shop fabrication improves quality and safety and cuts field construction time. Standardized equipment and integrated controls make the plant simpler to run.

LEADERSHIP

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Kenny Erdoes
President

Kenny brings more than 30 years of experience in research and development, operations, process engineering, capital projects and business management. His career spans specialty chemicals, oleochemicals, renewables, nutrition, oil and gas, and biotech. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Alabama and an MBA from the University of Iowa.

Mission

To develop and commercialize next-generation sulfuric acid technologies that deliver superior performance, operational flexibility, and environmental stewardship.

Core Values

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Kind Excellence. 

You don't have to choose between results and relationships. We hold ourselves to world-class standards and honor people, vendors, partners and competitors alike.

 

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Create Value.

We make things more valuable. We move decisively, think long-term and take full responsibility for outcomes.

 

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Disciplined Innovation. 

We pursue bold ideas with focus and grit, and we know when to stop, simplify or say no.

 

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Integrity Every day. 

We do the right thing even when it's hard, costly or unseen. That includes an unwavering commitment to safety on every site, in every process, every time.

 

Sister Companies

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Applied Catalysts

Catalyst development, scale-up and manufacturing for air pollution control, specialty and refining uses.

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ActiveSite

Catalyst science and development.

Professional Relationships

Recalibrate is a member of the European Sulfuric Acid Association (ESA). We work alongside a global network of engineering, fabrication and technology partners to deliver complete projects wherever our clients operate.

Insights

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The New Geography of Sulfuric Acid: History, Supply, Demand, Security, and Next Generation Plant Technology

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The Other Application: Sulfuric Acid, Ammonium Sulfate, and the Water Treatment Plant

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Retrofit, Not Replace: The Case for Adding Modular Sulfuric Acid Capacity to an Existing Claus Unit

Whether you're planning a new sulfuric acid plant, adding acid capacity to a Claus unit or looking for support at an existing plant, we're ready to help. 

Reach out and we'll connect you with the right engineer.