MDG News and Updates

All markets experience industry trends, both perils and opportunities. The key to success within any market is not simply navigating trends but getting ahead of the impact. As a Bacillus manufacturer for multiple markets, we tend to see overlap, allowing us to predict and forecast changes. Today, in the Janitorial and Sanitation industry, many of our partners are discussing trends that are both specific to the industry, and trends impacting markets across the globe. Lead Times and Availability Supply chain disruptions are felt across nearly all industries. Delays in raw materials, backlogged freight, and the rising demand has resulted in price spikes and the urgent need for replacement options. Green Ingredients  Clean ingredient incentive groups all over the world have taken a hard look at manufacturers of products used for industrial, institutional, janitorial, and commercial cleaning. Of particular interest is the environmental impact these products elicit. Labor Shortages  The Bearu of Labor and Statistics US Bearu Labor report stated that in 2021, 47.8 million and in early 2022, 4.3 million Americans “quit” their jobs. This has been deemed as the “Great Resignation” and because of this, companies are finding it hard to hire talent with the skills needed. Sustainability Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are […]

Now more than ever, wastewater workers are absolutely essential. With an influx in residential water use, we see and appreciate the hard work being done to keep the world of water running as smoothly as possible. While our ability to travel is limited at this time, our technical service team is ready to help from afar. “This time of year is always busy for wastewater treatment plants, but the COVID-19 pandemic has definitely kicked it up a notch. Our team of experts are here to help!” explained Dan Romanek, Wastewater Technical Service Manager. “We’re here to share tips, recommendations, and other virtual support requests. The more the merrier!” If you have any questions surrounding biological treatment, please give us a call or shoot us a message. We’d love to help!

Many people have been stocking up on toilet paper over the past few weeks. If you haven’t visited the toilet paper aisle in a while, you may be making tough decisions. Most grocery store TP shelves quickly started to collect dust. A lack of toilet paper means that many will turn to alternatives, causing issues for homeowners and municipalities if steps aren’t taken. No toilet paper means Kleenex, wipes, paper towels, shop towels, rags, and newspapers will make their way into the sewer systems. Many of you are already aware of the problems wipes are causing for municipalities. Additionally, homes with septic tanks will cause great problems if they are flushing paper towels and newspaper to their systems. The materials within these TP alternatives are hard to digest. When a sewer system can’t handle the load, it backs up into your own house or apartment. The backup may be caused from your house or your neighbors but regardless of who started the problem, it can quickly turn into a neighborhood disaster. With backups comes the stink, the E. coli, and the viruses. Viruses are always a concern but with the subject heightened around COVID-19, MDG wants to caution everyone to rethink […]

When it comes to treating wastewater lagoons and ponds, our partners follow our full-service treatment approach that combines premier bioaugmentation products, step-by-step treatment programs, and in-field support. This unique combination creates a complete solution that brings real success to their customers – just like this real lagoon treatment story! BACKGROUND One of our distribution partners (DPs) was working with a beverage manufacturer who was utilizing evaporative wastewater holding ponds. Once a pond was filled, they allowed it to dry completely before excavating solids and refilling. A typical cycle included one month to fill the pond, followed by three months of drying. THE CHALLENGE: SLUDGE + ODOR Over some time, an issue arose when a persistent sludge cap formed on the surface of the water. This cap started preventing water from evaporating within their normal three-month cycle and it caused the pond to become anaerobic, releasing strong, unpleasant odors. THE SOLUTION: BIOTIFX® PRODUCTS + PROGRAMS By working with our technical service team and following the step-by-step Lagoon Treatment Program, our DP was able to determine WHERE, WHEN, and HOW MUCH of Biotifx® ULTRA was needed for treatment. Data was collected before, during, and after and included pictures of the sludge cap, basic water […]

To meet the growing demand for premium, full-service bioaugmentation solutions, MDG expands their wastewater treatment team into the Northeast region. Microbial Discovery Group LLC (MDG) is pleased to announce the addition of Russell Simpkins as their newest Account Manager for the Wastewater Treatment industry. Russell will focus on servicing new MDG partners with our Biotifx® platform, a complete solution that includes top-of-the-line bioaugmentation products, step-by-step treatment programs, and in-field technical support. Russell brings over 30 years of sales experience at companies such as Ingredion Incorporated and American Water, where he was responsible for specialty chemical sales for the pulp and paper sector of the wastewater treatment industry. “Over the past few years, our focus has been on revolutionizing wastewater treatment with the use of bioaugmentation. Our Biotifx® platform combines high-value bioaugmentation products, tools, and services that have shown time and again to add significant value to common industry challenges. We’re happy to welcome Russell to our growing team and to further expand our business into the Northeast. There are endless opportunities, and we’re proud to have such a dedicated sales professional representing MDG” added Dan Romanek, National Sales Manager. When asked what he was most looking forward to, Russell explained, […]

No matter the application, treating wastewater is often like solving an intricate puzzle. Getting all the pieces to fit together takes the right combination of knowledge, experience, and having cold, hard data by your side. To keep it simple, we’ve outlined THREE ways our technical support team can help you (and your customers) succeed in your next wastewater treatment application: Is this the Right Opportunity? Don’t waste your time! Make sure you start by asking questions and taking system survey measurements based on the type of system you’re looking to treat. Once you have a clear picture of the environment, you’ll know if you have an opportunity that’s a good fit. Our technical support team at MDG makes it easy to gather these measurements upfront with industry-specific programs. We make sure you’ll know the right questions to ask in different scenarios, so beyond gathering technical data, you’re looking at the monetary values around how a facility is currently operating (i.e.: chemical usage, hauling costs, physical removal, etc.). All of this information will help you demonstrate the full financial impact of bringing in bioaugmentation. Creating a Successful Treatment Plan Once you’ve found an opportunity where bioaugmentation can be the hero, you’ll need to […]

As part of our Feed Clean Save vision, our team holds an annual cereal drive to benefit one of our favorite local charities: Hunger Task Force. This year, we went even bigger and upped our donation goal to 600 boxes. Sparked by some healthy competition, our team was able to exceed this goal and collected a total of 719 boxes of cereal for the Hunger Task Force Holiday Food Drive. To celebrate our success, we pied some brave MDG team members IN THE FACE! Can’t wait to up the ante next year! CLICK HERE to read more about this year’s event.

Microbial Discovery Group LLC (MDG), a leading R&D driven product development and Bacillus fermentation company, announced that as of January 2020 the brand will be refreshed with a new logo and color scheme. MDG wanted to share the rationale behind the updates and what they represent for their brand and customers. “Having experienced significant growth over the past few years and expansion into new markets, it was time to bring cohesion to our brand and our company values of working to Feed, Clean, and Save the World,” explained Jackie Worth, Head of Marketing. “We needed the ability to clearly communicate MDG’s commitment to our values and unique identity.” The new bolder logo and color scheme work to better represent the company’s drive towards creating cutting edge solutions backed by what they describe as Real Science, Trusted Process, and Proven Success in their corporate tagline. “Our new logo really embodies the strength we have within our R&D team as we gain momentum towards safely meeting the growing market demands from Probiotic Usage, Plant Health, Antibiotic Alternatives, and Biological Solutions within Wastewater and Industrial and Institutional cleaning,” added Michael King, CEO/CSO. With healthy growth projections for 2020, MDG remains extremely committed to providing value for their customers […]

Our big “why” at Microbial Discovery Group is to Feed, Clean and Save the World. As our products work to do this daily, our employees also find great value in supporting local companies whose efforts work to do the same. For the past five years, MDG has participated in The Hunger Task Force (HTF) Holiday Food Drive. This drive supplies over 1500 families with holiday food bins. What is MDG’s part in the bins?… CEREAL! We’re excited to share that our 5th Annual Cereal Drive was our largest yet. With the support of our partner, United Animal Health in Sheridan, IN, and the generosity of our employees, MDG donated over 700 boxes! These record-breaking numbers encourage us to dream bigger for the 2020 Cereal Drive. It is our hope that next year local companies and MDG partners will join us in this impactful outreach. This year’s contribution to HTF nearly doubled last year’s efforts. Curious as to what sparked the engagement? Six MDG Employees graciously agreed to be part of a pie-in-the-face contest. The rules were simple, if MDG donated over 600 boxes, all six employees would get pied. Turns out, a little fun makes for a good fundraiser. Stay tuned […]

Thanks to hard-working individuals like Ben Clark, MDG recently completed our HACCP recertification audit for food and feed Bacillus cultures! We’re lucky to have a team that works hard at maintaining such a solid foundation for our everyday operations.   1. What drew you to Microbial Discovery Group? I first started my career at a small, private laboratory. During that time, I really enjoyed the close-knit and collaborative feeling that comes with working in a smaller company. Microbial Discovery Group offers that same type of environment – a diverse group of people with a variety of skills and experiences all working together across departments towards a common goal. 2. What does your typical day look like? Ask anybody here and they’ll all say the same thing – there’s no such thing as a typical day! Part of what makes this job so interesting is that there is always a new set of challenges to face. My day is usually split between our daily QC tasks to ensure everything we produce meets our specifications and our customer’s expectations, as well as helping to make sure both our Franklin and Oak Creek locations remain in regulatory compliance. 3. What are you working on right […]