Florida Biotech / Contract Engineering

Transportation & Aviation

Florida Biotech develops surface care formulations for aircraft interiors, ground fleets and medevac equipment around the surfaces crews clean, the tools they use and the time they have between trips.

Contract engineering

Molecular family catalog

Find an engineered starting point for your branded range. Explore the molecular families, related formulations and development options, with a coordinated route to Plant-42 manufacturing.

Biobased Surfactants

Develop exterior wash and ground-equipment cleaning briefs around runoff, rinse conditions and material compatibility.

  • Hard Surface Cleaners
  • Industrial Wash Systems
  • Vehicle and Marine Wash Chemistries

Biofunctionalized Natural Molecules

Explore odor-control programs for transport environments and routine grooming for detection dogs.

  • Odor-Control Systems
  • Pet Care Formulations
  • Skin and Body Cleansers

Functional Botanical Aromatics

Develop a scent brief for approved vehicle interiors and passenger-service environments around materials and fragrance restrictions.

  • Fragrance Systems
  • Deodorizing Sprays
  • Hospitality Scent Solutions

5th/6th Generation Quats

Separate hard-surface disinfection from vehicle material approval and account for both before defining an application.

  • Disinfectants
  • Antimicrobial Wipes
  • Laundry Sanitizers

Oxidative-Cationic Systems

Define material compatibility and exposure controls for specialist decontamination and institutional treatment briefs.

  • PPE and Turnout Gear Systems
  • Decontamination Solutions
  • Institutional Antimicrobial Treatments

Aviation compatibility

EPA-Registered Hospital Disinfectant. Boeing BSS 7434 materials-compatibility approval was reported for the original formula. Review the test documentation for the exact formula with your operator before any aircraft use and follow the current EPA label.

Discuss aviation formulation requirements

Contract engineering

Existing formulas to build on

Build a differentiated range for your distributor network. We can adapt an existing formulation to your brand and application, then coordinate the manufacturing brief with Plant-42.

1 Gallon

Rinse-Free Skin Cleanser

Develop a branded cleansing and moisturizing program for commercial airline crews, built around a rinse-free formula that absorbs into the skin.

  • Cleans and moisturizes without rinsing or towel wiping
  • Engineer dispensing around airline workflows
  • Plan branded supply with Plant-42
18 mL
32 oz
1 Gallon
55 Gallon Drum
265 Gallon IBC Tote

Biocompatible Cleaner

Build a branded fleet and facility cleaning range around an alcohol- and bleach-free formula with fragrance and packaging options.

  • Routine cleaning of compatible hard surfaces
  • Engineer fragrance around operator requirements
  • Portable, spray, gallon, drum and tote formats
18 mL
32 oz
1 Gallon

EPA-Registered Hospital Disinfectant

Build a branded transportation hygiene program around the registered hospital disinfectant and review the original aviation materials-compatibility evidence.

  • Boeing BSS 7434 approval reported for the original formula
  • Ready-to-use formula for label-listed hard surfaces
  • EPA supplemental distribution pathway for your brand

Working dogs

Explore engineered options for routine coat, paw and ear care for working dogs in this industry.

Formats we can engineer around

These are illustrative options for formulation, delivery and packaging design. We review the intended use, materials and manufacturer requirements for each brief. Images are illustrative.

18 mLDesign concept
4 ozDesign concept
16 ozDesign concept
32 ozDesign concept
1 GallonDesign concept
5 GallonDesign concept
55 Gallon DrumDesign concept
265 Gallon IBC ToteDesign concept
80 CountDesign concept

Custom requests

  • Alternate sizes
  • Alternate closures and dispensers
  • Label and carton configuration
  • Bulk delivery configuration
Discuss a custom format

Application navigator

Every surface has its own requirements.

Tell us what the product touches and how your crew applies it. We define the water quality the formula needs and plan compatibility checks for the actual materials, equipment and procedure.

Four starting points. Different requirements.

Your selection only changes this page and the links you choose to follow.

01 / FLEET

Start with the vehicle and its working day.

APPLICATION BRIEF

Start with the vehicle, its interior or exterior surfaces and the people who clean them. For ground fleets and medevac programs, include the preparation method, equipment and turnaround routine.

Use locationProduct briefBuyer reviewSupply plan
  1. 01Use location
  2. 02Product brief
  3. 03Buyer review
  4. 04Supply plan

Planning framework / review steps are defined for the actual program.

  • Application boundaryName the vehicle area, substrate and task. Distinguish exterior, interior and workshop uses.
  • Operating methodDescribe dilution or preparation, equipment, contact conditions and the existing procedure.
  • Acceptance routeIdentify the maintenance lead, technical reviewer and purchaser who need to evaluate the proposal.
  • Commercial handoffDefine package preferences, demand estimates and receiving requirements for discussion.

Suitability belongs to the actual product, surface and procedure. A fleet use does not establish aircraft suitability.

02 / GROUND

Define the equipment around the operation.

APPLICATION BRIEF

Build the product conversation around the ground equipment or support workflow your customers use. Keep the equipment, maintenance task and operating location explicit so the technical and commercial review addresses the right job.

EquipmentUse methodReview ownerProgram scope
  1. 01Equipment
  2. 02Use method
  3. 03Review owner
  4. 04Program scope

Planning framework / review steps are defined for the actual program.

  • Equipment and materialsIdentify the equipment category, surfaces, seals or other materials relevant to the task.
  • Procedure and handlingShare preparation steps, application equipment and any instructions that constrain the proposed use.
  • Review responsibilityClarify who owns equipment care and which customer or manufacturer documents need to be considered.
  • Supply requirementsDiscuss package format, handling needs, estimated demand and destination.

A ground-support application is its own scope. It does not establish suitability for aircraft structures or systems.

03 / FACILITY

Separate the facility from the vehicle.

APPLICATION BRIEF

Airport, public transit, depot and hangar cleaning programs have their own requirements. Describe the facility surface, soil and maintenance task, then identify the product role and who approves its use.

Site areaSurface & taskUse reviewReplenishment
  1. 01Site area
  2. 02Surface & task
  3. 03Use review
  4. 04Replenishment

Planning framework / review steps are defined for the actual program.

  • Use locationName the facility area and surfaces. State whether the task involves floors, work areas or equipment.
  • Product roleDescribe the intended cleaning or maintenance job and the procedure it would enter.
  • Site acceptanceIdentify the facilities, operations or purchasing reviewer and the documentation needed for evaluation.
  • Ongoing supplyBring package, storage, receiving and replenishment requirements into the brief.

Facility care is distinct from aircraft use. No antimicrobial, safety or environmental outcome is implied by this planning route.

04 / REVIEW

Put the intended use and acceptance gate first.

APPLICATION BRIEF

Start with the aircraft component, cabin material or equipment you need to care for. Share the manufacturer’s instructions and your customer’s review requirements so they can guide formulation and evaluation.

Exact useRequirementsTechnical gateNext decision
  1. 01Exact use
  2. 02Requirements
  3. 03Technical gate
  4. 04Next decision

Planning framework / review steps are defined for the actual program.

  • Define the boundaryIdentify the component, surface or procedure and distinguish direct aircraft use from adjacent facility or ground work.
  • Bring the requirementsShare the relevant material information, customer specifications and manufacturer instructions.
  • Name the authorityIdentify who decides whether a product can be considered and which evidence or evaluation they require.
  • Agree the next decisionDefine the review scope before discussing development, production or supply commitments.

This is an application-review route, not a statement of aviation approval, OEM acceptance or aircraft compatibility. Those requirements must be established for the actual product and use.

Review gates

A clear route through the decisions.

Technical evaluation and purchasing are different decisions. Use these gates to identify the information and people needed for the next step.

01 / USEEstablish the application boundary.

Make the use location a shared reference before selecting a development or manufacturing route.

  • Product task and intended user
  • Substrates, components and known material restrictions
  • Preparation, handling and application method
02 / REVIEWDefine what acceptance requires.

A product brief should identify the customer’s decision process, rather than assume that suitability in one setting transfers to another.

  • Customer specifications and relevant equipment instructions
  • Evidence or evaluation the reviewer expects
  • Named technical reviewer and decision authority
03 / PROGRAMConnect the product to the purchase.

Bring the commercial buyer and service workflow into the same conversation as the technical requirements.

  • Supplier, distributor, service-provider or brand role
  • Package, forecast, receiving and replenishment needs
  • Scope, responsibilities and approvals to be agreed

The right next conversation

Choose the work your program needs.

Stay with Florida Biotech for contract engineering, or continue to Plant-42 when the next question belongs to contract manufacturing.

Each company’s scope, responsibilities and commercial arrangements are agreed for the project. Moving between these paths does not establish product approval, automatic acceptance or a production commitment.

Keep exploring

Another operating environment?

Choose the sector that matches the job your customers need to do.

The next stage / Contract Manufacturing

Continue this industry path with Plant-42.

Plant-42 manufactures your formula through private labeling or supplies an existing formula under your brand through white labeling. Bring the application, package and supply requirements to plan the right route. For a concentrate, discuss preparation with water that meets the specification closer to where the product is used.

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Project scope, technical information, responsibilities and commercial terms are agreed for the next stage.