B2i Digital, Inc. has announced that CitroTech Inc. (NYSE American: CITR) will be featured on its platform, spotlighting a specialty chemical company that produces an environmentally safe fire inhibitor derived from food-grade ingredients such as citric acid. The product is the only long-term fire inhibitor recognized by the EPA under its Safer Choice program, a distinction that sets CitroTech apart in a market where many fire retardants rely on phosphates or other chemicals that can raise environmental concerns. The company's technology is protected by 31 issued patents, with 56 more pending, underscoring its proprietary position.
The announcement comes at a time when CitroTech is gaining significant commercial traction. In April 2026, the company formed HexiTech LLC, a 50/50 joint venture with Hexion, a global producer of adhesives and performance materials, to bring its fire-retardant technology to the lumber and engineered wood industry. This partnership opens the path to commercial scale in wood products, a sector where fire resistance is increasingly demanded by building codes and consumer preferences. Additionally, All Risk Shield, a California firefighter- and veteran-owned wildfire defense company, tested leading products on the market and selected CitroTech as its go-to solution, noting it was the only product with no detectable heavy metals above the lab's reporting limits. In San Diego, the fire marshal reported that the Alvarado Estates community experienced roughly 50% fewer fires over about two years of CitroTech treatment.
David Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer of B2i Digital, emphasized the significance of CitroTech's achievements. "What piqued my interest in CitroTech is simple. They built a fire inhibitor that works and that the EPA recognizes as safe for the environment, and no one else can say that. When a team of veteran firefighters tests the whole field and still picks your product, that tells you something real," Shapiro said. "That is exactly the kind of story we want to carry across our platform and put in front of investors, and it is why CitroTech is now a Featured Company."
Wes Bolsen, Chief Executive Officer of CitroTech, noted that the company is poised for growth as markets increasingly demand safer chemistry. "Every market we serve is moving toward safer chemistry, and we have spent years building the products and the credentials to lead it. With the Hexion joint venture underway, this is the right moment to broaden our shareholder base, and B2i Digital connects us with the investors we want for what comes next," Bolsen said.
B2i Digital, Inc. operates as a capital markets matchmaker, connecting investors with companies through digital marketing, live events, and direct meetings. Its proprietary network includes more than 1.7 million market participants. The company's Featured Company program highlights promising firms like CitroTech, providing them with visibility among potential investors. B2i Digital has been compensated for its services to CitroTech, as disclosed in the press release.
CitroTech's technology addresses a critical need in wildfire-prone regions and industries where fire safety is paramount. With the joint venture with Hexion and endorsements from firefighting professionals, the company appears well-positioned to capitalize on growing demand for effective, environmentally safe fire prevention solutions. The implications for the lumber and wood products industry could be substantial, as fire-resistant materials become more sought after in construction and home building. As CitroTech scales its production through the HexiTech joint venture, its impact on wildfire defense and building safety could expand significantly.
