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Engineering Africa's Chemical Future

Strength From What
Others Discard

We transform renewable agricultural residues into high-value specialty chemicals. Born from resilience, built for a sustainable industrial future.

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Cashew fruit on the branch

A Name Born From Resilience

Elrisa takes its name from a story of hope. Our founder's daughter, Elsa, was born during a season of uncertainty — her arrival against all odds became a symbol of life pushing through pressure, of strength rising naturally from constraint.

That spirit lives in everything we do. We see potential where others see waste. We extract value from what the world discards. We believe the most powerful transformations begin under pressure.

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Clear Mission

From Raw Residue to Industrial Value

We operate across the full value chain — from field sourcing of agricultural residues to the production of specialty chemicals used in industries worldwide.

Extraction

Sourcing and extracting CNSL, phenolic derivatives, and bio-oils from cashew nut shells and other agricultural residues.

Processing

Refining, modifying, and compounding renewable raw materials into high-performance chemical intermediates.

Manufacturing

Producing polyols, resins, adhesives, coatings, and performance materials for industrial applications.

Global Trade

Exporting and distributing raw materials, intermediates, and finished chemical products to international markets.

Specialty Chemicals from Nature's Blueprint

From CNSL oil to polyols, phenolic resins to custom formulations — our portfolio serves industries from automotive to construction, packaging to consumer goods.

Cashew nut shells — raw material for CNSL
Flagship

Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL)

A naturally occurring phenolic lipid extracted from cashew shells — versatile bio-based feedstock with exceptional chemical properties.

Friction materials Coatings Resins Waterproofing
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Bio-based polyols for industrial use
Intermediates

General Polyols

Conventional and bio-based polyols for industrial formulations — CNSL-based, soy-based, and petroleum-derived to meet diverse needs.

PUR foams Adhesives Sealants Elastomers
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Phenolic and epoxy resin products
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Phenolic & Epoxy Resins

High-performance bio-based resins from CNSL and renewable phenolic compounds — designed for demanding industrial applications.

Composites Laminates Foundry Insulation
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Service

Contract Processing

Custom toll manufacturing, chemical formulation, and processing services. Leverage our facilities and expertise for your production needs.

Toll manufacturing Custom formulation Blending
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Where Our Chemicals Perform

Our bio-based chemicals are engineered to perform in the world's most demanding industrial applications — from insulating buildings to bonding automotive components.

Industrial PUR foam production line
Polyols

PUR Foam

Polyurethane rigid & flexible foam for automotive seating, packaging, and building insulation.

PIR insulation panels for roofing and construction
Polyols

PIR Insulation

Polyisocyanurate panels used in roofing, facades, and cold-chain construction for superior thermal performance.

Industrial coatings and paint products
CNSL · Resins

Industrial Coatings

Protective surface coatings for marine, infrastructure, and anti-corrosion applications derived from CNSL chemistry.

Applying protective coating to wood surface
Polyols · Resins

Adhesives & Sealants

High-performance structural adhesives and sealants for automotive assembly, construction joinery, and wood bonding.

From Shell to Specialty Chemical

A vertically integrated approach that captures value at every stage of the transformation.

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Source

We partner directly with cashew processors and farmers across Ghana's Bono region to source raw shells with intact CNSL oil.

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Extract

Cashew nut shell liquid is carefully extracted using methods that preserve the valuable phenolic compounds within.

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Refine

Raw CNSL undergoes processing, modification, and formulation to create specialty chemical intermediates.

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Deliver

Finished products are distributed to industrial customers across sectors from automotive to construction worldwide.

Ready to Partner With Us?

Whether you're a supplier, investor, or industrial buyer — we'd love to explore how we can create value together.