Elco Laboratories

With full-service capabilities, we handle each and every aspect of the product development process, from research and development to production and fulfillment.
Elco, a division of Chicago Aerosol, has extensive manufacturing and packaging capabilities that include a long list of product forms, such as liquids, creams, aerosols, gels, tablets and vacuum bags, belts and filters. All of our products are subjected to rigorous quality standards and adhere to applicable regulatory guidelines.
Innovation is what sets Elco apart. World-renowned chemist Dr. Bhupen Trivedi spearheads our Research and Development laboratory, which is responsible for many of the commercially available products you see today. Bhupen’s vast technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of all the latest raw materials enables Elco to provide its customers with products that meet and exceed any competition.
Elco is constantly looking for ways in which to reduce its footprint. The purchasing of components and the formulation of products, the use of post-consumer content and recycled material, and the management and disposal of waste are all carried out with the utmost respect for the environment. A large number of our Fresh Solutions® products bear the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Safer Choice” certification*, a program designed to ensure that every chemical, regardless of percentage, is evaluated by the EPA to ensure that it is safe for you and the environment.
As part of the PLZ Aeroscience family of companies, Elco Labs is backed by the resources of the largest custom aerosol packaging and manufacturing group in North America, making it the Right Choice today and into the future.
Contact UsElco Laboratories meets and exceeds industry standard guidelines for responsible sustainability practices, and that diligence extends to our relationships with vendors, suppliers and even customers. The purchasing of components and the formulation of products, the use of post-consumer content and recycled material and the management and disposal of waste are all carried out with the utmost respect for the environment.
We were one of the first manufacturers to work with the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Safer Choice” program, a certification we are proud to feature on many of our products. Products with the Safer Choice label help consumers identify and select products with safer chemical ingredients, without sacrificing quality or performance.
To be eligible for the label, our products were subjected to EPA’s strict Safer Choice Standard, which is designed with very stringent human health and environmental criteria. The Safer Choice Standard incorporates safer chemical criteria for individual component class ingredients, like surfactants, solvents and chelants.
During evaluation, the EPA does not just prohibit ingredients based on lists of chemicals of concern — it applies analytical methods developed by the EPA — in order to compensate for a lack of toxicological data and prevent the use of problematic chemicals that have not made it to a list.
Adding Safer Choice products to your line can help differentiate you from the competition. Major retailers, such as Wal-Mart, Safeway, Home Depot, and Target, have given special status to Safer Choice products. Executive Order 13693 directs federal agencies to select Safer Choice-labeled products whenever possible. Safer Choice is also mandated by many state and municipal purchasers and is included in the LEED EB standard for maintenance in green buildings.
Internally, we subject the materials we work with to very specific rules and regulations relating to waste and its disposal. Flammable liquid is used as a secondary fuel for an incinerator licensed for such use. The majority of scrap and packaging materials are recycled or returned to the vendor.
We actively work to expand and improve our green practices, and the quality of our products is never compromised. Agendas in place include:
We have the vast technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of all the latest technologies and raw materials to develop products for you that will meet and exceed the competition. World-renowned chemist Dr. Bhupen Trivedi spearheads our laboratory, which is responsible for many of the commercially available products you see today. We take your performance objectives to heart and have a state-of-the-art testing facility to ensure that your products perform to your expectations.
We will work with you through each and every step of the process, from substantiating claims to component selection and dispensing characteristics. After we put the final touches on your new product, our staff will subject it to rigorous stability testing to ensure its quality, safety, and effectiveness. If sustainability is your focus, we have you covered.
We were one of the first manufacturers to work with the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Safer Choice” program*, a certification we are proud to feature on many of our products.
Quality assurance involves all employees, at every level of our company. To ensure that all products are produced in accordance with the highest standards of quality, we take the following measures:
The impressive flexibility and versatility of Elco’s state-of-the-art liquid lines have enabled us to become a trusted partner for some of the most recognizable brands in the world. We have everything it takes to manufacture products for a vast array of applications and in nearly an unlimited number of variations.
Our capabilities include:
We are a division of Chicago Aerosol, one of the largest custom formulators and manufacturers of aerosol products in the United States. As part of Chicago Aerosol, we can offer the same quality Elco products you trust as aerosols or gels. With two state-of-the-art facilities and a combined 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space in the Chicago area, Chicago Aerosol is positioned to bring your aerosol product to life.
Aerosol capabilities include:
For retailers who want to carry a full line of cost-effective, superior-performance home cleaning products, Fresh Solutions® is the answer.
All products are fully researched, developed and tested by Elco. In line with our commitment to performance, Fresh Solutions® are top achievers in efficacy and quality versus the competition, as proven by Consumer Reports, who ranked our Fresh Solutions® Carpet and Upholstery Solution as a cleaner that “tops in our tests and costs less.”
Many of the Fresh Solutions® products available have earned the approval of the Carpet and Rug Institute and the U.S. EPA’s Safer Choice certifications*.
Here is a list of Fresh Solutions® products available:
With full-service capabilities, we can handle each and every aspect of the product development process, from research and development to production and fulfillment. Let us know how e can help you.
Elco Laboratories Headquarters
2450 Horner Ave.
University Park, IL
60484
Telephone: (708) 534-3000
Fax: (708) 587-0101
Email: info@elcolabs.com