Absorbent Technologies, Inc. (ATI), based in Beaverton, Ore., is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of starch-based superabsorbent products formulated for a wide variety of industrial, health, medical, cosmetic and other applications. The foundation for REON&＃039;s technology was created initially by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers and has been further developed by ATI through its patents. The company maintains two exclusive Cooperative Research and Development Agreements with the USDA for ongoing advancements in starch-based technologies. ATI began large-scale commercial manufacturing of Zeba in 2004 at company-owned facilities in Albany, Ore.