A message from our president

Welcome to our web site. I want to thank you for visiting and say how appreciative we are that you want to learn about us and our products. You, all people, and the care of our environment mean everything to us, it is why we do what we do! There is a quote I would like to share with you: "The Earth is special, it is beautiful, it is delicate. The People, the mountains, the waters, the forests, the skies, the deserts, the prairies - all life and all things are miracles. They deserve respect, they deserve appreciation, they deserve to be taken care of." Please enjoy our site.

Dan - President of NGI

About NGI / History

1992

  • Began developing waxes for candle making as alternatives to paraffin wax

 

1993

  • Began developing waxes with vegetable oil

 

1994–1999

  • Continued research and development using 100% vegetable wax

 

1999

  • NGI became incorporated
  • Finalized the first candle wax named Ecowax for container and molded candles
  • NGI received the prestigious Lois Tellefson Award by the International Guild of Candle Artisans for the development of new techniques and innovations in the candle making industry
  • NGI introduced the first wax specifically designed for container candles

 

2000

  • NGI relocated from Idaho to Illinois
  • NGI began receiving soybeans from one of the largest handlers and processors to supply the highest quality, most stable and reliable products available
  • Introduced 'Ecowax PB' – the first Pillar Blend wax specifically designed for molded candles
  • Introduced 2nd wax specifically designed for container candles

 

2001

  • NGI created original web site to offer more information to our clients and individuals interested in soy wax

 

2002

  • The Ecowax product name was discontinued
  • EcoSoya® became the official name for NGI products

 

2003

  • NGI introduced new and innovative technology called CB-Advanced Soy for container candles
  • NGI introduced Eco-Wick Wax, the best wicking wax currently available on the market

 

2005

  • NGI developed technology to improve scent throw in soy wax

 

2007

  • NGI relocated from Illinois to Tennessee

 

2008

  • NGI became a member of the National Candle Association  

 

2009

  • NGI attended NCA Trade Show 
  • NGI awarded two patents

Today

  • Celebrating 10 years in business
  • Initiated construction project using green solutions for new NGI headquarters
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