Xeriant Appoints Acclaimed Nanomaterials Innovator Mark Sternberg to Board of Directors
Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) has appointed Mark Sternberg to its Board of Directors, strengthening its position in sustainable building materials. Sternberg, a nanomaterials expert with over three decades of experience, notably led the successful sale of Moyco Precision Abrasives to Saint-Gobain, a $50B advanced materials leader.
This appointment coincides with the company's focus on commercializing NEXBOARD™, their eco-friendly construction panel. Sternberg joins recently appointed scientific advisor Dr. Victor Castaño, a renowned physicist with 850+ peer-reviewed publications and 30+ patents. Ted DeFeudis has stepped down from the Board of Directors as part of this transition.
NEXBOARD™, part of Xeriant's DUREVER™ brand, is a patent-pending composite construction panel made from plastic and fiber waste, designed to replace traditional building materials like drywall, plywood, and OSB.
Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) ha nominato Mark Sternberg nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, rafforzando la sua posizione nei materiali da costruzione sostenibili. Sternberg, esperto in nanomateriali con oltre tre decenni di esperienza, ha guidato con successo la vendita di Moyco Precision Abrasives a Saint-Gobain, un leader nei materiali avanzati da 50 miliardi di dollari.
Questa nomina coincide con l'attenzione dell'azienda sulla commercializzazione di NEXBOARD™, il loro pannello da costruzione ecologico. Sternberg si unisce al recentemente nominato consulente scientifico Dr. Victor Castaño, un fisico rinomato con oltre 850 pubblicazioni peer-reviewed e più di 30 brevetti. Ted DeFeudis si è dimesso dal Consiglio di Amministrazione come parte di questa transizione.
NEXBOARD™, parte del marchio DUREVER™ di Xeriant, è un pannello composito per costruzioni in attesa di brevetto, realizzato con plastica e rifiuti di fibra, progettato per sostituire materiali da costruzione tradizionali come cartongesso, compensato e OSB.
Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) ha nombrado a Mark Sternberg en su Junta Directiva, fortaleciendo su posición en materiales de construcción sostenibles. Sternberg, experto en nanomateriales con más de tres décadas de experiencia, lideró con éxito la venta de Moyco Precision Abrasives a Saint-Gobain, un líder en materiales avanzados de 50 mil millones de dólares.
Esta designación coincide con el enfoque de la empresa en la comercialización de NEXBOARD™, su panel de construcción ecológico. Sternberg se une al recientemente nombrado asesor científico Dr. Victor Castaño, un físico de renombre con más de 850 publicaciones revisadas por pares y más de 30 patentes. Ted DeFeudis ha renunciado a la Junta Directiva como parte de esta transición.
NEXBOARD™, parte de la marca DUREVER™ de Xeriant, es un panel de construcción compuesto pendiente de patente, hecho de plástico y desechos de fibra, diseñado para reemplazar materiales de construcción tradicionales como paneles de yeso, contrachapado y OSB.
Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI)는 Mark Sternberg를 이사회에 임명하여 지속 가능한 건축 자재에서의 입지를 강화했습니다. Sternberg는 30년 이상의 경험을 가진 나노재료 전문가로, 500억 달러 규모의 첨단 재료 선두주자인 Saint-Gobain에 Moyco Precision Abrasives의 성공적인 매각을 이끌었습니다.
이번 임명은 NEXBOARD™, 그들의 친환경 건축 패널의 상용화에 대한 회사의 집중과 일치합니다. Sternberg는 850편 이상의 동료 검토 논문과 30개 이상의 특허를 보유한 유명한 물리학자인 Dr. Victor Castaño와 함께합니다. Ted DeFeudis는 이사회의 일원으로서 이 전환의 일환으로 사임했습니다.
NEXBOARD™는 Xeriant의 DUREVER™ 브랜드의 일환으로, 플라스틱과 섬유 폐기물로 만들어진 특허 출원 중인 복합 건축 패널로, 석고보드, 합판 및 OSB와 같은 전통적인 건축 자재를 대체하도록 설계되었습니다.
Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) a nommé Mark Sternberg au sein de son Conseil d'Administration, renforçant ainsi sa position dans les matériaux de construction durables. Sternberg, expert en nanomatériaux avec plus de trois décennies d'expérience, a notamment dirigé la vente réussie de Moyco Precision Abrasives à Saint-Gobain, un leader des matériaux avancés de 50 milliards de dollars.
Cette nomination coïncide avec l'accent mis par l'entreprise sur la commercialisation de NEXBOARD™, leur panneau de construction écologique. Sternberg rejoint le conseiller scientifique récemment nommé, Dr. Victor Castaño, un physicien renommé avec plus de 850 publications évaluées par des pairs et plus de 30 brevets. Ted DeFeudis a démissionné du Conseil d'Administration dans le cadre de cette transition.
NEXBOARD™, qui fait partie de la marque DUREVER™ de Xeriant, est un panneau de construction composite en attente de brevet, fabriqué à partir de plastique et de déchets de fibres, conçu pour remplacer des matériaux de construction traditionnels tels que le plâtre, le contreplaqué et l'OSB.
Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) hat Mark Sternberg in seinen Vorstand berufen und damit seine Position im Bereich nachhaltiger Baumaterialien gestärkt. Sternberg, ein Experte für Nanomaterialien mit über drei Jahrzehnten Erfahrung, leitete erfolgreich den Verkauf von Moyco Precision Abrasives an Saint-Gobain, einem 50 Milliarden Dollar schweren Marktführer für fortschrittliche Materialien.
Diese Ernennung fällt mit dem Fokus des Unternehmens auf die Kommerzialisierung von NEXBOARD™, ihrem umweltfreundlichen Baustoffpanel, zusammen. Sternberg tritt dem kürzlich ernannten wissenschaftlichen Berater Dr. Victor Castaño bei, einem renommierten Physiker mit über 850 begutachteten Publikationen und mehr als 30 Patenten. Ted DeFeudis hat im Rahmen dieses Übergangs seinen Rücktritt aus dem Vorstand erklärt.
NEXBOARD™, Teil der DUREVER™-Marke von Xeriant, ist ein patentpendentes Verbundbaupanel, das aus Kunststoff- und Faserabfällen hergestellt wird und dazu dient, traditionelle Baumaterialien wie Trockenbau, Sperrholz und OSB zu ersetzen.
- Appointment of experienced nanomaterials expert Mark Sternberg with proven track record of successful company sale
- Addition of Dr. Victor Castaño, bringing significant scientific expertise (850+ publications, 30+ patents)
- Patent-pending NEXBOARD technology positioned to disrupt multiple construction material segments
- Board member Ted DeFeudis stepping down
- Company trading on OTCQB market rather than major exchange
- Product still in pre-commercialization phase
Entering a Defining Moment in its Mission to Revolutionize Sustainable Building Materials
BOCA RATON, Fla., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xeriant, Inc. (OTCQB: XERI) ("Xeriant" or "the Company"), dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of disruptive technologies in advanced materials and aerospace, is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Sternberg to its Board of Directors. Mr. Sternberg brings an unparalleled track record of leadership in the field of nanotechnology and nanomaterial applications, including product development, manufacturing, licensing, marketing and sales. Among his many accomplishments was the successful positioning and sale of his company, Moyco Precision Abrasives, to Saint-Gobain, a
Sternberg’s career spans over three decades, with experience in business development, intellectual property, and nanotechnology-driven innovation. He has held senior executive roles at both public and private companies, served as CFO for a biotechnology firm pioneering fluorescent nanodiamond applications in medical diagnostics, and holds multiple patents in nanomaterials and coatings. As President and CEO of Moyco Precision Abrasives, he oversaw the development of nanomaterial and submicron abrasive formulations, coatings, quality control and research and development, and effectuated the company’s sale to Saint-Gobain. Following the acquisition, he became National Sales Manager and Product Manager for Saint-Gobain Abrasives, a division with
“I’m excited to join the Xeriant Board at such a pivotal moment,” said Mr. Sternberg. “Xeriant’s NEXBOARD platform aligns perfectly with global demand for sustainable, high-performance building materials. With the right execution, we have an incredible opportunity to lead a new era in green construction—one defined by innovation, sustainability, and real-world impact.”
Mr. Sternberg’s extensive background in nanomaterial product development and commercialization will complement the work of world-renowned physicist and materials scientist Dr. Victor Castaño, who was recently appointed as a scientific advisor at Xeriant and will play a central role in the certification and technical rollout of NEXBOARD. Dr. Castaño, a professor at UNAM and visiting scholar at Purdue, is one of Latin America’s most cited researchers, with over 850 peer-reviewed publications and 30+ patents focused on nanotechnology applications for construction, aerospace, and environmental protection.
Coinciding with these new additions, Ted DeFeudis has stepped down from the Board of Directors. “My role was to help set the foundation—and now that foundation is rock solid,” said Mr. DeFeudis. “With Mark and Victor leading the charge, the runway ahead is massive. NEXBOARD isn’t just a product—it’s a breakthrough. Xeriant is sitting on one of the biggest opportunities I’ve seen in a long time.”
“Ted has been a tremendous asset to Xeriant’s Board of Directors. We are grateful for his many years of thoughtful guidance, enthusiasm and service,” commented Xeriant CEO, Keith Duffy. “With Mark bringing real-world commercial firepower and Victor leading on breakthrough materials science, we’re geared up to deliver global impact at scale, setting a new standard for what building materials should be in the 21st century. NEXBOARD leverages technologies that deliver sustainability, safety and durability, and is set to disrupt the construction industry from the ground up.”
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About Xeriant, Inc.
Xeriant, Inc. is dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of disruptive technologies in advanced materials and aerospace which can be successfully integrated and commercialized for deployment across multiple industrial sectors. We seek to partner with and acquire strategic interests in visionary companies that accelerate this mission. Xeriant’s advanced materials line is marketed under the DUREVER™ brand, and includes NEXBOARD™, an eco-friendly, patent-pending composite construction panel made from plastic and fiber waste, designed to replace products such as drywall, plywood, OSB, MDF, MgO board and other materials used in construction.
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