Home About Us

About Lotus Nano

Your strategic execution partner for PFAS transitions – sourcing alternatives 50% faster and guiding software selection so you can manage compliance independently.

PFAS Advisory and Services for Brands, OEMs, Manufacturers
Vikram Jain, a textile manufacturer, testimonial for Lotus Nano
"The partner you absolutely want."
Vik Jain, Textile Manufacturer, India
Lotus Nano: Independent consultancy for accelerating PFAS-free solutions and sustainable performance chemicals and materials for compliance

Our Vision Driven Approach

Strategic PFAS transitions through sourcing expertise and software guidance.

Our Core Foundation

Everything we do is built on proven expertise in PFAS transitions and deep understanding of compliance workflows.

Founded 2022 in Pune, India by Markus Schäfer.

Our Vision

A world where industry achieves peak performance through sustainable chemistry, eliminating harmful chemicals like PFAS and creating a healthier planet for future generations.

Our Mission

We guide manufacturers through complex PFAS transitions via expert alternatives sourcing and strategic software selection, ensuring both performance demands and regulatory compliance are met.

Our Core Values

Evidence-driven decisions, collaborative partnerships, and mission-led commitment to both client success and environmental responsibility. We combine technical expertise with strategic business insight.

Our Approach

We bridge client challenges with optimal solutions through two core services: PFAS alternatives sourcing and PFAS software advisory. We facilitate complete transitions with clean handovers.

Validated Impact: What Our Clients Say

Real results from manufacturing leaders across critical industries.

Automotive

"Lotus Nano helped us achieve PFAS-free status without compromising performance."

Result: Ensured market access after regulation change

Textiles

"Their solutions led to significant improvements in sustainability for our textiles."

Result: Achieved eco-certification readiness

Architecture

"We found the perfect UV-blocking coating that met all our aesthetic and performance needs."

Result: Significantly extended product durability

Packaging

"Lotus Nano's expertise was key to our successful PFAS elimination in packaging."

Result: Maintained full operational continuity

Lotus Nano: A Solid Partner With Reach

PFAS transitions can be complex and frustrating if you try them yourself. We offer a better way.

PFAS Alternatives Sourcing: We help dozens of companies across nearly as many countries find viable alternatives efficiently. Our global supplier intelligence and validation process accelerates sourcing by an average of 50%, transforming compliance challenges into competitive advantages. Learn how we source PFAS alternatives →

PFAS Software Advisory: From our daily compliance work with clients, we see which platforms actually work with real workflows. We guide you to software that fits your needs, prevents expensive mistakes, and enables independent management. Learn about our software advisory →

Your PFAS challenge becomes a structured project with clean handover: full IP ownership, direct supplier relationships, software independence, zero dependency on us.

Lotus Nano's vision: pioneering PFAS-free solutions, sustainable performance coatings, and compliant chemical strategies globally

Serving Diverse Industries

PFAS transitions across sectors where performance and compliance both matter.

Automotive

Performance coatings, sealing solutions, component manufacturing

Aerospace

High-performance materials, safety-critical applications

Electronics

Circuit protection, component coatings, thermal management

Renewable Energy

Solar panels, wind turbines, energy storage systems

Textiles

Performance fabrics, protective clothing, sustainable fashion

Food Packaging

Safe food contact materials, barrier properties, sustainability

Healthcare

Medical devices, pharmaceutical packaging, biocompatible materials

And More

Architecture, construction, consumer goods, industrial applications

Free Resources

Expert knowledge, insights, and tools to accelerate your PFAS understanding.

Lotus Nano's Blog

Dive into our expert insights on PFAS-free solutions, sustainable performance chemicals, and compliance strategies. Regularly updated with practical guidance.

Read Our Blog

Extensive PFAS FAQ

Comprehensive answers to critical PFAS questions collected from brands, OEMs, and manufacturers. Clear, detailed guidance on substitution challenges.

Explore FAQs

Ask Our AI

Get instant, informed answers to your PFAS questions from our trained AI assistant. Immediate guidance on substitution, compliance, and alternatives.

Ask Our AI
Markus Schäfer, Founder and CEO of Lotus Nano

Our Commitment: A Word From The Founder

The chemical industry faces its biggest transition yet: moving beyond PFAS and persistent compounds toward truly sustainable solutions. Most companies struggle with this alone. We're here to guide this critical journey.

Companies worldwide are feeling the pressure to find proven, eco-friendly replacements for PFAS and other regulated chemicals, and they need them quickly. Lotus Nano steps in to help. We specialise in guiding you directly to the right compliant materials and software platforms.

We cut through global supply chain complexity and software vendor noise to help you replace PFAS with compliant, validated alternatives whilst helping you choose and implement management systems that work for you.

Our passion is helping you build a better, more sustainable future that benefits everyone. We'd love to hear about your challenges and discuss how we can work together. Let's get started.

Markus Schäfer
Founder and CEO, Lotus Nano

Ready to Start Your PFAS Transition?

Whether you need alternatives sourced or solid software guidance - we're here to help you succeed.

Official logo of Lotus Nano, Pune, India.

PFAS Solutions from Sourcing Experts.

Subscribe to our Newsletter