The Ripening Advantage™

Sustainable and Safe Ethylene Ripening Systems

Trusted worldwide by fresh produce professionals for over 50 years.

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WHY CHOOSE CATALYTIC GENERATORS

Catalytic conversion of Ethy-Gen® II produces pure C₂H₄ with no byproducts and no inert gas dilution required. Fire-code-compliant and safer than compressed gas systems.

Safe

Generator systems engineered for every room scale — from small pack houses to high-volume DCs — continuously refined because better ethylene equipment means better fruit.

Innovative

Ethy-Gen® II is a plant-derived ethylene precursor — no petroleum-derived ethylene gas, no synthetic ripening agents. Identical to the fruit's own ethylene, just accelerated.

Natural

Trickle application maintains steady ppm levels throughout the room — uniform pallet exposure, less color break variability, and less shrink from uneven ripening.

Effective

Ethy-Gen® II costs less per room than compressed gas — and your supply isn't tied to petrochemical markets or industrial gas availability. Consistent cost, consistent supply.

Cost Efficient

OUR SOLUTIONS

Proven. Trusted. Reliable. Built for Your Fresh Produce Business.

The Original Ethylene Generator

The industry standard for safe, reliable, consistent and pure ethylene production. Built for reliability in commercial ripening or degreening operations of any size.

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Ethy-Gen® II Concentrate

A premium concentrate for safe, consistent ethylene application in commercial ripening rooms. Sustainably sourced and engineered for reliable performance and uniform results.

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HOW IT WORKS

Simple. Safe. Effective.

Install the System

Generators integrate quickly with your ripening rooms. Add Ethy-Gen® II and natural ethylene production begins.

Apply Ethylene Continuously

Continuous, safe, and pure ethylene throughout the required application period.

Exceptional ripening performance with uniform and superior results.

Achieve Uniform Ripening

What Industry Leaders Say

  • “I began Walmart's ripening program in 1993 with Catalytic Generators. Their quality products and service are excellent.”

    —Gary Campisi, Campisi Produce Consulting

  • “With Catalytic Generators’ system, we’ve been able to achieve much more consistent ripening results, which has made a real difference in reducing waste and improving overall quality.”

    — Richard Clayton, Managing Director of Australian Produce Partners

  • "The technology allows ripening operations to remain efficient and adaptable without excessive technical challenges. The "modular nature" of generators makes it much easier to expand capacity. If you start small, with just a few rooms, scaling up is straightforward — you can simply add more rooms and place additional units there.”

    — Simon Gossier, Head of CSR and the 'Ripening Academy' at Fruchtimport vanWylick

  • “Our customers want a company that they can rely on for uniformly ripened products. It is our job to make sure we have top equipment to deliver on their demands. As an industry leader, Catalytic Generators fits our needs with reliable, next level ripening solutions.”

    —Anthony Serafino, Executive Vice President / Principal of Exp. Group

  • “For as long as I can remember, DiMare has trusted Catalytic Generators for its ripening services. We know we can rely on their ethylene generators for consistency, functionality, and safety, as well as their reliable service.”

    —Tony DiMare, President of DiMare Fresh

GLOBAL REACH

Serving Ripening Operations Around the World

From North America to South America, Europe, Asia, Australia — we support customers through our trusted global distribution network.

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