Trion Coatings, LLC (Trion), launched at Notre Dame’s IDEA Center, was formed for the purpose of developing an environmentally friendly alternative to hexavalent chromium in functional and decorative chrome plating processes. The patent-pending SAFE Chrome process uses trivalent chromium and a proprietary ionic liquid solution that offers faster electroplating speeds, improved wear resistance and higher performance results than traditional hexavalent chrome, while offering an excellent health and safety profile. Trion, through its parent company, ILS-Trion, LLC, is majority owned by Middleburg Capital Development, a family office located in Middleburg Virginia. Also through its parent, Trion sold a minority equity position in the company to Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE), North America's largest steel producer.