ChemSpec, Ltd. is a specialty chemical distribution company that services customers who compound rubber, ink and other materials. Our Specialty chemicals go into rubber products that include seals, gaskets, hoses, o-rings, vibration dampers and other mechanical rubber goods. In addition, we offer other general commodity chemicals and polymers used in the manufacturing of tires. Ink products include solvent dyes used in ballpoint pens and continuous inkjet printers. Our high molecular weight PIB goes into roofing membrane, magnetics, sealants and other related items.
What's New!
ChemSpec, Ltd. adds new product lines
ChemSpec, Ltd. recently became the exclusive distributor for Jianghan Fine Chemicals (JHSi) in the North American markets. JHSi is a leading manufacturer of Silane Coupling Agents worldwide. Silane coupling agents are often used in mineral-filled rubber compounds to increase modulus, improve abrasion, lower hysteresis, and improve compression set. Rubber products that can benefit from the addition of Silane Coupling Agents include tires, wire, cable, footwear, and other high dynamic rubber parts. Other market applications include: Silicone Rubber, Thermaplastics, Fiberglass, Paints and Sealants.
ChemSpec has also added the Auserpolimeri product line of Polymeric coupling agents for use in Wood Plastic Composites. The Linewood products are high molecular weight Polyolefins modified with Maleic Anhydride. Linewood products act like a bridge between base polymers and wood fibers, resulting in very efficient coupling and improved mechanical properties, including higher Tensile and flexural strength.
Christopher J. Ryan Joins ChemSpec, Ltd.
It is our pleasure to welcome our new Technical Sales Manager, Christopher J. Ryan. Chris joined the ChemSpec team on October 3rd. He has over 20 years experience in product and process development, technical sales and marketing. He served Struktol Company of America for 19 years and during most of that time directly reported to Mike Wolers (now with Performance-Additives).
Chris is a member of the Northeast Ohio Rubber and Plastics Group, the Akron Rubber Group, the Chicago Rubber and Plastics Group, the Compounding of Epoxy Recipes Group and the American Chemical Society. He has received additional training from the ACS Rubber Division, DuPont Dow Elastomers Rubber Compounding and Technology, M.A. Hanna Rubber Compounding Leadership Series and others. He has additional strengths with laboratory and processing equipment along with computerized chemical software. We are proud to have him on our team. Chris can be reached at cryan@chemspecltd.com. His cell phone number is 330-541-1277.
Performance Additives opens Plant in the USA
A very proud moment in the history of Performance Additives took place on Friday, June 24th, 2011: The Grand Opening of our US production facility, the first of its kind outside of Malaysia!
When fully operational, this plant will manufacture specialty chemicals predominantly for export into the ASPAC and European market place!
The plant is located in New Philadelphia (Ohio) on an area of 3.5 acres, with plenty of space for future expansion.
Over sixty guests attended the Grand Opening Ceremony, among them Ohio State Representative Al Landis, Mr. Schoenberg and Mr. Kellinghusen (both shareholder of the Behn Meyer Group),the board of directors of Behn Meyer Specialty Chemicals Holding, as well as the Commissioners of Tuscarawa County.
After the flag raising and ribbon cutting ceremony, State Representative Landis welcomed Performance Additives initiative to set up this facility in the State of Ohio and how this benefits the local economy.
Mike Wolers, president of the operation, addressed in his remarks some of the reasons for PAs decision on the New Philadelphia location. Besides logistics, he emphasized on the availability of a highly qualified and loyal work force in the region!
ChemSpec, Ltd. Named Perkacit Dithiocarbamate and TBzTD Distributor for North America
On February 1, 2011 Performance Additives Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Behn Meyer Chemical Holding, purchased the Dithiocarbamate and Perkacit® TBzTD business at the Termoli, Italy plant from Flexsys/Solutia, Inc. The sale included the business assets as well as Flexsys S.p.A. which has now been renamed Performance Additives Italy S.p.A. The following products are now available in Akron, Ohio:
- Perkacit® NDBC
- Perkacit® TDEC
- Perkacit® ZBEC
- Perkacit® ZDBC
- Perkacit® ZDEC
- Perkacit® ZDMC
- Perkacit® TBzTD
Please feel free to contact our office for further information.
The ChemSpec, Ltd. Team
Chemspec, Ltd. has been nominated and selected as a Cascade Capital Corporation Business Growth Award honoree for 2010. These business growth awards honor companies from the seven county service area including Akron that have achieved superior growth in sales and/or employment over the past five years.
Below is our current team. Sitting, left to right Nick Incarnato, David Moreland, Richard Dee. Standing, left to right Scott Hodge, Brian Sears, Kristina Moreland, Lucas Moreland, Teresa Carney.
Other news...
Performance Additives is coming to America!
ChemSpec, Ltd. is now the exclusive North American distributor for Performance Additives.
Effective November 1st, 2009, Performance Additives is going to start its sales and marketing activities in the North American region (NAFTA), beginning with the USA!
It will be another milestone in the ten year history of the company. Performance Additives has worked hard to become one of the leading worldwide suppliers of process chemicals for the rubber and plastics industry. Its location close to the source of its renewable raw materials (palm oil) contributes to a better environment, short lead times and higher efficiency.
Performance Additives has appointed ChemSpec Ltd. as its sole distributor for the USA. ChemSpec, Ltd. has a long history as a distributor of specialty chemicals to the American Rubber and Plastics Industry.
With its central office location in Ohio and several strategically placed warehouse facilities, ChemSpec, Ltd. ensures impeccable and timely service to Performance Additives' customer base!