Chem-Trend Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1960

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 741

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

  • Investments
  • 4

Chem-Trend General Information

Description

Manufacturer of release agents, purging compounds and other ancillary molding products intended to resolve manufacturing challenges for clients in die casting, polyurethane, rubber, tire, composites, thermoplastics and wood composite industries. The company's portfolio includes a wide variety of high-performance release agents, purging compounds and related processing aids for composite molding, die casting, foundry, friction products, paper impregnation and other industrial applications, enabling clients to improve quality, reduce costs and boost productivity for molding and casting operations around the world.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 1445 West McPherson Park Drive
  • Howell, MI 48843
  • United States
+1 (517)
Primary Industry
Industrial Chemicals
Other Industries
Specialty Chemicals
Parent Company
Freudenberg Chemical Specialties
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 1445 West McPherson Park Drive
  • Howell, MI 48843
  • United States
+1 (517)

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Chem-Trend Valuation & Funding

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Chem-Trend Comparisons

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Industry
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Total Raised
Post Valuation
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Manufacturer of release agents, purging compounds and other ancillary molding products intended to resolve manufacturing
Industrial Chemicals
Howell, MI
741 As of 2025

Conshohocken, PA
 

Irving, TX
 
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Chem-Trend Competitors (11)

One of Chem-Trend’s 11 competitors is Quaker Houghton, a Corporation company based in Conshohocken, PA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Quaker Houghton Corporation Conshohocken, PA
Celanese Formerly PE-Backed Irving, TX
Yingde Gases Private Equity-Backed Shanghai, China
Hexion Private Equity-Backed Columbus, OH
Borealis Formerly PE-Backed Vienna, Austria
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Chem-Trend Patents

Chem-Trend Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-3772535-A1 Compositions and methods for cleaning urethane molds Inactive 05-Aug-2019
US-11214762-B2 Compositions and methods for cleaning urethane molds Active 05-Aug-2019
US-20210040421-A1 Compositions and methods for cleaning urethane molds Active 05-Aug-2019
US-20210163858-A1 Purge composition and method of cleaning Inactive 17-Aug-2018
US-20190366597-A1 Mold release agent monitor and control system Inactive 30-May-2018 B22C3/00
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Chem-Trend Acquisitions (4)

Chem-Trend’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Chem-Trend Romania. The deal was made on 21-Mar-2017.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Chem-Trend Romania 21-Mar-2017 Merger/Acquisition Industrial Chemicals
Ultra Purge 20-Sep-2016 Merger/Acquisition Specialty Chemicals
Huron Technologies 28-Jun-2016 Merger/Acquisition Industrial Chemicals
Zyvax 15-Jul-2013 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Products
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Chem-Trend FAQs

  • When was Chem-Trend founded?

    Chem-Trend was founded in 1960.

  • Where is Chem-Trend headquartered?

    Chem-Trend is headquartered in Howell, MI.

  • What is the size of Chem-Trend?

    Chem-Trend has 741 total employees.

  • What industry is Chem-Trend in?

    Chem-Trend’s primary industry is Industrial Chemicals.

  • Is Chem-Trend a private or public company?

    Chem-Trend is a Private company.

  • What is Chem-Trend’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Chem-Trend is .

  • Who are Chem-Trend’s competitors?

    Quaker Houghton, Celanese, Yingde Gases, Hexion, and Borealis are some of the 11 competitors of Chem-Trend.

  • When was Chem-Trend acquired?

    Chem-Trend was acquired on 26-Feb-2004.

  • Who acquired Chem-Trend?

    Chem-Trend was acquired by Freudenberg Chemical Specialties.

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