Chemson
Develops polymer additives and the 3D Vinyl formula for PVC-based 3D printing, enabling high-performance industrial applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Greg Harrison
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Key Investors
- OYAK Group, Akdeniz Chemson
Technology & Products
Key Products
PVC stabilizers, 3D Vinyl formula for PVC-based 3D printing
Technological Advantage
World leader in PVC stabilizers with vertically integrated raw material production; 3D Vinyl enables PVC 3D printing which was historically difficult due to thermal stability issues.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces barriers to PVC 3D printing by providing a specialized 3D Vinyl formula that sets new standards for durability and performance in industrial profiles, pipes, and electronic components.
How They Differentiate
Global leadership in PVC additives combined with a specialized 3D printing formula (3D Vinyl) that addresses specific PVC processing challenges like thermal degradation.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Plastics processors in construction, manufacturing, electronics, and packaging.
Industry Verticals
Construction; Manufacturing; Electronics; Packaging; Automotive; Flooring
Competitors
LANXESS; SI Group; Sundow Polymers; Arkema; Metal-Plast
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue: $190.7 million; 401 employees globally.
Major Milestones
1942: Cookson starts lead-based PVC stabilizer production; 1976: Akdeniz Kimya founded; 1986: Chemson JV formed; 2000: Chemson AG MBO; 2012: OYAK acquires Akdeniz Kimya; 2013: OYAK acquires Chemson; 2020: Merger into Akdeniz Chemson
Notable Customers
3D-Fuel