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~~'''~~Americhem, Inc.~~'''~~ is a global masterbatch manufacturer that specializes in custom color and additive masterbatch solutions with its global headquarters in [[Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio]]. The company manufactures a diverse range of single [[pigment]] dispersions, ~~color~~ and additive concentrates and custom compounds. A sister company, Infinity LTL Engineered Compounds, manufactures custom compounded engineered thermoplastics, and has locations in [[Swedesboro, New Jersey]] and Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Vi-Chem, acquired in 2016, is a producer of PVC and elastomeric compounds.

Americhem, Inc. is a global masterbatch manufacturer that specializes in custom color and additive masterbatch solutions with its global headquarters in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA. The company manufactures a diverse range of single pigment dispersions, colour and additive concentrates and custom compounds. A sister company, Infinity LTL Engineered Compounds, manufactures custom compounded engineered thermoplastics, and has locations in Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA and Morrisville, Pennsylvania, USA. Vi-Chem, acquired in 2016, is a producer of PVC and elastomeric compounds.

Founded in Ohio in 1941, Americhem employs over 500 people worldwide. It has ten manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia that provide service to customers in over 50 countries worldwide with products for the ~~[[plastic]]s~~ and [[synthetic ~~fiber]]s~~ industries.

Founded in Ohio in 1941, Americhem employs over 500 people worldwide. It has ten manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia that provide service to customers in over 50 countries worldwide with products for the plastics and synthetic fibers industries.

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In 1978, Americhem reached a milestone when opening their first research department. The new laboratory led to the production of Americhem’s first color concentrates for [[synthetic fibers]] in response to the new developments of nylon and polyester dispersion technology.

In 1978, Americhem reached a milestone when opening their first research department. The new laboratory led to the production of Americhem’s first color concentrates for synthetic fibers in response to the new developments of nylon and polyester dispersion technology.

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On December 28, 2012 Americhem Inc. purchased Infinity Compounding in Swedesboro, NJ later changing their name to Americhem Infinity Engineered Compounds

In December 2014, LTL Color Compounders was purchased.This precolor compound maker was merged with Americhem Infinity to form Infinity LTL Engineered Compounds. In March of 2016, Americhem acquired Vi-Chem Corporation of Grand Rapids, MI, a producer of PVC and elastomeric compounds, specializing in "soft touch" technology for the automotive industry.

In December 2014, LTL Color Compounders was purchased.This precolor compound maker was merged with Americhem Infinity to form Infinity LTL Engineered Compounds.

In March of 2016, Americhem acquired Vi-Chem Corporation of Grand Rapids, MI, a producer of PVC and elastomeric compounds, specializing in "soft touch" technology for the automotive industry.

Americhem will celebrate its 75-year anniversary on November 29, 2016.