Milliken
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| Milliken Chemical | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1865 |
| Founder | Seth Milliken & William Deering |
| Headquarters | Spartanburg, USA |
Key people | J. Harold Chandler (CEO) |
Number of employees | 7,000 (2011) |
| Website | millikenchemical.com |
Milliken Chemical is a division of Milliken & Company, one of the largest global textile and chemical producers. The headquarters are located in Spartanburg, USA.
Milliken Chemical researches, formulates and manufactures polypropylene additives and specially designed colorants. The aim of Milliken Chemical‘s research and development is to generate cost savings for their customers through faster production and reduced energy usage.
Milliken Chemical supplies performance additives and chemicals to customers around the world.
Products / Technology
- UV Absorber
- Polypropylene Colorant
- Pigment & Additive Dispersions
- Nucleating Agents
- Clarifying Agents
- Portion Control Packaging
- Polymeric Colorant
History
The company was founded, starting as a textile wholesaler in 1865, quickly turning to a textiel manufacturer. Milliken became one of the first textile companies to realize the potential of man-made fibre and Milliken Research was launched in 1945, followed by Milliken Chemical in 1957. With the combination of textiles and chemicals, Milliken was able to establish themselves as an industry leader in manufacturing and knowledgable innovation.
References
PETplanet Insider Articles
Issue 6 / 2017: UV protected PET packaging
Issue 4 / 2011: Clarifying and nucleating agents for caps and closures
Issue 3 / 2008: Milliken breakthrough in clear PP
External links
Milliken Chemical Website
Milliken Corporate Website
