Americhem Custom Solutions, Science & Trends Blog

Americhem teamed up with WeatherTech’s new PetComfort feeding systems to develop an antimicrobial and antifungal additive for TPE and PP. Americhem designed and developed masterbatches in 11 colors to be used in multiple shapes and sizes that are FDA and NSF compliant!

The synthetic fiber industry is continuously looking for new functionalities to serve the growing performance textile industry. Antimicrobial fabrics enhance hygiene, provide a way for manufacturers to add value, and restrain bacteria from proliferating.

Americhem has produced color and additives for some of the most recognizable names in professional and collegiate sports and most recently has worked with the Orlando City Soccer Club. They wanted highly chromatic colors developed that would withstand harsh exterior environments and long term exposure.

Color can in fact initiate certain behaviors and feelings in people, but the problem lies in determining which colors evoke which emotions.

The housekeeping, the extra equipment, the machine downtime for cleaning, the hassle of storing it; the list of liquid color disadvantages is endless. What if you can’t use a standard size masterbatch pellet for your application though? Try Americhem’s dSperse®, Minibead Masterbatches for every application.

It wasn’t all it cracked up to be… Just like your current compounder for your window encapsulations! At Americhem, we provide our customers with world-class quality compounds that reduce glass breakage and surface defects, which results in a lower scrap rate and improves your bottom line. After 20 years of working with a wide range of window encapsulators, we’ve got this down to a science!

Synthetic Turf is an environmentally sound, safe, and low-maintenance alternative to natural grass, which is why people are now using it for sporting fields, golf courses, businesses, and playgrounds. But how does it hold up to the weather?

Luxury hot tub exterior panels made with color masterbatch are the hottest trend on the market! As summer winds down, we start to look at those hot tub sales, but which exterior panels will give you the most bang for your buck? Americhem is an industry leader in extruded profiles like PVC, ASA, acrylic, and custom blends.

We sell expertise, innovation, industry leading technology, and complete customization from color to physical properties to what type of packaging your product comes in. Take a journey through the Americhem Advantage.

Americhem has developed a specialty technology for high demanding opacity formulations and vitamin preservation in UHT Long Life Milk applications. UHT milk changes its chemistry when penetrated by UV rays causing it to have a poor taste and smell. Americhem designed advanced solutions for mono layer applications that respect stringent light and UV transmission specifications!

Antimicrobial additives are now being used in molded and extruded parts. Your car interior can be one of the dirtiest places you sit all day; antimicrobial additives are becoming one of the most popular trends in automotive interiors globally. Microbe structures have evolved over time and manufacturers

Feel the difference with Americhem mBrace™. Americhem offers a softening additive that is a cost effective solution for nonwoven fibers. mBrace™ by Americhem allows you to choose your desired softness AND add color to create a complete custom solution.