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Custom Plastic Compounds

When Performance Is Non-Negotiable, Materials Matter

Custom Thermoplastic compounds engineered for precise performance, processing efficiency and regulatory confidence.

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Expanding the Boundaries of Polymers and Thermoplastic Compounds

We collaborate closely with your team to deliver application-specific plastic compounds and accelerate your time to market.

From performance to appearance and compliance, every formulation is dialed in fast and built to last.

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Product Families

Innovative Engineered Compounds Built for Your Needs

Our product families are proven across industries from healthcare to synthetic fibers and textiles. We design each product to meet critical performance benchmarks and any industry standards.

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Masterbatch Technology

We deliver custom color and additive masterbatches with unmatched consistency. Perfect for the appearance of critical parts and precise production needs.

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Functional
Additives

Our additives support UV resistance, flame retardancy, static control and antimicrobial protection. Each is built into the compound for lasting performance.

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Performance Compounds

These materials offer strength, impact resistance and thermal or chemical durability. They are built to handle demanding environments.

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Engineered Compounds

We create tailored polymer materials to meet complex specifications and evolving regulatory requirements. Every plastic compound formulation is built to last and developed with speed and precision.

When the Standard Playbook Doesn’t Fit, Turn to the Experts Who Don’t Need One

Our team works like an extension of yours. We listen. We ask the right questions.

Then we engineer a custom solution that anticipates challenges and delivers lasting results.

Whether you’re under a tight timeline or dealing with complex compliance needs, we’ve got the tools and people to deliver.

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Unmatched Color Matching

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World-Class Reinforcements

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Consistent Performance

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Tailored Solutions

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Advanced Pigments

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Extensive Biocompatibility Data

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Results That Meet Complex Needs

Specialized for Your Industry’s Standards

From automotive to healthcare, our regulatory-compliant plastics are engineered to meet global standards.

Every solution we produce goes through stringent validation to ensure compliance, reliability and consistency so you get peace of mind from concept to production.

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Expert Knowledge for Real-World Results

Get resources built for real-world challenges, from regulatory guidance and processing tips to formulation case studies and more insights.

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Thermal Stability Meets Tactile Precision: A Hygiene Case Study with mBrace™

A global hygiene brand was losing production time and material due to a softening additive that failed under high heat. Americhem developed a customized mBrace™ masterbatch that maintained stability, improved line efficiency, and preserved the desired tactile feel. The new formulation also allowed flexibility for future functional enhancements. all without altering the customer’s existing process.
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Fibers
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2024 Color Trends Webinar

Americhem experts come together with other color forecasters once a year to develop this highly coveted color trend report. We take into consideration consumer reports and convert them into industry specific trends. We will be presenting Americhem’s 2024 Color Trends presentation as a lead up to our release of our 2025 Color Trends.
Webinars

No Visual Compromises: Delivering Color Harmony for an Award-Winning Medical Device

The customer needed visible molded components that upheld strict design standards for an award-winning bowel care device. Achieving color harmony across dissimilar resins (ABS and TPE) was a critical challenge, as each material behaved differently in translucency and pigmentation. Americhem developed custom masterbatch formulations that delivered consistent translucent purple and cool grey finishes, ensuring a cohesive, high-quality appearance without visual compromises.

Case Studies
Healthcare
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Avoiding Launch Delays: How Americhem Enabled Fast, Flexible Material Support for a New Surgical Headset

The customer needed a battery housing that combined high flow for complex molding with impact strength and gloss finish to ensure durability and comfort during long surgical procedures. At the same time, the housing had to deliver precise color consistency across two different healthcare-grade polymers (PC and ABS) while meeting regulatory standards. To keep their launch on track, they required small-lot deliveries that could support rapid prototyping, validation, and scale-up without disrupting the timeline.

Case Studies
Healthcare
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Where Deep Expertise Drives Better Results

Real materials. Real timelines. Real results. Partner with a team known for technical expertise, consistent quality, and customized solutions that perform in the real world.

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