Suppliers in Other Industrial Applications: Surfactant

Our purpose is the cornerstone of our performance pledge: “Leading beyond chemistry to improve life, today and tomorrow.” It can be traced back to our company’s roots and describes why we do something, what drives us and the contribution Evonik makes to society over and above generating profits. At Evonik, we go beyond chemistry to make life a little better day in, day out – a goal we are committed to. We aim to have a direct, positive impact on everyone’s life by enhancing the properties of our customers’ products. Our purpose is hence the driving force behind our strategic decisions, through which we naturally take responsibility for the present and future generations.

Founded in 1973 to develop specialty surfactant additives for specific markets and individual customer needs, PCC Chemax specializes in servicing the Metalworking, Metal Finishing, Plastics and Oil Field Industries. Our products are used as processing aids, property enhancers, and chemical additives in the manufacture of a wide variety of industrial products. As a service oriented company, we focus on product development and cooperative research with our customers. The research, product development, and laboratory personnel of our customers become our partners in the development of unique surfactant additives to meet their specific and specialized needs. Our research laboratories, headquartered in Greenville, SC, are comprised of synthesis and application capabilities for each industry we serve. The recent acquisition of our company by PCC SE Duisburg, Germany, with their chemical manufacturing arm, PCC Rokita Brzeg Dolny, Poland and their alkoxylation capability, enhances our global supply capabilities.The synergies will help enhance our position in the United States and the twenty-two countries which we currently serve.