Trecora Resources

What Trecora Resources does

Trecora Resources specializes in specialty petrochemical products and synthetic waxes, as well as provides customer processing services.

Name

Trecora Resources

Legal name

Trecora Resources

Website

https://www.trecora.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Trecora Resources specializes in specialty petrochemical products and synthetic waxes, as well as provides customer processing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Petrochemicals

NAICS

Petrochemical Manufacturing (325110), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Styrenics (Styrene Monomer, PS, EPS, ABS) (IMAEADAE)

Keywords

• Specialty petrochemicals
• High-purity hydrocarbons
• Performance waxes
• Toll manufacturing services
• Custom chemical processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sugar Land

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemical Product Sales: Sale of high-purity specialty hydrocarbons (TRECOR™), performance waxes (TRECWAX™), and lubricant additives (TRECAD™) to industrial customers. Revenue generated through direct product sales with pricing influenced by raw material costs and market conditions.
2. Custom Processing & Toll Production: Contract manufacturing and toll production services where Trecora processes customer-owned materials using its specialized equipment and technical expertise. Customers provide feedstocks and pay for processing services.
3. Specialty Monomer Sales: Sale of aromatic monomers including Vinyl Toluene, Divinylbenzene, Para-Methylstyrene, and Para-Tertiary-Butyl Styrene for polymer and chemical applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trecora Resources manufactures and sells high-purity specialty hydrocarbons (TRECOR™ Isopentane, N-Pentane, Cyclopentane, Isohexane, N-Hexane, Petroleum Ether, Blends), high-performance polyethylene waxes (TRECWAX™ Polyethylene, Oxidized, Alpha Olefin, L-Crysta™ 100), phosphorus pentasulfide additives (TRECAD™ P2S5), and aromatic monomers (Para-Methylstyrene, Vinyltoluene, Divinylbenzene, Tertiary-Butylstyrene). In addition, Trecora provides contract custom chemical processing and toll production services covering reaction chemistry, polymerization, oxidation, propoxylation, butoxylation, hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, multiple distillation modes, wiped film evaporation, flaking, and pastillation for industrial customers.

Product overview

Trecora Resources is a specialty chemicals company offering a diversified portfolio of high-purity chemical products, performance waxes, and custom manufacturing services. The company's core offerings include the TRECOR™ brand of specialty hydrocarbons (Isopentane, N-Pentane, Cyclopentane, N-Hexane, Isohexane, Petroleum Ether, and Blends), the TRECWAX™ brand of performance waxes (Polyethylene Wax, Oxidized Wax, Alpha Olefin Wax, and L-Crysta™ 100 Wax Additive), and the TRECAD™ brand of phosphorus-based additives (Phosphorus Pentasulfide). Trecora also produces high-performance aromatic monomers including Para-Methylstyrene, Vinyltoluene, Divinylbenzene, and Tertiary-Butylstyrene. Additionally, Trecora provides comprehensive custom processing and toll production services utilizing advanced technologies including reaction chemistry, polymerization, oxidation, hydrogenation, various distillation methods, and forming services (flaking and pastillation). The company operates manufacturing facilities in The Woodlands (TX), Silsbee (TX), Pasadena (TX), Lawrence (KS), and Baton Rouge (LA), serving customers across multiple industries including petrochemicals, plastics, adhesives, coatings, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and energy systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRECOR™: High-purity specialty hydrocarbon materials including Isopentane, N-Pentane, Cyclopentane, Isohexane, N-Hexane, and Petroleum Ether, crafted to exceed ASTM standards.
• TRECWAX™
• TRECAD™
• L-Crysta™
• TRECOR™ CP (Cyclopentane)
• TRECOR™ IH (Isohexane)
• TRECOR™ IP (Isopentane)
• Aromax®

Products and services

• TRECOR™ Isopentane High-purity isopentane crafted to exceed ASTM standards, featuring rigorous Statistical Process Control, custom loading procedures, and nitrogen purging options for consistent, reliable products used by industrial manufacturers.
• TRECOR™ N-Pentane High-purity n-pentane meeting ASTM standards with quality demonstrated through Statistical Process Control and nitrogen purging options for industrial applications.
• TRECOR™ Cyclopentane High-purity cyclopentane used as a blowing agent in foam insulation manufacturing, meeting ASTM standards with consistent quality controls.
• TRECOR™ N-Hexane High-purity n-hexane crafted to exceed ASTM standards for various industrial applications.
• TRECOR™ Isohexane High-purity isohexane for high-performance manufacturing applications, meeting rigorous ASTM standards.
• TRECOR™ Petroleum Ether High-purity petroleum ether for solvent and cleaning agent applications, exceeding ASTM standards.
• TRECOR™ Blends Custom hydrocarbon blends tailored to specific customer requirements.
• TRECOR™ Performance Materials Advanced specialty materials for polyisocyanurate foam manufacturing and other high-performance applications.
• TRECWAX™ Polyethylene Wax High-performance polyethylene waxes including hard, high melting point, and low to medium viscosity options for applications like hot melt adhesives, PVC, and rubber.
• TRECWAX™ Oxidized Wax Oxidized wax formulations serving industries such as textiles and PVC extrusion, providing tailored solutions with superior hardness, adhesion, and heat resistance.
• TRECWAX™ Alpha Olefin Wax Alpha olefin waxes serving as essential building blocks in polymer production, contributing to improved flexibility, toughness, and chemical resistance.
• L-Crysta™ 100 Wax Additive Specialized wax additive for enhanced performance in various industrial applications.
• TRECAD™ Phosphorus Pentasulfide (P2S5) High-purity phosphorus pentasulfide for use in lubricant additives, batteries, mining chemicals, and agricultural applications, serving as a key building block for anti-wear and extreme pressure agents.
• Para-Methylstyrene (PMS) High-performance aromatic monomer serving as an essential building block for chemical and polymer applications such as ion exchange, composites, and specialty coatings.
• Vinyltoluene (VT) High-performance aromatic monomer for polymer applications including ion exchange, composites, and specialty coatings.
• Divinylbenzene (DVB) High-performance aromatic monomer used in ion exchange, composites, and specialty coatings applications.
• Tertiary-Butylstyrene (TBS) High-performance aromatic monomer for specialty polymer and coating applications.
• Custom Processing and Toll Production Services Contract manufacturing and toll production services where Trecora processes customer-owned feedstocks using specialized equipment and technical expertise, including reaction chemistry, polymerization, oxidation, propoxylation, butoxylation, hydrogenation, high pressure hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, azeotropic distillation, conventional distillation, high vacuum distillation, wiped film evaporation, flaking, and pastillation.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-purity products exceeding ASTM standards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, support and strategic.

• ChemtradecoreOthers · 9 November 2023Trecora LLC, an affiliate of Balmoral Funds, acquired Chemtrade's lubricant additives business located in Lawrence, Kansas. This acquisition expanded Trecora's P2S5 production capabilities and customer base in the lubricant additives sector.
• Odyssey Logistics & TechnologysupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 February 2020Trecora entered into a multi-year managed services agreement with Odyssey Logistics & Technology for logistics and transportation services supporting product distribution.
• BASFcoreOthers · 2 May 2016BASF sold its former sterols production plant in Pasadena, Texas to Trecora Resources. Trecora initiated production at the acquired BASF plant in June 2016, expanding its specialty chemical manufacturing capabilities.
• AnellotechstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2016Anellotech selected South Hampton Resources (a Trecora subsidiary) as operating partner for the TCat-8 fully-integrated development and testing facility. The partnership was renewed in January 2022 for the process development pilot plant, supporting Anellotech's renewable hydrocarbon technology development.
• SSI Chusei, Inc.strategicOthers · 22 September 2014Trecora Resources agreed to acquire SSI Chusei, Inc., expanding its specialty chemical processing capabilities and product portfolio. Pro forma financial results were provided following the acquisition.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• INEOS: Global integrated petrochemical and specialty chemicals producer. Comparable to Trecora across high-purity hydrocarbons, specialty monomers, and custom processing, though INEOS operates on a vastly larger integrated feedstock base.
• Eastman Chemical Company: Specialty chemical manufacturer serving plastics, additives, fibers, and chemical intermediates. Comparable to Trecora in custom chemical processing, specialty monomers, and high-purity intermediates across diverse end markets.
• LyondellBasell: Major petrochemical producer with significant US Gulf Coast presence producing olefins, polyolefins, and specialty intermediates. Comparable to Trecora at the petrochemical manufacturing and processing layer, though at substantially greater scale.
• Chevron Phillips Chemical: US-based petrochemical joint venture producing aromatics, olefins, and specialty intermediates including alpha olefins (a wax building block) used in polymer and lubricant markets adjacent to Trecora's TRECWAX™ and TRECAD™ lines.
• ExxonMobil Product Solutions (Chemical): Integrated major in petrochemicals producing hydrocarbons, aromatics, and high-purity intermediates at very large scale. Comparable as a competitor and potential customer/toll-partner counterparty to Trecora in specialty hydrocarbons.

Direct peers

• Sasol: Specialty hydrocarbons and high-purity solvents/waxes producer with deep application expertise in fuels and chemicals. Comparable to Trecora in pentanes, hexanes, and high-purity specialty fluids sold into foam blowing and industrial customers.
• Italmatch Chemicals: Global specialty chemicals producer focused on lubricant additives, phosphorus-based chemistries, and flame retardants. Highly comparable to Trecora's TRECAD™ phosphorus pentasulfide line sold into lubricant additive formulators.
• Pilot Chemical Company: Privately held specialty chemical manufacturer producing performance chemistries with proprietary processes. Comparable to Trecora in scale, custom processing orientation, and diversified B2B specialty chemical portfolio serving industrial customers.
• Vertellus Specialties: Specialty chemicals producer focused on intermediates, custom manufacturing, and toll processing across multiple chemistries. Closely mirrors Trecora's custom chemical processing and toll production revenue stream for industrial customers.

Others

• Lubrizol (Berkshire Hathaway): Major lubricant additives producer and a primary downstream buyer of P2S5. Comparable to Trecora's TRECAD™ business as a customer/adjacent participant in lubricant additive chemistry, though not a direct toll-manufacturing competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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