Industrial Polymers and Chemicals

What Industrial Polymers and Chemicals does

Industrial Polymers and Chemicals (IPAC) is a privately held specialty industrial manufacturer founded in 1959 and headquartered at 508 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The company is the largest supplier of fiberglass reinforcements to the bonded abrasives industry in North America and the only fully integrated U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass reinforcements — controlling weaving, resin coating, and precision cutting under one roof. Core products span 18+ fiberglass reinforcement styles (e.g., 101, 103, 57, 24, 50, 55, 99, 166, 177, 184, 196, 2024, 3160, 3321, 4400, 750, 775, 1313), Teflon release cloths (Styles 64 and 89), chopped fiberglass, FilmStick™ poly-adhered fiberglass, poly and paper backing products, backing plates for flap discs, and Homide 250 high-temperature bismaleimide resin exclusively distributed in North America from HOS-Technik. Adjacent branded lines include MedPro™ Level-2-A and Level-3-A isolation gowns, ViSTAT™ ablative coating technology for HVAC pathogen inactivation (now housed at subsidiary BioActive Technology™), and Tigerpatch® heat-resistant automotive exhaust repair tape.

Name

Industrial Polymers and Chemicals

Legal name

Industrial Polymers and Chemicals, Inc.

Website

https://industrial-polymers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Industrial Polymers and Chemicals (IPAC) is a privately held, fully integrated Shrewsbury, MA manufacturer founded in 1959 — North America's largest supplier of fiberglass reinforcements, specialty coatings, and precision cutting services serving the bonded abrasives, defense, healthcare, and automotive industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Reinforcement Materials

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (325220), Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (32721), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Composite Reinforcement Textiles (Carbon/Glass/Aramid Fabrics & Preforms) (IMAOADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Technical Yarn Manufacturing (High-Tenacity/Aramid/Carbon/Glass) (IMAOAAAG), Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK), Fiber- & Mineral-Filled Reinforced Compounds (Glass/Carbon/Talc/CaCO3) (IMANABAI)

Keywords

• Fiberglass reinforcements
• Abrasives manufacturing
• Specialty industrial coatings
• Precision fabric cutting
• Polymer engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Shrewsbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Industrial Coatings and Fiberglass Reinforcements: IPAC manufactures and sells thermosetting resins, phenolic and epoxy coatings, and fiberglass reinforcements. Products include powder resins (Homide 250), pre-preg coatings, and specialty resin systems for abrasives applications.
2. Specialty Cutting Services: Precision cutting and kitting services for industrial fabrics including fiberglass, Teflon, aramids, carbon fiber, plastic, paper. Services include CAD/CAM cutting, traveling head press cutting, CNC cutting, and assembly/sewing services.
3. Healthcare Products: MedPro isolation gowns (Level-2-A and Level-3-A certified) and ViSTAT air filter technology sold to healthcare industry and commercial customers. Also includes PPE manufacturing capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Industrial Polymers and Chemicals (IPAC) manufactures resin-coated fiberglass reinforcements, specialty phenolic and epoxy coatings, and precision cut/kitting services for industrial fabrics. The company is North America's largest supplier of fiberglass reinforcements to the bonded abrasives industry and the only fully integrated manufacturer in the United States, controlling weaving, coating, and cutting in-house. Complementary offerings include MedPro isolation gowns, ViSTAT ablative coating technology, chopped fiberglass, FilmStick, backing plates, Teflon release cloths, poly and paper products, and custom resin development.

Product overview

IPAC operates as an industrial manufacturing company offering a diversified portfolio of fiberglass reinforcement products, specialty coatings, and precision cutting services. The core product is fiberglass reinforcements for the bonded abrasives industry, available in over 18 styles (101, 103, 57, 24, 50, 55, 64, 89, 99, 196, 166, 177, 184, 2024, 3160, 3321, 4400, 750, 775, 1313) sold as rolls or finished cut products. Complementary products include Teflon release cloths (Styles 64 and 89), MedPro isolation gowns, ViSTAT ablative coating technology, Homide 250 powdered resin, chopped fiberglass, FilmStick, backing plates, poly products, and paper products. Services include specialty cutting and kitting (up to 84 inches width), dedicated lab and polymer research, engineering services, and resins and coatings customization. The One-Stop Supplier program bundles multiple product categories for simplified procurement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ViSTAT™: Air filter technology featuring ablative polymer coating that actively inactivates airborne pathogens in HVAC systems. Represents a breakthrough in bioactive filtration developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• MedPro™
• BioActive Technology™
• FilmStick™
• Tigerpatch®

Products and services

• Fiberglass Reinforcements IPAC's primary product line of resin-coated fiberglass reinforcements for the bonded abrasives industry, used in grinding wheels, cut-off wheels, depressed center wheels, snagging wheels, and flap disc wheels. Available in multiple weave styles as rolled greige goods, pre-preg rolls, and finished cut products.
• Teflon Release Cloth Teflon-coated release cloths (Styles 64 and 89) used between abrasive wheels during curing to prevent sticking. Style 64 provides smooth side wheel finish; Style 89 provides rough side finish. Available in 40% and 50% resin content.
• MedPro Isolation Gowns AAMI Level-2-A and Level-3-A certified isolation gowns for healthcare workers and first responders. Made in USA Berry Compliant. Includes MedPro Classic single-piece gown and OEM/Private Label programs. Certified to ANSI/AAMI PB-70, ASTM 5034, ASTM 5733, AATCC 42 & 127, and ISO 10993-10.
• ViSTAT Ablative Coating Technology Award-winning, patented ablative polymer coating technology for air filtration that actively inactivates airborne viral and bacterial pathogens. Achieves >85% pathogen inactivation with MERV 8-10 filters while maintaining optimal airflow. Developed during COVID-19 and commercialized via BioActive Technology subsidiary in 2025.
• Homide 250 Powdered Resin High-temperature bismaleimide resin from HOS-Technik (Austria) distributed exclusively in North America by IPAC. Suitable for thermosetting applications in grinding wheels and tools with excellent processability and thermal/mechanical properties. Used in diamond and CBN wheel molding.
• Chopped Fiberglass Chopped fiberglass in 1/8" and 1/4" sizes for hot press wheel production. Offers strength of fiberglass reinforcement without layers and mixes homogenously for tough, abusive applications including hot press snagging.
• FilmStick Special poly-adhered fiberglass product used in the manufacture of thin wheels (typically 1/32" thick). Placed at the bottom of wheel molds to keep fiberglass layers flat and prevent abrasive from falling through. Available with or without perforation.
• Backing Plates for Flap Discs Backing plates for flap disc wheels. IPAC currently stocks 125mm and 176mm diameters, the most common sizes in the industry. Designed for small to medium users to eliminate full container load order requirements.
• Poly Products Polyethylene products used as separators and plastic blotters in abrasive wheel manufacturing. Available in 1.5, 2.5, 10, 15, and 20 mil thicknesses. Used in aerospace industry for creep feed grinding applications with large amounts of coolant.
• Paper Products Black paper products (15 lb.) used as fiberglass backing material in abrasive wheel manufacturing. Available separately for individual manufacturer production processes or as backer on fiberglass reinforcements.
• Specialty Cutting & Kitting Services Precision cutting and kitting services for materials including fiberglass, Teflon, aramids (Kevlar), carbon fiber, plastic, paper, and corrugated materials. Handles pieces up to 84 inches width via traveling head presses, CNC cutting, and a 30-ton press. Produces production-ready kits, including ballistic and heat-resistant clothing components.
• Resins & Coatings Custom design and production of powdered phenolic, modified phenolic, and thermosetting resins for abrasives, superabrasives (diamond and CBN wheels), composites, and construction materials. Also includes pre-preg coating services for defense, construction, aerospace interior, and automotive applications using three industrial coating lines with three-zone drying ovens.
• Dedicated Lab / Polymer Research & Quality Control Services Internal quality control and polymer research services including Certificate of Analysis, SEM analysis, FTIR spectroscopy, Loss of Ignition Testing, MTS/Instron mechanical testing, specialty resin development, and patent research and filing. Sold as a service to customers requiring analytical support.
• Engineering Services Polymer engineering services including patent filing and customer-specific product development and analysis. Led by CTO Tom Kennedy who holds over 200 U.S. patents and 150 foreign patents across plastics, composites, coatings, and related disciplines.
• Tigerpatch Tape Specialty heat-resistant, high-temperature reinforced tape for automotive aftermarket exhaust pipe repair applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% pathogen inactivation rate with standard MERV 8-10 filters
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• HOS-Technik GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationIPAC is the exclusive North American distributor of Homide 250 high temperature bismalemide resin manufactured by HOS-Technik. This resin is suitable for thermosetting applications in high-performance grinding wheels and tools.
• LectracoreTechnology or IntegrationIPAC utilizes Lectra precision cutting machinery for high-capacity cutting operations, including their Lectra machine capable of cutting up to 100 ply for rapid PPE production.
• Cove Risk ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIPAC partners with Cove Risk Services for safety awareness, training and workman's compensation insurance programs.
• MassMEPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMassMEP serves as expert resource committed to manufacturing growth in Massachusetts. IPAC collaborates with MassMEP for manufacturing support and COVID-19 response.
• Massachusetts Manufacturing Emergency Response TeammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPAC partnered with Massachusetts Manufacturing Emergency Response Team during COVID-19 pandemic to pivot to PPE manufacturing, producing isolation gowns for healthcare workers.
• Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation Institute at MassTech organized the Mass COVID-19 Health and Safety Challenge where IPAC won the $25,000 Grand Prize for their VISTAT filter system.
• Lever Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLever Inc. co-organized the Mass COVID-19 Health and Safety Challenge with MassTech. IPAC was named finalist and later winner of the innovation pitch competition.
• Donahue IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDonahue Industries supplies abrasive wheel inserts and bushings as part of IPAC's one-stop supplier offerings.
• RidcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRidco provides precision zinc die castings, serving as a supplier for IPAC's one-stop supplier product line.
• BioActive TechnologymajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIPAC spun off ViSTAT Air Filter Technology to BioActive Technology, a subsidiary created in 2025 to commercialize the bioactive filtration technology. Thomas Kennedy and Robert Roth lead the new company as President & COO and contact respectively.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Momentive Performance Materials:

Broad incumbents

• Johns Manville (Berkshire Hathaway): Johns Manville produces glass fiber reinforcements, nonwovens, and engineered materials used in construction, industrial, and filtration applications. Its reinforcement and specialty glass products are comparable to IPAC's fiberglass reinforcement and coated fabric portfolio.
• Owens Corning: Owens Corning is a leading global manufacturer of glass fiber reinforcements and composite materials serving construction, industrial, and automotive markets. Its reinforcement and non-woven glass products overlap with IPAC's fiberglass reinforcement offerings for abrasives and composites.
• PPG Industries: PPG is a global coatings and specialty materials manufacturer whose industrial coatings portfolio overlaps with IPAC's resin and coating lines (phenolic and epoxy coatings, three industrial coating lines). Comparable on the coatings side rather than reinforcements.
• Saint-Gobain (Adfors / Vetrotex): Saint-Gobain is a global materials manufacturer whose Adfors business produces fiberglass reinforcements and technical textiles for industrial applications including abrasives, directly competing with IPAC's core fiberglass reinforcement product line while operating at vastly larger global scale.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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