Chemeon
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersMinden, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Chemeon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Chemeon
- Legal name
- CHEMEON Surface Technology, LLC
- Website
- https://chemeon.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Chemeon industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Metal Finishing Chemicals
- NAICS
- Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)
- SIC
- Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)
Keywords
Where Chemeon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Minden
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Chemeon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Specialty Chemical Products: Sale of proprietary trivalent chromium conversion coatings, anodizing chemistry, cleaners, deoxidizers, dyes, etches, seals, and supplementary chemicals. Products include eTCP, TCP-HF, and 120+ licensed, patented, and proprietary chemistries in various forms (powder, liquid concentrate, RTU, touch-up pens, sprays).
- Laboratory and Testing Services: Technical services including analysis, testing, salt spray and UV Vis testing. Per-part, project, or contract basis for 3D surface metrology service using Keyence VK-X3000 profiler.
- Training Services: University-level training programs on aluminum anodizing, titanium anodizing, and chromate conversion coating conducted at CHEMEON Center for Technical Excellence in Minden, NV.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Chemeon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Chemeon develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary hexavalent-chrome-free trivalent chromium conversion coatings (eTCP, TCP-HF) and supporting anodizing chemistry (cleaners, deoxidizers, etches, seals, dyes) for corrosion protection of light metals such as aluminum, titanium, and magnesium. The company also provides MIL-SPEC qualified chemistries for aerospace and defense, laboratory and metrology testing services, and technical training programs delivered at its Center of Technical Excellence.
Product overview
CHEMEON Surface Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialty metal surface engineering solutions focused on hexavalent chrome replacement. The core product line centers on two main conversion coating platforms: eTCP (patented next-generation Type II coating with visual color verification) and TCP-HF (the original clear trivalent chrome pretreatment). These are complemented by extensive supporting chemistry including cleaners, deoxidizers, etches, anodizing dyes, seals, and supplementary chemicals. The company provides QPL-approved MIL-SPEC chemistries for aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial applications. Services include laboratory testing, noncontact 3D surface metrology, and professional training programs. CHEMEON operates as a B2B provider with over 120 licensed, patented, and proprietary chemistries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- eTCP: Next generation Type II conversion coating and anodic seal providing visual verification with purple/violet colorization that parts are coated and protected
- TCP-HF (Hex Free)
- Center of Technical Excellence
Products and services
- eTCP Next generation Type II MIL-DTL-81706B / MIL-DTL-5541F trivalent chromium conversion coating and anodic seal for superior corrosion protection of light metals. Patented product with purple/violet colorization confirming parts are coated and protected. Available in Ready To Use (RTU), Powder, Touch-Up Pen, and Wipes formats for aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial customers.
- TCP-HF (Hex Free) Original clear finish Trivalent Chrome Pretreatment (TCP) for corrosion protection on light metals. Available in Liquid Concentrate, Spray (SP), Touch-Up Pen, Extended Protection Additive (EPA), and No-Prep (NP) variants. QPL approved under MIL-DTL-81706B for aerospace, defense, and industrial metal finishing customers.
- Cleaners Full line of alkaline and specialty cleaners (1000, 1000 SCE, 1000 SP, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400A, 1500, 4000, 4100, 4100 PEN, Magnesium Cleaner) for metal surface preparation prior to coating and anodizing processes.
- Deoxidizers Acid-based deoxidizers (Deox 3000, 3100, 3200A, 3300A, 3400, 3500A, 3600A) for surface activation prior to coating application, including iron-based and non-iron variants for different metal types.
- Etches Chemical etchants (2000, 2100, 2200A, 2300A, 2400A, 2500A, 2600, 2600R, 2700A) for surface preparation and treatment of aluminum and light metals.
- Anodizing Dyes Complete line of anodizing dyes for anodized aluminum including Black, Blue, Brown, Gold, Gray, Green, Orange, Red, Violet, Yellow, Turquoise, Olive Drab, and Stainless Steel color variants.
- Seals Sealants (6000, 6100, 6200, 6300) for anodized aluminum providing enhanced corrosion protection and finish durability.
- Supplementary Chemicals Specialty additives and chemicals for anodizing and metal finishing processes including Additive 1378, Anti Fume 9000/9100/9200, AOS 100, Bright Dip, Chemical 5100/6101/6102/6301/6304, Cleaner 1002, Defoamer 9500, Electropolish 1000, Passivate 1000/6000, Zincate 8000, and Magnesium Activator.
- Lab Services Laboratory analysis and testing services including sample analysis, salt spray testing, UV Vis testing, and the Noncontact 3D Surface Metrology Service. Available on a per-part, project, or contract basis for aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, battery manufacturing, and space applications.
- Training Programs Professional training for surface finishing including Aluminum Anodizing and Trivalent Chromium (TCP-HF) classes conducted at the CHEMEON Center for Technical Excellence in Minden, NV, targeted at engineers, scientists, facility managers, line operators, and owners.
Quantifiable outcome
- Coating weight typically 22.8 mg/sq ft when processed properly (per MIL-DTL-81706B specification of 10.0 mg/sq ft minimum)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Chemeon
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Chemeon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Chemeon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SurTeccoreStrategic transatlantic alliance to expand market access for sustainable surface treatment solutions globally. Integrates SurTec's U.S. operations with CHEMEON's Center of Technical Excellence in Nevada, includes cross-training of sales and technical teams, joint R&D, analytical testing, and coordinated marketing initiatives. Addresses increasing global regulations phasing out hexavalent chrome.
- Coventya GroupcoreGlobal distribution agreement regarding CHEMEON portfolio of MIL-SPEC QPD/QPL hex-free trivalent conversion coating technology (TCP) providing superior adhesion and corrosion protection for aluminum and alloys. Coventya distributes in over 60 countries with full technical support and training.
- Hubbard-HallminorDistribution partnership for CHEMEON products in certain markets.
- MPI (Metal Finishing Products Inc.)minorAnnounced Finkote CC - Advanced Aluminum Conversion Coating Technology partnership.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Chemeon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- MacDermid Enthone (Element Solutions): Element Solutions' MacDermid Enthone Electronics & Industrial unit is a leading global supplier of surface finishing and plating chemistries serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial OEMs - directly comparable to Chemeon's hexavalent-free conversion coating portfolio.
- Chemetall (BASF Coatings): Chemetall, part of BASF's surface treatment segment, is a direct rival supplying pretreatment and conversion coatings (including trivalent chrome and hex-free systems) to aerospace, automotive, and industrial OEMs worldwide.
- SurTec: SurTec is a specialty surface treatment chemicals supplier for aluminum and light metal finishing; Chemeon's transatlantic partner and direct competitor in much of the same hex-free conversion coating and anodizing chemistry product space.
- Coventya Group: Coventya is a global surface finishing chemistry supplier offering trivalent chromium and other pretreatment chemistries; Chemeon's distribution partner and competitor, especially in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
- Atotech (MKS Instruments): Atotech, now part of MKS Instruments, supplies chemistry and equipment for surface finishing including hexavalent chrome-free conversion coatings for automotive and industrial customers - directly comparable to Chemeon's product line.
- Hubbard-Hall: Hubbard-Hall is a U.S. specialty chemicals manufacturer of metal finishing chemistries including cleaners, etches, and conversion coatings; Chemeon's distribution partner in some markets and direct competitor in industrial surface treatment.
Broad incumbents
- Henkel (Bonderite/Loctite): Henkel's Adhesive Technologies division, including the Bonderite metal pretreatment line, offers industrial coatings and conversion chemistries across aerospace and automotive supply chains - overlapping with Chemeon but as part of a much broader portfolio serving many end markets.
- PPG Aerospace: PPG's Aerospace and Industrial Coatings segments supply MIL-SPEC qualified primers, conversion coatings, and surface treatment products to DoD and prime contractors; a much larger incumbent with overlapping chemistry platforms.
- AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings: AkzoNobel's Aerospace Coatings business supplies MIL-SPEC qualified surface treatments and topcoats to defense and commercial aviation primes; broader portfolio but overlapping on corrosion protection chemistry.
- Parker Hannifin (Chomerics): Parker Hannifin's aerospace and industrial divisions supply surface treatment and corrosion protection technologies used by defense and aerospace OEMs, with broader product platforms but overlapping on MIL-SPEC compliance.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Chemeon social profiles
Digital presenceChemeon compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance11 records
Chemeon financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Chemeon leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Chemeon funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Chemeon M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Chemeon
What does Chemeon do?
Chemeon develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary hexavalent-chrome-free trivalent chromium conversion coatings (eTCP, TCP-HF) and supporting anodizing chemistry (cleaners, deoxidizers, etches, seals, dyes) for corrosion protection of light metals such as aluminum, titanium, and magnesium. The company also provides MIL-SPEC qualified chemistries for aerospace and defense, laboratory and metrology testing services, and technical training programs delivered at its Center of Technical Excellence.
Is Chemeon a public or private company?
Chemeon is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Chemeon founded?
Chemeon was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Chemeon based?
Chemeon is headquartered in Minden, United States, in the North America region.
How does Chemeon make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Specialty Chemical Products are the primary driver. The others are laboratory and Testing Services and training Services.
Who are Chemeon's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are MacDermid Enthone (Element Solutions), Chemetall (BASF Coatings), SurTec, Coventya Group, Atotech (MKS Instruments) and Hubbard-Hall. Broad incumbents are Henkel (Bonderite/Loctite), PPG Aerospace, AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings and Parker Hannifin (Chomerics).
Does Chemeon have an API?
No public API is recorded for Chemeon.
What industry is Chemeon in?
Chemeon's product category is Specialty Metal Finishing Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAB, Industrial & Protective Coatings, with a secondary code of IMAIAKAM, Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating). Its NAICS code is 32551 and its SIC code is 2851.