What Polymer Science, Inc. does

Polymer Science, Inc. is a US-based specialty manufacturer of polymer-based adhesives, tapes, and coatings founded in 1998 and headquartered in Monticello, Indiana. The company operates four proprietary product lines: P-DERM® (medical skin-contact adhesives, hydrogel adhesives, non-adhesive films, and medical-grade tapes), P-THERM® (thermal interface materials including gap fillers, heat spreaders, and conductive adhesives for electronics cooling), P-SHIELD® (EMI shielding and grounding materials including fabric, film, foil, foam tapes and conductive adhesives), and a General Industrial line (industrial adhesives, coated film tapes, films, and silicone foams). Products address functional needs such as atraumatic skin adhesion for medical devices, thermal conductivity (1–5 W/mK) for compact electronics, and EMI shielding for wireless and high-frequency applications. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications, indicating compliance with general and medical-device quality management standards.

The company sells direct to OEMs, tier suppliers, and industrial manufacturers through a sales-led, technical-consulting motion, with field engineers matching formulations to customer application requirements and providing custom development. Customer verticals include medical device and healthcare, electric vehicle and automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, and energy and lighting. Polymer Science maintains a wholly owned subsidiary, Suzhou Polymer Science Advanced Materials Co., Ltd., established in 2012 to serve Asian demand, along with a Korean liaison office. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions are quote-based and tied to custom specifications and volume. The company has launched at least one new product in 2023 (P-DERM® PS-2246 High Water Content Hydrogel Adhesive) and operates an active careers portal, indicating ongoing organizational investment.

Name

Polymer Science, Inc.

Legal name

Polymer Science, Inc.

Website

https://polymerscience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Polymer Science, Inc. is a US-based specialty manufacturer of polymer-based adhesives, tapes, and coatings serving medical device, EV/automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, and energy OEMs through four proprietary product lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Polymer Adhesives and Tapes

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Plastics Foam Products (3086), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering Plastics & Performance Resins (PC, PA, POM, PBT, PMMA) (IMAEADAI)

Keywords

• Pressure sensitive adhesives
• Specialty polymer tapes
• Thermal management materials
• EMI shielding materials
• Medical skin adhesives

Headquarters

HQ city

Monticello

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adhesives, Tapes and Coatings Sales: Polymer Science generates revenue through the sale of proprietary polymer-based adhesive, tape, and coating products. The company manufactures and sells materials under its P-DERM® (medical), P-THERM® (thermal interface), P-SHIELD® (EMI shielding), and General Industrial product lines. Products are sold to manufacturers and OEMs across medical, automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, and other industries. The company also provides custom formulation and solution development services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Polymer Science, Inc. develops, formulates, and manufactures specialty polymer-based pressure-sensitive adhesives, tapes, coatings, and films for industrial and medical applications. The company converts these materials into custom-engineered products under four branded lines (P-DERM, P-THERM, P-SHIELD, and General Industrial) for OEM customers across medical, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and industrial sectors. Manufacturing and converting operations are integrated, with quality systems certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016.

Product overview

Polymer Science, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialty adhesives, tapes, and coatings organized into four main product lines. P-DERM® products serve the medical industry with skin contact adhesives including silicone gel adhesives, hydrogel adhesives, non-adhesive films, and medical-grade tapes. P-THERM® thermal interface materials include gap fillers, heat spreaders, and thermally conductive adhesives for heat management in electronics. P-SHIELD® EMI shielding and grounding materials encompass fabric tapes, film tapes, foil tapes, foam tapes, and conductive adhesives for electromagnetic interference protection. General Industrial products round out the portfolio with industrial adhesives, single and double coated film tapes, films, and non-conductive silicone foams for gasketing and sealing applications. All products are designed for use across industries including medical device, aerospace, defense, electric vehicle, consumer electronics, automotive, and solar energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• P-DERM: Medical grade skin contact adhesives including silicone gel adhesives, hydrogel adhesives, non-adhesive films, and medical grade tapes for medical device applications
• P-THERM
• P-SHIELD

Products and services

• P-DERM (Medical Skin-Contact Adhesives and Tapes)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Dominant industrial tapes, adhesives, and specialty materials incumbent with broad medical and electronics portfolios. Overlaps directly with Polymer Science's P-DERM (medical adhesives/tapes), P-THERM (thermal interface), and P-SHIELD (EMI shielding) product lines but at vastly larger scale.
• Henkel: Global leader in industrial adhesives and sealants (Loctite, Bonderite) with growing thermal management and electronics materials exposure. Directly comparable to Polymer Science's adhesives/tapes business and competes in similar automotive, electronics, and industrial end markets.
• DuPont: Major specialty materials incumbent with adhesives, silicones, and electronics materials portfolios across healthcare, automotive, and electronics. Overlaps with Polymer Science's silicone gel adhesives (LIVEOS), thermal management materials, and broader specialty polymer formulations.

Direct peers

• tesa SE: Specialty industrial tapes and adhesive solutions manufacturer (Beiersdorf subsidiary) serving automotive, electronics, and industrial customers. Closest direct comparable to Polymer Science's general industrial and P-DERM tape product lines with similar B2B sales model.
• Scapa Healthcare: Specialty medical adhesives and skin-contact solutions provider serving wound care, medical device, and wearable markets. Direct competitor in the P-DERM® silicone gel and hydrogel adhesive category with overlapping medical-grade certifications and customer base.
• Boyd Corporation: Thermal management and EMI shielding solutions manufacturer for consumer electronics, data center, and EV applications. Direct peer to Polymer Science's P-THERM gap fillers/heat spreaders and P-SHIELD shielding materials in compact electronics and EV thermal management.
• Laird Performance Materials (Dover): EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, and conductive products supplier owned by Dover Corporation. Direct competitor in P-SHIELD's EMI shielding tapes/foams and P-THERM's thermal management solutions serving automotive, telecom, and electronics OEMs.
• Rogers Corporation: Specialty engineered materials manufacturer with strong thermal management (BISCO, curamik) and EMI shielding portfolios. Directly comparable to Polymer Science's P-THERM thermal interface and P-SHIELD shielding product families for EV, aerospace, and electronics applications.
• Adchem Corporation: Specialty adhesive tapes manufacturer serving medical, automotive, and industrial markets with custom coating capabilities. Closely comparable to Polymer Science's general industrial adhesives/tapes and P-DERM medical product lines in scale and customer focus.
• Lintec Corporation: Japanese specialty adhesive tapes and labels manufacturer with strong Asian footprint and medical/electronics exposure. Comparable to Polymer Science across P-DERM, P-THERM, and general industrial adhesive categories, particularly in APAC OEM relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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