US Polymers-Accurez

What US Polymers-Accurez does

US Polymers-Accurez (USPA) is a St. Louis, Missouri-based specialty resin manufacturer founded in 1944 as a spin-off of US Paint. From its consolidated St. Louis facility, USPA develops and manufactures polyurethane, polyurea, alkyd, epoxy ester, and polyester polyol chemistries organized into an eight-brand portfolio — Reze-Thane (ink resins), Reze-Meric (film formers), Reze-Lastic (plasticizers), Epitex (epoxy esters), Valtex (phenolic varnishes), ClearRez (overprint varnishes), HPP (modified alkyds and polyester polyols), and aromatic isocyanate prepolymers serving as Component B in two-component polyurethane systems. Production batches carry a minimum commercial quantity of 8,000 lbs, with each formulation tracked digitally from concept through final product and backed by physical retains for traceability.

The company serves industrial formulators, OEMs, and private-label brands across nine vertical markets — oil and gas, aerospace, marine, flexible and rigid packaging, concrete and flooring, industrial and OEM coatings, construction chemicals, printing inks, and transportation. USPA generates revenue almost entirely from direct sale of these specialty resins, supplemented by sample fees of $100–$400 per unit (creditable toward purchase orders of four or more drums). Regulatory approvals including FDA 175.300 and 21CFR 175.105 support qualification into food-contact packaging, adhesive lamination, and water-storage applications, and most custom samples ship within two weeks of request.

Commercial go-to-market combines direct technical sales out of St. Louis headquarters with a network of six affiliated distributors covering discrete territories — Chem Materials Company (Ohio), Dorsett and Jackson (California), Van Horn, Metz & Co. (Pennsylvania; US and Canada), Will & Co B.V. (Netherlands; Europe), First Quality Chemicals (Mexico), and Andes Chemical Corp. (Florida; Caribbean and Latin America). Demand generation runs primarily through the uspolymers.com website, industry-specific landing pages, NAPIM and SLPCS industry-association participation, and a self-serve distributor sample portal at apps.uspolymers.com, with in-house chemist consultation as the principal conversion lever from sample to commercial order.

Name

US Polymers-Accurez

Legal name

US-Polymers Accurez LLC

Website

https://uspolymers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

US Polymers-Accurez is a St. Louis-based specialty resin manufacturer, founded in 1944, that formulates polyurethane, polyurea, alkyd, and epoxy resin systems for industrial formulators, OEMs, and private-label brands across aerospace, marine, packaging, and industrial coating markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Polymer Resins

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Polyurethanes (MDI/TDI, Polyols, PU Systems) (IMAEADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK), Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK)

Keywords

• Polyurethane resins
• Coating resins
• Ink resins
• Adhesive resins
• Polyester polyols

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Specialty Resin Product Sales: USPA generates revenue through the direct sale of specialty polymer and resin products, including thermoplastic polyurethanes, polyureas, alkyd resins, epoxy esters, polyester polyols, isocyanate prepolymers, plasticizers, and film formers. Products are sold to industrial formulators, OEMs, and private-label brands. Commercial quantities have a minimum batch size of 8,000 lbs. The company also charges a sample fee for initial resin samples, creditable toward purchase orders of 4+ drums.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

US Polymers-Accurez (USPA) formulates and manufactures specialty polymer resins — including thermoplastic polyurethanes, polyureas, alkyd resins, epoxy esters, polyester polyols, and isocyanate prepolymers — at its St. Louis, MO facility. The resins are sold in commercial quantities (minimum 8,000 lb batches) to industrial formulators, OEMs, and private-label brands for use in printing inks, industrial coatings, adhesives, overprint varnishes, and elastomer systems.

Product overview

US Polymers-Accurez offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialty resins for industrial coatings, printing inks, and adhesive applications. The core product lines include Reze-Thane ink resins for flexographic/gravure printing, Reze-Meric film formers for OPVs and laminating inks, and Reze-Lastic plasticizers for polyurethane systems. Their coating portfolio features Epitex epoxy esters, Valtex phenolic varnishes, ClearRez formulated OPVs, and an extensive HPP Modified Alkyd Resins series. For two-component polyurethane systems, they supply both Component A (Polyester Polyols) and Component B (Isocyanate Prepolymers), along with specialized adhesive resins and tackifiers. All products are developed and manufactured in St. Louis, USA with custom formulation services available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reze-Thane Ink Resins Thermoplastic polyurethane and polyurea ink resins designed for flexographic, gravure, and specialty printing applications, providing abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, and print clarity across waterborne and solventborne ink systems. Sold to ink formulators and packaging printers.
• Reze-Meric Film Former Resins Film former resins including thermoplastic polyurethanes and polyureas for solvent-based printing inks, overprint varnishes, and industrial-grade coatings, providing film integrity, clarity, and flexibility. Available in aliphatic, semi-aliphatic, aromatic, NC-compatible, and tin-free variants.
• Reze-Lastic Plasticizer Resins Thermoplastic polyurethane plasticizers designed for solvent-based formulations, enhancing flexibility, flow control, and impact resistance in coatings, adhesives, and inks while maintaining clarity. Available in aromatic and aliphatic variants.
• Epitex Epoxy Ester Resins Waterborne and solventborne epoxy ester resins for industrial coating applications including corrosion-resistant primers, direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings, concrete bonding primers, and epoxy fortification for latex coatings. Sold to industrial coating manufacturers.
• Valtex Phenolic Tung Oil Varnishes Phenolic Tung Oil varnishes and high-solids polymerized oils for wood coatings, wood flooring, industrial maintenance, and direct-to-metal applications. Sold to wood coating and industrial maintenance formulators.
• ClearRez Formulated Overprint Varnishes Formulated overprint varnish (OPV) systems for packaging applications including high-gloss thermoset OPVs with MEK resistance and cure speeds up to 1,200 ft/min. Available in low, medium, and high slide angle variants; HAPS-free and non-yellowing formulations. Sold to packaging printers and converters.
• Polyester Polyols (HPP Series) Polyester polyols serving as Component A in two-component polyurethane systems, including aromatic, aliphatic, and silicone-modified variants. Engineered for hydrolytic stability, mechanical strength, and compatibility with aliphatic and aromatic isocyanates. Support coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and foams.
• Isocyanate Prepolymers (Component B) Aromatic polyurethane prepolymers designed as Component B in two-component polyurethane systems, with NCO content up to 13%. Available in MDI, IPDI, and HDI variants. Support structural adhesives, protective coatings, and elastomers.
• Adhesive Resins and Tackifiers Industrial adhesive resins including isocyanate prepolymers and hydroxy-functional polyester polyols for moisture-cure and 2K polyurethane adhesives, plus tackifier resins for hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) applications. Sold to industrial adhesive formulators.
• HPP Modified Alkyd Resins Short, medium, and long oil alkyd resins including silicone-modified, acrylic-modified, and water-reducible variants. Used in industrial primers, topcoats, baking enamels, and DTM coatings. Sold to industrial coating manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most custom resin samples ship within two weeks of request.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chem Materials CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based distributor serving the Ohio territory. One of three affiliated distributors in the US, facilitating local sales and fulfillment of USPA resin products to industrial formulators in the region.
• Dorsett and Jackson, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based distributor serving the California territory. One of three affiliated distributors in the US, enabling broad West Coast coverage for USPA's resin product lines.
• Van Horn, Metz & Co. Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based distributor serving the Pennsylvania territory, with coverage extending to Canada. One of three affiliated US distributors and the sole distributor for the Canadian market.
• Will & Co B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean distributor based in The Netherlands, serving the European market for USPA specialty resins. The sole European distribution partner for USPA products.
• First Quality ChemicalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexico-based distributor headquartered in Mexico City, serving the broader Mexican market for USPA resin products.
• Andes Chemical Corp.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlorida-based distributor serving the Caribbean and Latin America markets. Extends USPA's geographic reach beyond North America into the wider Americas region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Covestro AG: Large global polyurethane and coatings raw materials supplier (MDI, TDI, polyols, PC) — overlaps with USPA's isocyanate prepolymer and polyester polyol chemistries but at vastly greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Wacker Chemie AG: Specialty chemical producer offering polymer binders, silicones, and resins for coatings, adhesives, and specialty industrial applications — broad incumbent competitor in shared end markets.
• Reichhold (now part of Polynt-Reichhold): Global manufacturer of coating and composite resins including alkyds, polyesters, and epoxies — competes with USPA's Epitex, Valtex, and HPP alkyd lines in industrial and packaging coatings.
• BASF Coatings & Performance Materials: Diversified global chemical major with broad portfolios in polyurethanes, polyesters, alkyd resins, and coating raw materials — competes with USPA across multiple resin lines and end markets.

Direct peers

• Stepan Company: U.S.-based specialty chemical manufacturer producing polyester polyols, alkyd resins, and polyurethane systems for coatings, adhesives, and specialty industrial markets — directly overlapping USPA's core resin chemistries and end-use verticals.
• Alberdingk Boley: Specialty manufacturer of polyurethane dispersions and polyester polyols for industrial coatings, inks, and adhesives — closely comparable in chemistry platform and batch-scale custom formulation model.
• Allnex: Global supplier of coating resins, additives, and adhesive raw materials (acrylics, alkyds, polyesters, epoxies) serving industrial coatings, inks, and adhesives end markets that mirror USPA's customer verticals.
• Lubrizol Life Science (Coatings & Additives): Specialty resins and additives business producing polyurethane, polyester, and acrylic-based polymers for inks, coatings, and adhesives — direct overlap with USPA's product portfolio and end markets.
• Synthomer plc: Specialty polymers producer supplying resins, binders, and additives for coatings, adhesives, and performance materials — comparable in mid-sized specialty chemical positioning and customer verticals.

Emerging players

• Echo Resins: U.S. specialty manufacturer of alkyd, polyester, and epoxy ester resins for industrial coatings, sharing technology platforms and customer segments with USPA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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