Miller-Stephenson

What Miller-Stephenson does

Miller-Stephenson Chemical Company, Inc. is a privately held specialty chemical distributor and custom formulator founded in 1955 and headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut with a West Coast distribution office in Sylmar, California. The company's core business is the North American distribution of high-performance fluoropolymer lubricants (Krytox PFPE oils and greases) under a channel partnership with The Chemours Company dating to 1991, supplemented by Hexion epoxy resin systems and a portfolio of proprietary sub-brands — TriboSys (biocompatible and industrial lubricants), ReleaSys (mold release agents), ShieldSys (conformal coatings), and Vertrel/Opteon specialty solvents.

The underlying technology spans perfluoropolyether (PFPE) synthetic lubricants engineered for extreme temperature ranges (-60°C to 572°C), oxygen compatibility, and chemical inertness; PTFE-based dry film lubricants; fluoropolymer and polyurethane conformal coatings meeting MIL-I-46058C; specialty solvents with zero ozone depletion and low global warming potential; and Hexion epoxy resin systems with custom curing agents and modifiers. Products are qualified under MIL-PRF-27617, MIL-I-46058C, ISO 10993, NSF H-1, LOX/ASTM, and BAM standards, enabling specification into aerospace, medical device, semiconductor, and defense applications.

The company generates revenue through one-time sales of specialty chemical products packaged in bulk, aerosol, and unit quantities, plus professional services revenue from custom formulation work. Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing; the go-to-market is sales-led via dedicated East/West Coast sales teams, application engineers providing technical consultation, and an online quote request system. Customer segments include aerospace, automotive, medical devices, electronics, industrial manufacturing, robotics/automation, and mining/heavy equipment, with aerospace, automotive, and medical designated as primary verticals.

Name

Miller-Stephenson

Legal name

Miller-Stephenson Chemical Company, Inc.

Website

https://miller-stephenson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Miller-Stephenson Chemical Company, founded 1955, is a privately held US specialty chemical distributor and custom formulator, distributing Chemours Krytox lubricants and Hexion epoxy resins alongside proprietary TriboSys, ReleaSys, and ShieldSys brands to aerospace, automotive, medical device, and industrial manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Industrial Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Petrochemical Manufacturing (325110)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Fuel Additives & Lubricant Additives (IMAEAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lubricant Additives & Performance Chemicals (EUALAJAB), Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL), Electronic & High-Purity Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAD)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals distribution
• Industrial lubricants
• Mold release agents
• Conformal coatings
• Epoxy resin systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Danbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemical Product Sales: Miller-Stephenson generates revenue through the sale of specialty chemical products including lubricants (Krytox, TriboSys), mold release agents (ReleaSys), conformal coatings (ShieldSys), epoxy resin systems (EPON, EPIKURE), specialty solvents (Vertrel, Opteon), and industrial/medical aerosols. Products are sold in various packaging including bulk containers, aerosols, and unit quantities.
2. Custom Formulation Services: The company provides custom formulation services for mold releases, solvents, lubricants, epoxies, and conformal coatings. A dedicated team of engineering specialists and formulation chemists work with customers to optimize formulations for specific manufacturing requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Miller-Stephenson Chemical Company distributes and custom-formulates specialty chemicals for industrial manufacturers, serving as the North American channel partner for Chemours Krytox PFPE lubricants since 1991. Its portfolio spans seven core product lines — Krytox and TriboSys lubricants, ReleaSys mold release agents, ShieldSys conformal coatings, EPON/EPIKURE/HELOXY epoxy resin systems, Vertrel/Opteon specialty solvents, and industrial/medical coatings — sold primarily to aerospace, automotive, medical device, electronics, mining, and robotics manufacturers.

Product overview

Miller-Stephenson Chemical Company, founded in 1955, is a specialty chemical distributor and solutions provider operating as a direct channel partner with The Chemours Company for Krytox products since 1991. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial chemical products organized into seven core product lines: (1) Krytox™ Lubricants including PFPE-based oils and greases for extreme environments; (2) TriboSys™ Lubricants including industrial, medical, and food-grade variants; (3) ReleaSys™ Mold Release Agents for polyurethane, plastic, rubber, silicone, and composite molding; (4) ShieldSys™ Conformal Coatings for PCB protection including MIL-I-46058C compliant formulations; (5) Industrial & Medical Coatings including device coatings passing ISO 10993 standards; (6) Epoxy Resin Systems from Hexion including EPON™ resins, EPIKURE™ curing agents, and HELOXY™ modifiers; and (7) Specialty Solvents including Vertrel™ and Opteon™ formulations. Additionally, the company offers specialty aerosol products (Aero-Duster®, Quik-Freeze®), custom formulation services, and technical support across aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, mining, and packaging industry applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Krytox: High-performance perfluoropolyether (PFPE) synthetic lubricants for extreme temperature applications, distributed by Miller-Stephenson as a direct Chemours channel partner.
• TriboSys
• ReleaSys
• ShieldSys
• Vertrel
• Opteon
• EPON
• EPIKURE
• HELOXY

Products and services

• Krytox™ Lubricants High-performance perfluoropolyether (PFPE) synthetic oils and greases engineered for extreme temperatures, non-flammability, oxygen compatibility, longevity, and resistance to caustic chemicals. Distributed exclusively in North America as a direct Chemours channel partner.
• TriboSys™ Lubricants

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% reduction in bearing failure reported when using specialty automotive formulations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Chemours CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1991Miller-Stephenson is a direct channel partner with The Chemours Company for the North American distribution of Krytox brand lubricants. This partnership has been active since 1991, with Miller-Stephenson providing technical support, assistance, and reliable customer service. Krytox is a high-performance perfluoropolyether (PFPE) synthetic lubricant developed originally for aerospace applications in the 1960s.
• HexioncoreTechnology or IntegrationMiller-Stephenson distributes Hexion's EPON Epoxy Resins, EPIKURE Curing Agents, EPIREZ Waterborne Resins, and HELOXY Modifiers. These products vary in chemical structure, molecular weight, viscosity and functionality, providing formulators with options for low viscosity, chemical resistance, reactivity, flexibility, heat resistance, UV resistance or fire retardance. Hexion epoxy resins are used across automotive, aerospace, wind energy, electronics, and construction applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Chemours (The Chemours Company): Owner and manufacturer of the Krytox PFPE lubricant line that Miller-Stephenson distributes under an exclusive North American channel partnership since 1991. Operates broadly in titanium technologies, thermal & specialized solutions, and advanced performance materials, with Krytox as a specialty franchise within its portfolio.
• Quaker Houghton: Global leader in industrial process fluids and specialty chemistries for metalworking, primary metals, aerospace, and automotive. Overlaps with Miller-Stephenson in aerospace and automotive specialty lubricants and release agents, though at materially larger scale.
• Henkel (Adhesive Technologies): Global specialty chemicals leader offering industrial adhesives, sealants, functional coatings, and surface treatments for automotive, electronics, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. Comparable in epoxy resins and conformal coatings categories though operating at vastly larger scale globally.
• Fuchs Petrolub / FUCHS Group: Germany-based global lubricants specialist serving automotive, industrial, and food-grade applications with a comprehensive specialty lubricants portfolio. Comparable in lubricant specialization and vertical diversification, with broader geographic reach and brand portfolio than Miller-Stephenson.

Direct peers

• CRC Industries: U.S.-based specialty chemical manufacturer and formulator of industrial lubricants, cleaners, degreasers, and aerosol maintenance chemicals serving automotive, industrial, electrical, and aerospace markets. Closely comparable in product categories (lubricants, cleaners, aerosols), customer verticals, and B2B distribution model.
• Klüber Lubrication: Germany-based specialty lubricant manufacturer offering PFPE, silicone, and synthetic industrial lubricants for automotive, aerospace, food, and medical applications. Highly comparable in PFPE lubricant expertise, regulated vertical focus, and application-engineered sales model — though with global reach Miller-Stephenson lacks.
• HumiSeal (Chase Corporation): Specialty manufacturer of conformal coatings for PCB protection across urethane, silicone, acrylic, and epoxy chemistries, serving aerospace, defense, and electronics. Directly comparable to Miller-Stephenson's ShieldSys conformal coatings business in products, MIL-spec certifications, and customer base.
• Stoner Inc. U.S. specialty chemical formulator of mold release agents, industrial cleaners, and lubrication aerosols serving molding, manufacturing, and industrial customers. Direct overlap with Miller-Stephenson's ReleaSys release agent business and aerosol specialty products.
• Electrolube (HK Wentworth): UK-based manufacturer of specialist chemical products for electronics including conformal coatings, thermal management, contact lubricants, and cleaning solutions. Highly comparable to Miller-Stephenson's ShieldSys conformal coatings and electronics-grade specialty chemicals portfolio.
• Ellsworth Corporation: U.S. specialty chemicals and adhesives distributor serving industrial, electronics, and aerospace OEMs with technical sales support. Comparable B2B specialty chemical distribution model with focus on application engineering and direct sales coverage across U.S. geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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