What Slide Products does

Slide Products, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1953 and headquartered at 430 Wheeling Road, Wheeling, Illinois. The company formulates and produces chemical products for the plastics processing and mold making industries, with a core product portfolio spanning mold release agents, mold cleaners, rust preventives, ejector pin greases, and purging compounds. Specialized offerings include the X-EMPT and Zero Film (No. 453) mold cleaners — the latter a 2026 formula refresh targeting A-Level mirror-finished molds — as well as NSF Category P1-registered IPA cleaners for food-grade applications, PFAS-free formulations, and a line of chemically reactive purging compounds for engineering resins. The company serves injection molders, mold and tool builders, food-contact plastics processors, medical molding operations, and investment casting foundries.

The business operates a dual-channel go-to-market: an indirect network of 200+ authorized distributors across the USA, Canada, Mexico, and several other countries, combined with a direct e-commerce storefront at slideproducts.com that supports free sample kits, account registration, and the Switch Tool migration consultation. Pricing is unit-based across aerosol cases ($58-$90 per case of 12) and bulk liquid containers (1-gallon through 55-gallon drums at $1,600-$1,901). Adjacent revenue streams include contract aerosol and liquid filling services, the S.H.A.R.P. hazardous aerosol return program, and Top Tier Services providing free purging consultations and productivity assessments. Distribution, regulation, and 73 years of brand continuity are the primary moats; there is no disclosed external funding and the company remains wholly family-controlled.

Name

Slide Products

Legal name

Slide Products, Inc.

Website

https://slideproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Slide Products is a third-generation family-owned manufacturer founded in 1953, formulating specialty chemicals — mold releases, cleaners, rust preventives, purging compounds, and greases — for plastics processors, mold makers, and food/medical molding operations across a 200+ distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastics Processing Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerosol Cans (Personal Care, Household, Industrial) (IMALADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerosol & Pressurized Packaging (Cans, Valves, Actuators) (IMALAJAD)

Keywords

• Mold release agents
• Mold cleaners
• Purging compounds
• Rust preventives
• Plastics processing chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheeling

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Chemical Formulations - Aerosol Products: Sale of specialized aerosol chemical products for mold release, cleaning, and rust prevention. Products sold in case quantities (12 units), with pricing ranging from $58-$90 per case for standard formulations.
2. Chemical Formulations - Bulk/Liquid Products: Sale of industrial chemical formulations in bulk containers (1-gallon, 5-gallon, 55-gallon). Higher volume pricing with 55-gallon drums ranging from $1,600-$1,901 depending on product line.
3. Contract Packaging Services: Turnkey filling services for aerosol can runs and minimum runs of liquid containers for customers needing custom packaging.
4. Specialized Services: Top Tier Services including free purging consultations, productivity assessments, and best practices training to support product adoption and customer success.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Slide Products manufactures and sells specialized chemical formulations for plastics processing and mold making, including mold releases, mold cleaners, rust preventives, ejector pin greases, and purging compounds. Products are offered in aerosol cans (cases of 12) and bulk liquid containers (1-gallon, 5-gallon, 55-gallon), with dedicated lines for food-grade, medical molding, and investment casting applications. The company complements its chemical catalog with contract aerosol/liquid filling services, the S.H.A.R.P. aerosol return program, and Top Tier Service consultations.

Product overview

Slide Products is a third-generation family-owned manufacturer of specialized chemical formulations for the plastics processing and mold making industries. The product portfolio centers on core chemical products including Mold Releases, Mold Cleaners (such as Zero Film Mold Cleaner No. 453, IPA Mold Cleaner No. 472, and X-EMPT), Rust Preventives, Ejector Pin Greases (including Super Grease), and Purging Compounds (Econo-Purge, KLENZ, Purge-Atory, NPT NuPurge, PDQ Liquid, and Hi-Temp Purge). These are complemented by MRO Products (Penetrant Plus), Food Grade Products, Medical Mold Applications, and Investment Wax Casting products. The company also offers contract packaging services for aerosol and liquid filling, the S.H.A.R.P. hazardous aerosol return program, Top Tier Services (purging consultations, productivity assessments, and training), a Purging Cost Calculator tool, and Switch to Slide consultation services. All products are available in multiple sizes from trial samples to 55-gallon bulk containers, with both English and Spanish documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mold Releases Chemical formulations that facilitate the release of molded plastic parts from molds, preventing parts from sticking inside molds during injection molding production. Sold to plastics processors and mold makers.
• Zero Film Mold Cleaner (No. 453) Low-VOC, acetone-based mold cleaner with fast evaporation and no residue, specifically formulated for A-Level (A1) mirror-finished molds. Sold to plastics processors and mold makers who need residue-free cleaning on precision surfaces.
• X-EMPT Mold Cleaner First and sole mold cleaner containing only EPA-exempt VOC compounds, designed to clean molds at 32-200°F (0-149°C). Exceeds California's CARB standards with no chlorinated solvents.
• IPA Isopropyl Alcohol Mold Cleaner (No. 472) 99% isopropyl alcohol mold cleaner that evaporates fast with no residue. NSF category P1 registered for use in food-grade mold cleaning applications. California VOC compliant (74.9% VOC), removes silicones, grease, oil, and wax build-up.
• Rust Preventives Chemical inhibitors that protect molds from corrosion and rust during storage or between production runs. Sold to mold makers and plastics processors.
• Ejector Pin Greases High-temperature lubricating greases for ejector pins, slides, lifters, and leader pins to prevent galling and moisture-related decay. Sold to mold maintenance teams and processors.
• Super Grease High-temperature ejector pin grease available in aerosol and non-aerosol formulations for lubricating ejector pins and moving components in molds.
• Purging Compounds Chemical and mechanical formulations designed to clean injection molding barrels, screws, and hot runners between material changes, removing residual resins and preventing contamination. Sold to plastics processors.
• Econo-Purge Purging compound excellent for use in hot runner systems, effective at eliminating streaking and black spots in injection molding.
• KLENZ Purging Compound Chemically reactive purging compound that is GRAS rated and safe for food packaging operations.
• Purge-Atory Purging Compound Chemically reactive purging compound recommended for use with gas-emitting resins. GRAS rated, premixed and ready to use.
• NPT NuPurge Technology Single purging product that eliminates the need for multiple purging products, with no mixing required.
• PDQ Liquid Purging Compound Concentrated water-based purging additive that mixes with any carrier resin to remove contamination from barrel assemblies.
• Hi-Temp Purge Compound Chemically reactive, non-abrasive GRAS rated purging compound designed for engineering-based resins, effective at temperatures up to and exceeding 1,000°F.
• MRO Products Maintenance, repair, and operations products including penetrants, lubricants, and general-purpose industrial maintenance solutions.
• Penetrant Plus Lubricant, moisture displacement, and rust prevention product for industrial maintenance applications.
• Aerosol & Liquid Filling Services Turnkey contract packaging services for aerosol can runs and minimum runs of liquid containers for customers needing custom filling services.
• S.H.A.R.P. (Slide Hazardous Aerosol Return Program) Free program allowing customers to return used Slide aerosol cans for processing, eliminating hazardous waste disposal fees for industrial customers.
• Top Tier Services Industry-leading specialized services for Slide customers including free purging consultations, productivity assessments, and best practices training delivered on-site at customer facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast evaporation with no residue for mirror-finished molds
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Sumitomo (SHI) DEMAGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Slide Products visited Sumitomo's Application and Tech Center in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to demonstrate their products on injection molding machines. The partnership showcases Slide's mold cleaning and purging products in a real working environment with Sumitomo's equipment.
• Belniak MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partner that collaborated with Slide on creating videos and image galleries at Sumitomo's facility demonstrating products in action.
• MAPP (Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association partnership offering Slide Industry Partner program benefits to MAPP members. Members can register as Slide Industry Partners for additional account benefits including validation for partner programs.
• AMBA (American Mold Builders Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association partnership offering Slide Industry Partner program benefits to AMBA members. Members can register as Slide Industry Partners for additional account benefits including validation for partner programs.
• ICI (Investment Casting Institute)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association partnership offering Slide Industry Partner program benefits to ICI members. Members can register as Slide Industry Partners for additional account benefits including validation for partner programs.
• Refillable Cylinder Program PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Cylinder Return and Refill Program allowing customers to return used Slide cylinders for refilling, reducing hazardous waste disposal costs through the SHARP program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chem-Trend: Chem-Trend is one of the largest global suppliers of mold release agents, purging compounds, and process chemical specialties for plastics processing — Slide's closest direct competitor across virtually every product category.
• Stoner Molding Solutions: Stoner Molding Solutions manufactures mold releases, cleaners, and lubricants specifically formulated for injection molding — directly overlapping with Slide's core product lines and target customer base.
• Axel Plastics Research Laboratories: Axel is a specialty mold release and processing aid manufacturer with strong presence in plastics and rubber molding, competing head-to-head with Slide in mold release and purging compounds.
• Franklynn Industries: Franklynn Industries produces specialty release agents, mold cleaners, and mold maintenance products for plastics processors — a closely comparable niche formulator to Slide.
• Moulds Plus International: Moulds Plus International supplies mold release agents, cleaners, and rust preventives to plastics processors and mold makers, mirroring Slide's core SKU portfolio and customer profile.
• Miller-Stephenson: Miller-Stephenson produces release agents, dry film lubricants, and specialty cleaning chemicals used in plastics and composites manufacturing, overlapping with Slide's mold release and cleaner lines.

Broad incumbents

• Henkel: Henkel's Adhesive Technologies division offers industrial release agents and surface treatment chemicals alongside a much broader portfolio, making it a broad incumbent competitor in mold release and process chemicals.
• Croda International: Croda is a global specialty chemical company with industrial release agents and polymer additives that compete indirectly with Slide in mold release formulations for plastics processing.
• BASF: BASF's Performance Chemicals division supplies processing aids and additives used in plastics manufacturing; while not focused on mold releases alone, it competes at the broader industrial chemicals level.

Emerging players

• Rit-Chem: Rit-Chem supplies purging compounds and colorants for plastics processors — an emerging, narrower-scope player with partial overlap to Slide's purging compound and process chemical lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/slideproducts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slide-products
• Instagraminstagram.com/slideproducts

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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