American Chemet Corporation

What American Chemet Corporation does

American Chemet Corporation is a privately-held specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1946, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, with primary manufacturing operations in East Helena, Montana. The company produces copper- and zinc-based metal oxides and powders, including cuprous oxide (its flagship product and the basis for proprietary variants such as LoLo Tint® 97 and patented Chemet CDC™), cupric oxide, basic copper carbonate, copper powders, and formulated cuprous-oxide-based agricultural fungicides (AG Copp 75, Chem Copp 50). Its core chemistry underpins six end-use verticals: marine antifouling coatings, agricultural fungicides, ceramics and glass colorants, wood treatment, powder metallurgy and advanced manufacturing, and animal feed micronutrients. The company is described as the largest and most versatile cuprous oxide manufacturer globally, with a Premium Cuprous Oxide line introduced in 1986 that has become the industry benchmark.

The company operates a direct B2B sales model from its Deerfield sales office, complemented by American Chemet Export Corporation and a worldwide network of agents and distributors established since the late 1970s. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer-facing assets include proprietary trademarks (LoLo Tint®, Chemet CDC™), ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, and OMRI organic certifications on multiple agricultural products, supporting access to regulated industrial and organic-farming markets. There are no funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes disclosed; the company appears to be an independent, founder-/family-controlled enterprise that has reinvested continuously through facility expansion (most recently a new East Helena production building completed in 2018) and product portfolio extension (Basic Copper Carbonate launched in 2025).

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Based on the global market-leading position in cuprous oxide, a headcount of 101-250 employees, six end-use verticals, and decades of operating history, the company is best estimated to operate at a $100M-$250M revenue scale, though no primary source confirms this. There is no evidence of AI/ML capabilities, software products, or digital platform components in the business model; the competitive proposition rests on physical chemistry, manufacturing scale, proprietary grades, and regulatory certifications rather than data or software.

Name

American Chemet Corporation

Legal name

American Chemet Corporation

Website

https://chemet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

American Chemet Corporation is a privately-held, Montana-based manufacturer of copper and zinc oxides, copper powders, and cuprous-oxide-based agricultural fungicides, serving marine coatings, agriculture, ceramics, wood treatment, and powder metallurgy customers worldwide as the world's largest cuprous oxide producer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Copper-Based Chemicals

NAICS

Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Catalysts & Adsorbents (IMAEABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK)

Keywords

• Copper oxide chemicals
• Agricultural fungicides
• Copper powders
• Antifouling coatings
• Metal-based chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Deerfield

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, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Metal-Based Chemical Sales: B2B sales of specialty metal-based chemicals including cuprous oxide, cupric oxide, zinc oxide, copper powders, and agricultural fungicides to industrial customers worldwide. Revenue generated through direct sales relationships and distribution partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

American Chemet Corporation is a privately-owned manufacturer and marketer of specialty metal-based chemicals, including cuprous oxide, cupric oxide, zinc oxide, copper powders, basic copper carbonate, and cuprous oxide-based agricultural fungicides. The company produces these chemicals at its Montana manufacturing facility and sells them globally to industrial customers in marine antifouling coatings, agriculture, ceramics, catalysts, wood treatment, and powder metallurgy applications. Its flagship products include proprietary LoLo Tint® 97 cuprous oxide, patented Chemet CDC™, the world-standard Premium Cuprous Oxide line, and OMRI-listed agricultural fungicides AG Copp 75 and Chem Copp 50.

Product overview

American Chemet Corporation is a privately-owned manufacturer and marketer of metal-based chemicals and powders, established in 1946. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio centered on copper and zinc-based chemicals. Core products include Cuprous Oxide (the company's flagship leading global product with patented variants like LoLo Tint® 97 and Chemet CDC™), Cupric Oxide, Copper Powders, and Basic Copper Carbonate. The portfolio also includes two formulated agricultural fungicide sub-products: AG Copp 75 (75% copper) and Chem Copp 50 (50% copper). The company also produces Zinc Oxide historically. These products serve diverse industries including antifouling coatings, ceramics, agriculture, catalysts, wood treatment, and powder metallurgy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LoLo Tint: Very low tinting cuprous oxide product used to produce brighter colored antifouling coatings
• Chemet CDC
• Chem Copp 50
• AG Copp 75

Products and services

• Cuprous Oxide (including LoLo Tint® 97 and Chemet CDC™ variants) Flagship specialty chemical product family manufactured at the Montana facility; cuprous oxide (Cu2O) is sold worldwide for antifouling coatings, pressure wood treatment, catalysts, agricultural applications, ceramics, copper chemical production, and ferrite production. Includes proprietary low-tinting LoLo Tint® 97 and patented Chemet CDC™ variants.
• Cupric Oxide One of the leading global suppliers of cupric oxide offering various grades with different particle sizes, chemistry, and physical properties for ceramics, glass colorants, catalysts, and industrial applications.
• AG Copp 75 Agricultural Fungicide

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• World Coating CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association focused on coatings industry standards and advocacy. American Chemet participates as a member to stay engaged with regulatory developments and industry best practices.
• AWPA (American Wood Protection Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for wood preservation industry. American Chemet maintains membership due to involvement in wood treatment chemicals business.
• Center for BiocidescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry group focused on biocides used in antifouling and other applications. Supports regulatory defense and industry advocacy for biocidal products.
• EcoVadiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability rating agency. American Chemet maintains EcoVadis membership to demonstrate sustainability performance to customers and stakeholders.
• American Chemistry CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor industry trade association for chemical manufacturers in the US. American Chemet participates through the Copper Task Force for regulatory advocacy.
• American Coatings AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for paints and coatings manufacturers. American Chemet maintains membership due to significant business in antifouling coatings applications.
• Institute of Marine ESTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine engineering and environmental organization. Relevant to American Chemet's marine antifouling business segment.
• Aquaculture SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization for aquaculture industry. American Chemet maintains membership due to involvement in aquaculture antifouling applications.
• ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal marine industry organization. Supports American Chemet's marine coatings and antifouling business globally.
• International Paint and Print Ink Council Antifouling Coatings CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical committee focused on antifouling coatings regulations and standards. American Chemet participates in regulatory defense of copper-based antifouling products.
• EU Copper Antifouling Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean regulatory advocacy group for copper in antifouling applications. American Chemet participates to defend regulatory approval of copper in marine antifouling paints.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AkzoNobel (International Paint): Global marine coatings leader and major customer/ecosystem participant for cuprous oxide suppliers. While not a direct competitor, International Paint's formulation choices materially influence cuprous oxide demand and regulatory positioning in marine antifouling.
• UPL Limited: India-based global crop protection company with broad agricultural fungicide portfolio including copper-based products. Represents the larger-scale branded ag-fungicide competition American Chemet faces in organic and conventional crop protection markets.
• Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. Large Japanese materials company producing copper powders and specialty chemicals for electronics, automotive, and industrial applications. Overlaps with American Chemet's copper powder business in powder metallurgy and electronics-adjacent markets.

Direct peers

• Nordox AS: Norway-based manufacturer of cuprous oxide (Cu2O) for antifouling paints and agricultural fungicides. Most direct competitor to American Chemet's flagship product line globally, particularly in the European marine coatings market.
• SCM Metal Products (a Höganäs company): US-based producer of copper and copper alloy powders for powder metallurgy, friction components, and thermal management. Direct competitor in the fine particle size copper powders segment of American Chemet's portfolio.
• Old Bridge Chemicals, Inc. US-based manufacturer of copper- and zinc-based specialty chemicals serving agriculture, wood preservation, and industrial markets. Closest US peer with overlapping product portfolio in inorganic copper and zinc compounds.
• Hebei Kingway Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Chinese manufacturer of cuprous oxide and copper chemicals for antifouling and agricultural applications. Competes primarily on price in commodity-grade cuprous oxide, putting pressure on mid-tier cuprous oxide pricing globally.
• Cuproquim SA: Spanish/Portuguese producer of copper-based chemicals including cuprous oxide for marine antifouling, agriculture, and industrial applications. Directly competes with American Chemet across the same core end-markets in Europe and Latin America.
• Jiangsu Mupro IFT Corp. Chinese producer of cuprous oxide, cupric oxide, and basic copper carbonate for marine coatings, agriculture, and industrial uses. Competes in overlapping product chemistries, particularly in basic copper carbonate where American Chemet just launched.
• Zochem LLC: North American producer of zinc oxide serving rubber, ceramics, paints, and agricultural markets. Direct comparable for American Chemet's zinc oxide heritage product line and overlapping customer base in coatings and ceramics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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