AriChem

What AriChem does

AriChem, LLC is a privately-held specialty chemical manufacturer operating from a 50-acre integrated facility in Ariton, Alabama. The company was originally commissioned in the mid-1970s as AriChem, Inc., acquired by Sloss Industries Corporation in 1979, and reacquired by current management as AriChem, LLC in 2006, retaining the original facility, core technologies, and key personnel. AriChem is ISO 9001:2000 certified, GMP-compliant, and a member of SOCMA's ChemStewards program.

The company operates two intertwined business lines. First, it produces and sells a proprietary portfolio of specialty chemicals organized into four categories: sulfonic acids (used as pharmaceutical intermediates, catalysts, and metal processing aids), high-purity monomers and sulfones for plastics and pharmaceuticals, non-halogen flame retardants (branded KSS-FR, STB-FR, NATS-FR, HES-FR, HES2-FR) for polycarbonate and polymer systems, and GMP-grade nutritional supplements (HMB and MSM). Second, it provides custom batch manufacturing services spanning 15+ reaction types (including acetylation, chlorosulfonation, sulfonation, halogenation, polymerization, and oxidative coupling) with capabilities from pilot-scale through full bulk scale.

AriChem generates revenue through one-time sales of proprietary products and toll/custom manufacturing contracts with chemical industry customers globally, shipping to every continent except Antarctica. The company is sales-led, with dedicated sales, customer service, and technical support staff, and is led by CEO Mike Owen and COO Mike Ziegler, both former Sloss Industries executives. No institutional funding, venture capital, or public listing has been identified; the company remains a closely-held LLC.

Name

AriChem

Legal name

AriChem, LLC

Website

https://arichem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ariton

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing Services: Provides made-to-order custom chemical manufacturing solutions for specific customer needs. Revenue generated through toll manufacturing and custom synthesis contracts.
2. Proprietary Specialty Chemical Products: Produces and sells distinct specialty chemical products including sulfonic acids, monomers, sulfones, flame retardants, and nutritional supplements to the chemical industry.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

AriChem is a specialty chemical manufacturer that produces sulfonic acids, monomers and sulfones, flame retardants, and nutritional supplement ingredients. The company also offers custom batch manufacturing and toll processing services for industrial customers requiring smaller-volume or specialized chemistries that are not serviced by large commodity producers.

Product overview

AriChem is a specialty chemical manufacturer offering a diverse portfolio of chemical products organized into four core categories: Sulfonic Acids (industry standard catalysts and intermediates), Monomers & Sulfones (high-purity polymer building blocks), Flame Retardants (non-halogen solutions for polycarbonate and polymer systems), and Nutritional Supplements (GMP-grade HMB and MSM). In addition to its proprietary product lines, AriChem provides custom manufacturing services from pilot-scale through full bulk scale, supporting a wide range of markets including pharmaceuticals, plastics, metal processing, and nutritional supplements. The company operates a 50-acre facility in Ariton, Alabama with over 30 years of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sulfonic Acids Sulfonic acid chemistries produced for industrial buyers, used as intermediates and functional ingredients across chemical processing applications.
• Monomers & Sulfones Monomer and sulfone intermediates produced for polymer and specialty plastics applications, serving compounders and downstream polymer manufacturers.
• Flame Retardants Flame retardant chemistries produced for plastics, polymer, and electronics industry customers requiring specialty fire-resistance additives.
• Nutritional Supplements Nutraceutical-grade ingredients produced for the food and dietary supplement industries.
• Custom Manufacturing Services Custom batch chemical manufacturing and toll processing services for industrial customers needing flexible production runs or chemistries outside their own internal capabilities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sloss Industries CorporationcoreOthersAriChem, LLC purchased the chemical business of Sloss Industries Corp. in 2006. The purchase included the AriChem facility, core technologies, related equipment, and key pilot plant equipment. Key technical, quality, manufacturing, and sales personnel were retained with the business.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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