What Polymeric Group does

Polymeric Group, legally Polymeric US, Inc., is a privately held industrial ink and coating manufacturer founded in 1993 and headquartered at 117 E. 14th Avenue, North Kansas City, Missouri. The company formulates UV-curable, LED-curable, solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and water-based inks and coatings for screen, digital, flexographic, and dye-sublimation printing processes. Its portfolio is organized across four product lines — Screen Inks (e.g., Renegade GP, ImageMark XR, Lazer LXII, HeatFold, Duraflex, PolyMembrane PCM, DualCure DC, Thermoform TF), Industrial Coatings (SmokeScreen+, Thermoform 3D Clear, SolarShield Clear, V-WRAP LTX, FORTIFI), Digital Inks (POP DC Gen5, Checkmate FL, OCR, Universal, VJ2, DTG, 3D Sublimation), and Specialty Inks (Glitter, Glow in the Dark, Magnetic Receptive, Chalkboard GP, Thixatropic Clear, Blacklight Clear) — supported by Pantone-certified color matching, consultation, equipment setup, and software support services.

Core technology is concentrated in substrate-specific adhesion chemistry (HDPE, fluted polypropylene, PETG, PVC, acrylic), dual-cure ink systems that cure under both mercury vapor and LED lamps, thermoformable inks and clearcoats, and the patented SilvaKure silver-ion antimicrobial platform (filed 2011, EPA-registered, FDA- and NSF-approved, REACH-compliant) integrated into the FORTIFI functional coatings brand. Documented performance claims include up to 99.999% bacterial inhibition per JIS Z2801, ASTM D3273-00 mold-growth prevention, 3-5 years outdoor weathering, and California Title 19 flame compliance.

The business model is one-time sale of formulated industrial inks and coatings with quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing, supplemented by SilvaKure licensing to third-party manufacturers. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to digital OEMs, printer/printhead manufacturers, and large print service providers with a regional authorized distributor network (ChromaXPress, National UV Supply, Davis International) and a white-label/private-label offering in which customers promote Polymeric solutions under their own brand. End markets include aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, healthcare, pharmaceutical, automotive/fleet graphics, and POP/retail signage. Leadership comprises Tim Leclercq (Group CEO), Dev Sarma (CTO), James Martin (VP Operations), Terry Amerine (VP Sales & Marketing), Amy Hohenadel (R&D/Lab Manager), Angela Argit (Marketing Manager), Pramudi Abeydeera (Formulation Chemist), and Karina Gabrielli (Color Specialist). The company was designated an essential business during COVID-19 and currently operates as a going concern.

Name

Polymeric Group

Legal name

Polymeric US, Inc.

Website

https://polymericgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Polymeric Group is a privately held industrial ink and coating manufacturer founded in 1993. It produces UV, LED, solvent, and water-based formulations for screen, digital, flexographic printing, serving digital OEMs, printer manufacturers, and print service providers across multiple industrial verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing Inks and Coatings

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (32591), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Printing Inks (IMAEAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital & Specialty Inks (Inkjet, UV, Conductive) (IMAEAHAI), Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB), Anti-Graffiti, Anti-Microbial & Functional Wall Coatings (IMADAKAK), Label Stock, Inks, Coatings & Laminates (Materials Supply) (IMALAKAL)

Keywords

• Industrial printing inks
• UV curable coatings
• Screen printing inks
• Functional coatings
• Digital printing inks

Headquarters

HQ city

North Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Ink and Coating Sales: Manufacture and sale of industrial inks and coatings including screen inks, digital inks, industrial coatings, and specialty inks. Products sold to digital OEMs, printer and printhead manufacturers, and print service providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Polymeric Group manufactures and sells industrial inks and coatings for screen, digital, textile, and flexographic printing processes, including UV-curable, LED-curable, solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and water-based formulations. The company develops customized ink and coating solutions addressing adhesion to difficult substrates, flexibility for thermoforming, weathering resistance, and functional properties such as antimicrobial protection, flame resistance, and anti-graffiti performance. Polymeric also offers the patented SilvaKure silver-ion antimicrobial technology and the FORTIFI line of functional coatings, supported by Pantone-certified color matching, consultation, equipment setup, and software support services.

Product overview

Polymeric Group is an innovative ink and coating solutions provider specializing in industrial print applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized across four main product lines: Screen Inks (Renegade GP, ImageMark XR, Lazer LXII, Ultrabond WR, HeatFold, Duraflex, PolyMembrane PCM, DualCure DC, Thermoform TF), Industrial Coatings (SmokeScreen+, Thermoform 3D Clear, SolarShield Clear, Ink Jet Receptive Clear, Dry Erase Clear, Anti-Graffiti Clear, Hardcoat Clears, V-WRAP LTX, Dye-Sublimation Receptive, and the branded FORTIFI line with SilvaKure antimicrobial technology), Digital Inks (POP DC Gen5 Series, Checkmate FL, OCR, Universal, VJ2, Direct to Garment, 3D Sublimation), and Specialty Inks (DerCeram G&T Primer, Chalkboard GP, Glitter, Glow in the Dark, Thixatropic Clear, Blacklight Clear, Magnetic Receptive). The company also provides complementary services including Pantone-certified color matching, consultation, equipment setup, and software support. Polymeric Group operates as a solutions provider, working collaboratively with customers to develop customized ink and coating formulations for unique industrial printing challenges across screen, digital, textile, and functional coating applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FORTIFI: FORTIFI is a line of functional coatings offering flame resistance, anti-graffiti, anti-microbial protection, and extreme deep-draw capabilities for UV-curable and water-based applications.
• SilvaKure

Products and services

• Renegade GP High performance, fast curing UV screen printing ink designed for point of purchase and vinyl banner applications. Provides opacity, high gloss, rapid cure rates, and outdoor durability.
• ImageMark XR UV curable screen-printing ink formulated for multiple substrate adhesion performance, designed for point of purchase stocks including HDPE and fluted polyolefin stocks without the addition of catalyst.
• Lazer LXII UV curable ink formulated for difficult-to-adhere surfaces including fluted polypropylene and high density polyethylene, offering excellent water resistance without waste-producing additives.
• Ultrabond WR Non-blocking flexible ink with adhesion to many Point-Of-Purchase stocks, designed for banner applications with excellent water-resistance and flexibility for finishing requirements.
• HeatFold Extremely flexible UV curable screen ink specially formulated for printing on plastics intended for heat-bending and folding, ideal for PETG, PVC, Polycarbonate, and acrylic sheets.
• Duraflex UV curable ink system for flat, pressure sensitive decal applications requiring exterior exposure for five years, resilient against edge curl and color intensity diminish.
• PolyMembrane PCM UV curable ink optimized for multi-colored sub surface applications such as membrane switches, nameplates, counter mats, and instrument panel overlays.
• DualCure DC One-part screen ink which cures under both standard mercury vapor and LED curing conditions, adhering to HDPE, LDPE, PET, PVC and PP without adhesion promoters.
• Thermoform TF Extremely flexible UV curable screen ink specially formulated for printing plastics used in vacuum forming, providing outstanding vacuum forming characteristics and ink lengthening.
• SmokeScreen+ Anti-Graffiti and Flame suppressing coating designed for litho, flexo, screen and digitally printed graphics and wall-coverings. Passes 701 Fire Test and California Code Title 19.
• Thermoform 3D Clear Vacuum-formable liquid over-lam clearcoat for automotive and sports/outdoor graphic constructions, eliminating bottlenecks of conventional laminating processes.
• SolarShield Clear Non-yellowing coating with UV inhibitors that protects overprinted colors from sunlight exposure, enduring up to 5 years of direct sun and element exposure.
• Ink Jet Receptive Clear Digital receptive clear coat designed for solvent and UV pigment-based inkjet printers, optimized for both indoor and outdoor applications.
• Dry Erase Clear Non-staining dry erase coating for styrene and other commonly used Point of Purchase substrates.
• Anti-Graffiti Clear Anti-graffiti coating designed for styrene and other commonly used Point-of-Purchase substrates, exhibiting excellent adhesion to many POP UV inks.
• Hardcoat Clears Abrasion-resistant clear coatings formulated as protective finish for interior decorative trim and electronic instrument panels, providing high gloss to velvet satin finishes.
• V-WRAP LTX Vehicle Wrap/Fleet Graphics liquid lamination designed for screen printed and digitally printed graphics, contains UV inhibitors and endures up to 5 years outdoor exposure.
• Dye-Sublimation Receptive Clear coating that allows dye sublimation inks to be applicable on white-coated metals, ensuring and enhancing vivid colors and durability.
• FORTIFI Functional Coatings Line of UV-curable and water-based functional coatings with flame resistance, anti-graffiti, anti-microbial protection (SilvaKure), and extreme deep-draw capabilities. Works on PVC, acrylic, PET, HDPE, paper and board, coated metals, and more.
• SilvaKure Antimicrobial Technology Patented silver-ion-based antimicrobial coating technology that provides protection against bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens. EPA registered and REACH compliant. Up to 99.999% effective in preventing bacterial growth per JIS Z2801 testing. Incorporated into FORTIFI functional coatings.
• POP DC Gen5 Series Extremely durable UV curable digital printing ink for Point of Purchase applications, curing under both Mercury Vapor and LED units with exceptional adhesion characteristics.
• Checkmate FL UV curable digital printing ink for applications on various plastics requiring high flexibility, with exceptional adhesion for head-bending on Acrylic, ABS, Expanded PVC, HIPS, PETG, and Polycarbonate.
• OCR Digital Ink Series UV digital ink series providing outstanding adhesion to broad range of rigid and flexible print media with exceptional chemical and water resistance properties.
• Universal Digital Ink System Highly flexible digital ink system with robust color gamut that achieves optimal cure under both Mercury Vapor and LED lamps for multi-pass digital printers.
• VJ2 Digital Ink Digital ink designed for industrial print market including fleet graphics, compatible with Ricoh Gen 4/Gen5 and Kyocera printheads with proprietary dual-cure system.
• Direct to Garment (DTG) Inks Water-based pigmented inks for printing directly onto fabrics such as cotton, polyester, and blends. Available for Epson/Panasonic printheads (LV series) and Ricoh/Fuji-Dimatix/Kyocera platforms (DTG-HV series).
• 3D Sublimation Inks Flexible high performance water-based dye-sublimation inks designed for Epson and other Piezo head printers, compatible with common sublimation papers for heat press or calendar roll transfer.
• DerCeram G&T Primer Wipe-on primer to improve adhesion of UV digital and screen inks to various substrates including glass.
• Chalkboard GP Special effect ink for creating screen printed chalkboard surfaces on styrene, rigid vinyl and cardstock, suitable for writing with chalk and wipes clean for re-use.
• Glitter Inks Specialty inks available in array of dramatic colors for point of purchase applications, formulated for Renegade GP, ImageMark XR, Ultrabond WR, DF, and Thermoform TF.
• Glow in the Dark Novelty phosphorescent ink that glows in the dark from approximately 15 to 30 minutes after exposure to normal daylight.
• Thixatropic Clear UV ink that allows printers to accent and simulate wet water droplet look, achieving various droplet sizes or 3D effects depending on mesh count and emulsion build.
• Blacklight Clear Specialty ink for illuminated graphics that exhibits an illuminated appearance when exposed to blacklight source, undetectable until exposed to blacklight.
• Magnetic Receptive Ink Innovative ink allowing graphics to be held in place by magnetic surfaces, light to medium pewter in color, used to create magnetic chalkboard and dry-erase surfaces.
• Pantone Certified Color Matching Services Pantone Certified color matching services including hard-to-match colors, LAB numbers, and various densities/viscosities for industrial ink customers.
• Consultation Services Beginning to end consultation services for mechanical best practices, equipment, inks/coatings, application support, on-site equipment calibration, and software support.
• Setup Services Machinery and ink synchronization services ensuring optimal results for customer equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 99.999% effective in preventing bacterial growth (JIS Z2801 testing)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Universities (US and Europe)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Active partnerships with multiple universities in the United States and Europe to test efficacy of SilvaKure™ technology against novel bacterial and viral pathogens. Test results described as outstanding.
• ChromaXPressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Polymeric Group industrial ink and coating products.
• National UV SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Polymeric Group industrial ink and coating products, specializing in UV-related solutions.
• Davis InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Polymeric Group products under the Polymeric Imaging brand.
• PRINTING United AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association. Gary Jones, director of environmental, health, and safety affairs for PRINTING United Alliance, provided guidance on EPA regulations for antimicrobial coatings in the printing industry.
• SilvaKure LicenseesminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCompanies licensing Polymeric Group's patented SilvaKure™ antimicrobial coating technology. Polymeric Group announced plans to license the technology to companies interested in protecting surface areas from bacterial and viral contagions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sun Chemical (DIC Corporation): The world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments, part of DIC Corporation. Sun Chemical competes across virtually every ink category Polymeric serves, but operates at vastly greater scale with a global manufacturing footprint.
• Flint Group: Global supplier of printing inks, coatings, and consumables for the packaging, paper, and commercial print markets. Overlaps with Polymeric in UV-curable and digital inks, especially for label, flexible packaging, and POP applications.
• Fujifilm Specialty Ink Systems: Division of Fujifilm producing UV-curable and inkjet inks for industrial printing. Competes with Polymeric in digital ink OEM channels and offers broader resources and printhead integration capabilities.

Emerging players

• Microban International: Antimicrobial technology provider that licenses silver-ion and other antimicrobial solutions to manufacturers. A direct potential competitor to Polymeric's SilvaKure licensing business as the antimicrobial additives market expands.

Direct peers

• Nazdar Ink Technologies: US-based manufacturer of screen printing inks, digital inks, and specialty coatings for industrial graphics. A close comparable to Polymeric with similar product portfolio (UV screen, digital, specialty inks) and customer base of sign, graphics, and industrial printers.
• Marabu GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of screen printing, digital printing, and liquid coating inks. Direct competitor in UV-curable screen and digital inks for industrial graphics, promotional products, and glass/ceramic decoration.
• Wikoff Color Corporation: US-based formulator of specialty inks and coatings for packaging, label, and industrial printing. Comparable specialty mid-market competitor with a consultative sales model and focus on custom formulations.
• INX International Ink Co. One of the largest global manufacturers of printing inks and coatings for commercial, packaging, and digital printing. Directly competes with Polymeric across UV/LED screen, digital, and specialty ink lines, serving similar printer OEMs and print service providers.
• RUCO Druckfarben: European manufacturer of screen printing inks, pad printing inks, and specialty coatings. Overlaps with Polymeric in UV-curable and specialty inks for industrial graphics and glass decoration.

Others

• Zeres UV Coatings: Supplier of UV-curable coatings and functional finishes for industrial applications. Adjacent provider in the UV functional coatings space where Polymeric's FORTIFI line competes, particularly in anti-graffiti and protective finishes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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