CC Polymers

What CC Polymers does

Corpus Christi Polymers, LLC (operating as CC Polymers) is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA), headquartered at the International Trade Corridor in Corpus Christi, Texas. The company self-positions as one of the largest global producers of these two materials. Its PTA is produced via catalytic oxidation of paraxylene and serves as the essential precursor to PET, while its finished PET is a recyclable plastic polymer sold into packaging applications for the beverage, food, and personal care industries, with PTA additionally supplying polyester fiber and textile manufacturers. The company's go-to-market is a B2B industrial direct-sales model targeting global manufacturing partners, with quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing typical of bulk commodity petrochemical supply.

The company's distinguishing infrastructure asset is an on-site state-of-the-art desalination plant, approximately 90% complete as of late 2024, being completed and operated under contract by Aquatech with a planned capacity of roughly 9 million gallons per day. This facility provides a captive, drought-insulated industrial water supply for production — a meaningful cost and reliability differentiator in a region facing historic drought (Corpus Christi reservoirs reported at 8.4% capacity). On March 25, 2026, the Corpus Christi City Council voted 7-1 to begin negotiations to purchase water from this plant after scrapping a $1.2 billion city-owned desalination project, potentially opening a second, materially distinct revenue stream beyond petrochemical sales.

Ownership is private LLC structure with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or cap table; management team, founders, and financial details are not disclosed in the source data. Geographic markets served are listed as USA/North America, although the company references global partners in marketing materials. No funding rounds, M&A activity, regulatory actions, certifications, or patents are disclosed. The company operates an active website and iCIMS-based careers portal, and reports 101–250 employees.

Name

CC Polymers

Legal name

Corpus Christi Polymers, LLC

Website

https://ccpolymersllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Corpus Christi Polymers, LLC manufactures PET and PTA at industrial scale in Corpus Christi, Texas, selling to global packaging, beverage, food, personal care, and textile converters via direct B2B sales, with an integrated desalination plant nearing completion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Polymer Manufacturing

NAICS

Petrochemical Manufacturing (32511), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Polyesters & PET Chain (PTA, MEG, PET) (IMAEADAG)

Keywords

• PET polymer production
• Purified terephthalic acid
• Polyester raw materials
• Plastic resin manufacturing
• Industrial chemical supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Corpus Christi

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, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. PET and PTA Sales: Manufactures and sells Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) to global industrial partners in packaging, food, beverage, and personal care industries. PET and PTA are essential materials in the production of high-quality plastics and fibers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CC Polymers (Corpus Christi Polymers, LLC) manufactures and sells Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) to global industrial partners in the packaging, food, beverage, personal care, and textile industries. The company operates as one of the largest PET and PTA manufacturers in the world and runs an on-site desalination facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, to supply industrial water for its production processes.

Product overview

Corpus Christi Polymers is one of the largest manufacturers of PET and PTA in the world. The company operates two core product lines: PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid), an essential precursor chemical used in PET production, and PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), a versatile plastic polymer widely used in packaging for food, beverages, and personal care products. Additionally, the company operates an on-site desalination plant that converts seawater into industrial water for its production processes, exemplifying its commitment to sustainable manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

Quantifiable outcome

• PET is 100% recyclable, supporting circular economy and sustainability goals

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AquatechcoreTechnology or IntegrationAquatech is the desalination company contracted with Corpus Christi Polymers to operate and complete the company's desalination plant. The plant is approximately 90% complete and will convert seawater into high-quality industrial water for production processes. Aquatech has agreed to complete and expand the plant, which could produce approximately 9 million gallons of drinking water per day.
• City of Corpus ChristiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Corpus Christi is negotiating to purchase water from Corpus Christi Polymers' desalination plant. The city council voted 7-1 to begin negotiations after scrapping its own $1.2 billion city-owned desalination project. This is a potential water supply partnership arising from the city's historic drought conditions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dak Americas: US-based integrated producer of PET resins and PTA, serving beverage, food, and personal-care packaging customers. Direct overlap with CC Polymers' product mix and core North American customer base.
• Far Eastern New Century: Integrated polyester and PET producer with global operations including US capacity. Direct competitor in PTA/PET supply to packaging and textile customers.
• Indorama Ventures: World's largest PET producer with integrated PTA assets across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Direct competitor in the same PTA-PET value chain serving packaging and fiber customers.
• Nan Ya Plastics: One of the largest global producers of PTA and PET with significant US operations. Competes in the same polyester chain, serving overlapping packaging and fiber markets.
• Lotte Chemical: Korean petrochemical major with PTA and PET production supplying global packaging markets. Competes with CC Polymers in commodity polyester resins sold to similar end customers.
• Alpek: Major integrated PET and PTA producer in the Americas (Mexico/US). Closest geographic and product-line competitor to CC Polymers, serving similar packaging and polyester end markets.

Broad incumbents

• SABIC: Global petrochemical leader producing a wide range of polymers and chemicals, with PTA/PET exposure. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the polyester value chain rather than a specialized PET player.
• Reliance Industries: Vertically integrated oil-to-polyester giant producing PTA and PET at massive scale, particularly in India. Competes in the same polyester chain but as part of a much broader petrochemical portfolio.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group: Large diversified chemical group with PTA, PET, and polyester fiber assets globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the polyester chain serving packaging and textile customers.
• Eastman Chemical: Diversified specialty chemicals and plastics producer with polyester and packaging polymer exposure. Competes in adjacent polymer and recycling value chains rather than as a pure-play PET/PTA merchant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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