Chemprene
Chemprene is a U.S. manufacturer of rubber-coated textiles, lightweight conveyor belting (including proprietary ZipLink and ZipGuide), coated fabrics, and precision molded diaphragms, serving enterprise customers across automotive, aerospace, military, food processing, energy, and industrial sectors as a subsidiary of AMMEGA Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1950
- HeadquartersBeacon, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Chemprene does
Chemprene, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturer of rubber-coated textiles and precision molded elastomeric components, headquartered in a 225,000 sq. ft. facility in Beacon, New York. Founded in 1950 as Chemical Rubber Products and operating since 2018 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMMEGA Group (a Partners Group portfolio company), the company produces four core product lines: Lightweight Rubber Conveyor Belting (including ZipLink and ZipGuide technologies), Coated Fabrics, Molded Diaphragms, and specialty precision-molded parts. Its technology stack centers on in-house elastomeric compound formulation, rubber mixing, coating, curing, and CAD-driven pilot lab prototyping, with proprietary ZipLink spiral-mesh and ZipGuide on-site splicing technologies that eliminate traditional weak points and reduce belt change time by over 50%.
Chemprene sells to enterprise customers across at least seven verticals—automotive, aerospace, military/defense, food processing, energy/oil & gas, corrugated cardboard, and general industrial—through a combination of direct field sales, inside sales, technical collaboration, and AMMEGA Group's broader Americas distribution network (4 manufacturing facilities, 18 fabrication sites, 18 Customer Service Centers across North, Central, and South America). Pricing is quote-based on custom and standard products, with multi-year contract cadences typical for engineered applications requiring MIL-spec or OEM qualification. In 2025, Chemprene's brand was fully integrated within Ammeraal Beltech's Lightweight Rubber portfolio, consolidating go-to-market under the parent group while preserving Chemprene's specialized lightweight rubber capabilities.
Chemprene firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Chemprene
- Legal name
- Chemprene Inc.
- Website
- https://chemprene.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1950
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Chemprene is a U.S. manufacturer of rubber-coated textiles, lightweight conveyor belting (including proprietary ZipLink and ZipGuide), coated fabrics, and precision molded diaphragms, serving enterprise customers across automotive, aerospace, military, food processing, energy, and industrial sectors as a subsidiary of AMMEGA Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Chemprene industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Rubber Products
- NAICS
- Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291)
- SIC
- Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)
- akta.pro primary industry
- General-Purpose Rubber Compounds (NR/SBR/BR/EPDM) (IMANAJAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Adhesive, Sealant & Gasket Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAI)
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Where Chemprene is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Beacon
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Chemprene business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Lightweight Rubber Conveyor Belting: Manufacture and sale of rubber conveyor belting products including ZipLink, LR Series, and various specialty belting for industrial applications.
- Coated Fabrics: Rubber-coated textiles for various industrial applications including military, aerospace, automotive, and general industrial uses.
- Precision Molded Products: Custom diaphragms and precision molded rubber parts for automotive, medical, aerospace, process control, water & fuel markets.
- Technical Services: Technical support, product development collaboration, and customer service support for custom applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B custom and standard product pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Chemprene product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Chemprene manufactures rubber-coated textiles including lightweight rubber conveyor belting, coated fabrics, and precision molded diaphragms for industrial applications. The company produces custom-engineered rubber components combining various elastomeric materials with different substrates for sectors including automotive, aerospace, military, food processing, oil & gas, and general industrial. In-house rubber mixing, coating, and curing capabilities support both standard product lines (AG Belting, Food Belting, Roughtops, Tobacco Belting) and proprietary technologies such as ZipLink spiral mesh belting and ZipGuide splicing systems.
Product overview
Chemoprene is a manufacturer of rubber-coated textiles and lightweight conveyor belting products, operating as part of the AMMEGA Group. The company's product portfolio consists of four core offerings: Lightweight Rubber Conveyor Belting, Coated Fabrics, Molded Diaphragms, and Ziplink/ZipGuide belting. Lightweight Rubber Conveyor Belting encompasses various specialized types including AG Belting, Food Belting, Impression Belting, Roughtops, Specialty Belting, and Tobacco Belting. Coated Fabrics serve markets including energy/oil & gas, aerospace, automotive, military, and general industrial applications, with products like Oil Boom and Packings/Seals for fraccing operations. Molded Diaphragms include precision-engineered solutions for automotive, medical, aerospace, and industrial uses. Ziplink and ZipGuide represent innovative belting technologies featuring spiral mesh construction that eliminates splicing equipment requirements, with over 30 different constructions available.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ZipLink: A breakthrough in belting design combining time-tested rubber cover materials with a structured spiral link mesh that can be easily spliced at any length into a continuous belt without special tools, presses or equipment.
- ZipGuide
Products and services
- Lightweight Rubber Conveyor Belting
Quantifiable outcome
- Belt replacement time and staffing reduced by over 50% after converting to ZipLink
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Chemprene
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Chemprene technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Chemprene partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- AMMEGA GroupcoreAMMEGA Group is the parent company that acquired Ammeraal Beltech and Megadyne under single ownership in 2018. Chemoprene operates as part of AMMEGA's Americas operations with a $100M investment commitment. The group includes brands Ammeraal Beltech, uni, Megadyne, Green Belting, Jason Industrial and Chemoprene. Chemoprene's products are now integrated into Ammeraal Beltech's Lightweight Rubber portfolio.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Chemprene competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions including rubber belts, hoses, and industrial components. Competes with Chemprene in coated industrial rubber products across automotive, industrial, and energy customers.
- Continental ContiTech: Division of Continental AG producing industrial rubber products including conveyor belts, hoses, vibration control, and elastomer coatings. Far larger and broader than Chemprene but directly competitive in coated fabrics, lightweight belting, and industrial rubber components.
- Yokohama Rubber Company: Diversified global rubber manufacturer with industrial products segment producing conveyor belts, hoses, and engineered rubber components. Broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in rubber compounding and coated-fabric products.
- Hutchinson (TotalEnergies): Subsidiary of TotalEnergies producing rubber-based components for automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets including sealing systems, anti-vibration parts, and coated materials. Comparable to Chemprene in aerospace, defense, and industrial diaphragm/seal applications.
Direct peers
- Volta Belting: Manufacturer of homogeneous thermoplastic and rubber conveyor belts for food processing, packaging, and industrial applications. Direct competitor to Chemprene in food-grade belting and lightweight industrial conveyor solutions.
- Habasit: Global leader in lightweight conveyor and power transmission belting, serving food processing, packaging, textiles, and general industrial markets. Directly competes with Chemprene in fabric-based and rubber-coated belts for similar end uses and customer types.
- Nitta Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial rubber and polyurethane belts, including lightweight conveyor and power transmission products. Competes with Chemprene in precision-engineered coated-fabric and rubber belts for industrial automation and food processing customers.
- Megadyne: Sister company within AMMEGA Group, manufacturing rubber and polyurethane timing belts, conveyor belts, and power transmission products. Comparable to Chemprene in elastomer compounding and coated-fabric products serving industrial and automotive customers globally.
- Ammeraal Beltech: Sister company within AMMEGA Group and the entity into which Chemprene is being integrated; manufactures lightweight and heavyweight conveyor belting for food processing, packaging, and industrial applications across the Americas. Most direct comparable given shared portfolio, manufacturing footprint, and customer base.
- Fenner Dunlop: Major manufacturer of heavyweight and mid-range conveyor belting with strong presence in industrial, mining, and bulk material handling. Overlaps with Chemprene in coated-fabric and rubber-reinforced belt constructions for industrial customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Chemprene social profiles
Digital presenceChemprene compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Chemprene financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Chemprene leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Chemprene funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Chemprene M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Chemprene
What does Chemprene do?
Chemprene manufactures rubber-coated textiles including lightweight rubber conveyor belting, coated fabrics, and precision molded diaphragms for industrial applications. The company produces custom-engineered rubber components combining various elastomeric materials with different substrates for sectors including automotive, aerospace, military, food processing, oil & gas, and general industrial. In-house rubber mixing, coating, and curing capabilities support both standard product lines (AG Belting, Food Belting, Roughtops, Tobacco Belting) and proprietary technologies such as ZipLink spiral mesh belting and ZipGuide splicing systems.
Is Chemprene a public or private company?
Chemprene is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Chemprene founded?
Chemprene was founded in 1950. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Chemprene based?
Chemprene is headquartered in Beacon, United States, in the North America region.
How does Chemprene make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Lightweight Rubber Conveyor Belting is the primary driver. The others are coated Fabrics, precision Molded Products and technical Services.
Who are Chemprene's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Gates Industrial, Continental ContiTech, Yokohama Rubber Company and Hutchinson (TotalEnergies). Direct peers are Volta Belting, Habasit, Nitta Corporation, Megadyne, Ammeraal Beltech and Fenner Dunlop.
Does Chemprene have an API?
No public API is recorded for Chemprene.
What industry is Chemprene in?
Chemprene's product category is Industrial Rubber Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAJAA, General-Purpose Rubber Compounds (NR/SBR/BR/EPDM), with a secondary code of IMANAJAI, Adhesive, Sealant & Gasket Rubber Compounds. Its NAICS code is 326220 and its SIC code is 3050.