What Phlex Tek does

Phlex Tek is a privately held material science solutions provider founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, serving the North American industrial market with a diversified portfolio of specialty chemicals and, more recently, carbon fiber materials. The company's core products are organized under several sub-brands: ACH-series cycloaliphatic epoxy resins (CER 15, CER VCMX, CER 4221), ACH EPY epoxy resins, ACH-TPO photoinitiators, PhlexRez phenoxy resins (solvent-borne and water-borne), PhlexSize waterborne polymer dispersions, PhlexRez LED Cure resin systems, a full silanes range, polyaspartic chemistries, and MDI isocyanates. The underlying technology rests on proprietary epoxidation catalyst systems that produce halogen-free, low-viscosity resins, decades of phenoxy resin formulation know-how, and a patent-pending cationic UV powder coating application. The product line addresses use cases in 3D printing (UV/EB systems), high-performance composites (pultrusion, filament-wound pipe), coatings (direct-to-metal, powder, floor, marine), adhesives (structural, hotmelt, laminating), and fiber sizing (carbon, glass, basalt).

Phlex Tek's business model is B2B specialty chemical sales conducted through direct outreach (phone and email to sales contact Josh Kester) on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go billing cadence. Products are sold in industrial packaging ranging from 25kg boxes to 200kg drums, 1000kg IBCs, and iso-tankers, with no publicly disclosed pricing. In February 2026, Phlex Tek completed the acquisition of Carbon Conversions Inc., a Lake City, South Carolina-based carbon fiber materials provider with 16 years of operating history and a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility capable of processing 1,800+ metric tons annually of reclaimed aerospace-grade carbon fiber in chopped, non-woven mat, and spooled forms, adding traceability, 3D preforming, and downstream composites services. The company's stated mission is to lead through innovation in high-performance materials for industrial customers in the coatings, adhesives, composites, and fiber sizing sectors, with products positioned as the chemical backbone for many durable goods components.

Name

Phlex Tek

Legal name

Phlex Tek

Website

https://phlextek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Phlex Tek is a privately held material science solutions provider designing and manufacturing specialty polymers, epoxy resins, silanes, photoinitiators, and carbon fiber materials for North American industrial manufacturers serving coatings, adhesives, composites, and fiber sizing end-markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Resin & Polymer Manufacturing (IMANAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recycled & Sustainable 3D Printing Materials (Bio-based/Regrind) (IMAAABAK)

Keywords

• Specialty chemical manufacturing
• Epoxy resins
• Phenoxy resins
• Silane coupling agents
• Carbon fiber materials

Headquarters

HQ city

North Wales

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemical Sales: Phlex Tek generates revenue through the sale of specialty chemical products including phenoxy resins, cycloaliphatic epoxy resins, silanes, photoinitiators, and related chemistries to industrial manufacturers. Products are sold in various packaging configurations (drums, IBCs, iso-tankers) with direct B2B sales engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Phlex Tek designs and manufactures specialty polymers, resins, photoinitiators, silanes, and fiber sizing chemistries for industrial material science applications including UV/EB cure systems, high-performance composites, coatings and inks, adhesives and sealants, and fiber sizing for glass, carbon, basalt, and other synthetic fibers. Following the February 2026 acquisition of Carbon Conversions Inc., the company also manufactures reclaimed aerospace-grade carbon fiber materials in chopped, non-woven mat, and spooled forms. Products are sold directly to North American industrial manufacturers in bulk packaging configurations.

Product overview

Phlex Tek is a material science solution provider focused on coating and adhesive resins, operating as a diversified portfolio of chemical products rather than a unified software platform. The product lineup centers on specialty chemicals including cycloaliphatic epoxy resins (ACH CER 15, ACH CER VCMX, ACHWL CER 4221), epoxy resins (ACH EPY 500, ACH EPY 520), photoinitiators (ACH-TPO), reactive diluents (ACH TP-101, ACH TP-221), and a comprehensive silane range (ACH Si-ALK-137, ACH Si PYL-43C, ACH Si-SUL-69). The company also offers phenoxy resins in multiple delivery formats (pellets, solvent-borne, water-borne), polyaspartic chemistries, MDI isocyanates, and LED cure resin systems. Following the acquisition of Carbon Conversions Inc., Phlex Tek expanded into carbon fiber materials including chopped, non-woven mat, and spooled forms. Additional offerings include waterborne polymers (NitroSize ES-55, LS-01, UPW-36), concrete protection products (Phlex Vetrofluid), and Aquolin 275 polyisocyanate. Applications span 3D printing/UV cure systems, high-performance composites, coatings and inks, adhesives and sealants, fiber sizings, floor coatings, and drum lining.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PhlexRez: Product line for phenoxy resins including ES-P40M and ES-P30P variants in solvent-borne formulations
• PhlexSize
• ACH EPY
• ACH CER
• ACH-TPO
• Phlex Fibers
• PhlexRez LED Cure
• Phlex Vetrofluid

Products and services

• ACH CER 15 Cycloaliphatic Epoxy Resin Cycloaliphatic epoxy resin (3,4-Epoxycyclohexylmethyl methacrylate) with low viscosity, good heat resistance, weatherability, and electrical insulation properties. Used in industrial and electronic applications, low temperature cured liquid and powder coatings, and as a monomer in cationic UV powder coatings.
• ACH CER VCMX Vinyl Cycloaliphatic Epoxy Resin Vinyl cycloaliphatic epoxy resin (4-Vinyl-1-Cyclohexene 1,2-Epoxide) used in sealants, coupling agents, organic silicone synthesis, and microelectronics applications.
• ACHWL CER 4221 Cycloaliphatic Epoxy Resin Cycloaliphatic epoxy resin (3,4-Epoxycyclohexylmethyl 3',4'-Epoxycyclohexanecarboxylate) manufactured using a proprietary special catalyst system. Liquid resin with lower viscosity than standard epoxy resins, no halogen impurities, superior transparency with acid anhydride curing agents, and high heat-deformation temperature. Used in cationic or acid cured coatings, electrical-insulating varnishes, FRPs, and transparent insulating sealants for LEDs.
• ACH EPY 500 Epoxy Resin Epoxy resin (N, N-Diglycidyl-4-Glycidyloxyaniline) used in heat resistance adhesives, small casting motor parts, and carbon and glass fiber winding composites.
• ACH EPY 520 Epoxy Resin Epoxy resin (4,4'-Methylenebis(N,N-diglycidylaniline)) used in heat resistant high performance aerospace structural adhesives, carbon and glass fiber composite materials, and plastic and electronic encapsulation materials.
• PhlexRez Phenoxy Resins (Solvent-Borne, Water-Borne, and Pellet Forms) Versatile phenoxy resins available in pellets, solvent-borne (PhlexRez ES-P40M 40% in MEK/PMA and PhlexRez ES-P30P 30% in PMA), and water-borne (PhlexSize WBP-34 and WBP-35) forms. Offer exceptional durability, strong chemical resistance, flexibility, and superior adhesion to various substrates. Used in adhesive and coating applications, thermoset coatings, and adhesion promotion.
• ACH-TPO Photoinitiator Type 1 homolytic photoinitiator (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyldiphenylphosphine oxide) that absorbs UV light at longer wavelengths, suitable for curing white, matting, and pigmented formulations with photobleaching properties for low yellowing coatings. Used for UV curing of pigmented coatings, printing inks, and UV stabilized topcoats for outdoor use.
• ACH TP-101 Epoxy Reactive Diluent Epoxy reactive diluent (3-Ethyl-3-hydroxymethyl oxetane) used in producing paints, coatings, and inks to improve polymerization rate and line speed.
• ACH TP-221 Epoxy Reactive Diluent Epoxy reactive diluent (3,7-Bis(3-oxetanyl)-5-oxa-nonane) used in adhesives, paints, coatings, and inks to improve polymerization rate and reduce initiator requirements.
• ACH Si Silane Coupling Agents Full range of silanes including amino, epoxy, acrylic, and vinyl silanes. Specific products include ACH Si-ALK-137 (N-Octyltriethoxysilane) for water repellent products and cementitious substrate treatment, ACH Si PYL-43C (Phenyltrichlorosilane) as an intermediate for other silanes and siloxanes, and ACH Si-SUL-69 (Bis[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl]tetrasulfide) for tire and rubber products to improve tensile strength, moduli, and abrasion resistance.
• ACH Pellet Si PS-101 Silicone-Based Additive Silicone-based additive (73% polydimethylsiloxane) in pellet form for thermoplastic resins to improve machinability, fluidity, surface slip, and mold release of finished products.
• PhlexRez LED Cure Resins LED cured coating systems including PhlexRez 32-58B, PhlexRez 3000, and PhlexRez 8000. 100% solids at low viscosity resin systems for spray, brush, roller, and curtain application methods for UV/LED curing technology. Used in industrial coatings, metal packaging, maintenance and marine coatings, flooring, and wood applications requiring instant cure and energy efficiency.
• Polyaspartic Chemistries Full range of polyaspartic chemistries including amines, aliphatic isocyanates, colorants, additives, reactive and non-reactive diluents, and moisture scavengers for polyaspartic coatings.
• MDI (Methylen diphenyl diisocyanate) Aromatic diisocyanate essential raw material for polyurethane, polyamidimide, adhesive, and foam applications.
• Aquolin 275 Polyisocyanate Water dispersible polyisocyanate based on hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) used in combination with waterborne polyurethane and polyacrylate for water-borne coatings and adhesives.
• NitroSize Waterborne Polymer Dispersions High performance waterborne polymer products including NitroSize ES-55 (waterborne epoxy system dispersion), Nitrosize LS-01 (nonionic waterborne polymer solution with low glass transition temperature), and Nitrosize UPW-36 (waterborne unsaturated polyester solution). Used in adhesives, textile applications, and fiber sizing with excellent adhesion and compatibility with matrix resins.
• Phlex Carbon Fiber Materials Reclaimed aerospace-grade carbon fiber available in chopped, non-woven mat, and spooled forms with full traceability throughout manufacturing. Used in composites, 3D printing additive reinforcement, automotive lightweighting, EMI/RFI shielding materials, resin casting and compression molding compounds, and thermoset/thermoplastic reinforcement. Tensile strength of 640 ksi.
• Phlex Vetrofluid Concrete Waterproofing Penetrating sealer with special catalyst that penetrates up to 40 mm into concrete creating a permanent waterproof barrier with resistance to negative pressure up to 10 atm. Used for bridges, parking garages, and water holding tanks as concrete waterproofing and anti-deterioration product.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Carbon Conversions Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026PhlexTek assumed operations of Carbon Conversions Inc., a material science solutions provider based in Lake City, South Carolina. The acquisition adds 16 years of manufacturing experience and a 50,000-square-foot facility to PhlexTek's advanced materials platform. Both companies had an existing partnership, which PhlexTek says ensures a seamless transition for customers. Carbon Conversions specialized in carbon fiber materials for composites, coatings, and related applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DIC Corporation: Specialty chemical manufacturer with significant epoxy resins, phenoxy resins, and UV-curable materials portfolio. Serves the same coatings, inks, and composites end-markets as Phlex Tek with comparable chemistry platforms.
• SGL Carbon: Carbon fiber manufacturer for composites, automotive, and aerospace applications. Directly comparable to Phlex Tek's newly acquired carbon fiber business from Carbon Conversions in terms of product form (chopped, mat, tow) and end-market focus.
• Olin Corporation: Major manufacturer of epoxy resins and chlorine-based chemistries serving coatings, adhesives, and composites. Direct competitor to Phlex Tek in the epoxy resin segment supplying similar industrial accounts.
• Hexion: One of the world's largest producers of epoxy resins and adhesives serving coatings, composites, and adhesives markets. Directly comparable to Phlex Tek's core cycloaliphatic epoxy and phenoxy resin business across industrial customers.
• Allnex: Global leader in industrial coating resins, including UV-curable, epoxy, and waterborne systems. Overlaps with Phlex Tek across UV/LED cure resins, cycloaliphatic epoxies, and coatings chemistries for packaging, automotive, and industrial finishes.
• Aditya Birla Chemicals: Specialty epoxy resin manufacturer with epoxy, phenoxy, and curing agent lines serving coatings, composites, and adhesives. Direct product-level overlap with Phlex Tek's resin chemistry portfolio across industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Industries: Global specialty chemicals giant with dedicated silanes, photoinitiators, and polymer additives divisions. Provides overlapping chemistries to Phlex Tek across coatings, composites, and adhesives but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Syensqo (Solvay Specialty): Specialty polymers, composites, and advanced materials supplier serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Comparable to Phlex Tek across high-performance composites, fiber sizing chemistries, and epoxy systems but at much greater scale.
• Covestro: Major producer of MDI isocyanates and polyurethane raw materials serving coatings and adhesives markets. Overlaps with Phlex Tek's MDI offering and broader polyurethane chemistry portfolio at industrial scale.
• Wacker Chemie: Leading silane manufacturer and specialty polymer producer serving construction chemicals, coatings, and adhesives. Comparable to Phlex Tek's silane franchise and silicone-based additive (ACH Pellet Si PS-101) but with broader scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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