What Element Solutions Inc (ESI) does

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) is a publicly traded global diversified specialty chemicals company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ESI. The company organizes its operations into two primary business units, Electronics and Specialties. The Electronics unit supplies chemical solutions for consumer electronics, communication infrastructure, mobile devices, and wearables, while the Specialties unit provides chemical products and technical services for industrial surface finishing, offshore oil production and drilling, automotive, construction, machinery, and broader energy applications.

The company's product portfolio consists of high-technology specialty chemical formulations and accompanying technical services that enhance the performance of end-products ranging from smartphones and in-car electronics to luxury goods and offshore energy assets. The underlying technology is rooted in proprietary chemical formulations and applied chemistry know-how, with the company positioning its offerings around performance enhancement rather than commodity chemical supply. Key markets explicitly served include automotive, computing and telecom, construction and machinery, consumer electronics, consumer goods, energy and resources, medical, military and aerospace, and mobile and wearables.

Element Solutions operates a direct B2B sales model, selling to enterprise manufacturers and industrial customers globally without disclosed channel intermediaries. As a NYSE-listed issuer, the company maintains an investor relations function including SEC filings, stock data, and corporate disclosures. The most recent observable corporate action is the August 27, 2026 mutual termination of a merger agreement with Solstice Advanced Materials, which had been a planned strategic combination. Specific revenue, headcount, and pricing figures are not present in the provided source material.

Name

Element Solutions Inc (ESI)

Legal name

Element Solutions Inc

Website

https://cooksonelectronics.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Element Solutions Inc is a publicly traded global specialty chemicals company that formulates high-technology chemical products and technical services for electronics, automotive, industrial surface finishing, energy, and consumer goods manufacturers through direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (32599)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic & High-Purity Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives) (IMAEAKAK), Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL), Display & Optoelectronics Chemicals (OLED/LCD materials, polarizer chemicals) (IMAEAKAN)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals
• Electronics chemicals
• Surface finishing chemicals
• Industrial chemical formulations
• Chemical technology services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Element Solutions formulates and sells high-technology specialty chemical products and provides associated technical services to manufacturers and industrial customers. Its offering is organized into two business units—Electronics (serving consumer electronics, communication infrastructure, mobile and wearables) and Specialties (serving industrial surface finishing, offshore oil production and drilling, automotive, construction, and machinery)—that together enhance the performance, reliability, and durability of the finished products in which its chemicals are used.

Product overview

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) is a global diversified specialty chemicals company organized into two primary business units: Electronics and Specialties. The Electronics business unit provides chemical solutions for consumer electronics, communication infrastructure, mobile devices, and wearables. The Specialties business unit delivers chemical products and technical services for industrial surface finishing, offshore oil production and drilling, automotive, construction, machinery, and energy sectors. Together, these units form a broad portfolio of high-technology specialty chemical products that enhance the performance of everyday products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electronics business unit A business unit providing specialty chemical solutions for the electronics industry, including consumer electronics, communication infrastructure, and mobile/wearable devices, sold to electronics manufacturers and component makers.
• Specialties business unit A business unit providing specialty chemical products and technical services for industrial surface finishing, offshore oil production and drilling, automotive, construction, and machinery applications, sold to industrial manufacturers and energy customers.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• DuPont de Nemours: DuPont operates a large diversified specialty chemicals platform with strong electronics materials exposure (semiconductor, display, PCB chemistries) plus industrial specialties. Highly comparable to ESI's dual Electronics and Specialties structure serving similar end-markets including automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial.
• Entegris: Entegris is a pure-play specialty materials supplier for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, with products enabling advanced node chip production. Highly comparable to ESI's Electronics business unit which serves semiconductor and PCB chemistry needs.
• Quaker Houghton: Quaker Houghton is a leading global supplier of industrial process fluids, specialty chemistries, and services for metalworking, primary metals, and aerospace. Highly comparable to ESI's Specialties segment serving industrial surface finishing and metal processing.
• Cabot Corporation: Cabot Corporation produces specialty chemicals including performance carbons and specialty additives for industrial, automotive, electronics, and battery applications. Comparable diversified specialty chemicals structure with similar end-market breadth to ESI.
• Stepan Company: Stepan produces specialty surfactants, polymers, and intermediates for personal care, cleaning, agricultural, and industrial uses. Comparable specialty chemist platform with overlapping industrial and consumer end-market exposure.
• RPM International: RPM International is a holding company of specialty coatings, sealants, and building solutions serving construction, industrial, and consumer markets. Comparable diversified specialty chemicals model with shared industrial finishing and construction end-market exposure.
• Innospec: Innospec supplies fuel specialties, performance chemicals, and oilfield services to automotive, energy, and industrial customers. Comparable specialty chemicals model with overlapping oilfield and industrial chemical exposure to ESI's Specialties segment.
• Ashland: Ashland produces specialty additives, specialty chemicals, and formulations for pharmaceutical, personal care, coatings, and industrial markets. Comparable specialty chemicals platform with shared industrial and consumer end-market dynamics.
• Avient Corporation: Avient provides specialized polymer materials, colorants, and additives serving consumer goods, healthcare, transportation, and electronics end-markets. Comparable specialty materials platform with overlapping consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial exposure to ESI.

Emerging players

• MKS Instruments: MKS Instruments acquired Atotech in 2022, adding a leading electronics chemistry and surface finishing business that directly competes with ESI's plating and electronics chemistry offerings. A meaningful adjacent competitor in ESI's core electronics specialty chemistry markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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