Founded in 2005 by specialists from Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and China, AFCONA Polymers is a cross-border specialty-chemicals company with its main manufacturing base in China. Its production capacity exceeds 20,000 tonnes per year, while research centers in the Netherlands and Jiangsu support the development of additives for industrial customers. AFCONA supplies customers in more than 50 countries and regions.
LANXESSFrom its Cologne headquarters, LANXESS develops, manufactures and markets specialty chemicals, including intermediates, additives and consumer-protection products. The global group operates in 32 countries with about 11,500 employees, while its Rhein Chemie business is particularly known for rubber additives used to turn raw rubber into high-performance tires, seals and drive belts. LANXESS also provides custom manufacturing through its Saltigo subsidiary, producing active ingredients and intermediates at facilities in Leverkusen and Dormagen.CHARDON, OH
BYKWith production, research and development, and sales locations linked across the globe, BYK makes specialty additives that help manufacturers refine coatings, plastics and other industrial formulations. The company develops silicone-based, silicone-free and wax additives, including at its 500-metric-ton-per-year mini-plant in Shanghai, while its regulatory team supports applications such as food-contact materials. BYK is also converting its worldwide production to PFAS-free additives, with the transition planned for completion by the end of 2025.CHESTER, NY
Rianlon CorporationFounded in Tianjin in 2003, Rianlon Corporation develops and manufactures anti-aging additives that help polymer materials withstand heat, light, oxygen, and weathering. The company has grown into a biochemical platform and China’s first A-share-listed company in the anti-aging industry, with six production bases, more than 300 patents, and products sold in over 60 countries. Its dual-base production model is designed to keep supply reliable while serving applications ranging from automotive components to packaging and renewable energy materials.STATEN ISLAND, NY
Nanjing Lanya Chemical Co., LtdFounded in Nanjing in 2007, Nanjing Lanya Chemical develops and manufactures fine chemicals, with a particular focus on organosilicon compounds and acetylacetone derivatives. Its production base in Hubei is supported by an R&D center in Nanjing and warehouses and application-support centers in Germany, the United States, and South Korea, giving the company an unusually international supply and technical-service footprint. Lanya holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and reports that nearly 8% of sales revenue goes into research and development.