Founded in 1985, Functional Products Inc. develops and manufactures polymer-based additives that help lubricant formulators control viscosity, tack and performance in demanding applications. From its Macedonia, Ohio headquarters and manufacturing facility, the company pairs in-house laboratory testing with formulation guidance and global distribution, supporting customers from independent blenders to Fortune 500 firms. Functional Products acquired the legacy PARATAC tackifier brand in 2017 and maintains an ISO 9001 with Design quality management system.
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OECD 301 Biodegradability
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Valtris Specialty ChemicalsValtris Specialty Chemicals is a global producer of specialty chemical additives and precursors, with more than 75 years of experience developing materials for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Independence, Ohio, the company combines technical expertise and formulation capabilities to make products for plastics and other industrial and consumer applications. Its global operations include nine facilities and the Valtris Champlor rapeseed-processing business in France.INDEPENDENCE, OH
Muscle Products CorpFrom a two-stall garage in Butler, Pennsylvania, Muscle Products Corp. has manufactured specialty lubricants and fuel additives since 1985, anchored by its Original Metal Treatment MT-10® formulation. The company is now based in Jackson Center and serves industrial users and consumers with products designed to reduce friction, heat and wear in equipment. Sharon Murphy-Dittrich purchased the business in 2001 to keep it in the hands of its employees and distributors, and Muscle’s products are proudly made in the USA under ISO 9001:2015 registration.JACKSON CENTER, PA
National PolymerSince 2005, Chagrin Falls-based National Polymer has developed and manufactured custom polymers, adhesives and coatings for applications where an off-the-shelf material will not do. Its senior-level chemists and engineers can take a project from deformulation or a new formulation through pilot coating, scale-up and production, including roll-to-roll work. National Polymer operates under ISO 9001:2015 systems and received the 2022 Excellence in Manufacturing Award from MAGNET and the Geauga Growth Partnership.CHARLEROI, PA
McGee Industries, Inc. (McLube®)Founded in 1954 by Zell and Mary McGee, McGee Industries makes McLube® release agents, specialty lubricants and process aids for manufacturers, with its headquarters and primary manufacturing facilities in Aston, Pennsylvania. Still family-owned and operated, the company is known for tailoring formulations to demanding molding and assembly processes while pairing them with rapid technical support. McGee Industries has maintained an ISO 9001 quality-management system since 2001 and meets the ISO 9001:2015 standard.ASTON, PA