Founded in 1991 by Dr. Barry Arkles, Gelest develops and manufactures specialty chemical materials that help advanced technologies take shape. From its Pennsylvania operations, the Mitsubishi Chemical Group company scales custom chemistry from laboratory samples to commercial production, with particular depth in silicone and organosilane research and in materials for microelectronics, medical devices, and life-science applications. Gelest’s quality management system is certified to ISO 9001.
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Specialty Silicone Products, IncSpecialty Silicone Products was founded in 1989 by four former GE Silicones employees who saw emerging applications for silicone chemistry that established suppliers did not yet serve. The Ballston Spa manufacturer is known for developing custom materials for demanding aerospace and defense work, including EMI shielding silicones, while also supporting medical and analytical applications. Its 54,000-square-foot facility includes an in-house laboratory and toolroom, and the company is ISO 9001:2015 certified.BALLSTON SPA, NY
United Chemical Technologies (UCT)Founded in Horsham, Pennsylvania, in 1986, United Chemical Technologies (UCT) has spent four decades building analytical chemistry products for laboratories worldwide. The company began with solid-phase extraction sorbents and grew into a vertically integrated manufacturer of organosilane chemicals and sample-preparation materials, with technical support shaped by staff experienced in laboratory chemistry. UCT has maintained ISO 9001:2015 certification for organosilane manufacturing since 2018.BRISTOL, PA
Polysciences, IncEstablished in 1961, Polysciences, Inc. is a U.S.-based specialty chemistry company known for supporting demanding research and production programs with carefully defined materials. Its work serves customers in fields such as diagnostics and electronics, while its custom development and manufacturing services extend from early-stage projects through commercial supply.WARRINGTON, PA
Optima Chemical GroupEstablished in 1991, Optima Chemical Group develops and manufactures specialty chemicals, providing custom and toll manufacturing from laboratory work through full-scale production. Its two U.S. plants support high-energy, hazardous and sensitive chemistry at scale, while the company’s own product line has grown from organometallic chemistry into more than 300 boronic acids. Optima also brings a notable safety record, including 19 years of safety, health and environmental awards and more than 60 customer audits since 2006.BELLE, WV