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  DSM NeoResins is a worldwide business headquartered in Waalwijk, The Netherlands and offices in Singapore, Spain, and the USA. Established in 1955 by the Stahl Finish Company of Peabody, Massachusetts, our original organization was to manufacture acrylic resins for leather finishing. At this time, our company was known as Polyvinyl Chemical Industries. In 1965, Beatrice Chemical Group is formed through the purchase of Stahl and Polyvinyl Chemical. Later, ICI purchased Beatrice Chemical in 1985.Continuing its evolution, Zeneca Resins is formed in January 1993 as a demerger of ICI. In July 1999, Avecia was formed through 2 private equity companies, Cinven and Investcorp, they acquired the Zeneca Resins business, being renamed NeoResins. Since the 2nd of February 2005, NeoResins has officially become part of DSM, trading under the business name DSM NeoResins. The 1950’s In 1954, Stahl opened an acrylates factory at Peabody, Massachusetts. The know-how was provided by 2 experienced scientists, Max Potash and Daniel Witwer. At startup, the company became Polyvinyl Chemical Industries (PCI). As the company continued its basic research, they began to focus on markets outside of leather finishes that supported their technologies. As such, an innovative product was pioneered by PCI, floor polishes. This enabled households to have gleaming floors without the burden of polishing and buffing . The drive for success led to new initiatives-synthetic starch, and opacifiers for cosmetics among others, were striking examples. This pioneering and innovative drive continues to mark our company. The 1960’s Polymer production increased to such an extent that in 1962, a second production site, Waalwijk, The Netherlands was completed. Named Polyvinyl Chemie Holland, this organization has developed into a strategic product development and synthesis research organization over the years. Along with leather finish and floor polish polymers, emulsions for carpet cleaners are added. Acrylic bead resins begin production and are targeted at printing inks and plastic coatings. Urethane technology begins a steep growth curve with the introduction of NeoRez U - 105 for seamless flooring. The laboratories are restructured to focus on two fundamental aspects of polymers - Applications and Development. A pilot plant with which to study and scale up production is added. Heralding the company’s forward thinking, a Safety and Environment structure is put in place. 
The 1970’s Our research staff develops emulsions for wood lacquers, specialized printing inks, and extended urethanes. As the world demands more environmentally-friendly products, more and more of our research focuses on waterbased urethanes and acrylic dispersions. The pilot plant, in retrospect, was an outstanding decision as more and more product introductions continue. The oil crisis of 1973 affects pricing for raw materials, but our growth is quite strong. Emulsion now are available for markets such as paper coatings, cement, and metal. Acrylic bead supply continues to grow into other markets such as photocopying resins, and road marking paints. 1975 heralds the introduction of a revolutionary product - water dispersed urethanes. The 1980’s The urethane sector continues its surge, with expansion into glass fiber coatings, and applications in graphic arts for polypropylene. Waterborne varnishes and polymers for decorative paints are introduced and widely accepted by our customer base. With the purchase of PCI by ICI, the resin group is reformed with ICI assets to create ICI Resins. The Waalwijk site is expanded greatly, and emulsion production rises strongly. NeoPac E - 106 is introduced, a urethane-acrylic copolymer, the first of its kind. As with Waalwijk, more sites are expanded and added. Frankfort, Indiana, USA has an all new facility constructed. Parets, Spain, too adds an emulsion plant. The Asia-Pacific sales office is opened in Singapore for increased market penetration. The 1990’s Bolstered by strong demand in urethanes, line expansion continues. A unique acrylic emulsion for the joinery markets, NeoCryl XK 90 , is introduced. The company then enters into a highly respected joint-venture with Mitsui Toatsu of Japan to produce toner resins, and Image Polymers is born. Building on its strong theme of quality and innovation, ISO-9001 is certified for our organization. Quality Assurance becomes a central focus, and acceptance and implementation of an MRP II system begins under the banner of Class A certification. Following the formation of Avecia in 1999, the resin business is renamed NeoResins. Linking our roots in water and our dedication to polymers, a new logo is designed and becomes our corporate symbol. A New Age Much has been achieved over the years, but there is so much to look forward to. The cozy, intimate working atmosphere has been augmented by a professional working climate. Many things are unchanged: the commitment of our people, the cooperation of our customers, and the dedication of our suppliers. DSM NeoResins stands ready to invest in new business strategies, continue the professional development of its employees, all the while demanding an uncompromising dedication to Safety, Health, and the Environment to support our Customer Demands. Sources |
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