Specialty Chemicals Engineered for Metal Finishing & Industrial Performance

Alchem Corporation develops and manufactures high-performance specialty chemicals for metal finishing, surface treatment, electroplating, corrosion protection and industrial manufacturing applications. From proven chemical solutions to custom formulations, our team brings more than 50 years of chemistry and manufacturing experience to your process.

Industrial Chemistry Built Around Your Process

Every finishing process presents different challenges. Alchem combines specialty chemical manufacturing with technical expertise to help manufacturers improve surface preparation, finishing performance, corrosion resistance, process consistency and product quality.

Industrial spray system applying metal surface treatment chemicals to a manufactured component

Metal Surface Treatment

Cleaners, degreasers, phosphates, conversion treatments and related chemistry for preparing and treating metal surfaces.


Electroplated metal components with a bright protective finish for industrial applications

Electroplating Chemistry

Specialty additives and chemical solutions supporting zinc, nickel, copper and alloy plating processes.


Laboratory testing and development of custom chemical formulations for industrial applications

Corrosion Protection

Conversion coatings, passivation treatments, sealers and specialty chemistry designed to help protect finished metal surfaces.


Custom Chemical Solutions

Custom formulations and manufacturing capabilities developed around unique process, performance and production requirements.


Finished industrial metal components with protective surface treatment
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Not every manufacturing challenge has an off-the-shelf answer. Alchem works with customers to develop custom chemical formulations and provides flexible manufacturing capabilities for specialized production requirements.

  • Custom Formulation - Chemistry developed around specific application and performance requirements

  • Liquid & Dry Chemical Blending - Manufacturing capabilities for a range of industrial and specialty chemical formulations

  • Toll Manufacturing - An experienced chemical manufacturing partner for companies requiring additional or specialized production capabilities.

Need A Chemical Solution Built For Your Process?

Chemistry for Demanding Metal Finishing Applications

Alchem's specialty chemicals support critical stages of metal preparation, treatment and finishing. Our team works with industrial customers to identify chemistry suited to their substrates, processes and performance requirements.

Technical Expertise Behind the Chemistry

Alchem's work doesn't stop at manufacturing. Since 1975 products are researched, developed and tested through our on-site laboratory, with controlled manufacturing and quality assurance supporting consistent performance. Our team can work with customers to understand their process requirements, evaluate chemical solutions and address specialized formulation needs.

On Site Lab

Alchem has been researching, developing, and testing 250+ specialty chemical formulations for over 50 years, and in our 30k square foot facility, the work continues.

Technical Expertise

Our dedicated team, helps customers identify solutions for their processes, applications and performance requirements.

Quality & Testing

Alchem excels at supporting consistent chemical performance through controlled testing and manufacturing.

Quality Policy

Let's Talk About Your Application

Looking for the right chemistry for a metal finishing process? Need help addressing a production challenge? Searching for a custom chemical formulation or manufacturing partner? Tell Alchem's team what you're working on.