United Industries Group, Inc.
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Universal Chemicals & Coatings Inc.
🇺🇸 United States
196711-50 peopleManufacturerEstablished brand
Own brand
Product customization
Industry association member
Shipments
98
Key customer
GENBIOTEK
Key market
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Description
Universal Chemicals & Coatings Inc. (UNICHEM) is a privately held, minority-owned manufacturer of industrial coatings and adhesives headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, with production facilities in Elk Grove Village. Established in 1967, the company has over 50 years of experience providing specialized chemical solutions for the coil coating, industrial drum, and pail markets. UNICHEM operates as a contract manufacturer and processed material supplier, employing a team of scientists and engineers to develop custom-engineered coatings for the automotive, appliance, and construction industries.
AQUALON & FLEXLAIN Coatings
uniTITE Fastener Coatings
uniGUARD Temporary Strippable Protective Coatings
uniBOND Industrial Adhesives
uniSEAL Gasket & Sealing Compounds
RESCO® Interior Linings
uniRASE Dry Erase Coatings
The International Group, Inc.
🇨🇦 Canada
1945501-1000 peopleManufacturer/WholesalerHigh capacity factory
Established brand
OEM manufacturer
Product customization
Shipments
1317
Key customer
NATIONAL OIL SOLUTIONS
Key market
🇮🇳 India
Description
The International Group, Inc. (IGI) is a leading global manufacturer and wholesaler of on-purpose waxes and wax-based coatings. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company operates a fully integrated supply chain across North America, including multiple refineries, blend plants, and R&D facilities. With a workforce of 501 to 1,000 employees, IGI is recognized as a premier producer of paraffin and microcrystalline waxes, utilizing backward integration to domestic crude production to ensure consistent quality and security of supply.
The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio that includes paraffin, microcrystalline, and synthetic waxes, as well as natural, vegetable, and plant-derived alternatives such as soy and palm wax. Their specialized offerings encompass petrolatum, water-based emulsions, phase change materials, PVC lubricants, and sustainable, recyclable coatings for the packaging industry. These products serve a diverse range of sectors, including adhesives, agriculture, cosmetics, personal care, tire and rubber, and candle manufacturing.
As a strategic partner for global businesses, The International Group, Inc. provides extensive technical support, contract manufacturing, and customized wax blending services. The company maintains high quality and safety standards with certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and FSSC 22000. Committed to innovation and sustainability, IGI continues to develop eco-conscious solutions and advanced wax science applications for over 32 industries worldwide.
IGI® 1297A
PETROFIBE® 0201A
Aquaban® 9009A
MICROSERE® 5799A
