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How to Protect Your Shipments From Freezing

The cold weather is slowly approaching and the freezing temperatures will be here before we know it. 

Here are some tips for protecting material from freezing: 

Laura Mack Named 2015 CFO of the Year

Our very own Laura Mack was named CFO of the Year by the Daily Herald Business Leader.

All of us who have had the pleasure of working with Laura over the years know how deserving Laura is of this award. 

Laura – All of the associates, customers and partners of Fitz Chem are thrilled to have someone of your caliber in this role.  Congratulations Again!!!!

Protect from Freeze Tips

 The cold weather is slowly approaching and the freezing temperatures will be here before we know it.

Here are some tips to help protect your product:

Looking to improve performance in your waterborne paints and primers?

Imerys Vertal® products offer high brightness and the following performance advantages:

Fitz Chem is a Charter Member of the PASS Coalition

Fitz Chem is proud to share the news of our latest contribution to the suncare industry.  
We are a charter member of the PASS Coalition (Public Access to Sunscreens), a coalition formed to fight the growing skin cancer epidemic in the United States by ensuring Americans have access to the latest effective sunscreens ingredients.

IMERYS Filtration Appoints Fitz Chem

Fitz Chem is pleased to announce that effective March 6, 2013,  Imerys Filtration Minerals has appointed Fitz Chem to be your authorized distributor along with other accounts in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Northern Iowa, Northern Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  

Arlypon® TT

Superior Thickener for Difficult Formulations

INCI: PEG/PPG-120/10-Trimethylolpropane Trioleate (and) Laureth-2

Some of our customers have been inquiring about alternatives to Cocamide DEA.

Agitan P8850

Munzing LogoAGITAN P8850 is a cost effective and economical powder defoamer specifically designed for use in grout, self-leveling compounds and most other powdered building materials. It combines a cutting edge, unique composition with ease of handling to create additional value to the end user. 

AGITAN P 8850 performance matches or exceeds that of BASF's Foamaster PD1 in every system tested.  

Magnum Fill

This product is a versatile pigment for TiO2 extension in architectural flat and semi-gloss paint applications.

We empower bold people with big ideas. For more than 40 years, we’ve driven value for market innovators in various industries, and we continue to do so today.

Manufacturing is holistic. Every stage determines outcomes. We add value all along the manufacturing journey -- from the seed of an idea to getting your products into the hands of people who need them most.

NAGASE Specialty Materials is a distributor of specialty chemicals and a manufacturer of chemical technologies. We provide solutions for industries impacting everyday life around the world: textiles; coatings; inks; plastics; packaging; automotive; aerospace; personal care; household, industrial and institutional; pharmaceutical; and electronics. We are chemists and problem-solvers, scientists and creative thinkers.

We began in 1985 as Fitz Chem. Our founder’s motto: Grow through reputation. We became known as a company where people and ideas could thrive. In 2017, after three decades of growth, we became part of NAGASE Group, an $8 billion innovator known for making high-end Japanese technologies accessible globally.

Our collective values came from a shared passion for customer success, trust and respect, and honest communication. With global access to experts and ahead-of-the-wave technologies, our unique chemistries give customers a competitive edge.

Today, we offer innovation centers that support R&D and application testing, an expansive supplier network enabling unmatched access to materials, and a market-solution driven mindset to address complex process challenges.

NAGASE was founded in 1832 as a specialized purveyor of dyes and chemicals. NAGASE Group includes 100+ group companies and more than 6,000 team members in 27 countries and regions, providing value-added opportunities in global markets. Along with our worldwide reach, we continue to provide dedicated support and commitment to our customers. What is important to you inspires us to deliver our best work with the greatest of care.

Our beginnings were humble.

The year was 1985. Founder Robert Becker, a veteran in the chemical industry, launched Fitz Chem as a place where people and ideas could thrive. His motto: Grow through reputation.

Fast forward to 2017. After three decades of growth, the perfect partner found us. NAGASE, an $8 billion innovator known for high-end Japanese technologies, shared our foundational values – a passion for building other people’s success, trust and respect, and honest communication. With global access to experts and ahead-of-the-wave technologies, our unique chemistries give customers an opportunity to win.

Today, we are a hybrid company.

Fitz Chem NAGASE Group is both a traditional distributor of specialty chemicals and a manufacturer of chemical formulations. We are scientists and technology geeks, thinkers and creatives. We are always questioning: What is the impact of our work on the future of consumer goods?

Hang up the phone, then trust.

In a marketplace where rapid change is the norm, a promise kept can mean the difference between going to market on time and missing a critical window of opportunity altogether. Our reputation is built on unshakable ground: on-time delivery and shipping, suppliers prepared for orders with minimal disruption, access to chemists and industry experts, and a flawless track record of follow-through rooted in our values.

About Us

Nagase America LLC drives value for market innovators. We are a distributor of specialty chemicals and a manufacturer of chemical ingredients for industries impacting everyday life around the world. We are committed to adding value to our customers’ product development and manufacturing processes with extensive resources to fulfill that commitment.

 

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