Element Solutions (NYSE:ESI) is a global specialty chemicals company that designs, manufactures and supplies formulated chemical products and application expertise to customers across a range of industries. Its core offerings include surface treatment chemistries, metal finishing solutions, electronic materials, and performance additives used in applications such as printed circuit board fabrication, automotive coatings, consumer appliance finishing and energy equipment production. The company’s product portfolio is delivered under well-known brands, providing tailored solutions that enhance durability, conductivity and overall performance of customers’ end products.
The company operates through three principal segments: Electronic Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Consumer Solutions. The Electronic Solutions segment supplies specialty chemistries for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, printed circuit board fabrication and connector plating. The Industrial Solutions segment serves markets such as oilfield services, metal processing and general industrial manufacturing, offering corrosion inhibitors, process catalysts and specialty surfactants. The Consumer Solutions segment provides finishing chemistries for appliances, plumbing fixtures and household goods, including decorative and protective coatings.
Element Solutions traces its roots to MacDermid Incorporated and was originally formed as Platform Specialty Products in 2013 to pursue strategic acquisitions in the specialty chemicals sector. In 2015, the company expanded its footprint significantly by acquiring MacDermid, a leading provider of surface finishing and electronics chemicals. In 2019, the combined business rebranded as Element Solutions to reflect its focus on delivering critical chemistries and sustainable solutions. Today, Element Solutions maintains a global manufacturing and research network spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, serving multinational original equipment manufacturers, electronics fabricators and industrial processors.
Headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, Element Solutions is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Benjamin D. B. Craig, who oversees a management team focused on innovation, operational excellence and customer collaboration. The company continues to invest in technical capabilities and sustainability initiatives, aiming to develop lower-energy processes and reduce environmental impact while delivering specialty chemistries that meet evolving industry requirements.
