Element Solutions (NYSE:ESI) (NYSE:ESI) is a specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures and supplies critical performance solutions for a diverse range of end markets. The company’s offerings are centered on advanced materials and chemical formulations designed to enhance product performance, reliability and sustainability. Element Solutions serves customers across industries such as electronics, automotive, consumer goods, industrial applications and life sciences, catering to needs in areas like surface treatment, conductivity, adhesion, corrosion protection and functional coatings.
The company’s product portfolio encompasses a variety of high-value additives, industrial chemicals and proprietary formulations. In electronics, Element Solutions provides specialty fluxes, solder pastes and cleaning chemistries used in circuit board assembly and semiconductor packaging. For automotive and industrial customers, it supplies metal surface treatments, rust inhibitors and specialty coatings that extend component life and improve wear resistance. The company also offers performance additives used in adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings, along with specialty intermediates for life science applications and personal care products.
Originally formed as Platform Specialty Products in 2013, the enterprise rebranded to Element Solutions in 2019 following the divestiture of noncore assets and a strategic focus on specialty chemicals. Since then, it has pursued a growth strategy characterized by targeted acquisitions, process innovation and expansion in key geographies. Element Solutions operates a global network of manufacturing facilities, research and development centers and customer service locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, enabling close collaboration with multinational customers and ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery.
Leadership at Element Solutions is headed by CEO Benjamin J. Gliklich, who brings extensive experience in chemicals and performance materials to the role. Under his guidance, the company emphasizes operational excellence, sustainability initiatives and customer-driven innovation. The management team’s priorities include advancing environmentally responsible manufacturing practices, accelerating new product development and strengthening strategic partnerships. With a focus on delivering specialty solutions that address evolving end-market needs, Element Solutions is positioned to support its customers’ performance requirements and long-term growth objectives.
