Bakelite Synthetics is a global producer of phenolic specialty resins, formaldehyde and derivatives, hexamine, and engineered thermoset molding compounds. Its materials are used as binders and components in engineered wood and panels, insulation and mineral wool, foundry applications, friction materials, coatings, laminates, and molded parts for transportation and industrial uses.
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company operates manufacturing and technical centers across North America and Europe. Its portfolio builds on the Bakelite brand’s long heritage in phenolic chemistry, providing resins and compounds for performance-critical applications in construction, automotive, electronics, and other industrial markets.
