Bakelite Synthetics is a global manufacturer of phenolic specialty resins, engineered thermoset molding compounds, formaldehyde, and hexamine. Its materials are used in applications such as wood adhesives and panels, automotive friction and molding parts, construction products, insulation, refractories, foundry, and paper impregnation. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Bakelite Synthetics traces its heritage to the original Bakelite phenolic chemistry and operates production, R&D, and application support facilities across North America and Europe. It serves OEMs, formulators, and industrial manufacturers with resins and compounds designed for thermal stability, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance in demanding environments.