Piedmont Chemical Industries, established in 1938, is a specialty chemical manufacturer based in North Carolina, committed to delivering products and services with unmatched speed, flexibility, and technical precision.
For over 87 years, we’ve helped our partners succeed by creating innovative chemistry for industries like textiles, oil & gas, polyurethane foam, and personal care. Our family-run team is known for rapid response, customized solutions, and a people-first culture that sets us apart in the world of specialty chemical manufacturing.
The Piedmont Difference
What sets us apart is our ability to deliver custom chemical solutions to sophisticated challenges at a moment’s notice. While we manufacture innovative specialty chemicals every day, our customers continually tell us that it’s our service and technical support that make us their go-to partner.
Our Principles
Safety
Our most sacred responsibility is ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees. We invest heavily in safety infrastructure and culture, striving to be the safest workplace in the chemicals industry.
Integrity
We conduct business honestly and transparently. Our team is composed of high-integrity individuals who act with accountability and mutual respect, honoring our commitments to customers, employees, communities, and stakeholders.
Customer Focus
We build long-term partnerships by delivering superior value—high-quality, customized products supported by accessible technical service and a responsive, knowledgeable team. We aim to be our customers’ easiest supplier to work with.
Flexibility
Unlike large-scale commodity producers, Piedmont remains agile. We tailor solutions, pivot quickly, and thrive under pressure, solving complex challenges others can’t—or won’t—touch.
Our Markets
Textile Auxiliaries
Next-gen textile chemistry solutions for processing, finishing, and performance
Polyurethane Foam
Trusted additives and stabilizers
Antimicrobials & Personal Care
Custom blends with regulatory insight
Oilfield Chemicals
Reliable, responsive chemical manufacturing for upstream and downstream operations
Toll Manufacturing
Scalable toll chemical manufacturing USA services with precision and confidentiality
Coatings & Additives
High-performance coating and additive technologies
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SPOTLIGHT
Throughout the years, we have accumulated a number of publications and patents that have helped shape the specialty chemical industry and cemented our place as one of the go-to companies for custom synthesis and problem consultation in the southeast US.
Foaming the Future: Advanced Polyurethane Solutions
Polyurethane foam is a versatile material used in various applications due to its unique properties, including excellent cushioning, insulation, and durability. It is commonly found in furniture, mattresses, building and appliance insulation, automotive components, and packaging.
Manufacturing polyurethane foam presents unique challenges, and additives play a crucial role in its production.
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Foaming the Future: Advanced Polyurethane Solutions
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