From Coatings to Compounds: Widening Our Technological Horizon
On December 30th, 2021, The Protech Group officially acquired the specialty materials business of Dyvex Industries, based in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA.
Dyvex Industries is globally recognized for its advanced plastic compounds used in fragrance, flavor and odor control applications. Its two flagship technologies—Polyessence® and IonicGuard®—have set the standard in scent delivery and malodor neutralization:
- Polyessence® delivers dry-to-the-touch plastic pellets infused with custom solid fragrances and flavor concentrates.
- IonicGuard® offers powerful odor control by neutralizing properties through proprietary ingredients that bond with malodor molecules at a chemical level.
“I’m pleased to welcome our newest team members to the Protech Group family and look forward to all we can accomplish together,” stated David Ades, President of the Protech Group. “The acquisition of Dyvex Industries will enable the Protech Group to provide further added value to our customers by enhancing our range of specialty material offerings through expanding our research and development capabilities.”
“We are excited to access a broader portfolio of new technologies and resources by working with the Protech Group team to leverage their scale and industry expertise to accelerate our development,” mentioned Joseph Depoti, Senior Vice-President of Dyvex Industries. “Our two companies’ cultures of innovation, quality, and strong operating principles are exceptionally aligned,” added Robert Strony, President of Dyvex Industries.
By acquiring Dyvex Industries, the Protech Group strengthens its expertise in specialty materials and broadens its product portfolio beyond industrial coatings. The integration is supported by our existing global distribution network and longstanding relationships across the coatings industry and related sectors.
