Chemical Concepts provides comprehensive solutions for adhesives, sealants, tapes and specialty fasteners - all the products, solution design and expertise you need to hold things together and keep things in place.
Who We Are
Chemical Concepts is a business to business provider of engineered solutions involving adhesives, sealants, tapes and specialty fasteners.
Chemical Concepts has 60+ years of experience pioneering the use of adhesives. Our products and decades of experience combine to give you custom-engineered solutions designed to meet your needs.
We’re more than just an adhesives supplier. We’re a solutions provider. We consult with companies every day to overcome challenges in design, process and labor by providing high-performance products and expert support, delivered on time.
Who We Serve
Chemical Concepts works across a wide range of industries, including -- fabrication, surfacing, signage, transportation, electronics, construction, special effects, and aerospace.
We work with manufacturers, fabricators, engineers and business owners to solve design challenges, and improve outcomes both in terms of process improvement and product performance.
Manufacturers look to Chemical Concepts for help when faced with these challenges:
- Looking for the right adhesive for their application
- Traditional methods of fastening such as welding, rivets, screws, bolts, cannot be used
- Motivated to improve processes, decrease cycle times and cut labor costs
- Looking to improve the aesthetics of their finished parts by removing exposed fasteners or weld marks
- Working with challenging or difficult-to-bond substrates where conventional products are not effective
- Seeking advantages in lightweighting and/or use of advanced materials
- Seeking superior customer service, support, logistics, product freshness, product assortment and product availability
How We Got Here
C. Kenneth Zelle, A D-Day veteran, returned home from France and started what would become Chemical Concepts, Inc. with his wife, Lois Zelle from their Philadelphia home in 1960. The company eventually transitioned from pumps and dispensing equipment to high end adhesives. The new product focus started with a strategic partnership with Lord Corporation, the industry leader in metal-bonding technology.
Today, Chemical Concepts is a leading supplier of adhesives, specialty chemicals and related products, delivering high-quality consultation and solutions to a wide range of markets. Our mission is to apply innovative technologies to help manufacturers reach their goals.
Why We Do It
A family-owned business with a strong ethical center, Chemical Concepts strives to treat its customers and employees with respect and honesty. We provide innovative solutions supplied by a knowledgeable staff of sales professionals that constantly update their skills with training, experimentation and the study of proven methods used in practice.
The Environment
We’ve pursued green initiatives for many years, helping businesses find ways to reduce their impact on the environment and workplace with safe, clean and sustainable industry solutions.
Our Standards
All our product applications are thoroughly evaluated and tested before being delivered to you. We’re dedicated to the quality of the product and service we offer you and we’re constantly seeking to raise the bar.
High-Performance Products
We represent and supply product lines across all adhesive technologies for a “one-stop” experience for bonding, and assembly solutions. We take pride in offering the best-in-class products from industry leading manufacturers.
Expert Support
Our expert sales team brings decades of experience to the table to help you improve and innovate. We offer product recommendations and end-to-end support, from training to implementation. Better than working with a manufacturer, we are able to offer support for products across our entire portfolio of brands and categories to offer you the best fit for your situation.
Delivered on Time
Our strong network of supply chain partners ensure that you get the product you need when you need it. If a product you require is not available, we can use our expertise and industry connections to supply an appropriate alternative that meets your specifications. We also ensure our products are always fresh and at the peak of their effectiveness thanks to our climate-controlled warehouse and delivery methods.