General Info

Merichem Company, founded in 1945, is a privately owned and operated company. It serves the needs of clients in the refining and chemical industries. The company is one of the world s largest producers of naphthenic acid that is used in paint driers, tire cord adhesion promoters, wood preservatives and corrosion inhibitors. Its subsidiary, Merichem Chemicals & Refinery Services, offers solutions for the gas processing, petrochemical, wood treatment, and pulp and paper industries. The company provides detailed engineering design, installation, operator training and startup assistance through the FIBER-FILM contactor technology. It offers products from the ACIDEX, AMINEX, AQUAFINING, MERIFINING and THIOLEX brands. Merichem Company operates various research facilities in Texas. In addition, Merichem Company provides soda chemicals, catalysts and gas technology products.