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Chitec at a Glance

Chitec was founded in 1998 by Dr. Chris Chiu and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with branch offices in Houston, USA, and Shanghai, China. Chitec has authorized over 20 sales distributors worldwide, spanning five continents. The company operates two manufacturing plants, both located in Taiwan, with one in Hsinchu and the other in Changhua.

Chitec specializes in the research and development of high-performance chemical additives for various industries, including electronics, automotive, aerospace, construction, packaging, and synthetic fibers. Over the years, Chitec has steadily built up its major product lines, which include UV stabilizers, antioxidants, photoinitiators, and flame retardants.

1998
Founded year
20 up
Authorized distributors
2022
Listed on Taipei Exchange
Innovative Solutions for Tomorrow

Innovation is a fundamental value that Chitec consistently pursues and delivers to its customers. The R&D team is dedicated to advancing molecular design and pioneering new process developments. Many of these innovations have been successfully commercialized and patented worldwide.

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Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At Chitec, chemistry is not just a science—it's a commitment to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Taiwan uphold the highest standards of quality and environmental responsibility, holding certifications in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14064-1.

Rather than relying on traditional, high-emission production methods, we continuously develop and refine eco-friendly synthesis processes. By integrating renewable energy solutions, cutting-edge wastewater treatment, VOC capture technologies, and advanced catalyst systems, we minimize our environmental footprint while maximizing efficiency and product performance.

History
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  • 2024
  • 1998
    1998
    Founded by Dr. Chris (Ching-Fan) Chiu, headquartered in Taipei City.
  • 1999
    1999
    The eco-friendly antioxidant Chinox 850 specially designed for ABS resins, was co-patented with Chimei Corporation.
  • 2000
    2000
    Relocated to the MIT Industrial Park in New Taipei City and established a dedicated R&D lab, while successfully developed Chivacure® TPO, a photoinitiator specifically designed for optical fiber coatings.
  • 2001
    2001
    Chitec UV absorbers received approval from PPG, a world-leading coatings company.
  • 2002
    2002
    Chitec UV absorbers received approval for applications in photographic films and parper from Eastman Kodak.
  • 2004
    2004
    Established the R&D center and the first sole-owned plant in Hsinchu Industrial Park, Taiwan, while launched an initial public offering.
  • 2005
    2005
    Hsinchu plant started operation. Certified to ISO 9001.
  • 2006
    2006
    Awarded first place for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant in the Consumer Goods and Chemical Industries Division by the Industrial Development Bureau.
  • 2007
    2007
    Established the Shanghai sales office.
  • 2008
    2008
    Relocated HQ to Da-an District, Taipei City.
    Launched a proprietary antioxidant Trisphenol for Carestream in medical X-Ray film applications.
  • 2009
    2009
    Established the Chitec Europe office to operate REACH registration affairs (closed in 2013).
  • 2010
    2010
    Listed on the emergin stock market in Taiwan (code: 3430).
  • 2011
    2011
    Introduced a patented broad-spectrum and high-efficiency antioxidant Revonox® 501, which completed TSCA registration and received FDA approval.
  • 2013
    2013
    Received the Dupont Supplier Quality Award for 2012 and 2013.
  • 2014
    2014
    Establishment of Chitec Changhua Plant, and start-up the OEM production for the novel Flame Retardant FCX-210 of Teijin Chemical.
  • 2015
    2015
    Established the Chitec US sales office and warehouse logistitcs in Houston, TX
  • 2016
    2016
    Revonox® 420V, a phenol-free antioxidant derived from palm oil, received FDA approval after years of effort.
  • 2018
    2018
    Chitec completed the REACH registration for more than 30 of its products.
  • 2019
    2019
    Introduced the novel patented product R-gen® 990, a liquid photoinitiator designed for LED UV curing and black ink systems.
  • 2020
    2020
    The novel reactable UV absorber Chiguard® R-445, and the newly-developed UV blocker Chiguard® GA403 received global patents and completed the TSCA and REACH registrations.
  • 2021
    2021
    Awarded the 6th Potential Taiwan Mittelstand Award by the Industrial Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
  • 2022
    2022
    Listed on the Taipei Exchange with the stock code 3430.
  • 2023
    2023
    Chiguard® R-455, Awarded the 2023 TCIA (Taiwan Chemical Industry Association) Product Innovation Award.
  • 2024
    2024
    Chitec Commences Construction of New Warehouse Facility at Zhangbin Plant.
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