EPS

Company Headquarters

1400 N. State Street
Marengo, IL 60152
United States

View Phone No.

Company Description

Engineered Polymer Solutions (EPS) EPS produces high-value and highly differentiated resins and colorants, specifically designed for our customers who develop innovative construction, industrial and architectural sustainable coatings solutions.

Technical Mission

We supply the building blocks our customers use to formulate successful coatings that meet performance and environmental standards.

Formulating with specialty chemicals can be a complex and lengthy process. Using a personalized approach, EPS maintains close customer partnerships to expedite product development and deliver differentiated high value-added technology.

We have decades of exterior exposure data, with test fences in Florida evaluating exposure to UV light and hot, humid climates; in Illinois assessing reactions to multiple freeze-thaw cycles and hot, humid environments; and in California measuring durability to hot, dry areas and UV exposure, as well as dirt pickup resistance.

Industries Served

CONSTRUCTION COATINGS

All-acrylic polymers for roofing and concrete applications that offer exceptional adhesion and resistance to asphalt bleed-through.

INDUSTRIAL COATINGS

Acrylic emulsions for OEM and field applied industrial metal and industrial wood applications.

ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

Acrylic resins offering exceptional dirt-pickup resistance (DPUR) and exterior durability.

COLORANTS

Next-generation pigment dispersions for POS and in-plant OEM systems.

ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS

Advanced acrylic emulsion technologies that maximize the performance of tackified and non-tackified pressure-sensitive adhesives

Technologies

All-acrylic and styrenated acrylic resins
Polyurethane dispersions

Major Products

EPS® 2786

Self-crosslinking all-acrylic film-forming polymer that is an exceptional choice for high-performance gloss interior and exterior architectural DIY or professional paints. EPS® 2786 is a versatile polymer recommended for use in semi-gloss to high gloss enamels that require exceptional hardness and tack resistance in both white/pastel bases and fully tinted clear/neutral bases. Ideal for institutional, commercial, or other high-traffic areas. EPS® 2786 is formulated without the use of intentionally added fluorosurfactants.

EPS® 2252

High solids acrylic emulsion designed to adhere to low energy substrates commonly used in roofing. Basecoats and primers based on EPS 2252 offer outstanding adhesion to thermoplastic olefin (TPO) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber. EPS 2252 provides the capability to formulate coatings at <50g/L VOC.

EPS® 2157

All-acrylic resin for protective films for appliances, doors, glass, and other protective masking applications. EPS® 2157 distinguishes itself by offering a “soft” peel as compared to other products with equivalent peel and tack that have a harder “zip-like” peel.

EPS® 2580

Self-crosslinking, styrenated acrylic emulsion offering excellent gloss, corrosion, and chemical resistance, as well as early water resistance and rapid hardness development. EPS 2580 provides the capability to formulate coatings at <50g/L VOC.

EPS® 2799

Self-crosslinking all-acrylic film-forming polymer for high-performance gloss interior and exterior architectural DIY or professional paints. EPS 2799 is a versatile polymer that offers exceptional hardness and tack resistance. Ideal for institutional, commercial, or other high traffic areas wall coatings.

NovoColor SF

Waterborne dispersions designed for the tinting of waterborne coatings and stains, especially wood stains and other applications where a high degree of transparency of color is desired.

Global Capabilities

Headquartered in Marengo, IL, USA, EPS maintains operations in the United States, Europe and China providing high-quality products with exceptional R&D resources.

Manufacturing Facilities

North America

Los Angeles, California
Rockford, Illinois
Marengo, Illinois
Kankakee, Illinois
South Holland, Illinois
Williamsport, Maryland
Garland, Texas

Europe

Ambacht, The Netherlands
Asia Pacific
Foshan, Guangdong, China

Buyers Guide Categories

Binders / Resins

Acrylic Resins

Acrylic Resins - Polymer Emulsion

Acrylic Resins - Water Reducible

Acrylic Styrene Emulsions

Alkyd Resins

Alkyd Resins - Oil - Modified

Alkyd Resins - Water Reducible

Urethane and Polyurethane Resins

More Content From EPS

A Coatings World Q&A: Engineered Polymer Solutions

Coatings Word Editor, Kerry Pianoforte recently had the opportunity to interview Robert Sandoval, R&D Technical Director, Engineered Polymer Solutions.

Sponsored Content Released on 03.18.2022
Resins for High-Performance Roof Coating

Enhancing Your Roofing Systems

Literature / Brochures Released on 11.11.2021
Acrylic Emulsions for High-Quality Adhesives & Sealants

Polymers for Adhesive Formulation

Literature / Brochures Released on 11.11.2021
High-Performance Resins For The Coatings Industry

Polymers For Industrial, Construction and Architectural Coatings

Literature / Brochures Released on 11.11.2021
High-Performance Architectural and Industrial Colorants

Next-Generation Pigment Dispersions for POS and In-Plant OEM Systems

Literature / Brochures Released on 11.11.2021
Coatings World Q&A's

A Coatings World Q&A: EPS

Coatings Word Editor, Kerry Pianoforte recently had the opportunity to interview Jose Luna, Global Marketing Director, Engineered Polymer Solutions.

Sponsored Content Released on 05.07.2021
High-Performance Resins and Colorants

...

Videos Released on 03.05.2021
EPS® 2559, ACRYLIC EMULSION WITH CROSS MARKET VERSATILITY

EPS® 2559 is a styrenated acrylic emulsion with excellent early water and humidity resistance for architectural, construction and industrial metal coatings.

Videos Released on 01.27.2021
NovoColor® SF Transparent Pigment Dispersions

NovoColor® SF is a line of highly transparent waterborne pigment dispersions offering excellent color stability and exterior durability.

Videos Released on 01.26.2021
EPS 2400 Series

...

Videos Released on 08.17.2020
High-Performance Resins for Industrial Wood

ENHANCE WOOD COATINGS WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Literature / Brochures Released on 07.13.2020
Next-Generation Pigment Dispersions for POS and In-Plant OEM Systems

...

Videos Released on 04.16.2020
High-Performance Resins for Concrete Coatings

INNOVATIVE ACRYLIC POLYMERS FOR CONCRETE APPLICATIONS

Literature / Brochures Released on 08.19.2019