Torch Surface Technologies, 10781 Plaza Dr, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189, US

Chem-Trend is a global organization with a singular focus of formulating and manufacturing premier release agents for use in the general rubber, tire, polyurethane, composites, thermoplastics and die casting industries. For more than 40 years, the company has built a history in developing products designed to give manufacturers quality molded and cast parts while maximizing productivity. Its brands include Safety-Lube, Power-Lube, Pura, Mono-Coat, Perma-Mold, Mono-Lube, Chemlease and Lusin. The acquisition of Chem-Trend by the Germany-based Freudenberg Group has resulted in the gaining of the Kl ber lubrication die casting brands Klubertec, Duofix, Wolfrakote, Tungstesyn and Metalstar. The company has ISO-9001:2000 and ISO-14001 certifications. It maintains a location in Howell, Mich.