Durez produces thermosetting phenolic resins and molding compounds which cover a wide range of applications. We are a global organization committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations in material performance, customer service, technical expertise, and product quality. Durez is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. of Japan. Durez History: 1923 - Durez Company established in North Tonawanda, New York 1955 - Durez acquired by Hooker Electrochemical Co. 1955 - Kenton, Ohio plant opens 1963 - Shizuoka, Japan resin plant opens; joint venture with Sumitomo Bakelite 1966 - Genk, Belgium resin plant opens 1968 - Durez and Hooker acquired by Occidental Petroleum Corp.; later becomes Durez Division of OxyChem 1970 - Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada plant opens 1982 - Singapore molding compound plant opens 1985 - Durez acquires Reichhold molding compound business 1987 - Durez acquires BTL resin business 1997 - Fort Erie - new production unit for glass-filled compound opens; joint venture with Sumitomo Bakelite 1998 - Singapore - new production unit for glass-filled compound opens; joint venture with Sumitomo Bakelite 2000 - Durez acquires Neste molding compound business 2000 - Durez acquired by Sumitomo Bakelite; Durez Corporation established 2002 - Suzhou, China molding compound plant opens 2003 - Durez acquires BIP Plastics molding compound business in Mexico City 2003 - Sumitomo Bakelite acquires FERS Resins business in Barcelona, Spain