# Americhem Buys Noble Biomaterials, Adding IONIC+ and X-STATIC Platforms

> Americhem has acquired Noble Biomaterials, adding the IONIC+, X-STATIC and CIRCUITEX platforms to its polymer and fiber portfolio for healthcare and defense.

- Published: 2026-10-27T11:53:47+00:00
- Section: Mergers & Acquisitions
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-27/americhem-acquires-noble-biomaterials
- Source: [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261027511851/en/)

## Key takeaways

- Americhem acquired Noble Biomaterials, an advanced materials company based in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
- The deal adds the IONIC+, X-STATIC and CIRCUITEX platforms to Americhem's polymer and fiber portfolio.
- Americhem CEO John Richard said the acquisition invests in healthcare and aerospace and defense growth.

Americhem has acquired Noble Biomaterials, an advanced materials company that makes antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft surfaces, adding the IONIC+, X-STATIC and CIRCUITEX platforms to its portfolio. Business Wire [published](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261027511851/en/) the announcement on October 27, 2026. The purchase price was not disclosed.

[Americhem](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0008y18/americhem-inc) designs and manufactures custom polymer solutions, including color and additive masterbatches and engineered compounds. [Noble Biomaterials](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00058jv/noble-biomaterials) engineers proprietary materials for consumer, aerospace and defense, and healthcare markets, with headquarters and manufacturing in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

## Americhem's Acquisition of Noble Biomaterials

Americhem said the acquisition adds Noble's differentiated technologies and specialization to its global platform, strengthening its ability to support customers from concept through scalable commercial production. Noble's antimicrobial, odor control and conductive technologies strengthen Americhem's position in fiber and polymer solutions for healthcare and other markets, according to the announcement.

Noble's flagship platforms are IONIC+, X-STATIC and CIRCUITEX, backed by U.S. manufacturing and an intellectual property portfolio built over two decades. The company's materials serve apparel and textiles, healthcare, and aerospace and defense applications, including odor elimination, infection prevention, EMI shielding, multispectral signature management and smart fabric enablement.

"This is an exciting step forward for Americhem as we continue to invest in high-growth, high-demand markets," said John Richard, Chief Executive Officer of Americhem. "We will be better positioned to deliver specialized solutions at a global scale as we make strategic investments to grow in healthcare and aerospace and defense."

Joel Furey, Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Noble Biomaterials, said Americhem brings "complementary capabilities, global reach, scalable resources, and a customer-first culture" to Noble's next chapter. Kaitlyn Desai, Principal at PPC, said Noble's technology and market focus align with Americhem's strategic direction.

## Americhem's Manufacturing and Product Record

Americhem operates 10 manufacturing plants globally, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), while the company's own announcement cites nine manufacturing plants and sales offices worldwide. The same records list a revenue estimate of $250 million to $500 million and a valuation estimate of $500 million to $1 billion.

Americhem launched its Laser Marking Solutions platform in June 2026, a portfolio of masterbatches and engineered compounds for colored laser markings on dark polymer substrates. In April 2026 it launched nDryve, a PFAS-free surface-modifying in-melt technology for functional fibers, and in March 2026 it launched ColorFast SFT5500, a PFAS-free thermoplastic engineered to meet FAA 14 CFR 25.853 for aircraft interiors. Americhem partnered with Cocona Labs on smart textiles development in August 2025.

## Noble Biomaterials' Product Lines

Noble's X-STATIC, IONIC+ and CIRCUITEX platforms deliver odor elimination, infection prevention, EMI shielding, multispectral signature management and smart fabric enablement, the company said. Americhem said the acquisition strengthens its commercial reach across key global regions.

## Companies in this story

- [Americhem Inc. company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0008y18/americhem-inc) · website: http://www.americhem.com
- [Pritzker Private Capital company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00003m8/pritzker-private-capital) · website: http://www.PPCPartners.com
- [Noble Biomaterials company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00058jv/noble-biomaterials) · website: http://noblebiomaterials.com

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