Chemtex was formed in 1979 as a distributor of raw plastic resin materials, which is mainly used in common household and commercial products. Chemtex is the oldest operating division of ALPS and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Chemtex distribution network spans the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Chemtex principal supplier is Exxon Mobile, a partnership of nearly 40 years, as well as Dow Chemicals, Formosa, Washington Pen, and Pinnacle.
Chemtex has offices in Sunnyvale, California (HQ), Mexico, South America, Europe, and Asia.