Monroe, Connecticut, February 2026: AXEL Plastics Research Laboratories, Inc. (AXEL), a U.S.-based manufacturer of mold release and process aid additives, proudly marks its 85th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of innovation, technical expertise, and customer partnership that began in 1941.
Founded by Dr. Rodolphe Axel as the result of wartime research at Columbia University, AXEL began with coatings designed to conserve scarce laboratory glassware during World War II. That spirit of practical innovation quickly evolved into a focused commitment to mold release agents and processing aid additives for the growing plastics and rubber industries.
Today, AXEL is a third‑generation, family‑owned company headquartered in Monroe, Connecticut, serving customers worldwide with a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary solutions for plastics, composites, rubbers, and urethanes. The company’s well‑known brands—including MoldWiz®, XTEND®, PasteWiz®, and CleanWiz®—are trusted by manufacturers across a wide range of industries.
Over the decades, AXEL has expanded its reach far beyond its early New York roots. The company now supports customers around the world, working through a global network of technical experts and distributors who provide local service backed by in‑house chemists and engineers.
“As we celebrate 85 years, we remain guided by the same principles that shaped AXEL from the beginning: engineering‑driven chemistry, close collaboration with customers, and continuous improvement,” said Jake Axel, President. “Our history is a source of pride, but our focus remains firmly on the future and on helping manufacturers solve increasingly complex processing challenges.”
As AXEL enters its next chapter, the company continues to develop efficient, environmentally conscious solutions for new materials and technologies, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner to manufacturers around the world.
For more information about AXEL and its history, visit www.axelplastics.com.
About AXEL Plastics Research Laboratories, Inc.
AXEL Plastics Research Laboratories, Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturer of proprietary mold release agents and process aid additives for plastics, composites, rubbers, and urethanes. Founded in 1941, AXEL is a third‑generation, family‑owned company headquartered in Monroe, Connecticut, serving customers globally through a network of distributors and technical experts.
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