Who makes Ultem now?
Ultem is sold by SABIC in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Polymer: PEI. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
The short answer
Owner now (Americas): SABIC (Specialties)
No change
What changed, and when
Listed by SABIC; not among the brands named in the Mutares sale. SABIC lists the Ultem PEI family in its Specialties business.
Sources
Ownership history
- General Electric (GE Plastics) (1982)
- SABIC Innovative Plastics (2007)
- SABIC (Specialties) (2016)
What to check on your Ultem paperwork
- No ownership change found. Your current paperwork should still apply.
- If your COA or invoice shows a new company name, check it against the brand tracker.
Company names you may see on older Ultem paperwork
GE Plastics, General Electric, GE Advanced Materials, SABIC Innovative Plastics. If an old drawing, COA or UL file names one of these, it can still refer to Ultem.
Current Ultem data sheets
SABIC Specialties Material Finder (ULTEM). Use the newest data sheet and COA from the current owner, not a copy saved years ago.
Ultem grades on this site
Other brands from SABIC
EXTEM, LNP Lubricomp, LNP Thermocomp, Noryl, SILTEM.
Buying Ultem or an alternative
ResinBridge quotes Ultem where we can source it, or a matched alternative with what differs, from one gaylord to a railcar. See our guide to PEI.
Questions
Who makes Ultem now?
SABIC (Specialties) sells Ultem in the U.S., Canada and Latin America (checked Nov 2, 2026).
Where do I find current Ultem data sheets?
On the owner's site: SABIC Specialties Material Finder (ULTEM). Use the newest data sheet and COA from the current owner.
From our resin brand ownership tracker, which covers 318 brands with a source for every row. Spot a change we missed? Tell us.
Need Ultem or a matched alternative?
Send the Ultem grade you run. A polymer chemist confirms it, quotes it where we can source it, or suggests a matched alternative with what differs.