Our Background
Tulco was founded in 1974 by a team of industry professionals with nearly three decades of combined experience in plastics, rubber, textiles, and fine particle technology. The company was established to meet the growing demand for surface treated fine particles at a time when performance driven silica applications were just beginning to emerge.
​
Since its founding, Tulco has remained focused on silica surface treatment, refining its processes and expanding its capabilities as the industry evolved. While intentionally maintaining a small, controlled operation, Tulco has developed multiple process innovations and introduced specialized products that continue to support demanding applications across a range of industries.
Innovations
Innovation at Tulco has never been separate from how we operate, it is built directly into our processes, our products, and our partnerships. From early advancements in surface treated silicas to ongoing refinements in batch control and application specific development, Tulco has consistently pushed performance forward through deliberate, process driven innovation.
​
These innovations are not developed in isolation. Each one is grounded in real world manufacturing challenges and designed to support the industries we serve with greater consistency, control, and reliability. The following innovations highlight how Tulco continues to lead through precision, experience, and an unwavering focus on material performance.
Tullanox Coating Technologies
The Tullanox product line represents Tulco’s advancement in silica based surface protection, offering super hydrophobic performance and durability under demanding conditions.
These coatings are designed to enhance surface properties while maintaining long term reliability in industrial environments.
Industries
Advanced Surface Treated Silicas
Tulco’s treated precipitated silica products are engineered to deliver reliable performance in demanding formulations, whether as free flow agents, anti-caking components, or colloidal surface active agents. Their unique surface chemistries help improve stability, flow control, and consistency across silicone rubbers, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and epoxy systems. Each formulation is backed by decades of deep particulate science and real world application know-how.
Industries
Application Driven Additive Development
Tulco develops additives with the end application in mind, tailoring performance characteristics to meet specific formulation and processing requirements.
This approach allows for precise control over flow, stability, and interaction within complex systems, rather than relying on generic solutions.
Industries
