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Our History

OUR HISTORY

Our heritage goes a long way back

Lucite International was created from the acrylic businesses of ICI and DuPont. ICI Acrylics was formed in the 1930s, when it invented the first commercial process for MMA. It went on to acquire DuPont’s acrylics business, and in 1999, Charterhouse Development Capital became involved in rebranding the Company Lucite International. In 2009 Mitsubishi Chemical Co Ltd became the new owners of the Company.

Today, more than ever, our commitment to invest in innovation comes back to our fundamental believe that acrylic has a major contribution to make in the developing world

ICI invents the first commercial technology process for MMA.

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‘Diakon’ acrylic trade name registered

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ICI Acrylics purchased by Charterhouse Trading as INEOS Acrylics

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Lucite International acquired by Mitsubishi Rayon Co. Ltd. (MRC) Lucite remains separate legal entity

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“Merger” of Mitsubishi Chemicals Holdings Corporation (MCHC) and MRC

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Formation of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC / MCE)

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Diakon® PMMA

With close links between R&D, innovation development and manufacturing, we can work with you to make Diakon® PMMA the right product for your projects.

TufCoat™ PMMA

If you’re looking for the benchmark in scratch and abrasion resistance for injection moulding, our new generation of acrylic polymer technology is here to help.

Diakon® Light Plus

If you’re considering light-diffusing PMMA for a lighting application, our new Diakon® Light Plus range is your answer.

OUR FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Our manufacturing site for our PMMA ranges including Diakon is based in Rozenburg, The Netherlands, supported by our R+D Team who are based in the UK. Acrypet PMMA is manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical in Asia.
Yes, as well as standard PMMA types we can offer you impact modified grades to meet your requirements.
Datasheets are readily available for all our material types and can be accessed by through our datasheet portal. New to Lucite? Request your password to access the portal
We have extensive experience in the manufacture and supply of food contact approved PMMA types in both impact modified and non impact modified types. 
We can supply MSDS to meet your requirements.

We have 80+ years of experiences. Feel free to ask:

Diakon® Light Plus

Helping you make the world lighter and brighter

If you’re considering light-diffusing PMMA for a lighting application, our new Diakon® Light Plus range is your answer. Smooth, even illumination across the surface hides even the most intense LED light sources behind it.

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