Wax Blending

Wax Blending and Manufacturing Locations

The International Group, Inc. maintains six manufacturing locations that blend wax products and package them in various forms. This is in addition to a West Coast terminal (which can blend bulk liquid products), a West Coast warehouse, and a major warehouse facility in Farmer’s Valley, PA. All manufacturing locations conform to ISO 9001 standards and have Kosher certification. 

IGI’s Toronto blending facility is located adjacent to the wax production plant. Capabilities include slab production, granulation, and the ability to blend vegetable waxes. In addition to paraffin, microcrystalline wax, and petrolatum, several categories of wax blends, such as IGI’s EVACOTE line for corrugated boxes, are produced at this facility. The Toronto location also has an emulsion blending plant, which produces products for our Enviro-Coatings line.

Titusville, Pennsylvania (USA).  IGI’s Titusville plant manufactures wax slabs, granulated wax, and wax pellets. The plant is a major supplier of wax blends for use in rubber and tire manufacturing.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin (USA). IGI’s Oshkosh facility is a state-of-the-art, 60,000 square foot bulk storage, blending, and subdividing facility. The plant provides custom wax blends in addition to IGI’s other value-added blends. Packaging capabilities include slabs and pellets. FSSC 22000 certified for food-grade production.

Baytown, Texas (USA). State-of-the-art dehumidification system for slab and pastille (pellet) manufacturing. Two “Sandvik belts” produce wax in pastille/pellet form, with packaging in bags or super sacks. Baytown can also handle drummed product, including petrolatums and highly viscous wax materials.

Richmond, CA (USA) is located adjacent to one of the West Coast wax terminals. This location contains three pastillation belts and five slabbing machines. The Richmond location also has an emulsion blending plant that produces products for a variety of specific applications. The plant is a major supplier of wax blends for use in rubber and tire manufacturing, the PVC pipe industry, as well as curtain coating for the corrugate industry, with customers spanning the Western US, Canada and Mexico.

Picayune, MS (USA) At IGI’s Rheogistics plant, we operate a modern manufacturing plant designed around a unique, continuous process that enables us to manufacture consistent, higher-quality products. The Rheogistics plant was devised specifically for the large-scale production of lubricants for rigid PVC.

The Preferred Wax Blending Partner for Manufacturers

IGI brings together an integrated North American manufacturing network, ISO 9001-certified facilities, and decades of wax formulation expertise, all under one supplier relationship. Whether you need a standard blend, a custom formulation, or food-grade production, IGI has the capabilities and capacity to deliver consistently at scale. Get in touch to discuss your blending requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Wax Blending

What is wax blending? 

Wax blending is the process of combining two or more wax types, or wax with other additives, to achieve specific performance characteristics such as melt point, hardness, flexibility, or viscosity. The result is a formulated product tailored to a particular application or processing requirement.

When is wax blending recommended?

Wax blending is recommended when a single base wax does not meet all the performance or processing requirements of an application. Blended waxes offer greater formulation flexibility, allowing manufacturers to fine-tune properties such as adhesion, barrier performance, and thermal stability without switching raw material sources entirely.

What types of wax can be blended?

IGI blends a broad range of wax types, including paraffin, microcrystalline, petrolatum, and vegetable waxes. Blends can also incorporate additives depending on the target application and performance specifications.

What industries use custom wax blending?

Custom wax blending serves a wide range of industries, including packaging and corrugated, rubber and tire manufacturing, PVC pipe production, food-grade applications, and corrugated curtain coating. IGI’s facilities are equipped to support both industrial and food-contact production requirements.

What packaging formats are available for wax blends?

Wax blends are available in slabs, pellets, bags, super sacks, and drums. Format availability may vary by facility and product type.

Does IGI offer food-grade wax blending?

Yes. IGI’s Oshkosh, Wisconsin facility holds FSSC 22000 certification for food-grade production, supporting customers with food-contact compliance requirements.

What certifications do IGI’s blending facilities hold? 

All IGI manufacturing locations are ISO 9001- and Kosher-certified. The Oshkosh facility additionally holds FSSC 22000 certification for food-grade production.

Can IGI develop a custom wax blend for a specific application? 

Yes. IGI offers custom wax blending services tailored to precise formulation and performance requirements. Customers can work with IGI’s technical team to develop blends optimized for their specific processing conditions and end-use applications.