Founded in 1982, Vi-Chem Corporation supplies plastic compounds and alloys (typically pellets) to a variety of industries in North America and the rest of the world.  These raw materials include vinyl compounds and thermoplastic elastomers (soft, rubber-like products).  The headquarters, manufacturing and research & development arms of the company are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The largest customer for Vi-Chem products is the automotive industry, where the products are matched to the required color and gloss, and used to make a variety of parts, including arm rests, head rests, gear shift knobs, seals, and body side moldings.  The company also provides products to the furniture and construction industries.