About Us

Built on Renewable Chemistry.

Driven by People.

Palmer is a materials science company built around cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL)—and built by people who take pride in solving hard problems with rigor and accountability, the right way.



For more than 80 years, customers have relied on Palmer not only for performance-critical materials but for partnership: disciplined engineering, reliable execution, and accountability from formulation through production and into the field.

Engineered Renewable Chemistry

Built for Predictable Performance.

Innovation at Palmer is practical and measurable.


Our teams apply structured development processes, including Stage-Gate discipline, custom particle engineering, and iterative formulation support to help customers meet performance targets under real-world constraints and compressed timelines.



Every innovation is designed to scale, validate, and perform—without introducing risk or unnecessary requalification exposure.

What Makes Palmer Different

We are:


  • CNSL-focused by design
  • Application-led and engineering-driven
  • Anchored in renewable chemistry expertise
  • Accountable to real-world performance and customer outcomes
  • We are not a transactional supplier.


We are a long-term technical partner who stays engaged through execution.

Our Next Chapter

Palmer’s future builds directly on its foundation:

Expanding CNSL-Based Material Platforms

Investing in Modern R&D and Technical Leadership

Supporting Sustainable Transitions

Across industries

Align With Evolving Regulatory Requirements

This is not a reinvention.
It's an evolution—engineered for what’s next and grounded in proven execution.