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Chimar Hellas

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Greek chemical company

Chimar Hellas S.A. is a Greek chemical company specializing in the research, development, and production of wood adhesives and chemical additives for the wood-based panel industry. It was founded in 1978 under the name MARLIT (later known in the 90s known as ACM Wood Chemicals) by Greek chemist Effy Markessini and her husband, Andrew C. Markessini, which specializes in wood adhesive systems and related additives, providing also expertise and services as well as technical support for engineered wood products.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Chimar Hellas S.A. is a Greek chemical company specializing in the research, development, and production of wood adhesives and chemical additives for the wood-based panel industry. It was founded in 1978 under the name MARLIT (later known in the 90s known as ACM Wood Chemicals) by Greek chemist Effy Markessini and her husband, Andrew C. Markessini, which specializes in wood adhesive systems and related additives, providing also expertise and services as well as technical support for engineered wood products.2

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