Established in 1939, hci chemtec is a privately owned manufacturing firm that offers industrial and specialty coatings and chemicals. It provides water- and solvent-based stains, primers, sealers and topcoats for concrete, masonry, metal, plastic, wood and fiberglass products. The firm also offers a range of lead abatement products under brand name, Enviro-Prep System. hci provides wood substrates pretreatment products and customized coatings and chemicals under brand name, AWP and NICHE BRANDS. The firm maintains a network of various distributors and offers online ordering forms.