About us

ACTEGA Kelstar is a leading manufacturer of Specialty Coatings & Chemicals for the Graphic Arts and one of the largest suppliers of coatings in North America. The combination of the quality of ACTEGA Kelstar's products and technical support provides the best " Total Cost Solution " to service our rapidly growing customer base throughout North America.

It is ACTEGA Kelstar's ability to match the proper coatings and lithographic pressroom chemistry to the customer's application equipment, ink systems and finished product specifications that has enabled ACTEGA Kelstar to improve runnability, press speeds and productivity that differentiates ACTEGA Kelstar from other suppliers. ACTEGA Kelstar is committed to providing technology that conforms to the highest quality levels along with unmatched product consistency.

ACTEGA Kelstar's success stems from the ability to produce both custom formulated coatings and lithographic pressroom chemistry while also being able to competitively supply the largest users in the marketplace with workhorse commodity products. ACTEGA Kelstar's broad base of technology in the Graphic Arts uniquely positions us to competitively manufacture and directly supply Aqueous Coatings, UV & EB Energy Curable Coatings and Lithographic Pressroom Chemistry with local technical support and warehousing.

Our chemists have formulated a diverse line of Starkote Aqueous Coatings, Ultra Sheen UV Curable Coatings, Starfount Fountain Solutions, and Specialty Lithographic Pressroom Chemistry that is known for its consistent quality, safety and cost effectiveness.

At ACTEGA Kelstar, we believe in forming long-term Strategic Partnerships with our customers by providing value added products combined with the highest level of technical support. We have been successful working with our customers to provide creative solutions that improve runnability and productivity in the pressroom.

ACTEGA Kelstar has a responsive customer service order fulfillment team dedicated to accommodating our customers on tight delivery schedules. The number one priority at ACTEGA Kelstar is customer satisfaction. At ACTEGA Kelstar , our excellent delivery and response is part of our value added service.

ACTEGA Kelstar believes in providing our customers with the highest quality products with the best product performance.

• Ongoing Research & Development
• Stringent Quality Control
• High Quality Products with Excellent Consistency
• Custom Formulations
• Technical Support
• Unique Product Line with Tremendous Diversity
• Responsive Customer Service Order Fulfillment Team
• Professional National & International Sales Force
• Centrally Located Distribution Warehouses throughout the US & Canada