Welcome to Pinova—the industry leader in providing rosin and polyterpene resin innovations for over a century. Formerly Hercules Specialty Resins, we are the trusted choice of the world’s foremost companies for specialty rosins & polyterpene resins when performance is critical. Our standard-setting products include:
  • Pinova® Ester Gum 8BG
  • Vinsol® resins
  • Piccolyte® polyterpene resins
  • Foral® synthetic resins
  • Staybelite® hydrogenated rosins
  • Hercolyn® D methyl ester of hydrogenated rosin
  • Pentalyn® synthetic resins
  • Pexalyn® rosin derivatives
  • And many others
Pinova provides a wide variety of proven resin solutions using the unique properties found in pine and other natural resources—for applications that include:
  • Chewing gum base
  • Beverage weighting & clouding
  • Personal care
  • High performance tapes & labels
  • Asphalt emulsions
  • Concrete air entrainment
  • Crop treatments
  • Inks & coatings
  • Foundry
  • Polymer modification
May 1, 2012
Matt Dettlaff named Global Accounts Manager for Distribution for Pinova, Inc... read more
April 21, 2012
Pinova, Inc. and Renessenz, LLC Featured in Chemical & Engineering News.. read more
Celebrating 100 years!
October 12, 2011
On Saturday, October 8, 2011, Pinova, Inc celebrated its 100th Anniversary with a large event on its grounds. Over 1,600 retirees, employees and honored guests gathered together to celebrate... read more