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

Pinova Holdings, Inc., announced today that it has named Theodore (Ted) H. Butz as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Butz will also be joining the Pinova Holdings Board of Directors.... read more 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