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SolEpoxy is a specialty chemical company in Olean, NY. SolEpoxy specializes in thermoset expoxy compounds in three main categories: insulating coating powders, dielectric molding compounds and optically clear encapsulants. Predecessors of SolEpoxy have been in Olean since 1948, being one of the first companies to develop commercial epoxy products.

Early History
Russell Houghton founded the Vilex Corporation in 1948. Vilex specialized in dip coatings of electroplating racks and was a successful business. These coatings were termed plastisols, and in 1949, the company changed its name to Houghton Laboratories. It was at this time that the term "Hysol" came about, being a portmanteau of "high solids"&mdash;due to the high degree of solids versus volatile solvents contained in their products.

Also at this time, the company began work on applications of newly developed epoxy resins. Houghton saw a market in electronics which led to the introduction of the first encapsulant products on the market. Then in 1955, Houghton launched the first epoxy coating powder, known as the Dri-Kote line.

Hysol
In 1960, Houghton desired to change its name to Hysol as that name was widely recognizable. However, the trademark was already owned by a store in San Diego. Houghton purchased the rights for $4,000 and officially changed their name to Hysol.