Founded in 1978 by a Cleveland-area father-and-son team, Chemsafe International manufactures chemical cleaning and maintenance products for industrial and institutional customers. The family-owned company grew from a small Mayfield Village distribution house into a Bedford-based operation with more than 100,000 square feet of production and warehouse space, over 100 employees, and customers across North America and Europe. Chemsafe is also known for its MAGIC heavy-duty hand cleaner, launched in 1996, and for developing tailored formulations through its in-house chemists.
Malco Products, IncFounded in Akron in 1953 by chemist Murray Glauberman, Malco Products makes specialty chemical products for automotive, marine, industrial and household cleaning applications. Still family-owned and operated in its fourth generation, the Northeast Ohio manufacturer serves customers in more than 70 countries from three regional facilities, producing both its own established cleaning brands and contract-manufactured products. Its powder-blending operation alone draws on more than 50 years of experience.BARBERTON, OH
ChemStation International, IncFounded by George Homan in 1977, ChemStation International manufactures custom industrial cleaning and process chemicals and delivers them directly into refillable containers. Based in Dayton, the American-owned and operated company supports customers through a network of more than 60 manufacturing centers, pairing localized service with a system designed to reduce container waste. ChemStation also offers products recognized through the EPA Safer Choice program.DAYTON, OH
Oliver Chemical CompanyFounded in Cincinnati in 1938, Oliver Chemical Company manufactures industrial and commercial cleaning chemicals, including custom and private-label formulations, for customers across the country. The company began by making cleaning compounds for railroads and car washes and now produces and packages powder and liquid products from a 25,000-square-foot Cincinnati facility. Its long experience also extends into specialized chemistries for manufacturing and other niche applications.CINCINNATI, OH
Products Chemical CompanyFounded in Cleveland in 1942, Products Chemical Company manufactures and packages industrial and institutional cleaning solutions for distributors nationwide. The company stands out for its unusually broad PCC-branded and private-label offerings, backed by production that ranges from four-ounce bottles to 5,000-gallon tankers. Its contract-packaging operation also includes in-house label and literature design for distributor-specific programs.CLEVELAND, OH