Founded in 1925, Croda International Plc creates, makes and delivers speciality chemicals and ingredients used by industries and consumers worldwide. It employs more than 6,100 people across global manufacturing sites, laboratories and offices, and describes its work as combining science and nature to develop sustainable solutions. Its biotechnology work includes a specialist UK manufacturing site with more than 40 years of production scale-up experience.
Wacker Chemie AGFor more than 100 years, Wacker Chemie AG has developed and manufactured specialty chemicals and biotechnology solutions for customers in markets around the world. The Munich-based company combines product and process innovation with a global operating network of 27 production sites, 47 sales offices and more than 16,000 employees. Through Wacker Biotech, it also brings more than 30 years of experience in developing and validating biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.ALLENTOWN, PA
Italmatch ChemicalsFounded in Italy in 1998, Italmatch Chemicals manufactures specialty chemicals and tailored functional solutions for industrial markets including water treatment, lubricants, energy and oleochemicals. The group has grown through 17 acquisitions into a global operation with 20 production plants, eight R&D centers and more than 1,100 employees across 16 countries. Its research-led approach includes developing more than 30 new products each year, with sustainability and circular-economy principles built into its chemical innovation and manufacturing.TARRYTOWN, NY
Vantage Specialty ChemicalsVantage Specialty Chemicals is a global specialty-chemicals manufacturer that develops and makes ingredients and formulations, with roots as an oleochemical manufacturing company established in 2008. It reports about $1 billion in 2025 global sales, approximately 1,000 employees, 15 laboratories, and more than 80% bio-based solutions. The company works with customers across personal care and beauty, food, pharmaceutical, surface treatment, consumer, and industrial markets.PITTSBURGH, PA