Founded in 2003, Hardt Chemical Inc. is a technical sales, marketing and consulting company focused on specialty chemicals for concrete and related industrial applications. Principal Barney Heller brings more than 30 years of experience spanning sulfonate chemistry, manufacturing and technical service, with particular expertise in helping concrete companies develop and operate their own admixture plants. Hardt also draws on longstanding knowledge of naphthalene sulfonates and their use in industries including concrete, gypsum and synthetic rubber.
SpecChemFounded in 2006 and headquartered in Kansas City, SpecChem manufactures concrete construction chemicals and materials for distributor, contractor, and design-professional customers. It operates six manufacturing plants and serves commercial, industrial, DOT and infrastructure, residential, and repair and restoration markets, with more than 300 years of collective industry experience across its team.BENSALEM, PA
Vexcon ChemicalsSince 1974, Vexcon Chemicals has provided concrete solutions for architects, engineers and builders. Now part of the ChemMasters family, Vexcon continues as a recognized brand within a company focused on serving concrete professionals.PHILADELPHIA, PA
The Euclid Chemical CompanyFrom its Cleveland headquarters, The Euclid Chemical Company has spent over a century manufacturing specialty products for the concrete and masonry construction industry. Its North American business pairs established brands such as Euco and Eucon with in-house research, petrographic analysis, training and technical support, and its quality system is ISO 9001 certified. Employees also contribute to major construction-industry committees, linking the company’s product development to shared technical standards and best practices.CLEVELAND, OH
HexionFounded in 1857 by inventor Gail Borden, Hexion develops and manufactures specialty chemical materials, including resins, adhesives, additives and formalin-based solutions for industrial applications. Today, the company combines more than 170 years of chemical heritage with AI-driven process intelligence through its Chemistry-as-a-Service approach, serving customers from 25 global manufacturing facilities and 11 R&D sites. Its Smartech business extends that work into wood-panel plants, using real-time data to improve press performance and quality stability.COLUMBUS, OH