Founded in 1932 by The Procter & Gamble Company, Orvus Chemicals produces and distributes chemical solutions and cleaning products, including the Orvus W.A. Paste brand. Its Cincinnati operation continues a 90-plus-year connection to sodium lauryl sulfate, which Orvus says its R&D scientists invented that same year. Now an independent company operating in more than 58 countries, Orvus also supplies chemicals for industries ranging from semiconductors to aerospace and supports heritage conservation through products trusted by institutions including the Smithsonian.
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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
The Procter & Gamble CompanyFounded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, The Procter & Gamble Company makes everyday consumer products sold through trusted brands in homes around the world. Based in Cincinnati, P&G has spent more than 185 years turning consumer research and scientific work into products such as Tide laundry detergent, Pampers diapers and Crest toothpaste. Its manufacturing and supply network includes operations in about 70 countries, supported by more than 500 product-safety scientists and professionals.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
EmulsoFounded in 1912 by oil wildcatter John W. Glenn, Emulso makes commercial cleaning chemicals and specialty maintenance solutions from its Buffalo, New York, home. Its long-running line grew from Liquid Sunshine furniture polish into more than 500 formulations, with Glenzoil 20 Plus becoming a well-known product in the paving and construction industry. Emulso also provides private-label and contract-packaging services for liquid, gel, and powder products.TONAWANDA, NY