Founded by Ernest Solvay in 1863, Solvay is an essential-chemistry company that produces chemicals used in everyday goods and industrial applications. Its heritage began with the soda ash production process, and today it operates 43 production sites across 41 countries. The company emphasizes process innovation and sustainability, including a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
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SolenisWith roots stretching back more than 100 years, Solenis develops specialty chemicals, digital systems and expert services for water treatment, process improvement and hygiene. Its work spans water-intensive operations from pulp and paper to food processing and biorefining, with more than 23,000 employees and 78 manufacturing facilities serving customers across more than 160 countries. The company combines process chemistry with monitoring and field expertise to help industrial customers improve efficiency, protect equipment and reduce environmental impact.SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV
The Shepherd Chemical CompanyFounded in 1916 by Lee Shepherd, The Shepherd Chemical Company develops and manufactures metal-based specialty chemistry, working with customers from initial concept through commercial production. Still shaped by fifth-generation Shepherd family members, the Norwood-based company has spent more than a century turning metal chemistry into solutions used in technologies ranging from airbag safety to sustainable industrial processes. Shepherd holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and participates in the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® Management System.CINCINNATI, OH
SI GroupWith roots in varnish and rubber dating to the 1890s, SI Group has spent more than a century developing chemistry for industrial manufacturers. Today, its approximately 1,500 employees work across 18 manufacturing sites to supply performance additives and related chemical solutions to customers in more than 80 countries.SCHENECTADY, NY
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