United Initiators

Headquarters

Elyria, OH

United Initiators is an international specialty-chemicals manufacturer focused on peroxide-based products. It describes itself as the world’s largest manufacturer fully focused on peroxide-based specialty chemicals and says it is a global leader in persulfate production, with more than a century of experience in research, production, and service. The company operates production and sales locations across Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia.

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