Founded in 2008 as an oleochemical manufacturer, Vantage Specialty Chemicals develops specialty ingredients and custom formulations from bio-based chemistry for customers around the world. The company combines manufacturing, jojoba farms and a global laboratory network to co-create solutions for personal care, food, pharmaceutical and industrial applications. More than 80% of its solutions are bio-based, and it has developed more than 2,000 custom formulations with a workforce of about 1,000 employees.
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Emery OleochemicalsFounded in Cincinnati in 1840, Emery Oleochemicals makes natural-based chemicals from renewable oils and fats for industrial and consumer applications. The company is the largest oleochemicals manufacturer in the Americas and the largest global producer of azelaic acid, with manufacturing, research and commercial operations spanning North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Its Cincinnati site has operated since 1885 and supports the company’s specialty acids and polyols work alongside a global technical network.CINCINNATI, OH
Werner G. Smith, IncFounded in Cleveland in 1912, Werner G. Smith, Inc. manufactures bio-based oils, esters, waxes, and specialty chemicals for industrial applications. The Cleveland company combines polymerizing and oxidizing equipment with capacity for up to 1 million pounds of product per month, and it also toll-processes customized materials from pilot batches through full production.CLEVELAND, OH
InolexWith roots stretching back more than 145 years, Inolex designs and manufactures sustainable specialty ingredients for the beauty and personal-care industry. The independent company applies green chemistry, life-cycle thinking, and renewable plant feedstocks to develop alternatives such as plant-based hair-care ingredients and safe preservation systems. Its flagship manufacturing site in Charlotte, North Carolina, supports a global supply network serving customers in more than 85 countries.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Twin Rivers Technologies, IncSince 1994, Twin Rivers Technologies has made more than 80 vegetable-based fatty acid and glycerin products at its bio-based chemical plant on a deepwater port in Quincy, Massachusetts. Its own terminal, substantial feedstock storage and direct rail access support domestic supply for North American customers, while a workforce of more than 120 employees averages 10 years of tenure. Twin Rivers’ Quincy operation is FDA registered and holds SQF and RSPO certifications, including SQF certification for refined glycerin since 2015.CINCINNATI, OH