Founded 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.
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
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, IncFounded 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.PITTSBURGH, PA
Clark Oil & ChemicalSince 1912, Cleveland-based Clark Oil & Chemical has blended and developed metalworking fluids, pairing a full-service laboratory with production that can handle both transport batches and individual drum prototypes. Its specialty is application-specific formulation, with technical staff working directly with customers on demanding machining, forming, and stamping operations. Clark serves industries ranging from automotive to nuclear energy and medical-device manufacturing, and ships its products worldwide.CLEVELAND, OH