Industrial Chemicals

What Industrial Chemicals does

Industrial Chemicals Inc. is a privately held, full-line industrial chemical distributor founded in 1970 in Birmingham, Alabama and currently headquartered in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The company distributes a broad portfolio of industrial chemicals — acids, alcohols, amines, glycols, ketones, oils and lubricants, phosphates, plasticizers, silicates, silicones, solvents, sulfates, surfactants, and water/wastewater treatment chemicals — to industrial customers across water treatment, food-grade production, pharmaceutical, personal care, lubricants and metalworking, and general manufacturing verticals. In addition to chemical distribution, the company operates a separate outdoor products line (ammunition, deer blinds, feeders, glasses, shooting clays) and a meaningful environmental, field, and safety services business spanning hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, bulk wastewater disposal, used oil collections, tank cleaning and demolition, confined space entry, lagoon cleanouts, HAZWOPER and ARC flash training, RCRA and DOT compliance, emergency response, transloading, and chemical lab-pack services, plus wet/dry packaging and custom chemical formulation.

The business operates a sales-led, direct go-to-market model. Twenty-five sales representatives serve as a single point of contact for each customer account, generating quotes and coordinating delivery rather than running a self-serve e-commerce channel. Distribution is executed through an owned fleet of 30 trucks, 25 van trailers, 3 tankers, and 2 hopper trailers, supported by distribution sites in Alabama (headquarters), Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Texas — a footprint positioned to serve the southern United States and to provide nationwide service. Industrial Chemicals is an active member of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) and is publicly committed to the Responsible Distribution Process, with operational compliance to EPA, RCRA, OSHA, and DOT standards.

Revenue is generated on a transactional, fee-per-unit basis across both chemical sales and environmental/field services; no pricing is publicly disclosed and quotes are handled through the sales team. The company employs more than 126 people across sales, logistics, environmental services, and administration, with no disclosed parent company, institutional ownership, or funding history — appearing to be independently and privately held. There are no digital products, software platforms, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities referenced; the business model is grounded in physical distribution and on-site service delivery rather than technology-enabled differentiation.

Name

Industrial Chemicals

Legal name

Industrial Chemicals Inc.

Website

https://industrialchem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Industrial Chemicals Inc. is a privately held, full-line industrial chemical distributor founded in 1970, serving water treatment, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food-grade, personal care, and lubricant customers across the southern United States with chemicals, packaging, custom formulations, and environmental compliance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Chemical Distribution

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (32599), Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Beverage Process & CIP/Sanitation Chemicals (IMAEAJAK), pH Control, Antiscalants & Corrosion Inhibitors (IMAEAJAN), Chemicals & Petrochemicals (Non-Hazmat Specialized Handling) (TLAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial chemical distribution
• Hazardous waste management
• Water treatment chemicals
• Chemical packaging services
• Environmental compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vestavia Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Chemical Distribution: Core chemical distribution business providing acids, alcohols, amines, glygols, ketones, oils/lubricants, phosphates, plasticizers, silicates, silicones, solvents, sulfates, surfactants, and water/wastewater treatment chemicals. Also provides wet and dry packaging, transloading, and custom formulations.
2. Waste Disposal Services: Hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal including bulk wastewater disposal, used oil collections, universal waste management, and chemical lab-pack services.
3. Industrial/Field Services: Tank cleanings, tank demolition, confined space entry, lagoon/pond cleanouts, disinfection, and transloading services.
4. Environmental, Health & Safety Services: 24-hour HAZWOPER services, respirator training, ARC flash safety, hazardous waste handling and shipping (RCRA and DOT), product recycling/beneficial reuse, and emergency response services.
5. Outdoor Products: Sale of ammunition, deer blinds, feeders, glasses, and shooting clays as additional product lines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Industrial Chemicals Inc. is a full-line, full-service industrial chemical distributor providing a comprehensive portfolio of industrial chemicals (acids, alcohols, amines, glycols, ketones, oils/lubricants, phosphates, plasticizers, silicates, silicones, solvents, sulfates, surfactants, and water/wastewater treatment chemicals). The company complements chemical distribution with wet and dry packaging, transloading, custom formulations, hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, industrial/field services (tank cleaning, demolition, confined space entry), and environmental, health and safety compliance services (HAZWOPER training, RCRA/DOT compliance, emergency response).

Product overview

Industrial Chemicals is a full-line, full-service industrial chemical distributor founded in 1970, offering a comprehensive portfolio of chemical products and environmental services. The company's chemical products portfolio includes Acids, Alcohols, Amines, Glycols, Ketones, Oils/Lubricants, Phosphates, Plasticizers, Silicates, Silicones, Solvents, Sulfates, Surfactants, and Water/Wastewater Treatment Chemicals. Additionally, the company offers a separate outdoor products line featuring Ammunition, Deer Blinds, Feeders, Glasses, and Shooting Clays. The service offerings encompass hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, bulk wastewater disposal, used oil collections, universal waste management, industrial/field services (tank cleanings, demolition, confined space entry, lagoon cleanouts), environmental health and safety services (HAZWOPER training, respirator training, ARC flash safety), hazardous waste handling and shipping (RCRA and DOT compliant), emergency response, transloading, and chemical lab-pack services. Supporting capabilities include wet and dry packaging and custom chemical formulations. The company operates a fleet of thirty trucks, twenty-five van trailers, three tankers, and two hopper trailers across locations in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Texas, with distribution points throughout the southern United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Chemical Distribution Distribution of industrial chemicals including acids, alcohols, amines, glycols, ketones, oils/lubricants, phosphates, plasticizers, silicates, silicones, solvents, sulfates, surfactants, and water/wastewater treatment chemicals to industrial manufacturers and processors nationwide.
• Outdoor Products

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD)coreOthersIndustrial Chemicals Inc. is an active member of NACD and committed to the Responsible Distribution Process. This membership demonstrates the company's commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance in chemical distribution.
• Omni ChemminorOthersPartner company logo displayed on the Industrial Chemicals website, indicating a working relationship or mutual referral network in the chemical industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Univar Solutions: A leading North American chemical and ingredient distributor offering a broad portfolio across industrial, water treatment, and specialty chemicals — the largest scale player competing against Industrial Chemicals across every product line it carries.
• Barentz: A global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor with strong positions in personal care, food, and industrial chemicals — comparable on the personal care and specialty chemical distribution segments.
• Azelis: A global specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with technical sales and formulation support capabilities, serving overlapping end markets including personal care, pharma, and industrial chemicals.
• Brenntag: The global market leader in chemical distribution, with extensive US operations spanning commodity and specialty chemicals, water treatment, and environmental services — directly competitive on sourcing, logistics, and breadth.

Direct peers

• Charkit Chemical Company: A US specialty chemical distributor focused on niche industrial, personal care, and pharmaceutical ingredients — comparable in product breadth across personal care, water treatment, and specialty intermediates.
• ICC Chemical Corporation: A US-based chemical distributor serving industrial and specialty markets including water treatment, food-grade, and pharmaceuticals — a similar mid-sized, privately held distribution profile to Industrial Chemicals.
• Hawkins, Inc. A US chemical distributor specializing in water treatment chemicals and specialty industrial chemicals with a multi-regional distribution footprint, directly comparable to Industrial Chemicals' core focus on water/wastewater treatment and specialty industrial products.
• Hydrite Chemical: A privately held US specialty chemical manufacturer and distributor serving industrial, water treatment, and food customers with custom formulations and packaging services — closely comparable in scale, service mix, and product scope.

Regional players

• Quimica Anders (now part of Univar): A former regional chemical distributor with similar mid-market full-line distribution plus custom formulation positioning, illustrating the regional roll-up pathway facing Industrial Chemicals.

Others

• National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD): The industry association of which Industrial Chemicals is a member; not a direct competitor but a peer institution representing the broader US chemical distribution community it competes within.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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