What WYK Sorbents does

WYK Sorbents, LLC is a St. Louis, Missouri-based manufacturer of industrial spill response, cleanup, and containment products. The company traces its origin to 1967, when Upright, Inc. introduced the Original Upright Anti-Slip Safety Sorbent to address slip-and-fall injuries on oily floors in meat processing plants; in October 2005, Carol Dunn acquired Upright, Inc. and rebranded the operating company as WYK Sorbents, LLC. Today the company offers over 200 SKUs across granular absorbents (Anti-Slip Safety Sorbent, Super Sorbent Universal, AcidSafe Neutralizing Sorbent, WYK Fresh Scented Sorbent), sorbent socks and pillows in universal, oil-selective, and acid-safe variants, polypropylene-based oil-selective sorbents, complete spill kits (6.5 to 95 gallon in general purpose, universal/chemical, oil-selective, and neutralizing configurations), drain covers and plugs, mobile spill response trailers, battery neutralizer washes, mercury cleanup kits, and PPE/accessories. Key proprietary technologies include ACIDSAFE color-indicating acid neutralization (gold for strong acid, yellow for mild acid, purple when neutralized to safe pH), Super Sorbent with a 2200°C melting point and NSF listing for non-food-contact surfaces, and oil-selective polypropylene sorbents that reject water while absorbing petroleum-based liquids and can be wrung out for reuse. All sorbents are mined, processed, and packaged in the USA with American labor.

The company's go-to-market combines direct e-commerce (wyksorbents.com), phone sales (800-248-7007), and distributor relationships (sorb.com), supported by free sample-request programs, product demonstration videos, downloadable Safety Data Sheets, chemical compatibility tables, and a technical catalog. Products are packaged in UN/DOT certified containers ranging from 2-quart shaker cartons to 95-gallon drums and 1,500 lb super sacks, with custom spill kit configurations available on request. Target end users are industrial and commercial facilities (meat processing, butcher shops, cold storage, warehouses, shipping/receiving), battery and acid handling operations, and vehicle/transportation fleets requiring portable spill response. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is being increased effective July 6, 2026. The business is privately held as an LLC with no institutional investors, no parent company, no public ticker, and is certified as a woman-owned small business since 2005.

Name

WYK Sorbents

Legal name

WYK Sorbents, LLC

Website

https://wyksorbents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

WYK Sorbents, LLC is a St. Louis-based manufacturer of granular and polypropylene spill response, cleanup, and containment products serving industrial facilities, battery handling operations, and vehicle fleets across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Spill Response & Cleanup Products

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Spill Control & Containment Equipment (Absorbents, Berms, Spill Kits) (IMAHALAK)

Keywords

• Industrial spill response
• Granular absorbents
• Hazardous spill cleanup
• Anti-slip floor treatment
• Spill containment products

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sorbent Products Sales: WYK Sorbents generates revenue through the sale of sorbent products including granular absorbents, spill kits, polypropylene sorbents, and spill containment products. Products are sold in various formats from small consumer-sized containers to large industrial drums and bulk super sacks. Sales occur through direct e-commerce, phone orders, and distributor relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WYK Sorbents manufactures and sells spill response, cleanup, and containment products including granular absorbents (Anti-Slip Safety Sorbent, Super Sorbent Universal, AcidSafe Neutralizing Sorbent, WYK Fresh), sorbent socks and pillows, polypropylene sorbents, complete spill kits, spill containment products (drain covers and plugs), spill response trailers, battery neutralizer wash products, mercury cleanup kits, and PPE accessories. Products are sold in sizes ranging from small 2-quart shaker cartons to large 95-gallon drums and 1,500 lb super sacks, targeting industrial facilities, food processing plants, battery handling operations, and vehicle/fleet operators across the United States.

Product overview

WYK Sorbents is a manufacturer of spill response, cleanup, and containment products offering over 200 sorbent products and accessories. The product portfolio centers on granular absorbents (Anti-Slip Safety Sorbent, Super Sorbent Universal, AcidSafe Neutralizing Sorbent, WYK Fresh Scented Sorbent), sorbent socks and pillows in universal, oil selective, and acid-safe variants, complete spill kits in various sizes and types (General Purpose, Universal/Chemical, Oil Selective, Neutralizing), polypropylene sorbents for oil-selective applications, spill containment products (drain covers, plugs, barriers), spill response trailers, battery neutralizer products, mercury cleanup kits, and PPE/accessories. Products are distributed through UN/DOT certified containers in sizes ranging from small shaker cartons to super sacks, and are available as standalone items or in pre-configured spill kits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anti-Slip Safety Sorbent Universal granular absorbent providing anti-slip traction and instant liquid absorption for floors in meat processing, slaughter houses, cold storage, and shipping/receiving areas. Available in various sizes from 24 lb cases to 2,000 lb super sacks.
• Super Sorbent Universal Lighter weight, higher capacity inert granular sorbent that turns all types of liquid into non-hazardous solid waste. NSF Listed for all non-food contact surfaces. 100% fireproof and prevents spontaneous combustion.
• AcidSafe Neutralizing Sorbent Fast, safe, and efficient acid spill neutralizer with color-indicating formula (gold for strong acid, yellow for mild acid, purple when neutralized). Available in various sizes from 12 lb cases to 220 lb drums.
• WYK Fresh Scented Sorbent Odor control absorbent made from vegetable and cellulose fiber impregnated with wild cherry or wintergreen fragrances. Neutralizes odors on contact, absorbs vomit and odorous liquids, can be used as air freshening sweeping compound.
• FluidLoc Super Absorbent Polymers FluidLoc super absorbent polymers category offered under granular sorbents for high-capacity liquid solidification applications.
• WYK Socks & Pillows Universal sorbent socks and pillows that work instantly upon contact with liquids. Includes universal, oil selective, and acid-safe variants in various sizes for containment and absorption of spills.
• Spill Kits Complete spill response kits in various sizes (6.5 gal to 95 gal) and types including General Purpose, Universal/Chemical, Oil Selective, Neutralizing, Vehicle Kits, and Spill Stations. Includes containers, sorbents, socks, pillows, pads, and disposal bags.
• Oil Selective Polypropylene Sorbents Oil selective polypropylene sorbents including booms, socks, pillows, and rolls that absorb only oils and petroleum-based liquids while rejecting water. Floats on water even when saturated and is wringable for liquid recovery and reuse.
• Universal Polypropylene Sorbents Wringable universal polypropylene sorbents for general liquid absorption with the ability to recover liquids and reuse the sorbent.
• Spill Containment Products Drain covers and drain plugs for preventing spills from entering drainage systems. Includes containment barrier socks for containing spills in specific areas.
• Spill Response & Cleanup Trailers Mobile spill response and cleanup trailers for large-scale spill management and emergency response.
• Battery Neutralizer Wash Products for neutralizing and cleaning battery acid spills, including the AcidSafe Battery Maintenance Kit for drip pans under recharging racks.
• Mercury Cleanup Kit Specialty spill kit designed for mercury spill cleanup and containment.
• PPE & Spill Kit Accessories Personal protective equipment and accessories including chemical coveralls, splash goggles, face shields, nitrile gloves, chemical aprons, boot covers, deck brushes, scoops, dust pans, caution tape, light sticks, and disposal bags.

Quantifiable outcome

• Safety Sorbent bags can be reused up to 12 times for small spill cleanup
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• New Pig Corporation: New Pig is a leading direct-to-customer manufacturer of spill response products, including absorbent socks, pillows, mats, and spill kits serving industrial and commercial facilities. Overlap with WYK Sorbents is near-total in product category and customer base, making it the most direct comparable.
• SpillTech: SpillTech manufactures and distributes a wide range of spill response products including sorbents, spill kits, and containment products for industrial and environmental applications. Direct competitor in polypropylene sorbents and spill kits, with similar product breadth and customer profile.
• Justrite Safety Group: Justrite manufactures safety products including spill containment berms, drain covers, and absorbent products serving industrial and laboratory environments. Significant overlap with WYK's spill containment and drain protection product lines.
• Darcy Spill Products: Darcy specializes in absorbent spill response products and kits, competing in similar industrial and commercial channels. Comparable scale and product positioning to WYK Sorbents with overlapping customer segments in food processing and manufacturing.
• UltraTech International: UltraTech manufactures spill containment products including drain covers, spill pallets, and absorbents serving industrial facilities. Direct peer in the spill containment portion of WYK's product portfolio with similar regulatory compliance focus.
• Oil-Dri Corporation of America: Oil-Dri manufactures specialty sorbent products from mineral raw materials, including granular absorbents for industrial spill response. Closest competitor to WYK in the granular/mineral-based sorbent category, with similar product positioning and customer base.
• ENPAC: ENPAC manufactures spill containment products including poly spill pallets, drain covers, and absorbent products for industrial and regulatory compliance applications. Comparable in product scope and customer focus to WYK's spill containment line.
• Absorbent Products Company: Absorbent Products Company manufactures specialty absorbents and spill response products including oil-only, universal, and hazmat sorbents. Direct competitor with similar product breadth in industrial absorbent categories.

Broad incumbents

• Brady Corporation: Brady is a larger industrial safety and identification company whose spill containment and absorbent product lines overlap with WYK's offerings. As a diversified public company, Brady competes broadly in workplace safety but does not specialize in granular sorbents like WYK does.
• 3M: 3M's Safety & Industrial segment includes a broad spill response and absorbent product portfolio serving similar industrial facilities. As a global conglomerate, 3M poses competitive pressure on commodity spill response SKUs but typically does not match WYK's specialty chemistries (e.g., ACIDSAFE).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wyksorbentsllc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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