Webb Chemical Service Corporation

What Webb Chemical Service Corporation does

Webb Chemical Service Corporation is a privately held chemical distributor headquartered in Michigan that sells and distributes chemical products to industrial and commercial buyers across the Midwest United States. Founded in 1963 and operating with 101-250 employees, the company runs a physical distribution operation that includes warehousing, fleet logistics, and mixing capability, serving as an intermediary between chemical producers and end users in regional industrial markets. Its go-to-market is sales-led and field-based, targeting Midwest industrial and commercial accounts that require reliable chemical supply and responsive delivery.

The company generates revenue through transactional chemical distribution, earning fees or margins on the sale of chemical products to its customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is understood to be quote-based and negotiated per transaction, consistent with conventional B2B chemical distribution practice. Webb does not sell or operate any disclosed technology platform, software product, or digital ordering channel; the offering is fundamentally physical — product, warehousing, and last-mile delivery — supported by what appears to be a long-tenured regional sales force.

In early 2026, Webb executed a significant geographic expansion, acquiring a 61,431-square-foot industrial facility at 21600 Drake Road in Strongsville, Ohio for $3 million and announcing a $6.7 million capital investment to convert the site into a chemical distribution center. The expansion is supported by state and regional economic development partners, including JobsOhio, the Ohio Department of Development, Team NEO, and the City of Strongsville, and is expected to add 25 jobs across plant management, driving, warehousing, and customer service roles. The move extends Webb's Midwest footprint from Michigan into Ohio and is intended to improve delivery responsiveness to industrial customers throughout the region.

Name

Webb Chemical Service Corporation

Legal name

Webb Chemical Service Corporation

Website

https://webbchemical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Webb Chemical Service Corporation is a privately held Michigan-based chemical distributor founded in 1963, serving industrial and commercial buyers across the Midwest United States through physical warehousing, mixing, and last-mile distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Distribution

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (424690)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)

Keywords

• Chemical distribution
• Industrial chemicals
• Specialty chemicals
• Chemical warehousing
• Chemical supply services

Headquarters

HQ city

Muskegon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Distribution: Webb Chemical Service Corporation operates as a chemical distributor generating revenue through the sale and distribution of chemical products to industrial and commercial customers in the Midwest region. The company maintains physical distribution infrastructure including warehouses and fleet operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Webb Chemical Service Corporation distributes chemical products to industrial and commercial customers across the U.S. Midwest. The company operates owned warehouse and distribution infrastructure and supports chemical mixing and distribution at its facilities. It does not evidence any named software products, branded chemical lines, or proprietary platforms; the core offering is regional chemical distribution and supply services.

Product overview

Webb Chemical Service Corporation is a Michigan-based chemical distributor offering chemical distribution services. The company operates distribution centers and handles chemical mixing and distribution operations for Midwest customers. No specific named products or product modules are identified in the available sources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 new jobs created plus 3 positions retained
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Department of DevelopmentcoreOthers · 27 April 2026State economic development agency providing support and incentives for the company's Ohio expansion. Facilitated the project approval and provided coordination with other state resources.
• JobsOhiocoreOthers · 27 April 2026Private non-profit corporation dedicated to job creation and economic development in Ohio. Collaborated on the Strongsville distribution center project to support regional job growth.
• Team NEOcoreOthers · 27 April 2026Regional economic development organization serving Northeast Ohio. Provided support and collaboration for the company's facility expansion in the Strongsville area.
• City of StrongsvillecoreOthers · 27 April 2026Municipal government providing local support and coordination for the chemical distribution center project. Facilitated site selection and local approvals.
• Cone Commercial Real EstateminorOthersCommercial real estate firm from which Webb Chemical acquired the 61,431-square-foot industrial property at 21600 Drake Road in Strongsville for $3 million.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hawkins, Inc. Specialty chemical distributor with Water Treatment, Food & Crop, and Industrial segments serving Midwest and Upper Midwest markets. Closest public-market comparable for Webb's regional distribution model.
• Hydrite Chemical Co. Privately-held, Midwest-based specialty chemical manufacturer and distributor serving industrial customers. Direct comparable on geography, customer base, and chemical distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Univar Solutions: Major North American chemical distributor (now privately held by Apollo). Competes with Webb across industrial and specialty chemical customers in the Midwest.
• IMCD: Global specialty chemicals distributor with focus on formulation and application development. Overlaps with Webb on specialty chemical distribution though skewed to higher-value specialty formulations.
• Brenntag: Global market leader in chemical distribution with deep U.S. Midwest presence. Competes with Webb on industrial and specialty chemicals but operates at much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Azelis: Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor serving industrial customers. Comparable business model (specialty distribution to industrial buyers) though with European roots and broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Coyne Chemical: Privately-held chemical distributor serving the U.S. Northeast and Midwest. Comparable regional chemical distribution business model.
• Chemsolv: Regional chemical distributor serving Mid-Atlantic and Midwest markets. Direct comparable on distribution-led model serving industrial chemical buyers.
• Chemical Solvents Inc. Northeast Ohio-based chemical distributor serving industrial customers in the Great Lakes region. Geographic and scale comparable to Webb's footprint.
• Superior Solvents & Chemicals: Regional industrial chemical distributor serving the Midwest and Eastern U.S. Comparable size and customer base to Webb with similar distribution-led model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/webb-chemical-service-corp

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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