The Chemical Company

What The Chemical Company does

The Chemical Company (TCC) is a privately held, family-owned chemical distributor founded in 1988 by CEO Nicholas Roach and headquartered in Jamestown, Rhode Island. It distributes bulk chemicals, composites, and plastics to industrial buyers across North and South America, organized into seven primary product categories — C.A.S.E. (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers), Flame Retardants, Acids, Water Treatment, Intermediates, Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition, and Polymer Additives — totaling hundreds of SKUs sourced from domestic and international manufacturers. Beyond pure distribution, TCC sells proprietary chemical lines under its own sub-brands: Sydol silanes, ChemFlexx and K-FLEX plasticizers, Velsiflex specialty plasticizers, and NatureFlexx bio-based plasticizers.

TCC operates through a flat organizational structure in which the field sales team, customer service representatives, and executive board share equal decision-making authority. GTM is sales-led, combining local technical sales staff positioned throughout the Americas, an inside sales operation, and quote-based engagement via website forms and phone (Net 45 payment terms). The company positions itself on supply-chain reliability through its "Security of Supply" program (since 2018), backed by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EcoVadis, and ACD Responsible Distribution certifications, and has been recognized as a Distinguished Distributor by Evonik and Arkema. Marketing is content-led via the monthly "The View from Jamestown" podcast and newsletter (Top 5 Chemical Industry Podcast by Feedspot), supplemented by LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and SoundCloud channels, plus participation in AFPM conferences. TCC was ranked #32 on the ICIS Top Chemical Distributors list for North American Sales.

Name

The Chemical Company

Legal name

The Chemical Company

Website

https://thechemco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Chemical Company is a privately held, family-owned chemical distributor founded in 1988 in Jamestown, Rhode Island, supplying bulk chemicals, composites, and plastics across seven product categories to industrial buyers in North and South America through a direct field sales force and proprietary sub-brands including Sydol silanes and ChemFlexx plasticizers.

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), Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers (424610)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cleaning Chemicals & Disinfectants Distribution (CRAOAGAB)

Keywords

• Industrial chemical distribution
• Bulk chemical supply
• Specialty chemicals
• Polymer additives
• Chemical intermediates

Headquarters

HQ city

Jamestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Distribution: TCC generates revenue through the distribution and sale of bulk chemicals, composites, and plastics to businesses of all sizes. Products are sourced from domestic and international manufacturers and distributed globally. Payment terms are Net 45 days from invoice date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Chemical Company distributes and supplies bulk and specialty chemicals, composites, and plastics sourced from domestic and international manufacturers to businesses of all sizes across the Americas. Its portfolio spans C.A.S.E. (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers), flame retardants, acids, water treatment chemicals, intermediates, fertilizer and crop nutrition products, polymer additives, and silanes (including the proprietary Sydol brand), delivered in bulk, totes, and drums with Net 45 day payment terms.

Product overview

The Chemical Company (TCC) operates as a global chemical distributor and supplier of chemicals, composites, and plastics, serving businesses of all sizes worldwide. Its product portfolio is organized into seven primary categories: C.A.S.E. (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) with 80 products; Flame Retardants with 14 products; Acids with 30 products; Water Treatment with 17 products; Intermediates with 48 products; Fertilizer/Agriculture/Crop Nutrition with 27 products; and Polymer Additives with 43 products. Within the general chemical distribution portfolio, TCC offers hundreds of individual chemical SKUs spanning industrial solvents, plasticizers (including the proprietary ChemFlexx and K-FLEX brands), specialty chemicals, and fine chemicals. TCC's own branded silane line, sold under the Sydol brand, serves fiberglass, composites, paints, coatings, plastics, adhesives, and sealants applications. Beyond distribution, TCC offers ancillary services including The View from Jamestown podcast (a monthly chemical industry news outlet), the Love Chemistry community outreach campaign, the Security of Supply program for supply chain assurance, and a formal Integrated Management System aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and EcoVadis sustainability standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sydol (Sydol-121, Sydol-122, Sydol-123, etc.): Silanes product line including various chloropropyl, mercaptopropyl, aminopropyl, methacryloxypropyl, glycidoxypropyl, vinyl, and other silane compounds used in fiberglass, composites, paints, coatings, plastics, adhesives, and sealants applications.
• ChemFlexx (ChemFlexx 108, ChemFlexx 206, ChemFlexx DBP, etc.)
• K-FLEX (K-FLEX 500, K-FLEX 850P, K-FLEX 975P, etc.)
• Velsiflex (Velsiflex 318, Velsiflex 320, Velsiflex 328, etc.)
• NatureFlexx (NatureFlexx 509, NatureFlexx ELO)

Products and services

• C.A.S.E. (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) Product category of 80 chemicals used in C.A.S.E. applications, including 1,6-Hexanediol, Acrylates, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, ChemFlexx and K-FLEX plasticizer series, Glycerine, Phenol, Phthalic Anhydride, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, and Velsiflex plasticizer series, sold to industrial chemical buyers.
• Flame Retardants Product category of 14 flame retardant chemicals including Alumina Trihydrate (ATH), Ammonium Polyphosphate, Melamine, Tetrabromophthalic Anhydride (TBPA), Chlorendic Anhydride, and Magnesium Sulfate, supplied for industrial applications.
• Sydol Silanes TCC's proprietary brand of silane compounds (Sydol-121, Sydol-122, Sydol-123, Sydol-124, Sydol-845, Sydol-1289, and additional grades) including chloropropyl, mercaptopropyl, aminopropyl, methacryloxypropyl, glycidoxypropyl, and vinyl silanes used in fiberglass, composites, paints, inks, coatings, plastics, adhesives, and sealants applications. Available for continental US shipping with a one-week lead time.
• Acids Product category of 30 acid chemicals including 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid, Boric Acid, Citric Acid, Erythorbic Acid, Folic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Glutaric Acid, Lauric Acid, Maleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Succinic Acid, Sulfuric Acid, Tartaric Acid, and Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA/DDBSA), supplied to industrial buyers.
• Water Treatment Chemicals Product category of 17 water treatment chemicals including Aminotris (methylphosphonic acid), Aqua Ammonia, Denatured Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methanol, and Monosodium Phosphate, supplied for water and wastewater treatment applications.
• Chemical Intermediates Product category of 48 chemical intermediates including 2-Propylheptanol, Acetonitrile, Acetyl Chloride, Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD), Epichlorohydrin, Formaldehyde, Furfuryl Alcohol, Hydrazine Hydrate, Hydroquinone, and Monoethanolamine (MEA), sold for use in downstream manufacturing processes.
• Fertilizer / Crop Nutrition Chemicals Product category of 27 agricultural chemicals including Ammonium Sulfate, Anhydrous Ammonia, Copper Sulfate, Diammonium Phosphate, Monammonium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Urea, and Chitosan, supplied to agricultural businesses for fertilizer and crop nutrition use.
• Polymer Additives Product category of 43 polymer additive chemicals including Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), ChemFlexx Epoxidized Soybean Oil (ESO), Diisobutyl Phthalate, Dimethyl Phthalate, Elatur CH, Triacetin, and Zinc Borate, supplied for polymer and PVC formulations.
• ChemFlexx Plasticizers TCC's proprietary ChemFlexx plasticizer and chemical intermediate brand (ChemFlexx 108, ChemFlexx 206, ChemFlexx DBP, etc.) including benzyl benzoate, phthalate alternatives, and specialty chemical esters used in polymer and industrial applications.
• K-FLEX Plasticizers TCC's proprietary K-FLEX dibenzoate plasticizer product line (K-FLEX 500, K-FLEX 850P, K-FLEX 975P, etc.) used in flexible PVC and other polymer applications.
• Velsiflex Plasticizers TCC's proprietary Velsiflex specialty plasticizer product line (Velsiflex 318, Velsiflex 320, Velsiflex 328, etc.) used in polymer and industrial applications.
• NatureFlexx Bio-based Plasticizers TCC's proprietary NatureFlexx bio-based plasticizer product line (NatureFlexx 509, NatureFlexx ELO) including ATBC and epoxidized linseed oil for sustainable polymer formulations.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCC participates in ACD's Responsible Distribution program, which integrates environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainability (EHS&S) principles into operations. TCC applies this framework to continuously improve safety performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce operational risk. TCC is also verified as an ACD Responsible Distribution compliant company.
• EvonikcoreOthersEvonik, a world leading specialty chemical company, has recognized TCC as a Distinguished Distributor. This recognition reflects TCC's excellence in chemical distribution and partnership.
• ArkemacoreOthersArkema, an international diversified chemicals manufacturer, has recognized TCC as a Distinguished Distributor, acknowledging TCC's distribution excellence and partnership quality.
• ICISminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSince 2018, TCC has conducted year-long advertising campaigns with ICIS where ad placements are tied together to focus on the big picture in managing and ensuring supply for long-term customers and business partners.
• FeedspotminorOthersFeedspot recognized The View from Jamestown podcast as a Top 5 Chemical Industry Podcast, providing industry recognition and credibility for TCC's content marketing efforts.
• AFPM (American Fuel Manufacturers & Petrochemicals)minorOthersTCC participates in AFPM conferences and industry events, engaging with industry leaders and staying informed on petrochemical market trends and regulatory developments.
• TLC Logistics (The Logistix Company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCC partners with TLC Logistics for logistics updates, tank wash capacity, trucking challenges, and supply chain coordination discussions on their podcast episodes.
• Kettlebottom CreativeminorOthersPodcast production partner for The View from Jamestown podcast series.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brenntag: Global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, serving the same industrial customer base with a comparable multi-category specialty chemicals portfolio. Operates broader scale, broader geographic coverage, and a larger technical sales force, but faces the same demand for Security of Supply and CASE/intermediates/agro supply.
• Univar Solutions: North-America-headquartered chemical and ingredient distributor serving CASE, plastics additives, water treatment, and intermediates customers - directly overlapping TCC's principal use cases. Larger scale and broader product mix; comparable Latin American exposure.
• IMCD Group: Global specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor focused on CASE, advanced materials, and personal care - overlapping TCC's specialty/intermediates categories. Differentiates on technical sales and formulation support, similar to TCC's positioning.
• Azelis: Global specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor operating in life sciences, CASE, and materials segments - directly comparable to TCC's polymer additives, silanes, and CASE exposure. Similar mid-tier distributor profile with a private-equity ownership history.

Direct peers

• Hawkins, Inc. US-based specialty chemical distributor with direct overlap in water treatment chemicals, acids, and industrial intermediates. Comparable mid-sized distributor with a focus on regional customers and similar product-category breadth.
• Barentz: Specialty chemicals distributor serving CASE, plastics, and personal care markets globally - direct overlap with TCC's silanes, polymer additives, and CASE categories. Comparable distribution model with regional sales coverage.
• Caldic: Global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor focused on CASE, polymer additives, and intermediates - directly comparable to TCC's product mix and customer use cases across the Americas and Europe.
• TER Group (TER Chemicals): Specialty chemicals distributor with direct overlap in polymer additives, CASE ingredients, silanes, and intermediates. Comparable mid-sized international distributor with a strong manufacturer-distributor partnership model.
• Charkit Chemical Corporation: US-based specialty chemicals distributor serving personal care, CASE, and industrial intermediates segments - directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to TCC's CASE, polymer additives, and intermediates categories.
• ICC Chemical (now part of ICC/Daito): Specialty chemicals distributor with comparable product mix in solvents, intermediates, and CASE ingredients - direct competitor to TCC in specialty/commodity chemical distribution for industrial buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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