Colonial Chemical Solutions

What Colonial Chemical Solutions does

Colonial Chemical Solutions, Inc. (CCS) is a privately-held, full-service chemical distribution and logistics company headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc., a diversified holding company whose affiliated businesses include Colonial Oil Industries, Colonial Terminals, Colonial Energy, Colonial Towing, and Aqua Smart. CCS distributes a broad chemical product portfolio — acids, bases, surfactants, glycols, alcohols, inorganic compounds, and specialty chemicals sourced from premier global manufacturers — to industrial customers across the Southeast and Eastern United States, and serves as an authorized distributor for DOW Chemical's DOWFROST and DOWTHERM heat transfer fluid lines. The company was materially expanded in December 2021 when Colonial Group acquired Industrial Chemicals Inc., a Richmond-based chemical services company that added Virginia logistics capacity and East Coast port access.

The company's competitive backbone is a vertically integrated logistics infrastructure: over 500,000 square feet of warehouse space across Savannah, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Richmond; 300,000 gallons of tank storage; a heated 6,000-gallon stainless steel custom-blending tank; multimodal rail access via CSX and Norfolk Southern; 8 trailer bays for bulk transloading; a company-owned hazmat-certified truck fleet with real-time GPS tracking; Feige semi-automatic solvent filling systems; an AIB-certified food-grade and kosher packaging facility; and an on-site ASTM-compliant quality control laboratory in Savannah. The Savannah terminal sits adjacent to the Port of Savannah, the fourth-busiest U.S. container port, providing import/export optionality. CCS holds NACD Responsible Distribution, AIB International, NSF/ANSI/CAN 60, ACD, ASTM, and EcoVadis Bronze certifications.

CCS generates revenue through chemical product resale, custom blending services (50–6,000-gallon batches), packaging and repackaging (including food-grade and kosher), bulk liquid transloading, heat-transfer-fluid distribution under the DOWFROST/DOWTHERM brands, and warehousing — all priced on a quote basis with same-day quoting and 1–2 day shipment on most orders. End markets span agriculture, chemical manufacturing, energy (oil & gas, power generation, renewables), food & beverage, household-industrial-institutional cleaning, industrial lubricants, and a long tail of secondary verticals including pharmaceuticals, water treatment, mining, rail, and coatings. The company has committed to a 21% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2029 from a 2024 base year.

Name

Colonial Chemical Solutions

Legal name

Colonial Chemical Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://colonialchemicals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colonial Chemical Solutions is a Southeast U.S. chemical distributor and logistics provider serving industrial customers across food and beverage, energy, agriculture, and manufacturing. A subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc., it operates 500,000+ sq. ft. of warehousing adjacent to the Port of Savannah.

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), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Beverage Process & CIP/Sanitation Chemicals (IMAEAJAK), Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC), Cleaning Chemicals & Disinfectants Distribution (CRAOAGAB)

Keywords

• Chemical distribution
• Industrial chemicals
• Custom blending
• Heat transfer fluids
• Logistics warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Savannah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Distribution: Distribution of comprehensive chemical product portfolio including acids, bases, surfactants, glycols, alcohols, inorganic compounds, and specialty chemicals. Revenue generated through product sales with value-added logistics services bundled.
2. Custom Blending Services: Custom chemical blending services with batch sizes from 50 to 6,000 gallons, including temperature-controlled blending and specialized formulations for customer-specific needs.
3. Repackaging and Packaging Services: Repackaging services for solvents and flammables using Feige systems, including food-grade/kosher packaging capabilities.
4. Heat Transfer Fluid Products: Distribution of DOWFROST and DOWTHERM heat transfer fluid products including propylene glycol and ethylene glycol solutions for industrial, HVAC, and specialty applications.
5. Bulk Liquid Transloading: Transloading logistics for bulk liquids between ISO tanks, FlexiTanks, rail cars, and packaged units, including hazmat handling and temperature-controlled storage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colonial Chemical Solutions is an independent chemical distributor serving industrial customers in the Southeast and Eastern United States. The company distributes a broad portfolio of acids, bases, surfactants, glycols, alcohols, inorganic compounds, and specialty chemicals sourced from premier global manufacturers, and complements these products with value-added services such as custom blending (50 to 6,000 gallons), heat transfer fluid distribution (DOWFROST and DOWTHERM), AIB-certified food-grade and kosher packaging, bulk liquid transloading, multimodal logistics warehousing, and on-site quality control testing.

Product overview

Colonial Chemical Solutions is a leading independent chemical distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of chemical products combined with value-added logistics and distribution services. The company's core offering includes a diverse chemical product portfolio (acids, bases, surfactants, glycols, alcohols, inorganic compounds, and specialty chemicals) paired with specialized services such as custom blending, heat transfer fluids (DOWFROST™ and DOWTHERM™ branded products), food grade/kosher packaging, quality control laboratory services, truck fleet logistics, warehousing, and bulk liquid transloading. The company operates as a subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc., leveraging strategically located terminals adjacent to the Port of Savannah for import/export capabilities. Services include Feige solvent packaging, on-site laboratory testing, multimodal distribution network, and temperature-controlled storage facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Chemical Product Portfolio Extensive catalog of industrial chemicals including acids, bases, surfactants, glycols, alcohols, inorganic compounds, and specialty chemicals sourced from premier global manufacturers. Sold to industrial customers across agriculture, chemical manufacturing, energy, food and beverage, HI&I, industrial lubricants, and other verticals.
• Heat Transfer Fluids High-performance heat transfer fluids for HVAC, solar heating, thermal energy storage, process cooling, refrigeration, and data center applications. Includes DOWFROST inhibited propylene glycol (with DOWFROST HD heavy-duty and DOWFROST GEO 20 for geothermal) and DOWTHERM inhibited ethylene glycol (DOWTHERM SR-1 and DOWTHERM 4000) products. Sold to industrial and commercial thermal system operators.
• Custom Blending Services Chemical blending services with batch sizes from 50 to 6,000 gallons, including temperature-controlled blending and customer-specific formulations. Includes a dedicated glycol blending tank for producing Colonial Oil Industries' branded anti-freeze product Pro-Shield. Sold to industrial customers needing custom chemical formulations.
• Feige Solvent Packaging System Repackaging of solvents and flammables into drums using two Feige Semi-Automatic Filling Systems with calibrated accuracy and enhanced employee safety. Sold to industrial customers needing smaller or custom-sized chemical packaging.
• Food Grade/Kosher Packaging Facility AIB-certified facility providing food grade and kosher chemical packaging with batch sizes from 50 to 6,000 gallons. Supports food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care customers requiring certified food-safe packaging.
• Quality Control & Assurance Laboratory State-of-the-art on-site quality control laboratory in Savannah, GA providing ASTM-compliant analytical testing for product characteristics and customer quality requirements. Supports product development partnerships with customers.
• Truck Fleet Delivery Company-owned truck fleet including power units, trailers, tank trucks, and box trucks with lift gates. Provides same day and next day service across the U.S. Southeast with GPS-enabled real-time tracking, HAZMAT certification, and 24-hour emergency service capability.
• Logistics Warehousing Over 500,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space across Savannah, GA; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; and Richmond, VA with temperature-controlled areas, isolated solvent storage, and hazmat storage capabilities. Includes ocean terminal storage and integrated distribution network support.
• Bulk Liquid Transloading Bulk liquid transfer services between ISO tanks, FlexiTanks, rail cars, and packaged units. Includes hazmat and non-hazmat capabilities, 300,000 gallons of storage, and 8 trailer bays supporting multimodal logistics for industrial chemical shippers and receivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same day quotes and 1-2 day shipment on most packages and blends
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Industrial Chemicals Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2021Acquisition of Industrial Chemicals Inc., a Richmond-based company with extensive chemical services. The acquisition enhances CCS's logistics and regional market position, leveraging proximity to major U.S. ports.
• DOW Chemical CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of DOWFROST and DOWTHERM heat transfer fluid products including propylene glycol and ethylene glycol solutions. Products include DOWFROST, DOWFROST HD, DOWFROST GEO 20, DOWTHERM SR-1, and DOWTHERM 4000.
• Colonial Oil IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated 6,000-gallon Glycol blending tank for producing Colonial Oil Industries' branded anti-freeze product Pro-Shield.
• AIB InternationalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAIB International certification for food-grade and kosher packaging facilities ensuring compliance with international food safety standards.
• NSF InternationalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNSF/ANSI/CAN 60 certification for water treatment chemicals ensuring product safety and quality standards.
• Assured Chemical Distributors (ACD)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerACD certification program for chemical distribution industry standards compliance.
• EcoVadisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEcoVadis sustainability assessment and Bronze certification for environmental, social, and ethical performance.
• Colonial Group, Inc.flagshipOthersColonial Chemical Solutions is a subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc., which also owns Colonial Oil Industries, Colonial Terminals, Colonial Energy, Colonial Towing, and Aqua Smart Inc.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Azelis: Global specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with a strong US footprint after the Monson acquisition. Comparable for personal care, HI&I, and food-grade distribution and the specialized formulation/blending service overlay.
• Univar Solutions: One of the largest North American chemical and ingredient distributors. Comparable because it serves the same industrial customer base across specialties, food ingredients, and water treatment with broad geographic reach; CCS competes in its footprint at the regional level.
• Brenntag: Global market leader in chemical distribution with extensive specialty and industrial chemical offerings across the US. Comparable on the core distribution business model (warehousing, blending, value-added services) across overlapping end-markets.
• IMCD Group: Specialty chemicals distributor emphasizing formulation support and technical sales. Comparable on the specialty/food-grade/surfactants portfolio mix and the value-added blend-and-supply motion.

Direct peers

• Hydrite Chemical: Independent US specialty chemical manufacturer and distributor serving food, water treatment, and industrial customers. Comparable on combined distribution + custom blending/food-grade model.
• ICC Chemical Corp. Independent US chemical distributor with warehousing, blending, and just-in-time logistics across multiple chemistries. Comparable regional/independent distributor and warehouse-and-fleet operating model.
• Hawkins, Inc. Mid-market US specialty chemical distributor focused on water treatment, food, and health/nutrition end-markets. Closest size-and-model analog: regional warehouses, blending, repackaging, and just-in-time delivery to industrial customers.

Others

• Colonial Oil Industries: Sister company within the Colonial Group, Inc. family for which CCS produces branded Pro-Shield anti-freeze via a dedicated 6,000-gallon glycol blend tank. Comparable on the chemicals/blending value chain and serves as an internal customer/intra-group channel for CCS.
• NACD (peer association context): The National Association of Chemical Distributors sets Responsible Distribution standards; relevant comparator as a peer-set signal for accredited US chemical distributors of similar governance and compliance maturity to CCS.

Regional players

• General Chemical Corporation: Northeast/Mid-Atlantic bulk chemical distributor with terminal, warehouse, and just-in-time delivery operations. Comparable on the rail-served warehouse-and-truck distribution model, though geographically complementary rather than directly overlapping with CCS in the Southeast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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