Amrex Chemical Co.

What Amrex Chemical Co. does

Amrex Chemical Co., Inc. is a family-owned wholesale chemical distributor founded in 1982 in Binghamton, New York by William F. Rexer, Jr. The company purchases chemicals from domestic suppliers and importers and resells them to industrial, commercial, and institutional customers across Upstate New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Its product portfolio spans a "supermarket of chemistry" model covering acids, alcohols, alkalis, solvents, detergents, plating and metal finishing chemicals, water treatment chemicals, cleaning chemicals, glycols, heat transfer fluids, and seasonal items such as de-icing/rock salt products and swimming pool chemicals, with a small proprietary line of Amrex Blended Solvents.

Operationally, Amrex runs from two facilities, its Binghamton headquarters at 117 East Frederick Street and a Western New York site at 391 Exchange Street in Buffalo acquired in 2004, and delivers products through a company-owned fleet of vehicles staffed by dedicated drivers. The business holds ACD Responsible Distribution Site Certification and NSF International certification covering blending and packaging, supports a board seat on the New York State Chemistry Council, and maintains affiliations including NFIB and NSC. The go-to-market is direct sales and quote-based pricing via a Request a Quote workflow on the company website, complemented by direct customer relationships and segmented email contacts for orders, purchasing, billing, safety, HR, and customer service.

The customer base spans nine verticals: agriculture, water treatment, metal plating, automotive mechanics, wineries and breweries, hospital maintenance, swimming pools, gas well drilling, and precious metal refining, plus general industrial/commercial accounts. No public revenue figures, headcount beyond a 1-10 range, or external funding are disclosed, and the company carries no subsidiaries, no parent entity, and no recent M&A or restructuring activity. There are no disclosed technology platforms, APIs, or AI capabilities; the business is a traditional asset-based regional chemical distribution operation.

Name

Amrex Chemical Co.

Legal name

Amrex Chemical Co., Inc.

Website

https://amrexchemical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Amrex Chemical Co., Inc. is a family-owned wholesale chemical distributor founded in 1982, supplying industrial and commercial chemicals across Upstate New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey via two warehouses and a company-owned delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Distribution

NAICS

All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (32599)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning Chemicals (IMAEABAG)

Keywords

• Industrial chemical distribution
• Wholesale chemicals
• Chemical blending
• Industrial solvents supply
• Specialty chemical supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

Binghamton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Distribution: Amrex Chemical purchases chemicals from suppliers throughout the country as well as imported material and distributes them to customers. They offer a full line of industrial chemicals including acids, alcohols, alkalies, solvents, cleaning chemicals, de-icing products, pool chemicals, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Amrex Chemical Co., Inc. is a wholesale chemical distributor that purchases industrial chemicals from suppliers across the United States as well as imported materials, and distributes them to customers throughout New York State, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey using its own fleet of vehicles and dedicated drivers. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including acids, alcohols, alkalis, solvents, cleaning chemicals, plating chemicals, glycol products, de-icing products, pool chemicals, water treatment chemicals, and proprietary Amrex Blended Solvents, with NSF-certified blending and packaging capabilities.

Product overview

Amrex Chemical Co., Inc. is a wholesale chemical distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial chemicals through a 'supermarket of chemistry' model. The product lineup includes core chemical categories (acids, alcohols, alkalis, solvents, cleaning chemicals, degreasers, detergents, plating chemicals, and metal finishing chemicals), seasonal products (de-icing/rock salt for winter and swimming pool chemicals for summer), and proprietary blended products like Amrex Blended Solvents. The company also supplies specialized products for specific industries including water treatment chemicals, winery and brewery chemicals, plating chemicals, and heat transfer fluids. All products are distributed through the company's own fleet of vehicles to customers in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Acids Industrial acid chemicals for various industrial applications including metal plating and water treatment, sold to commercial and industrial buyers.
• Alkalis Industrial alkaline chemicals used in cleaning, water treatment, and various manufacturing processes.
• Alcohols Industrial alcohol products for chemical and manufacturing applications.
• Industrial Solvents Industrial solvent chemicals for cleaning, extraction, and manufacturing processes.
• Amrex Blended Solvents Proprietary blended solvent formulations manufactured by Amrex Chemical for industrial applications under NSF-certified blending and packaging.
• Plating Chemicals Chemical solutions for electroplating and metal plating operations.
• Metal Finishing Chemicals Chemical formulations for metal surface treatment and finishing processes including chromate conversion coatings and corrosion inhibitors.
• Cleaning Chemicals and Degreasers Industrial cleaning formulations, all-purpose cleaners, heavy-duty degreasers, steam cleaning compounds, bleach and sanitizing supplies for commercial and industrial maintenance and manufacturing operations.
• Detergents and Soaps Industrial detergent formulations, laundry and dishwashing soaps, and soap making chemicals for commercial and industrial cleaning applications.
• Water Treatment Chemicals Chemical formulations for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment including chelating agents, phosphates, filter media, and water softening products.
• De-Icing and Rock Salt Products Winter safety products including de-icing solutions and rock salt for roads and surfaces.
• Swimming Pool Chemicals Pool treatment chemicals including chlorine shock, pH balancers, and sanitizers for residential and commercial pools.
• Glycol Products and Heat Transfer Fluids Glycol-based chemicals and specialized fluids for heat transfer, antifreeze, and industrial thermal management applications.
• Absorbents and Sweeping Compounds Industrial absorbent materials for spill control and containment, and sweeping compounds for dust control in warehouse and facility maintenance.
• Winery and Brewery Chemicals Specialized chemicals and supplies for wine and beer production including sanitizers and processing aids.
• Lacquer Thinners and Coatings Solvent-based thinners for lacquer coatings in manufacturing and finishing operations.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles9 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• R&R Sales CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorR&R Sales Company is a partner company that offers a wide selection of packaging and janitorial supplies for shipping and cleaning needs. Amrex refers customers to R&R for these related supplies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Charkit Chemical Corporation: Small-to-mid sized specialty chemical distributor headquartered in the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area, distributing acids, solvents, cleaners, and processing chemicals to industrial customers via a regional model — highly comparable in geography, size profile, and product mix to Amrex.
• ICC Chemical Corporation: Wholesale chemical distributor serving industrial, institutional, and commercial customers with industrial chemicals, solvents, and cleaning products, operating a regional distribution model comparable to Amrex's "supermarket of chemistry" approach.
• Hydrite Chemical Co. Specialty chemical manufacturer and regional distributor serving the Midwest with industrial cleaning, water treatment, and food/beverage chemicals — overlapping product lines and distribution model, though at a larger scale than Amrex.
• Harcros Chemicals: Mid-sized specialty chemical distributor supplying industrial chemicals, surfactants, cleaners, and water treatment products across multiple U.S. regions; comparable business model and product portfolio breadth to Amrex, though at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Univar Solutions: One of the largest North American chemical and ingredient distributors offering industrial chemicals, cleaning compounds, and specialty ingredients across all 50 states — same product categories and customer base as Amrex but at vastly greater scale and national reach.
• Brenntag: Global market leader in chemical distribution with a comprehensive industrial chemicals, solvents, and specialty product portfolio serving virtually every end-market Amrex targets — represents the dominant competitive benchmark for Amrex's regional niche.
• Azelis: Global specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with strong North American operations serving industrial cleaning, water treatment, and life-science end markets — overlapping addressable market with Amrex at materially greater scale and digital capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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