CHEMCENTRAL Corporation

CHEMCENTRAL, established in 1926, is a privately held company headquartered near Chicago, Illinois, USA. Based on 2006 consolidated revenues of USD 1.4 billion and EBITDA of approximately USD 70 million, the company is one of the leading industrial chemicals distributors in the US, with trading relationships in more than 60 countries.CHEMCENTRAL Corporation distributes specialty and commodity chemicals. Its markets include paints, coatings, and inks; adhesives, caulks, and sealants; household, industrial, and institutional cleaning; personal care and cosmetics; rubber and plastic compounding; and lubricants and metal working. The company also provides online tools and e-commerce. It has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Central and South America, Australia, Asia, and India. The company has strategic alliances with Health Natural Solution and New Phase Technologies. Its sales are derived primarily from its North America operations, with over 90% of 2006 revenues attributable to its US business. CHEMCENTRAL operates 45 stocking locations and 4 regional centers in North America, with another 25 international warehouse locations, and has approximately 1000 employees.CHEMCENTRAL Corporation, formerly known as William J. Hough Company of Chicago, was founded in 1926 and changed its name to Central Solvents & Chemicals Company in 1948 and then to CHEMCENTRAL Corporation in 1980. The company is headquartered in Bedford Park, Illinois.