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Cf industries · client: Pepsico
Food and beverage major PepsiCo will use blue hydrogen-based nitrogen fertilisers from CF Industries to grow potatoes, in the fertiliser firm’s first commercial deal for its low‑carbon…
Agriculture
The Illinois edition · 2026
Illinois · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)Chemicals and materialscompanies in Illinois
Metals, coatings, specialty chemicals, polymers, adhesives and more: the companies building chemicals and materials in Illinois, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.
187 company profiles1 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
Recent chemicals and materials business events in Illinois
Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 327 chemicals and materials companies in Illinois, last 24 months: 19 M&A deals · 18 Contracts · 3 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Apr 2026.
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Univar solutions · client: Cabb group
On February 24, 2026, specialty ingredient and chemical distributor Univar Solutions announced its new exclusive distribution agreements with the CABB Group, a leading provider of…
Beauty, personal care
M&AMerger · Announced
Ryerson Holding Corporation acquires Olympic steel
Ryerson Holding Corporation (NYSE: RYI), a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals, and Olympic Steel, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZEUS), a leading U.S. metals service…
Metals service center
ContractGovernment
Department of energy · client: Century aluminum
Century entered an agreement with the Department of Energy for up to $500 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funding to build a smelter as part of the…
Infrastructure
ContractGovernment
Century aluminum · client: Department of energy
In early 2025, Century Aluminum entered Phase 1 of a four-phase agreement under a Department of Energy (DOE) grant initiative, originally extended in March 2024, to begin award…
Industrial facilities
ContractInfrastructure
Emirates global aluminium · client: Century aluminum
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) announced today that they have entered into a joint development agreement to build the first new primary…
Primary Aluminum Production
M&AMerger · Completed
Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition acquires Evolution metals
Today announced the completion of the merger (the “Business Combination”) between Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp. ("WTMA") and Evolution Metals LLC ("EM").
M&AAcquisition · Announced
Verdant specialty solutions acquires Lubrizol Elmendorf
Verdant Specialty Solutions (hereinafter "Verdant"), a chemical affiliate of Samyang Group, announced on Jan. 5 that it has acquired the manufacturing and research and development (R&D)…
Specialty Chemicals
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Cf industries · client: Chs
Farmer-owned cooperative CHS struck a multibillion-dollar deal with fertilizer maker CF Industries, linking the biggest U.S. wholesaler of crop nutrients with one of the world’s top…
Agriculture
M&AAcquisition · Completed
Micro-Precision Technologies, Inc. acquires Stellar manufacturing
SALEM — Micro-Precision Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of complex micro-electronics for defense and aerospace, announced Thursday it has acquired Stellar Manufacturing, a provider of…
Printed circuit board assemblies
ContractTechnology
Heiq · client: ICP Industrial
ICP Industrial and HeiQ have signed a five year worldwide agreement that grants ICP Industrial exclusive rights to implement the HeiQ Viroblock technology in thin film coatings for…
Graphic Arts
M&AMerger · Announced
Ryerson acquires Olympic steel
Metals processors, distributors and service centers Ryerson and Olympic Steel have agreed to merge via an all-stock transaction.
Metals processors, distributors and service centers
M&AAcquisition · Announced
Chroma color acquires Ferco color
Chroma Color has acquired Ferco Color, a manufacturer of colourants, additives and speciality compounds located in Chino, California.
Colorants producer
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Century Aluminum Company · client: Santee cooper
Century Aluminum Company CENX recently announced that it has signed an extension of its power purchase agreement with the South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) to…
LaunchINXJet MDLM
Inx international ink
INX International Ink, a specialist in metal decorating ink technology, introduced a premium UV curable inkjet ink. Leveraging decades of expertise, INXJet MDLM...
Inkjet ink
LaunchISSA Consulting
Issa
Worldwide cleaning association ISSA has announced the launch of ISSA Consulting, a suite of services designed to help cleaning companies improve efficiency, ensure compliance and drive…
Consulting services
M&AMerger · Pending
Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition acquires Evolution metals
Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp. (OTC: WTMA) ... and Evolution Metals LLC ... today announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has declared effective…
Critical minerals and materials (CMM)
M&AAcquisition · Announced
Inx international ink acquires Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia Pty Ltd
INX International Ink Co. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia Pty Ltd.
M&AAcquisition · Announced
Eastman acquires Genovique Specialties
Eastman Chemical Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Genovique Specialties Corp., a leading global producer of specialty plasticizers, benzoic acid and sodium benzoate.
M&AAcquisition · Announced
Cathay industries acquires Hoover Color
Leading global iron oxide pigment manufacturer Cathay Industries has agreed to acquire Hoover Color Corp., Hiwassee, Virginia, for an undisclosed amount.
M&AAcquisition · Announced
Univar solutions acquires Zhuhai Techi Chem Silicone Industry Corp.
Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Univar Solutions China Co. Ltd., has reached an agreement with Zhuhai Techi Chem Silicone Industry Corp. (Techi…
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Dowd and guild · client: Stepan
Stepan Co. has appointed Dowd and Guild Inc. as its exclusive distributor for liquid polyester polyol products sold into the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomer (CASE) industries…
CASE industries
Contract
Elementis Specialties · client: Fitz chem
Fitz Chem and Elementis Specialties announced a distribution agreement in Fitz Chem’s Mid-Central territory that includes the states of Missouri and Kansas.
ContractSupply
Lawter International · client: Funing County Organic Chemical Factory
The joint-venture business involving Lawter International and Funing County Organic Chemical Factory of China will produce and market chemical intermediates and derivatives.
Chemical
M&AMerger · Announced
Advanced material processing acquires Automated Handling Solutions
CHICAGO, 15. January 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- May River Capital, a Chicago-based private equity company of the lower middle class, today announced the merger of its portfolio companies…
M&AAcquisition
Salt creek capital acquires Roman Products
Salt Creek acquired Roman Products in November 2013.
Manufacturing
M&AAcquisition · Announced
Chroma color acquires Spectra colors
Illinois-based Chroma Color Corporation is growing its manufacturing footprint and portfolio of colourant and additive technologies with the acquisition of fellow American firm Spectra…
Colourants and pre-coloured resin compounds
Contract
Flack global metals · client: Na
Flack Global Metals (FGM), a vertically integrated industrial business platform transforming the steel supply chain, announced today its role as a counterparty to the first Busheling…
Steel
M&AAcquisition · Completed
Matrix adhesives group acquires Roman Products
Roman Products has been sold to Matrix Adhesives Group, a portfolio company of Goldner Hawn
Manufacturing
Chemicals and materials companies in Illinois, by funding and team
Few chemicals and materials companies in Illinois publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 187 active companies.
Developer of technology based plastic products
PolymersUS$400kSeed · Aug 2022
11recorded
Physical commerce
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 11
- Recorded funding
- US$400k · Seed · Aug 2022
- Founded
- 2016 · about 10 years old
- Stage
- Seed
- Focus
- Polyolefins
Leadership · 1
Tim MurtaughCEO
- Highest education
- Medicine · Syracuse University
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Ryerson is a distributor and processor of metals in North America.
Metals and alloys—None recorded
4,200+120% vs previous recordrecorded
Physical commerce
184 yr1842
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 4,200 (previous snapshot 1,909)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1842 · about 184 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
AWS
React
Next.js
Node.js- Java
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Aluminium production company
Metals and alloys—None recorded
698-14% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
31 yr1995
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026
Has made acquisitions
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 2,472 (previous snapshot 614)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1995 · about 31 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Aluminium
Leadership · 1
Michael BlessPresident & CEO
- Highest education
- Princeton University
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount6981,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers16,553
Earlier recorded team2,4722022, a different source
Open roles2of 2 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Patents
Patent filings14
Focus: Aluminum smelting electrodes for molten‑salt electrolysis of alumina
CPC C25C3/125Technology
Cloudflare
jQuery
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Manufacturer of surfactants, polymers, and specialty chemicals
Polymers—None recorded
2,188-3% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
94 yr1932
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 2,389 (previous snapshot 1,809)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1932 · about 94 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Polymers
Founders · 1
Alfred C Stepan JrFounder
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount2,1881,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers129,602
Earlier recorded team2,3892023, a different source
Open roles7of 46 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Technology
- Azure
- Java
Salesforce
Bootstrap- jQuery
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Manufacturer and distributor of nitrogen fertilizers
Fertilizers—None recorded
2,775-0% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
80 yr1946
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 2,012 (previous snapshot 3,342)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1946 · about 80 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Food fertilizers, Multi category
Leadership · 1
Tony WillCEO & President
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount2,7751,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers65,137
Earlier recorded team2,0122022, a different source
Open roles7of 53 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Technology
- Azure
- Cloudflare
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
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Manufacturer of dyes, printing inks, and coatings products
Paints and coatings—None recorded
1,360+3% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
34 yr1992
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026
Acquirer · 1 deal
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 1,190 (previous snapshot 1,075)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1992 · about 34 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Coatings, Diversified
Leadership · 1
John HrdlickCEO
- Highest education
- Messmer High School In Milwaukee Wi
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount1,3601,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers33,121
Earlier recorded team1,1902022, a different source
Open roles8of 59 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Recent company signals
- Partnership Partnership with Koenig & Bauer
Mobile apps
- INX Troubleshooting GuideBooks & Reference · 1,374 installs · updated 2024-12-11
Technology
PHP
Nginx- Cloudflare
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
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Castle Metals offers the sourcing, processing, and distribution of metals like aluminum, carbon, nickel, stainless steel, and metal alloys.
Metals and alloys—None recorded
779-21% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
136 yr1890
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 779 (previous snapshot 991)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1890 · about 136 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- Java
- jQuery
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Provider of steel products and supply chain management services globally
Materials distributors—None recorded
85LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 654
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2005 · about 21 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Steel, Suppliers
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount8551-200
LinkedIn followers452
LinkedIn page Technology
- AWS
- PHP
MySQL- Nginx
WordPress
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Manufacturer of stainless steel and carbon tubing
Metals and alloys—None recorded
392+13% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
102 yr1924
0none in 3 months · last posted Dec 2025
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 609
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1924 · about 102 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Manufacturing services, Steel
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount392501-1,000
LinkedIn followers8,467
Earlier recorded team6092021, a different source
Open roles1of 1 tracked · last posted Dec 2025
LinkedIn page Technology
Vue.js- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- jQuery
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Manufacturer of interior & exterior paints, primers, and other products
Paints and coatings—None recorded
523+268% vs previous recordrecorded Dec 2021
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
119 yr1907
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 523 (previous snapshot 142)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1907 · about 119 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Paints, Diversified
Team & hiring signals
Open roles1of 1 tracked · last posted Jan 2026
Technology
- React
- Cloudflare
Shopify- jQuery
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Commercial Plastics is committed to being your full service custom molding partner.
Polymers—None recorded
43-1% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Not available
86 yr1940
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Not available
- Team size
- 518
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1940 · about 86 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Polymers
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount43600+
LinkedIn followers1,132
Earlier recorded team5182021, a different source
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
- Bootstrap
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Synergy Flavors is a manufacturer and supplier of flavorings, extracts and essences, with a truly global footprint.
Flavors and fragrances—None recorded
501+1% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product
25 yr2001
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product
- Team size
- 501 (previous snapshot 497)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2001 · about 25 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Flavors, Multi-category
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
- jQuery
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Velsicol specializes in the manufacture, distribution and sale of a diverse range of performance chemicals for industrial applications.
Diversified chemicals—None recorded
450+704% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
95 yr1931
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 450 (previous snapshot 56)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1931 · about 95 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- PHP
- jQuery
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Mold-Rite Plastics is a packaging and containers company offering jars, injection molding, caps, polypropylene, and liners.
Polymers—None recorded
422+67% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
50 yr1976
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 450 (previous snapshot 270)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1976 · about 50 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Polymers
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount422501-1,000
LinkedIn followers7,757
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Angus Chemical specialty and fine chemical company dedicated to the development of novel chemistries.
Diversified chemicals—None recorded
280+27% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
92 yr1934
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 350 (previous snapshot 276)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1934 · about 92 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount280201-500
LinkedIn followers8,650
LinkedIn page Recent company signals
- Award STLE Fellow — STLE - Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
- Award 2026 Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) All Award
- Award 2026 Responsible Care® Awards — American Chemistry Council
- Partnership Partnership with Spectra Chemical Mfg. Corp.
Patents
Patent filings594
Focus: Specialty chemical intermediates for hair‑care, low‑toxicity solvents, ether‑amine coatings, and nitrated hydrocarbon production.
CPC C07C201/08, C09D7/63, C10L1/003Technology
- Azure
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- jQuery
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National Metalwares is a customer-driven, high-volume manufacturer, fabricator, and finisher of welded steel tubing and tubular components.
Metals and alloys—None recorded
35+781% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
80 yr1946
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 282 (previous snapshot 32)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1946 · about 80 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Steel
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount3551-200
LinkedIn followers699
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- jQuery
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Cope Plastics is a plastics company that fabricates plastic sheet, rod, and tube.
Polymers—None recorded
276+3% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
80 yr1946
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 276 (previous snapshot 269)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1946 · about 80 years old
- Stage
- Not available
- Focus
- Plastic
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
- Bootstrap
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Transcendia, formerly Transilwrap, is a leader in custom engineered materials for critical product components.
Polymers—None recorded
269recorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
95 yr1931
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 269
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1931 · about 95 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Polyoleic acid synthesis
Technology
- PHP
- Nginx
- jQuery
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Manufacturer of inks, adhesives, and varnishes
Diversified chemicals—None recorded
147+4% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
50 yr1976
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product
- Team size
- 261 (previous snapshot 187)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1976 · about 50 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount1471,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers4,144
Earlier recorded team2612021, a different source
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Manufacturer of structural steel fabrication machinery for the steel fabrication industry
Metals and alloys—None recorded
239+5% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
123 yr1903
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 233 (previous snapshot 221)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1903 · about 123 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Steel
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount239501-1,000
LinkedIn followers6,759
LinkedIn page Technology
- Cloudflare
Sentry
HubSpot- jQuery
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Hallstar Co. is a company that provides expertise and knowledge towards improving your products and profits.
Polymers—None recorded
272-15% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
40 yr1986
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 210 (previous snapshot 246)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1986 · about 40 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Speciality chemicals
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount272201-500
LinkedIn followers12,704
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
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Supplier of containers & packaging, spill control, and industrial filtration
Diversified materials—None recorded
157LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
131 yr1895
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product
- Team size
- 200
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1895 · about 131 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Diversified
Founders · 1
George B CaryFounder
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount157201-500
LinkedIn followers6,905
Open roles6of 34 tracked · last posted May 2026
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
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Supplier of carbon and alloy mechanical tubing and bar products
Materials distributors—None recorded
151-3% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
36 yr1990
0none in 3 months
Has made acquisitions
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 154 (previous snapshot 159)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1990 · about 36 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount15151-200
LinkedIn followers2,723
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
- Bootstrap
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Dober is a chemical company providing chemistry and software solutions for water treatment and cooling tower systems.
Chemical services—None recorded
150+15% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
69 yr1957
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Fee-for-service
- Team size
- 150 (previous snapshot 130)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1957 · about 69 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- AWS
- Cloudflare
- HubSpot
Zendesk- jQuery
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Provider of custom polyurethane molding services, utilizing techniques such as cast molding, injection molding, and 3D printing to produce a wide range of products for original equipment manufacturers
Materials services—None recorded
32+20% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
30 yr1996
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 133 (previous snapshot 26)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1996 · about 30 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Horizontal
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount3251-200
LinkedIn followers497
Earlier recorded team1332022, a different source
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Nginx
- WordPress
- jQuery
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Manufacturer of ultrasonic welding machines, components, and related system solutions
Packaging machinery—None recorded
77+4% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
36 yr1990
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 111 (previous snapshot 107)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1990 · about 36 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Primary packaging, Filling and sealing, Sealing
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount7751-200
LinkedIn followers6,093
LinkedIn page Technology
- AWS
- PHP
- Cloudflare
- CloudFront
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Welding Equipment - Industrial Gases - Specialty Gases - Weldstar
Industrial gases—None recorded
75-4% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
26 yr2000
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 104 (previous snapshot 71)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2000 · about 26 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Gasoline
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount7551-200
LinkedIn followers1,355
Earlier recorded team1042022, a different source
Open roles2of 5 tracked · last posted Apr 2026
- Hiring: CDL B Local Delivery Driver (Hazmat Endorsement) · BloOMINGTON 2027 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
- Hiring: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) · Aurora, IL 60505
- Hiring: CDL A Delivery Driver (Hazmat Endorsement) · 1100 Hamilton Ave, University Park, IL 60484
Technology
- AWS
- Vue.js
- Nginx
- Cloudflare
- CloudFront
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Electron Beam Technologies provides premium welding cable, bulk electrode accessories and services to the welding industry.
Metals and alloys—None recorded
70recorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
64 yr1962
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 70
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1962 · about 64 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- Azure
- PHP
- MySQL
- Nginx
- WordPress
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Flack Global Metals is a mining & metals company provides metal building envelope solutions.
Metals and alloys—None recorded
67-19% vs previous recordrecorded
Physical commerce
16 yr2010
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 67 (previous snapshot 83)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2010 · about 16 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Steel
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- HubSpot
- Zendesk
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Manufacturer and distributor of specialty silicone raw materials
Materials distributors—None recorded
68-10% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
31 yr1995
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 61 (previous snapshot 68)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1995 · about 31 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Plastic components
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount6851-200
LinkedIn followers2,167
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
D and K Group is a manufacturer of laminating films, equipment, and custom coating solutions
Adhesives and sealants—None recorded
61+14% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 58 (previous snapshot 51)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2020 · about 6 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified, Paints
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount61201-500
LinkedIn followers786
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
- Bootstrap
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Modern Plating provides a comprehensive range of product finishing services, including electroplating, zinc alloys and organic coatings.
Metals and alloys—None recorded
57+10% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Not available
90 yr1936
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Not available
- Team size
- 56 (previous snapshot 51)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1936 · about 90 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount5751-200
LinkedIn followers322
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Seagrave provides architectural design, maintenance, and home furnishing applications.
Paints and coatings—None recorded
7LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
180 yr1846
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 51
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1846 · about 180 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Coatings, Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount751-200
LinkedIn followers146
LinkedIn page Technology
- Cloudflare
- Shopify
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Triangle Decorating Company is a full service commercial painting and decorating company.
Paints and coatings—None recorded
51recorded
Fee-for-service
100 yr1926
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Fee-for-service
- Team size
- 51
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1926 · about 100 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Painting, Services
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Provider of stainless, aluminum, and specialty metals strips
Metals and alloys—None recorded
46+0% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
38 yr1988
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 46 (previous snapshot 46)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1988 · about 38 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Horizontal, Steel
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount4611-50
LinkedIn followers1,702
LinkedIn page Technology
- Azure
- PHP
- MySQL
- Nginx
- Cloudflare
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Fotofab has provided quality photochemical machining services to manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment.
Materials equipment manufacturers—None recorded
45+41% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
59 yr1967
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 45 (previous snapshot 32)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1967 · about 59 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Metals
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- HubSpot
- WordPress
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Atlas Wire manufactures PVC, XLPE, and Nylon insulated electrical lead wires.
Materials equipment manufacturers—None recorded
11LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
60 yr1966
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 44
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1966 · about 60 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Material handling, Wires
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount1111-50
LinkedIn followers399
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Global distributor of specialty steel and metallurgical products
Materials distributors—None recorded
63-8% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
41 yr1985
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 44 (previous snapshot 48)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1985 · about 41 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount6311-50
LinkedIn followers1,313
LinkedIn page Technology
- Cloudflare
Webflow- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
QuesTek Innovations engages in integrated computational materials engineering to optimize and design materials.
Metals and alloys—None recorded
44+7% vs previous recordrecorded
Physical commerce
30 yr1996
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 44 (previous snapshot 41)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1996 · about 30 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Steel
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Metal refining service provider
Metals and alloys—None recorded
39+23% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Not available
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Not available
- Team size
- 43 (previous snapshot 35)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2014 · about 12 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount3911-50
LinkedIn followers1,872
LinkedIn page Technology
- AWS
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- Salesforce
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Manufacturer of flat-rolled steel products, including tin mill, and coated steel
Metals and alloys—None recorded
53+10% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
41 yr1985
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product
- Team size
- 43 (previous snapshot 39)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1985 · about 41 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Steel
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount5351-200
LinkedIn followers756
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Nginx
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Distributor of commodity and engineering plastic resins, offering equivalent products
Chemical distributors—None recorded
26+39% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
32 yr1994
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 43 (previous snapshot 31)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1994 · about 32 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount2611-50
LinkedIn followers316
LinkedIn page Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Manufacturer of concentrated cleaning products and disinfectants
Cleaning chemicals—None recorded
37+0% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
28 yr1998
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 41 (previous snapshot 41)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1998 · about 28 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount3711-50
LinkedIn followers1,856
Open roles1of 1 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
- Hiring: inventory management
Technology
- AWS
- Java
- PHP
Amazon S3- CloudFront
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
McCrone Group is recognized as a world leader in microscopy, microanalysis and materials characterization.
Materials research and training services—None recorded
54+567% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
70 yr1956
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Fee-for-service
- Team size
- 40 (previous snapshot 6)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1956 · about 70 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Microscopy, Research and development
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount5451-200
LinkedIn followers1,960
Open roles1of 1 tracked · last posted Jan 2026
LinkedIn page Recent company signals
- Launch Launched Pendar M1 Portable Raman Microscope (radioscope for spectroscopy)
- Launch Launched Linkam Modular Force Stage (MFS) (mechanical testing platform for advanced materials)
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Nginx
- Cloudflare
- Sentry
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Charter Steel Trading is a distributor and provider of steel service.
Metals and alloys—None recorded
37-3% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Not available
50 yr1976
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Not available
- Team size
- 36 (previous snapshot 37)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1976 · about 50 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Steel
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount3751-200
LinkedIn followers1,415
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Kraft Chemical is an industrial chemical supplier.
Diversified chemicals—None recorded
41+0% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
91 yr1935
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 34 (previous snapshot 34)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1935 · about 91 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount4111-50
LinkedIn followers1,026
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Chroma Color provides polymer and color solutions.
Diversified chemicals—None recorded
31recorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
59 yr1967
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 31
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1967 · about 59 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
All-Brite Anodizing is a machinery company that specializes in aluminium anodizing.
Metals and alloys—None recorded
30recorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
58 yr1968
—No postings tracked
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 30
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1968 · about 58 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Aluminium
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Cast Technologies offers aluminum, brass and bronze casting and molding services for the manufacturing industries.
Metals and alloys—None recorded
36LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
139 yr1887
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 28
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1887 · about 139 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Aluminium
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount3651-200
LinkedIn followers185
Open roles4of 8 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Desktop Nano fabrication instrumentation
Chemical services—None recorded
27recorded
Physical commerce
25 yr2001
0none in 3 months
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 27
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2001 · about 25 years old
- Stage
- Series E
- Focus
- Diversified
Founders · 1
Christopher AnzaloneFounder
Investors · 1
Galway GaillimhFund
Patents
Patent filings195
Focus: Nano-scale ink deposition, precision lithography, and advanced microscopy tip technologies
CPC G03F7/0002, H10D64/011, G01Q70/02Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
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Metals, alloys & material suppliers
Companies supplying and processing steel, aluminium, and industrial materials.
- Century AluminumSee in list
Aluminium production company
Metals and alloys - castle metalsSee in list
Castle Metals offers the sourcing, processing, and distribution of metals like aluminum, carbon, nickel, stainless steel, and metal alloys.
Metals and alloys - MetaloneamericaSee in list
Provider of steel products and supply chain management services globally
Materials distributors - national metalwares, l.p.See in list
National Metalwares is a customer-driven, high-volume manufacturer, fabricator, and finisher of welded steel tubing and tubular components.
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Paints, coatings & printing inks
Manufacturers and distributors of paints, protective coatings, dyes, and inks.
- INX International InkSee in list
Manufacturer of dyes, printing inks, and coatings products
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Manufacturer of interior & exterior paints, primers, and other products
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Specialty chemical manufacturers
Businesses producing specialty chemicals, ingredients, and industrial chemical products.
- angus chemicalSee in list
Angus Chemical specialty and fine chemical company dedicated to the development of novel chemistries.
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Hallstar Co. is a company that provides expertise and knowledge towards improving your products and profits.
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Kraft Chemical is an industrial chemical supplier.
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RexfordrandWebsiteManufacturer of specialty chemical products for maintenance, cleaning, and treatment
Diversified chemicals- GojirafcWebsite
Chemical raw material supplier for life science, pharma, and biotech industries
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Companies making polymer, plastic, and composite materials.
- Smart PlasticSee in list
Developer of technology based plastic products
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Manufacturer of surfactants, polymers, and specialty chemicals
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Commercial Plastics is committed to being your full service custom molding partner.
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Manufacturers and suppliers of adhesives, sealants, and chemical services.
- Plymouth TubeSee in list
Manufacturer of stainless steel and carbon tubing
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Plastic injection molding company specializing in high-performance plastic solutions
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- Century AluminumSee in list
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Manufacturer and distributor of nitrogen fertilizers
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- ryersonSee in list
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Metals and alloys - Century AluminumSee in list
Aluminium production company
Metals and alloys - StepanSee in list
Manufacturer of surfactants, polymers, and specialty chemicals
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Manufacturer and distributor of nitrogen fertilizers
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Capital & corporate activity
Chemicals and materials funding and M&A across the United States
367 recorded equity rounds have gone to 8,622 chemicals and materials companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Illinois compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.
equity rounds, last 12 months11
US$240.59m
equity rounds, last 24 months33
US$349.77m
raised over five yearsUS$1.38bn
134 rounds in the United States
M&A deals, Illinois19
last 24 months
Capital by year
amount roundsEquity funding into chemicals and materials in the United States
Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2022, with US$516.37m across 29 rounds.
The funding ladder · five years
Rounds and typical cheque by stage
SeedUS$140.76m79 rounds · median US$1.50m
Series AUS$290.54m37 rounds · median US$6.25m
Series BUS$322.73m7 rounds · median US$14.77m
Series CUS$204.04m3 rounds · median US$52.04m
Series D+US$420.00m4 rounds · median US$210.00m
Where the money went · five years
Most-funded sub-sectors
Energy storage techUS$462.86m9 rounds · 4 companies
Waste & water managementUS$203.10m2 rounds · 1 companies
Life sciences techUS$190.00m2 rounds · 1 companies
PolymersUS$130.70m20 rounds · 14 companies
Diversified chemicalsUS$69.14m21 rounds · 16 companies
Chemicals techUS$58.96m13 rounds · 6 companies
Chemical servicesUS$44.18m4 rounds · 3 companies
Illinois in context
Illinois’s share of the United States’s chemicals and materials funding
Equity rounds over the last five years, 327 chemicals and materials companies in Illinois among 8,622 in the United States.
Corporate activity · last 24 months
M&A in Illinois
14Acquisition
5Merger
Most active acquirers
- Inx international ink4
- Ryerson Holding Corporation2
- Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition2
- Chroma color2
- Univar solutions2
Most acquired or merged
- Olympic steel2
- Evolution metals2
- Roman Products2
- Lubrizol Elmendorf1
- Stellar manufacturing1
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The financials above are one chapter. The full chemicals and materials landscape of Illinois maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.
- Market map of every sub-sector
- Funding & company formation by year
- Revenue, profit & financial strength
- Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
- Hiring, skills & pay
- Founders & leaders
- News & sentiment
- Where demand runs ahead of supply
Founders and momentum in Illinois
Meet the people behind chemicals and materials companies in Illinois. 21 of 187 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.
Growing teams
Companies whose recorded headcount rose the most between the two most recent team-size snapshots. A larger team is a signal of momentum, not of profitability.
Metals and alloysNational Metalwares is a customer-driven, high-volume manufacturer, fabricator, and finisher of welded steel tubing and tubular components.
Team size282Up from 32 in the previous snapshot
Founders
Details not available
Diversified chemicalsVelsicol specializes in the manufacture, distribution and sale of a diverse range of performance chemicals for industrial applications.
Team size450Up from 56 in the previous snapshot
Founders
Details not available
Materials research and training servicesMcCrone Group is recognized as a world leader in microscopy, microanalysis and materials characterization.
Team size40Up from 6 in the previous snapshot
Founders
Details not available
Materials servicesProvider of custom polyurethane molding services, utilizing techniques such as cast molding, injection molding, and 3D printing to produce a wide range of products for original equipment manufacturers
Team size133Up from 26 in the previous snapshot
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysAluminium production company
Team size2,472Up from 614 in the previous snapshot
Leadership · 1
Michael BlessPresident & CEO
Paints and coatingsManufacturer of interior & exterior paints, primers, and other products
Team size523Up from 142 in the previous snapshot
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysRyerson is a distributor and processor of metals in North America.
Team size4,200Up from 1,909 in the previous snapshot
Founders
Details not available
PolymersMold-Rite Plastics is a packaging and containers company offering jars, injection molding, caps, polypropylene, and liners.
Team size450Up from 270 in the previous snapshot
Founders
Details not available
Industrial gasesWelding Equipment - Industrial Gases - Specialty Gases - Weldstar
Team size104Up from 71 in the previous snapshot
Founders
Details not available
Materials equipment manufacturersFotofab has provided quality photochemical machining services to manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment.
Team size45Up from 32 in the previous snapshot
Founders
Details not available
Diversified chemicalsManufacturer of inks, adhesives, and varnishes
Team size261Up from 187 in the previous snapshot
Founders
Details not available
Chemical distributorsDistributor of commodity and engineering plastic resins, offering equivalent products
Team size43Up from 31 in the previous snapshot
Founders
Details not available
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 282 (previous snapshot 32)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1946 · about 80 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Steel
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount3551-200
LinkedIn followers699
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 450 (previous snapshot 56)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1931 · about 95 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- PHP
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Fee-for-service
- Team size
- 40 (previous snapshot 6)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1956 · about 70 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Microscopy, Research and development
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount5451-200
LinkedIn followers1,960
Open roles1of 1 tracked · last posted Jan 2026
LinkedIn page Recent company signals
- Launch Launched Pendar M1 Portable Raman Microscope (radioscope for spectroscopy)
- Launch Launched Linkam Modular Force Stage (MFS) (mechanical testing platform for advanced materials)
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Nginx
- Cloudflare
- Sentry
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 133 (previous snapshot 26)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1996 · about 30 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Horizontal
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount3251-200
LinkedIn followers497
Earlier recorded team1332022, a different source
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Nginx
- WordPress
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Has made acquisitions
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 2,472 (previous snapshot 614)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1995 · about 31 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Aluminium
Leadership · 1
Michael BlessPresident & CEO
- Highest education
- Princeton University
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount6981,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers16,553
Earlier recorded team2,4722022, a different source
Open roles2of 2 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Patents
Patent filings14
Focus: Aluminum smelting electrodes for molten‑salt electrolysis of alumina
CPC C25C3/125Technology
- Cloudflare
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 523 (previous snapshot 142)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1907 · about 119 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Paints, Diversified
Team & hiring signals
Open roles1of 1 tracked · last posted Jan 2026
Technology
- React
- Cloudflare
- Shopify
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 4,200 (previous snapshot 1,909)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1842 · about 184 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- AWS
- React
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Java
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 450 (previous snapshot 270)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1976 · about 50 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Polymers
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount422501-1,000
LinkedIn followers7,757
LinkedIn page Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 104 (previous snapshot 71)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2000 · about 26 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Gasoline
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount7551-200
LinkedIn followers1,355
Earlier recorded team1042022, a different source
Open roles2of 5 tracked · last posted Apr 2026
- Hiring: CDL B Local Delivery Driver (Hazmat Endorsement) · BloOMINGTON 2027 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
- Hiring: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) · Aurora, IL 60505
- Hiring: CDL A Delivery Driver (Hazmat Endorsement) · 1100 Hamilton Ave, University Park, IL 60484
Technology
- AWS
- Vue.js
- Nginx
- Cloudflare
- CloudFront
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 45 (previous snapshot 32)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1967 · about 59 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Metals
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- HubSpot
- WordPress
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product
- Team size
- 261 (previous snapshot 187)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1976 · about 50 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount1471,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers4,144
Earlier recorded team2612021, a different source
LinkedIn page Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 43 (previous snapshot 31)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1994 · about 32 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount2611-50
LinkedIn followers316
LinkedIn page Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Most covered in the news
Companies with the most distinct news events in the last 24 months across the business press Fliar tracks.
FertilizersManufacturer and distributor of nitrogen fertilizers
News events · last 24 months76Across tracked business press
Leadership · 1
Tony WillCEO & President
Metals and alloysAluminium production company
News events · last 24 months72Across tracked business press
Leadership · 1
Michael BlessPresident & CEO
Metals and alloysRyerson is a distributor and processor of metals in North America.
News events · last 24 months48Across tracked business press
Founders
Details not available
PolymersManufacturer of surfactants, polymers, and specialty chemicals
News events · last 24 months31Across tracked business press
Founder · 1
Alfred C Stepan JrFounder
Paints and coatingsManufacturer of dyes, printing inks, and coatings products
News events · last 24 months30Across tracked business press
Leadership · 1
Chemical industry associationsWorld's leading trade association for the cleaning, hygiene, and facility management industry
News events · last 24 months5Across tracked business press
Founders
Details not available
Materials equipment manufacturersProvider of integrated material processing and handling solutions
News events · last 24 months4Across tracked business press
Leadership · 1
PolymersHallstar Co. is a company that provides expertise and knowledge towards improving your products and profits.
News events · last 24 months3Across tracked business press
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysEsmark Steel Group designs and manufactures a spectrum of steel products including pre-painted, acrylic coated and flat-rolled steel.
News events · last 24 months3Across tracked business press
Founders
Details not available
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 2,012 (previous snapshot 3,342)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1946 · about 80 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Food fertilizers, Multi category
Leadership · 1
Tony WillCEO & President
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount2,7751,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers65,137
Earlier recorded team2,0122022, a different source
Open roles7of 53 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Technology
- Azure
- Cloudflare
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Has made acquisitions
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 2,472 (previous snapshot 614)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1995 · about 31 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Aluminium
Leadership · 1
Michael BlessPresident & CEO
- Highest education
- Princeton University
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount6981,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers16,553
Earlier recorded team2,4722022, a different source
Open roles2of 2 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Patents
Patent filings14
Focus: Aluminum smelting electrodes for molten‑salt electrolysis of alumina
CPC C25C3/125Technology
- Cloudflare
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 4,200 (previous snapshot 1,909)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1842 · about 184 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- AWS
- React
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Java
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 2,389 (previous snapshot 1,809)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1932 · about 94 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Polymers
Founders · 1
Alfred C Stepan JrFounder
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount2,1881,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers129,602
Earlier recorded team2,3892023, a different source
Open roles7of 46 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Technology
- Azure
- Java
- Salesforce
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
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Acquirer · 1 deal
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 1,190 (previous snapshot 1,075)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1992 · about 34 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Coatings, Diversified
Leadership · 1
John HrdlickCEO
- Highest education
- Messmer High School In Milwaukee Wi
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount1,3601,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers33,121
Earlier recorded team1,1902022, a different source
Open roles8of 59 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Recent company signals
- Partnership Partnership with Koenig & Bauer
Mobile apps
- INX Troubleshooting GuideBooks & Reference · 1,374 installs · updated 2024-12-11
Technology
- PHP
- Nginx
- Cloudflare
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Advertising, Commission on transaction, E-commerce - product
- Team size
- 1 (previous snapshot 324)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1923 · about 103 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Chemicals industry agnostic
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount44851-200
LinkedIn followers32,773
Earlier recorded team12022, a different source
LinkedIn page Recent company signals
- Milestone 1 million video views and podcast downloads
Technology
- AWS
TypeScript- PHP
Ruby On Rails- MySQL
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Has made acquisitions
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Fee-for-service
- Team size
- 12
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2019 · about 7 years old
- Stage
- Funding Raised
- Focus
- Horizontal, Material handling
Leadership · 1
Seth VanceCEO
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount62-10
LinkedIn followers797
Earlier recorded team122022, a different source
LinkedIn page Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 210 (previous snapshot 246)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1986 · about 40 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Speciality chemicals
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount272201-500
LinkedIn followers12,704
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- Not available
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2009 · about 17 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Steel
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount12-10
LinkedIn page Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Explore Illinois chemicals and materials companies by sub-sector
The most common specialisations among chemicals and materials companies in Illinois. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.
Metals and alloys · 38
38 chemicals and materials companies in Illinois work in metals and alloys. Shown: the best-documented.
Metals and alloysRyerson is a distributor and processor of metals in North America.
Revenue modelPhysical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysAluminium production company
Revenue modelPhysical commerce
Leadership · 1
Michael BlessPresident & CEO
Metals and alloysCastle Metals offers the sourcing, processing, and distribution of metals like aluminum, carbon, nickel, stainless steel, and metal alloys.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysManufacturer of stainless steel and carbon tubing
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysNational Metalwares is a customer-driven, high-volume manufacturer, fabricator, and finisher of welded steel tubing and tubular components.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysManufacturer of structural steel fabrication machinery for the steel fabrication industry
Revenue modelPhysical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysElectron Beam Technologies provides premium welding cable, bulk electrode accessories and services to the welding industry.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysFlack Global Metals is a mining & metals company provides metal building envelope solutions.
Revenue modelPhysical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysModern Plating provides a comprehensive range of product finishing services, including electroplating, zinc alloys and organic coatings.
Revenue modelNot available
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysProvider of stainless, aluminum, and specialty metals strips
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysQuesTek Innovations engages in integrated computational materials engineering to optimize and design materials.
Revenue modelPhysical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Metals and alloysMetal refining service provider
Revenue modelNot available
Founders
Details not available
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 4,200 (previous snapshot 1,909)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1842 · about 184 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- AWS
- React
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Java
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Has made acquisitions
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 2,472 (previous snapshot 614)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1995 · about 31 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Aluminium
Leadership · 1
Michael BlessPresident & CEO
- Highest education
- Princeton University
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount6981,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers16,553
Earlier recorded team2,4722022, a different source
Open roles2of 2 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Patents
Patent filings14
Focus: Aluminum smelting electrodes for molten‑salt electrolysis of alumina
CPC C25C3/125Technology
- Cloudflare
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 779 (previous snapshot 991)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1890 · about 136 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- Java
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 609
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1924 · about 102 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Manufacturing services, Steel
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount392501-1,000
LinkedIn followers8,467
Earlier recorded team6092021, a different source
Open roles1of 1 tracked · last posted Dec 2025
LinkedIn page Technology
- Vue.js
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 282 (previous snapshot 32)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1946 · about 80 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Steel
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount3551-200
LinkedIn followers699
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 233 (previous snapshot 221)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1903 · about 123 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Steel
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount239501-1,000
LinkedIn followers6,759
LinkedIn page Technology
- Cloudflare
- Sentry
- HubSpot
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 70
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1962 · about 64 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- Azure
- PHP
- MySQL
- Nginx
- WordPress
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 67 (previous snapshot 83)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2010 · about 16 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Steel
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- HubSpot
- Zendesk
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Not available
- Team size
- 56 (previous snapshot 51)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1936 · about 90 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount5751-200
LinkedIn followers322
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 46 (previous snapshot 46)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1988 · about 38 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Horizontal, Steel
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount4611-50
LinkedIn followers1,702
LinkedIn page Technology
- Azure
- PHP
- MySQL
- Nginx
- Cloudflare
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 44 (previous snapshot 41)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1996 · about 30 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Steel
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Not available
- Team size
- 43 (previous snapshot 35)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2014 · about 12 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount3911-50
LinkedIn followers1,872
LinkedIn page Technology
- AWS
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- Salesforce
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Paints and coatings · 22
22 chemicals and materials companies in Illinois work in paints and coatings. Shown: the best-documented.
Paints and coatingsManufacturer of dyes, printing inks, and coatings products
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Leadership · 1
Paints and coatingsManufacturer of interior & exterior paints, primers, and other products
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Paints and coatingsSeagrave provides architectural design, maintenance, and home furnishing applications.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Paints and coatingsTriangle Decorating Company is a full service commercial painting and decorating company.
Revenue modelFee-for-service
Founders
Details not available
Paints and coatingsManufacturer of protective & decorative coatings
Revenue modelNot available
Founders
Details not available
Paints and coatingsSunnyside Corporation's Custom Packaging and Private Labeling Division is your single source for turnkey product packaging solutions.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Paints and coatingsR. M. Lucas offers a full line of coatings and mastics for the professional building contractor.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Paints and coatingsCastle Metal Finishing is an electroplating metal finishing company.
Revenue modelNot available
Founders
Details not available
Paints and coatingsPowder Parts is an online parts store for the coatings industry.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Paints and coatingsDistributor of paint, coatings, and related materials for the automotive and industrial finishing industries
Revenue modelE-commerce - product
Founders
Details not available
Paints and coatingsProvider of integrated software solutions for managing business operations efficiently
Revenue modelSubscription
Founders
Details not available
Paints and coatingsSandstrom Products manufactures painting lubricant and coating as well as offers repackaging, toll production and lab services.
Revenue modelPhysical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Acquirer · 1 deal
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 1,190 (previous snapshot 1,075)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1992 · about 34 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Coatings, Diversified
Leadership · 1
John HrdlickCEO
- Highest education
- Messmer High School In Milwaukee Wi
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount1,3601,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers33,121
Earlier recorded team1,1902022, a different source
Open roles8of 59 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Recent company signals
- Partnership Partnership with Koenig & Bauer
Mobile apps
- INX Troubleshooting GuideBooks & Reference · 1,374 installs · updated 2024-12-11
Technology
- PHP
- Nginx
- Cloudflare
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 523 (previous snapshot 142)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1907 · about 119 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Paints, Diversified
Team & hiring signals
Open roles1of 1 tracked · last posted Jan 2026
Technology
- React
- Cloudflare
- Shopify
- jQuery
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 51
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1846 · about 180 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Coatings, Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount751-200
LinkedIn followers146
LinkedIn page Technology
- Cloudflare
- Shopify
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Fee-for-service
- Team size
- 51
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1926 · about 100 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Painting, Services
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Not available
- Team size
- 25 (previous snapshot 24)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1956 · about 70 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Coatings, Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount2051-200
LinkedIn followers38
Earlier recorded team252022, a different source
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 25 (previous snapshot 25)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1893 · about 133 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount3311-50
LinkedIn followers170
LinkedIn page Technology
- Cloudflare
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 18 (previous snapshot 57)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1912 · about 114 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Coatings, Diversified
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- HubSpot
- WordPress
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Not available
- Team size
- 17
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1960 · about 66 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Coatings, Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount162-10
LinkedIn followers22
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 7
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1992 · about 34 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Coatings, Diversified, Retailer
Technology
Google Cloud- React
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product
- Team size
- 1
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1998 · about 28 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
Tailwind CSS
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Subscription
- Team size
- Not available
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2000 · about 26 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Coatings, Diversified
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- Not available
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1946 · about 80 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Coatings, Diversified
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Nginx
- WordPress
- Bootstrap
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Diversified chemicals · 18
18 chemicals and materials companies in Illinois work in diversified chemicals. Shown: the best-documented.
Diversified chemicalsVelsicol specializes in the manufacture, distribution and sale of a diverse range of performance chemicals for industrial applications.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Diversified chemicalsAngus Chemical specialty and fine chemical company dedicated to the development of novel chemistries.
Revenue modelPhysical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Diversified chemicalsManufacturer of inks, adhesives, and varnishes
Revenue modelE-commerce - product
Founders
Details not available
Diversified chemicalsKraft Chemical is an industrial chemical supplier.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Diversified chemicalsChroma Color provides polymer and color solutions.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Diversified chemicalsManufacturer of specialty chemical products for maintenance, cleaning, and treatment
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Diversified chemicalsProvider of laboratory products and consumables
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Diversified chemicalsCentury Plating is a chemical firm that offers class plating, polishing, laboratory and value-added services.
Revenue modelPhysical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Diversified chemicalsProvider of kitchen and bath refinishing products and training
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Nutraceuticals techDeveloper of nutritional ingredients and food preservatives for pharmaceutical industries
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders · 2
Muzaffer YasarCo-Founder
Elif Gungor ReisCo-Founder & CEO
Diversified chemicalsRetailer of high-quality cosmetics and skincare products
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Solid waste management techDeveloper of technology converting single-use plastic waste into valuable ingredients
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 450 (previous snapshot 56)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1931 · about 95 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- PHP
- jQuery
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 350 (previous snapshot 276)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1934 · about 92 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount280201-500
LinkedIn followers8,650
LinkedIn page Recent company signals
- Award STLE Fellow — STLE - Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
- Award 2026 Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) All Award
- Award 2026 Responsible Care® Awards — American Chemistry Council
- Partnership Partnership with Spectra Chemical Mfg. Corp.
Patents
Patent filings594
Focus: Specialty chemical intermediates for hair‑care, low‑toxicity solvents, ether‑amine coatings, and nitrated hydrocarbon production.
CPC C07C201/08, C09D7/63, C10L1/003Technology
- Azure
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- jQuery
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product
- Team size
- 261 (previous snapshot 187)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1976 · about 50 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount1471,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers4,144
Earlier recorded team2612021, a different source
LinkedIn page Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 34 (previous snapshot 34)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1935 · about 91 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount4111-50
LinkedIn followers1,026
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
- jQuery
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 31
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1967 · about 59 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
- jQuery
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 24
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2001 · about 25 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Speciality chemicals
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount22-10
LinkedIn page Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 18
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1981 · about 45 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount3211-50
LinkedIn followers2,305
Earlier recorded team182022, a different source
LinkedIn page Technology
- React
- Cloudflare
- HubSpot
- Zendesk
- Shopify
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 6
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1948 · about 78 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount851-200
LinkedIn followers48
LinkedIn page Technology
- Nginx
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- Not available
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1979 · about 47 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Diversified
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- HubSpot
- WordPress
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- Not available
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2011 · about 15 years old
- Stage
- Seed
- Focus
- Nutraceutical ingredients, Plant extracts
Founders · 2
Muzaffer YasarCo-Founder
Elif Gungor ReisCo-Founder & CEO
Investors · 2
SenteFund
Yıldız HoldingFund
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- Not available
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1995 · about 31 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount1011-50
LinkedIn followers389
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- jQuery
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Software
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- Not available
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2022 · about 4 years old
- Stage
- Funding Raised
- Focus
- Recycling, Upcycling, Plastics, Diversified
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount22-10
LinkedIn followers359
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Polymers · 17
17 chemicals and materials companies in Illinois work in polymers. Shown: the best-documented.
PolymersDeveloper of technology based plastic products
Revenue modelPhysical commerce
Leadership · 1
PolymersManufacturer of surfactants, polymers, and specialty chemicals
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founder · 1
Alfred C Stepan JrFounder
PolymersCommercial Plastics is committed to being your full service custom molding partner.
Revenue modelNot available
Founders
Details not available
PolymersMold-Rite Plastics is a packaging and containers company offering jars, injection molding, caps, polypropylene, and liners.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
PolymersCope Plastics is a plastics company that fabricates plastic sheet, rod, and tube.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
PolymersTranscendia, formerly Transilwrap, is a leader in custom engineered materials for critical product components.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
PolymersHallstar Co. is a company that provides expertise and knowledge towards improving your products and profits.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
PolymersMelt Design specializes in the design and manufacture of hot runner systems and components for the plastics industry.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
PolymersMegaPolymers | Distributor, broker, and compounder of thermoplastic resins.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Leadership · 1
Bret Garrison in ↗Owner & CEO
PolymersClad-Rex Steel operates as a decorative vinyl laminator of flat sheet products including metal, wood, and plastic.
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
PolymersManufacturer of polymer products
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
PolymersProvider of plastic recycling, manufacturing, compounding, and raw material distribution
Revenue modelE-commerce - product / Physical commerce
Founders
Details not available
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Physical commerce
- Team size
- 11
- Recorded funding
- US$400k · Seed · Aug 2022
- Founded
- 2016 · about 10 years old
- Stage
- Seed
- Focus
- Polyolefins
Leadership · 1
Tim MurtaughCEO
- Highest education
- Medicine · Syracuse University
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 2,389 (previous snapshot 1,809)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1932 · about 94 years old
- Stage
- Public
- Focus
- Polymers
Founders · 1
Alfred C Stepan JrFounder
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount2,1881,001-5,000
LinkedIn followers129,602
Earlier recorded team2,3892023, a different source
Open roles7of 46 tracked · last posted Jun 2026
LinkedIn page Technology
- Azure
- Java
- Salesforce
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- Not available
- Team size
- 518
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1940 · about 86 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Polymers
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount43600+
LinkedIn followers1,132
Earlier recorded team5182021, a different source
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
- Bootstrap
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 450 (previous snapshot 270)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1976 · about 50 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Polymers
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount422501-1,000
LinkedIn followers7,757
LinkedIn page Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 276 (previous snapshot 269)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1946 · about 80 years old
- Stage
- Not available
- Focus
- Plastic
Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
- Bootstrap
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 269
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1931 · about 95 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Polyoleic acid synthesis
Technology
- PHP
- Nginx
- jQuery
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 210 (previous snapshot 246)
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1986 · about 40 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Speciality chemicals
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount272201-500
LinkedIn followers12,704
LinkedIn page Technology
- PHP
- MySQL
- WordPress
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- 10
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1984 · about 42 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Polyolefins
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount911-50
LinkedIn followers517
LinkedIn page Technology
- Vue.js
- PHP
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- WordPress
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- Not available
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2013 · about 13 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Injection molding, Polymer manufacturers
Leadership · 1
Bret GarrisonOwner & CEO
- Highest education
- Illinois State University
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount1611-50
LinkedIn followers754
LinkedIn page Technology
- jQuery
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- Not available
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1960 · about 66 years old
- Stage
- Private
- Focus
- Polyolefins
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount711-50
LinkedIn followers288
LinkedIn page Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- Not available
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 2016 · about 10 years old
- Stage
- Funding Raised
- Focus
- Polymers
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Business facts
- Revenue
- Not reported
- Revenue growth
- Not reported
- Revenue model
- E-commerce - product, Physical commerce
- Team size
- Not available
- Recorded funding
- None recorded
- Founded
- 1994 · about 32 years old
- Stage
- Unfunded
- Focus
- Plastics
Team & hiring signals
LinkedIn headcount12-10
LinkedIn followers2
LinkedIn page Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
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- Fitness & Wellness Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 81
- Mobile Companies in Illinois, United States 80
- Food Processing Companies in Illinois, United States 79
- Healthcare Booking Platforms Companies in Illinois, United States 79
- Home Furnishing Products Companies in Illinois, United States 78
- Manufacturing Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 77
- Legal Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 77
- Beauty Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 75
- Home Healthcare Companies in Illinois, United States 75
- Cryptocurrencies Companies in Illinois, United States 74
- Disease Self Management Companies in Illinois, United States 74
- Data as a Service Companies in Illinois, United States 73
- Road Transport Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 73
- Banking Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 72
- SCM Software Companies in Illinois, United States 71
- Sports Services Companies in Illinois, United States 67
- Higher Education Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 67
- Biopharma Outsourcing Companies in Illinois, United States 66
- Energy Efficiency Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 66
- Enterprise Collaboration Companies in Illinois, United States 66
- Alcoholic Beverage Products Companies in Illinois, United States 65
- Enterprise Resource Planning Companies in Illinois, United States 65
- Life Sciences Platforms and Tools Companies in Illinois, United States 65
- Facility Management Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 64
- Insurance IT Companies in Illinois, United States 64
- Social Platforms Companies in Illinois, United States 64
- Construction Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 62
- Business Intelligence Companies in Illinois, United States 62
- Beauty & Personal Care Products Companies in Illinois, United States 60
- In Store Retail Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 60
- Auto E-Commerce & Content Companies in Illinois, United States 59
- Property Management Services Companies in Illinois, United States 59
- Vertical Business Intelligence Companies in Illinois, United States 59
- Educational Support Services Companies in Illinois, United States 58
- Film & TV Studios Companies in Illinois, United States 57
- Life Sciences Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 57
- Online Travel Companies in Illinois, United States 57
- Telecom Operators Companies in Illinois, United States 57
- RegTech Companies in Illinois, United States 56
- Consumer and SME Loans Companies in Illinois, United States 56
- Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Companies in Illinois, United States 55
- Warehousing Companies in Illinois, United States 55
- Service Providers to Banks Companies in Illinois, United States 55
- Enterprise Information Management Companies in Illinois, United States 55
- Oncology Companies in Illinois, United States 55
- Wearable Technology Companies in Illinois, United States 52
- Limited Partners Companies in Illinois, United States 51
- Restaurants Companies in Illinois, United States 51
- Telecom Infrastructure Companies in Illinois, United States 51
- Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 50
- Employee Health IT Companies in Illinois, United States 50
- Household Durables Companies in Illinois, United States 50
- Events Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 47
- AdTech Companies in Illinois, United States 47
- Internet First Insurance Platforms Companies in Illinois, United States 46
- Retailers Companies in Illinois, United States 46
- Big Data Analytics Companies in Illinois, United States 45
- GovTech Companies in Illinois, United States 45
- Real Estate IT Companies in Illinois, United States 45
- Field Force Automation Companies in Illinois, United States 44
- Auto IT Companies in Illinois, United States 43
- Hotels Companies in Illinois, United States 43
- Genomics Companies in Illinois, United States 42
- Crowdfunding Companies in Illinois, United States 42
- AI Services Companies in Illinois, United States 41
- Customer Service Software Companies in Illinois, United States 41
- Energy Storage Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 41
- IT Operations Companies in Illinois, United States 41
- Higher Education Institutions Companies in Illinois, United States 40
- Horizontal E-Commerce Companies in Illinois, United States 40
- IoT Applications Companies in Illinois, United States 40
- Chemicals and Materials Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 39
- Solar Energy Companies in Illinois, United States 38
- Residential Real Estate Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 38
- Online Event Ticketing Companies in Illinois, United States 38
- Music Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 38
- Consumer Electronics E-Commerce Companies in Illinois, United States 37
- K-12 Schools Companies in Illinois, United States 37
- PC & Console Gaming Companies in Illinois, United States 36
- Asset Finance Companies in Illinois, United States 35
- Digital Transaction Management Companies in Illinois, United States 34
- Mobile Gaming Companies in Illinois, United States 34
- Neurology Companies in Illinois, United States 34
- Traditional Medical Devices Companies in Illinois, United States 34
- Assistive Tech Companies in Illinois, United States 33
- Coupons and Deals Companies in Illinois, United States 33
- Application Development Tools Companies in Illinois, United States 32
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