Mark Smith
This article showcases our top picks for the best Ohio based Chemical companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Chemical industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Ohio Chemical Startups
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PureCycle Technologies
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PureCycle Technologies offers the only recycled polypropylene with properties equal to virgin polymer.
Sherwin-Williams
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The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products.
Satelytics
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Satelytics is a big data SaaS that allows companies to monitor their assets on the ground and alerts them to critical issues.
Biteback Insect
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Biteback Insect manufactures a nutrient-dense and sustainable alternative for palm oil made of edible insect.
The Lubrizol Corp
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A Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technology-driven global company
Alterra Energy
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Alterra Energy is an innovative chemical recycling technology company.
Hexion
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Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. (Hexion) is the global leader in thermoset resins.
Chemed Corporation
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Chemed Corporation (Chemed) purchases, operates and divests subsidiaries engaged in diverse business activities.
DuBois
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DuBois is an industry leader in using innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers
OMNOVA Solutions, Inc.
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OMNOVA Solutions, Inc., a global provider of emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and decorative and functional surfaces.
Michelman, Inc
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Michelman, Inc is a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry.
Plaskolite
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Plaskolite is a leading manufacturer of innovative thermoplastic solutions.
Emerald Performance Materials
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Emerald Performance Materials produces and markets technologically advanced specialty chemicals.
Chromaflo Technologies
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Chromaflo Technologies is suppliers of chemical and pigment dispersions to the thermoset composites and architectural & industrial paint.
Valtris Specialty Chemicals
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Valtris Specialty Chemicals is a provider of specialty chemicals, serving industries as diverse as building and construction, packaging.
Gabriel Performance Products
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Gabriel Performance Products is a specialty chemicals company.
Akrochem
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Akrochem manufactures and distributes rubber chemicals, materials and compounding products.
Americhem Inc.
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Americhem is a chemicals firm that offers color and additive masterbatches to synthetic fibers and plastics industries.
ChromaScape
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A specialty chemicals manufacturer of pigments, colorants and additives for applications in paper, printing and landscape materials.
NSL Analytical Services
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NSL Analytical Services is a chemicals firm that provides testing services for chemical, metallurgical, and powder materials.
Dayton Superior
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Dayton Superior is the leading, American-owned provider of concrete accessories, chemicals, forming and paving product.
ABITEC Corp.
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ABITEC Corporation develops, manufactures, and supplies lipids and specialty ingredients.
Hydro Systems
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The World Leader in Chemical Dispensing Equipment
Zephyr Solutions
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Zephyr provides compressed gases, including helium, propane, CO2, and nitrogen to retail chain stores and industrial bulk accounts.
ColorMatrix Group, Inc.
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ColorMatrix Group, Inc is a maker of liquid colors and dosing equipment, colorants and additives.
Borchers
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Borchers is a coatings additives and specialty catalysts solutions provider.
The Shepherd Chemical Company
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Shepherd is manufacturing and suppling specialty metal based chemicals for customers.
The Euclid Chemical Co.
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The Euclid Chemical Co. is a supplier of quality products and services for the concrete masonry industry.
Hygenic
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The Hygenic Corporation is a chemicals firm that manufactures vulcanized rubber dentures.
Peter Cremer North America
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Peter Cremer North America coordinates manufacturing, sourcing, storage, processing, packaging, shipping, and delivery.
Chemical Associates, Inc.
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Chemical Associates, Inc s a marketer, manufacturer, and distributor of oleochemicals, including tall oil fatty acids, oleic acids.
Kost USA
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Kost USA is a manufacturer of coolant/antifreeze in the United States.
Columbia Chemical Corp.
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Columbia is a leader in surface finishing additives.
Noveon
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Noveon is a leading global producer of advanced specialty chemicals for a broad range of consumer and industrial applications.
American Colors
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American Colors is a manufacturer of high quality liquid pigment systems and intermediates.
Nachurs Alpine Solutions
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Nachurs Alpine Solutions manufacture and supplies liquid fertilizers, farmers starter, foliar and micronutrient products.
Western Reserve Chemical
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Western Reserve Chemical is a premier distributor of specialty chemicals and industrial intermediates to compounders and formulators.
Detrex Corp.
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Detrex Corp, a maker of high performance specialty chemicals.
Polymer Solutions Group
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PSG is a manufacturer of specialty polymers and additives for the rubber, wood, consumer, construction, and medical industries.
Aexcel Corporation
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Aexcel Corporation is a chemicals company that specializes in paints and coatings development.
Scherzinger Pest Control
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Scherzinger Pest Control provides termite and pest control services.
Choice Adhesives
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Choice Adhesives manufactures and supplies custom formulated industrial adhesives.
Zume Search
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Zume Search is a national recruiting service provider.
AlChem
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AlChem is a manufacturer of high-quality specialty chemicals.
McGean-Rohco
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McGean is a chemical company specializes in chemical technology for aviation maintenance, specialty chemicals & batch custom manufacturing.
ICL Specialty Fertilizers
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ICL Specialty Fertilizers is one of the world’s leading fertilizer and specialty chemicals companies.
Calvary Industries
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Calvary Industries is a chemical compounding supplier and manufacturer.
The M.F. Cachat Co.
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The M.F. Cachat Co. operates as a specialty chemicals distributor.
Struktol Company of America
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Struktol Company of America is a providing Intelligent Additive Solutions & Struktol products located in Stow.
Hycomp
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Hycomp manufacturer of advanced proprietary components for the aerospace and industrial markets.
Akron Polymer Systems
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APS a goal of developing and commercializing high performance polymer products.
Chemical Solvents
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CSI markets a full array of specialty products, custom formulated to meet specific customer needs.
The Hill and Griffith Company
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The Hill and Griffith Company provides a complete line of green sand, foundry, die casting release agents, partings, lubricants & core oils.
ALCO-Chem
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Alco-Chem is an Akron based manufacturer of institutional cleaning, dietary, laundry, floor care and disinfecting products.
Cambridge Research Biochemicals
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Cambridge Research Biochemicals is a leading independent producer of custom-made peptide and antibody tools.
ASHTA Chemicals
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ASHTA is a leading manufacturer of potassium hydroxide (KOH), sometimes referred to as caustic potash.
Chemlock Nutrition
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Chemlock Nutrition is a manufacturer and supplier of vitamins and minerals that improve the health and wellness of people and animals.
Molecular Research Center
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Molecular Research Center develops and manufactures complex products for DNA & RNA analysis.
RAK Industrial Services
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RAK Industrial Services deals with corrosion control, leak repairs and coatings in water tanks and pipes for the steel industry and others.
Zaclon
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Zaclon is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and the largest producer/seller of galvanizing fluxes in the world
Blair Rubber Company
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Blair Rubber Company is the only company that manufactures its rubber liners in its own factory, enabling it all the benefits of production.
Nilodor
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Nilodor is a product design company that specializes in non-toxic odor neutralizer and odor control products.
F&M Scientific Corporation
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F&M Scientific began as a part-time basement operation by an employee of U.S chemical giant DuPont.
Quanex IG Systems
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Quanex IG Systems is manufactures spacers for the fenestration industry.
Harwick Standard
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Harwick Standard is a highly responsive, premier supplier to the rubber and plastics industry.
Ricerca Biosciences – CRO and CDMO
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CRO is supporting the development and manufacturer.
MetaMateria Technologies
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MetaMateria Technologies uses Nano-Materials to innovate, develop, manufacture, and market water and air purification and solutions.
Network Polymers
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Network Polymers manufactures and delivers thermoplastic resins and alloys.
Innotech Products
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Innotech Products engages in the research, development, manufacturing, packaging, and marketing of portable electrochemical heaters.
Jones-Hamilton
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Jones-Hamilton specializes in producing, packaging and distributing chemicals and compounds.
Precision Custom Products
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Precision Custom Products is a manufacturing company in ohio.
BICO Steel Service Centers
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BICO Steel Service Centers is a chemical company located in Mogadore.
V. O. Baker
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V.O. Baker provides specialty products and chemicals like adhesives, plastic coating, NDT, CAT, and offers personalized packaging services.
Lohre & Associates
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Lohre & Associates is a ull service advertising agency specializing in mechanical, chemical and sustainable building technologies.
Hexion Performance Adhesives & Coatings
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Hexion Performance Adhesives & Coatings develops, manufactures, and markets dispersions, additives, powder coatings.
Synthetic Products Company (Synpro)
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Synthetic Products Company (Synpro) is a producer of polymer additive product lines, including lubricants, heat stabilizers and dispersions.
Aerodyne Alloys
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Aerodyne Alloys is a chemical and precious metals company located in Hamilton.
Chem Technologies
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Chem Technologies is a manufacturing company that designs and produces chemical dispersions, custom mixing and blends.
Turf Care Supply
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Turf Care Supply is a lawn care products manufacturing company.
Zyvex Technologies
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Zyvex Technologies is an aerospace company located in Columbus.
NONA Composites
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NONA Composites provides composite manufacturing solutions, including resin, tooling, and process engineering services.
Orchem Corporation
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Orchem Corporation manufactures chemical products including cleaning, disinfectant and sanitation solutions for industrial and commercial.
Akron Dispersions
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Akron Dispersions is a chemicals company based out of United States.
BleachTech
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BleachTech LLC is a privately-owned company based in Cleveland, Ohio
FRx
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FRx expertise in the field of applying hydraulic fracturing technology with industrial services for environmental remediation purposes.
Polychem Dispersions
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Polychem Dispersions improve the materials you handle every day, modifies compounds to make them work harder, Faster, more efficiently.
Ecosil Technologies
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ECOSIL provides products and research to government and industry and environmentally safe surface treatment chemicals & coatings.
Olon Ricerca Bioscience
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Olon Ricerca Bioscience is a US-based CRO supporting the development and manufacture of APIs and performance materials.
Chrometech
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Chrometech is an advisory firm focused on technology disruption.
ASB Industries
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ASB Industries is a mining technology company located in Barberton.
H.C. Starck-catalyst business
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H.C. Starck develops, produces, and markets metallic and ceramic powders, and fabricated products.
CAM-LEM
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CAM-LEM, Inc. develops and employs manufacturing technologies that lower the barriers to development of complex metal and ceramic parts.
Maverick Industries
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Maverick Industries is a leading supplier of Industrial, Commercial, Construction and Military products.
Ohio Valley Specialty
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Ohio Valley Specialty is a liquid phases manufacturing company.
Anatrace
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Anatrace specializes in developing and supplying detergents and lipids.
Polymerics
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Polymerics serves customers around the world and is globally recognized as a premier custom rubber mixing company.
CSM group
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CSM group, a manufacturer of molybdenum and tungsten mill products.
Chemviron Midwest
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Chemviron Midwest offers professional services, technical assistance, field support & related services in a broad spectrum of environments.
Collins Inkjet Corp.
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Collins Inkjet Corp is develops, manufactures and sells of inkjet ink and related equipment.
Emerald Hilton Davis
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Emerald Hilton Davis is a supplier of color pigments, dyes, and dispersions.
