3. Brenntag North America, Inc.

Reading, Pa.

Phone: (610) 926-6100

Website: www.brenntagnorthamerica.com

2008 Sales: $3.7 billion

Management: William A. Fidler, President & CEO

Products: Acids, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, catalysts, chelating agents, chlor-alkali, chlorinated-solvents, esters, fatty chemicals, flavors & fragrances, food additives, glycol ethers, hydrogen peroxide, inorganics, institutional maintenance, ketones, lubricant

Services: Solvent reclamation, hazardous waste removal, blending, technical training, customer product research, contract packaging, safety training, custom chemical services, chemical management programs, purchases outsourcing

Markets served: Primary chemical processing, cosmetics/personal care, pulp & paper, glass & refractory, paints & coatings, automotive, municipal, food & beverage, plastics & rubber, adhesives & sealants, soaps & detergents, electronics, appliances, textiles

Storage: 47.1 million gal.

Warehouse capacity: 4.2 million sq. ft.

Fleet: 528 trucks, 180 vans, 987 trailers, 299 tankers, 8 railcars