15. EMCO Chemical Distributors, Inc.

North Chicago, Ill.

Phone: (847) 689-2200

Website: www.emcochem.com

2008 Sales: $239 million

Management: Edward Polen, President & CEO

Products: Acids, adhesives & sealants, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, catalysts, chelating agents, chlor-alkali, chlorinated-solvents, esters, fatty chemicals, food additives, glycol ethers, hydrogen peroxide, inorganics, ketones, pigments, plasticizers, polyglycols,

Services: Non-hazardous waste removal, hazardous waste removal, blending, contract packaging

Markets served: Primary chemical processing, cosmetics/personal care, paints & coatings, automotive, food & beverage, plastics & rubber, adhesives & sealants, soaps & detergents, electronics, pharmaceuticals, metals, agriculture

Storage: 920,000 gal.

Warehouse capacity: 650,000 sq. ft.

Fleet: 24 trucks, 2 vans, 30 trailers, 31 tankers