21. Wego Chemical & Mineral Corp.

Great Neck, N.Y.

Phone: (516) 487-3510

Website: www.wegochem.com

2008 Sales: $200 million

Management: Bert Eshaghpour, Edward Khalily, Co-Principals

Products: Acids, adhesives & sealants, chelating agents, chlor-alkali, fatty chemicals, flavors & fragrances, food additives, inorganics, pigments, thickening agents

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