4. Chemcentral Corp.

Bedford Park, Ill.
Phone: (708) 594-7000
Website: www.chemcentral.com
2006 sales: $1.4 billion
Management: J.R. Yanney, President & CEO
• Products: Acids, adhesives & sealants, alcohols, amines, catalysts, chelating agents, chlor-alkali, chlorinated solvents, esters, fatty chemicals, flavors & fragrances, food additives, glycol ethers, inorganics, ketones, lubricants, pigments, plasticizers
Services: Manufacturing, solvent reclamation, hazardous waste removal, blending, technical training, customer product research, contract packaging, safety training
Markets served: Nutraceuticals, lubricant additives, inks, building and construction, primary chemical processing, cosmetics/personal care, pulp & paper, glass & refractory, paints & coatings, automotive, petroleum refining, food & beverage, plastics & rubber, adhesives
Storage: 1 million sq ft
Fleet: 190 trucks, 155 trailers, 105 tankers