Founded in 1969, John R. Hess & Company, Inc. is a leading distributor and marketer of chemical raw materials. The company distributes its products to a wide range of manufacturing companies, which include large international corporations as well as small privately-held firms. Our primary customer base manufactures industrial and institutional cleaners, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, paints, and paper and textile finishes. We specialize in surfactants, solvents, amines and silicones.

Through our specialty manufacturing and product development partner, ST Laboratories, Inc., we provide custom blending services, along with the development of branded proprietary products with a focus on environmental, health, and safety concerns.