About Us
The Expansion Years
SolvChem® expanded from its original location in Houston, becoming a multi-branch company in 1982 with the opening of its Dallas, TX facility. Then, in 1996, SolvChem® opened its Shreveport, LA facility. The business has grown to serve Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Mississippi markets. It also serves an international network of customers, shipping products from the Port of Houston to Central and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Far East.
In the 1990s, SolvChem® became an authorized distributor for Union Carbide, now Dow Chemical — a relationship that continues to this day. In 2001, the company joined Omni-Chem 136, the world’s largest network of independent chemical distributors.
The Next Generation
Now, in its second generation of management, SolvChem® remains committed to its mission of exceeding the expectations of its customers through a customer-focused business model. In 2006, the company became a full-line distributor by adding inorganic chemicals to its product offerings. SolvChem® International (SCI) began operations in 2009, focusing on exporting specialty and commodity chemical solutions to Latin America.
SolvChem®’s achievements have been recognized on a national level during the years since its founding. The company has been featured annually in the Independent Chemical Information Service (ICIS) Top 100 Chemical Distributors list, as well as the Hispanic Business 500®. Today, SolvChem® is the largest independent chemical distributor in the Texas/Louisiana region. Our vision for the future includes the continued expansion of our product line and the enhancement of our current contract packaging, export, and custom blending services.
Mission and Values
At SolvChem®, our purpose for being in business is to be the best in class in customer service, quality, and logistical solutions in our industry. Our mission and values reflect our commitment to adding value to the customer on every order.
Our value proposition is to exceed the service and quality expectations of our customers. We are committed to delivering customized solutions, driven by our core values: customer focus, safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Professional-Grade Products for Every Use
