Stepan Company

Since 1969, Protameen Chemicals has serviced the ever-changing needs of the cosmetics, toiletries, personal care, pharmaceutical and food related industries. During that quarter century of service, Protameen has established itself as a reliable and trusted source of chemical specialties. Through the years, the company has worked hard to build strong and enduring relationships with the world's leading multinational producers of consumer based products. A key formula for Protameen's success has been its ability to offer superior products at competitive prices. The company has recently expanded its Florida sales and distribution center to better service its Southeast customers, and to facilitate exports to Central and South America. Protameen has other distribution points in Chicago, Los Angeles and Phoenix, with headquarters in Totowa, N.J. Protameen also services its global customers through a network of Protameen distributors in key geographic locations throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific Rim.

Founded in 1895, Firmenich is a privately-owned company that discovers and creates perfumes, flavors and aroma chemicals. It is a family-owned company that offers flavors for desserts, cereals, and bakery and dairy products. The company also provides products for snacks, soups and sauces. In addition, it offers flavors for tea, coffee, and powder, carbonated and alcoholic drinks. The company provides perfumes for men and women. Its ingredients include the Hedione, Furaneol, Iralia, Habanolide, Polysantol and Dynascone. The company holds patents for more than 1,500 products. It operates in over 50 countries. The company maintains nearly 15 manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Firmenich serves the manufacturers of beauty, household and fabric care products.