Incorporated in 1969, John R. Hess & Co., Inc. continues its dedication to the responsible development and distribution of specialty chemicals and raw materials to a diverse and growing range of customers. We supply specialty chemicals and raw materials along with a unique blend of value-added services, including formulation assistance, custom blending and technical consulting.
Based in Cranston, Rhode Island, our distribution reach extends throughout the country and abroad. With a customer base including multinational corporations and small entrepreneurial formulators and manufacturers, we serve a range of markets and industries, including HI&I cleaning, personal care, laundry and fabric care, food & pharmaceuticals, paints & coatings, composites, and textiles. Our flexibility, combined with unique sourcing and processing capabilities, enables us to offer an across-the-board source for our supply chain partners.
Hess strongly supports the progress of the chemical distribution industry as a whole. As long time members and leaders of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), Hess has helped to establish the industry’s Responsible Distribution Process (RDP) and has been awarded for excellence in environmental stewardship.
