Vertex Mission

Vertex is dedicated to producing and providing to customers the highest quality chemistry-related products and solutions, delivered cost-effectively, in compliance with all regulations, and with high regard for the safety, satisfaction, and goodwill of all stakeholders.

Vertex Vision

To be a growing, profitable and well-respected company with a diversified portfolio of complementary businesses.

Vertex Core Values

• Quality
• Service
• Integrity
• Respect for Stakeholders
• Respect for the Environment 

Our stakeholders are our customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and the communities in which we operate.

Key Milestones

1949

Vertex Chemical founded in St. Louis, Missouri. The company vision was to be dedicated to the manufacture and distribution of industrial Sodium Hypochlorite. While customers and markets served have evolved over our history, Vertex Chemical has built its reputation on providing quality products at fair prices to all the industries that we serve.

1969

Moved our manufacturing facility to Dupo, Illinois.

1973

Added a second manufacturing site in Dewitt, Iowa.

1981

Added a third manufacturing site on Presidents Island in Memphis, Tennessee.

1986

Moved from Dewitt to Camanche, Iowa on a 67-acre river served site with 5,300 feet of rail spurs and private dock on the Mississippi River. Today, this site includes a hypochlorite manufacturing facility, 3.2 million gallons of lined / insulated caustic soda storage, 210,000 gallons of hydrochloric acid storage and a state of the art terminal and transload facility.

1996

Relocation of Memphis facility to a 26-acre, river served site on President's Island in Memphis. This grass roots facility includes a manufacturing department, barge terminal with 1.7 million gallons lined / insulated caustic soda storage and 3 rail spurs totaling 3,000 feet.

2007

Expansion of Dupo packaging department, first added in 1985.