Houghton Chemical Corporation is a family-owned and operated distribution and manufacturing company headquartered in Boston, MA with diversified but interrelated operations.
For over 90 years we’ve built an enviable reputation for high quality and prompt, courteous service in chemicals and chemical-related products marketed on a national and international basis.
Well-known for our profit sharing plan, Houghton Chemical provides quality employment and encourages all employees to be active participants in community activities at work and at home.
My grandfather founded this company to satisfy a market need. He did so with success, supplying industrial chemicals and alcohols to New England industry, emphasizing honesty and service. His alcohol business in 1927 included our first introduction to servicing of automotive chemical needs. Ethanol was used to formulate the original automotive antifreeze.... Read More
Award
Association
Year
"Supplier of the Year"
Association of Water Technologies
2008
"Community Service Award"
Allston / Brighton community
2008
"Supplier of the Year"
Intelicoat Technologies
2004
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Houghton Chemical has an extensive history of community involvement and philanthropic activities.
We are committed to sharing our profits with numerous organizations, and our employees, to benefit communities locally and nationally.
Houghton Chemical, as a business and an employer, strives to be an active participant in encouraging growth and prosperity.