The Company

A Leader in North American Specialty Chemical & Ingredient Distribution

About Us

LBB Specialties through its subsidiary companies is a leader in the North American specialty chemical and ingredients distribution industry. LBB Specialties sources products from hundreds of suppliers and serves thousands of customers in the aroma, biotech, flavor & fragrance, food, industrial, imaging, metal & water treatment, nutritional, personal care, and pharmaceutical markets. LBB Specialties is a subsidiary of LBB Industries.

At LBB Specialties we focus on quality, innovation, and responsiveness to help facilitate an intimate relationship with customers to fulfill their needs. We provide a source of distinct advantages to the industry through our carefully selected product portfolios, market expertise, and our commercially strategic and operationally sound practices.

Timeline

LBB Specialties Acquires Charkit Chemical Company

Charkit received an equity investment from LBB Industries LLC and became a subsidiary of LBB Specialties LLC.

Founded in 1982, Charkit Chemical Company LLC offers a wide range of products to the Personal Care, Food & Nutrition, Flavor & Fragrance, Water Treatment, Imaging, Metal Treatment, and Pharmaceutical industries as well as fine and specialty chemicals.

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LBB Specialties Acquires American International Chemical, Inc.

AIC received an equity investment from LBB Industries LLC and became a subsidiary of LBB Specialties LLC.

Founded in 1972, American International Chemical LLC is an ISO Certified specialty chemical, raw materials, and ingredient supplier servicing the food, pharmaceutical, nutrition, personal care, biotech, and industrial markets of North America. AIC offers a wide range of globally sourced products and ensures both quality and adherence to regulatory requirements. To meet the changing requirements of its customers, AIC also offers a range of custom manufacturing capabilities to the North American market.

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Charkit Acquires Assets of Chaysechem Inc.

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Charkit has acquired the assets of ChayseChem, Inc. adding Framochem KFT products and more to the Charkit portfolio.

ChayseChem, recognized as a leading supplier of fine chemical intermediates to the life science, agrochemical and specialty chemical industries, was established in 2010 as a privately held distributor representing manufacturing partners in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Since that time, ChayseChem has served as a distributor for Framochem KFT, a Hungarian-based Vandemark company that specializes in the manufacture of a wide range of phosgene derivatives, including acid chlorides, carbonates, and other fine chemicals. With this transaction, Charkit has acquired the North American distribution rights for Framochem products and other materials represented by ChayseChem, as well as access to ChayseChem’s ISO9001-certified custom API manufacturing services.

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Charkit Acquires Custom Ingredients

Charkit has acquired Custom Ingredients, a manufacturer of specialty ingredients, and CA Specialities, a South Carolina-based distributor of ingredients in the personal care market.

Under the tradename, CustoBlend®, specialty concentrates allow formulators to incorporate more ingredients, without the complexity of manufacturing and stocking multiple items. Most allow the formulator to cold-blend ingredients, which speeds up manufacturing and lowers production cost. Committed to the development of specialty chemical concentrates, high quality natural oils, polymers and extracts, Custom Ingredients tailors its products to customer needs and to ensure optimal performance and superior batch-to-batch consistency.

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LeBaron Brown Specialties LCC Acquires Dien, Inc.

LeBaronBrown Specialties LLC acquired a majority interest in Dien, Inc.

Dien, Inc. is a leading specialty chemical and ingredients distributor based in Dallas, TX serving primarily the personal care, food & beverage, and nutraceutical end markets. Founded in 1996, Dien is approaching 25 years of successful growth through its first-rate service, technical support, and proven track record.

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LBB Specialties LLC Acquires Custom Chemical Services, Inc. and Centerchem, Inc.

January 7, 2021 LBB Specialties LLC has acquired a majority interest in Custom Chemical Services, Inc.

CCS is a strong regional specialty chemical and ingredients distributor based in Medley, FL serving primarily the personal care, life sciences, and food & nutrition end markets. Founded in 2004, CCS has achieved 16 years of successful growth through its first-rate service, technical support, and proven track record.

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August 4, 2021 LBB Specialties LLC has acquired a majority interest in Centerchem, Inc.

Centerchem, Inc. is a specialty chemical and ingredients distributor based in Norwalk, CT serving primarily the personal care and food & nutrition end markets. Founded in 1948, Centerchem has built a network of specialty manufacturers and leveraged its highly specialized technical personnel to provide solutions, technical market insights, promotional expertise and high levels of support for its customers.

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LBB Specialties Acquires Debro

LBB Specialties LLC has acquired Debro Inc.

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Debro Inc. is a specialty chemical and ingredient distributor based in Brampton, ON serving the advanced materials, food & nutrition, and personal care markets across Canada. Since being founded in 1920, Debro has distinguished itself through personalized customer service and enduring partnerships with world class specialty chemical manufacturers.