Ecoline Industrial Supply Inc

Norman, Fox & Co. was formed in 1971 as a partnership between Herb Norman and the late Fred Fox. Norman and Fox worked many years for the 'Chemicals for Industry' division of Swift & Company (later Esmark). They started Norman, Fox & Co. when Esmark discontinued the division following severe labor and operating difficulties at the major production facility in Hammond, Ind. In 1972, the partnership purchased Esmark s industrial soap manufacturing equipment in Vernon, Calif., and moved to its present site in Los Angeles. In 1976 Norman, Fox & Co. decided to add additional equipment to expand its manufacturing capabilities. This equipment included a reactor for making alkanolamides and esters, liquid blending and drum filling equipment, additional storage tanks, expanded warehousing and material handling facilities and transportation equipment for local deliveries. From its inception, the company attracted a number of major national chemical companies as principals for its distribution operations. Norman s key principals include Shell Chemical Company, GE Silicones, Geo. Pfau s Sons Co., R tgers Organics, Tomah Products, Akzo Nobel, Uniqema North America Division of Imperial Chemical Industries, Lyondell Petrochemical Company, Burlington Chemical and Lonza Group. Besides the branded products of these companies, Norman, Fox & Co. distributes and resells many related materials manufactured to exacting specifications under its own Norfox trade name.

Brenntag Pacific is a regional chemical distributor with national coverage through its parent company, Brenntag North America. The company offers chemicals and solvents in industrial, food and reagent grades. It operates a diverse fleet of vans and tankers to control deliveries. Brenntag Pacific features expertise in storage, handling and distribution of hazardous chemicals. The company provides multiple services from a wide range of temperature-controlled warehouses and terminals in the Western United States. It represents leading producers of basic chemicals. Brenntag Pacific s capabilities include mixing, blending, waste disposal and contract protection. The company has established relationships with various businesses, such as Dow Chemical, ChemTech Products, Chevron USA, Eagle Picher Industries, Norweco, Astaris and Cargill. It was created in 2001 with the merger of Worth Chemical Corporation and Southchem. Brenntag Pacific is headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.