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Our Vision

To be the preferred global supplier of specialty chemical products and innovative materials that enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable our customers to deliver value-added solutions

In 2021, Vertellus expanded its solution portfolio in several high growth markets by acquiring:

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, acquired the Vertellus group of companies (“Vertellus” or “Company”). 

Pritzker Private Capital has significant investing and operating experience and a history of building successful businesses.

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Acquired Bercen Chemicals, based in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Serving fuel & lubricant additive, paper, and industrial markets

V Global Holdings LLC (“Vertellus”) acquires substantially all of the U.S. and International assets of Vertellus Specialties Inc. and its U.S. affiliates

Acquired Pentagon Chemicals Company in the United Kingdom

India manufacturing operations established

Pyridine production launches in China

Established presence in China by adding a sales office

DEET

Acquired DEET & Specialty Esters business & technology

European manufacturing operations commence producing B3 and Pyridine

Expansion of business activities into Europe

Pyridine Chemistry

Pioneered synthetic pyridines serving a broad range of markets and applications

Peter Reilly’s Republic Creosoting continues it’s growth establishing it’s headquarters, research laboratories as well as a  coal tar refinery in Indianapolis, Indiana

Peter Reilly founded Reilly Tar & Chemical and started to manufacture creosote in the location that is now where the Indianapolis Tibbs Plant operates

In 2021, Vertellus expanded its solution portfolio in several high growth markets by acquiring:

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, acquired the Vertellus group of companies (“Vertellus” or “Company”). 

Pritzker Private Capital has significant investing and operating experience and a history of building successful businesses.

Read more here

Acquired Bercen Chemicals, based in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Serving fuel & lubricant additive, paper, and industrial markets.

V Global Holdings LLC (“Vertellus”) acquires substantially all of the U.S. and International assets of Vertellus Specialties Inc. and its U.S. affiliates

Acquired Pentagon Chemicals Company in the United Kingdom

India manufacturing operations established

Pyridine production launches in China

Established presence in China by adding a sales office

DEET

Acquired DEET & Specialty Esters business & technology

European manufacturing operations commence producing B3 and Pyridine

Expansion of business activities into Europe

Pyridine Chemistry

Pioneered synthetic pyridines serving a broad range of markets and applications

Peter Reilly’s Republic Creosoting continues it’s growth establishing it’s headquarters, research laboratories as well as a coal tar refinery in Indianapolis, Indiana

Peter Reilly founded Reilly Tar & Chemical and started to create creosote in the location that is now where the Indianapolis Tibbs Plant operates

Boomerang

Today, Vertellus continues to be a leading provider of fundamental consumer ingredients with more than 1300 employees in 15 locations.

Core Values

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Delivering Results

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Our Leadership

John Van Hulle is Chief Executive Officer of Vertellus. John has an extensive background in the specialty chemicals and plastics industries, where he has delivered operational and financial success in companies ranging from private-equity held businesses to large multi-national corporations. 

Smart Chemistry

Vertellus is a Responsible Care® company and follows the highest regulatory standards across all of our manufacturing facilities. Vertellus applies consistent manufacturing and quality control procedures.  We embrace continuous improvement through the use of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing methodology.

Our global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security and reasonable turnaround on delivery.

From crop protection chemicals to the highest standards of production for FDA-approved pharmaceutical applications, Vertellus consistently meets the challenge. Market leadership, longevity and technical expertise afford our professionals great market insight into the entire specialty chemicals field.