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ABOUT WEBB CHEMICAL

History of Webb Chemical

Webb Chemical Service Corporation was founded in December 1963 by Mr. William Barger. Mr. Barger named the company “Webb” to represent each of his family member’s first names (William, Eve, Betsy, Bill). The values and commitments Mr. Barger held when he started Webb continue to be an integral part of how we operate today. One example: He owned his own fleet (one truck at the time) which enabled him to provide on-time and just-in-time deliveries.

1963
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1963

Webb Chemical Service Corporation was incorporated in December 1963. We began as a “mom and pop” organization.

1964
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1964

Clarence “Click” McMiller joined Webb as the first employee outside the Barger family. All sales activities were in Muskegon and Whitehall. Mr. Bob Hilleary began calling on Webb Chemical.

1968
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1968

1968

Webb operated out of a building on East Western Avenue that had wooden floors. We operated without lift trucks, storage tanks, safety showers, and air conditioning.

Feb 05

1968

Sales were approximately $750,000. In September 1968, Mr. Bob Hilleary began working for Webb and we grew to 6 employees.

1971
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1971

1971

Webb Chemical relocated to Jarman Street in Muskegon Heights, MI.

1973
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1973

From late 1968 to 1973 Webb added additional drivers and warehouse employees. Our sales territory expanded to include Grand Haven, Holland, and Grand Rapids. Sales grew to 3 million.

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1973

In May 1973, Mr. Barger sold Webb Chemical to Mr. William “Bill” White and Mr. Bob Hilleary. Under their leadership, Webb expanded its sales territory down to Kalamazoo and Benton..Read More

1979
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1979

1979

Between 1974 and 1979 Webb built 2 additional buildings to accommodate company growth. This expansion increased warehouse capacity and office space. We also built our own tanker wash-out facility.

1981
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1981

On June 30, 1981, Mr. William White was tragically killed in an airplane accident. Webb Chemical became owned entirely by the Hilleary family.

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1981

Sales grew to 11.8 million.

1988
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1988

1988

Webb purchased land across Jarman Street and built a dry storage warehouse. This increased efficiency as employees no longer needed to travel to our off-site storage facility to fulfill orders.

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1988

Sales grew to 17.8 million.

1991
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1991

We built a 110,000 gallon solvent tank farm. This expansion increased our ability to strategically distribute organic chemicals.

1994
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1994

Sales topped 22 million.

1995
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1995

1995

Webb again increased office space to accommodate company growth. Webb employed 30 employees during the late 1990’s.

1996
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1996

Webb acquired the GTE building across the railroad tracks along Jarman Street and Sherman Blvd. This building and the surrounding land offered room for continued expansion.

1997
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1997

1997

We expanded our rail spur to 3,000 feet.

2000
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2000

Sales topped 32 million.

2005
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2005

Webb Chemical has always been proud to serve as a chemical distributor in West Michigan. But, with the changing business landscape, we had to rethink our strategic approach to future..Read More

2007
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2007

Webb grew to 42 employees.

2008
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2008

2008

Webb’s next strategic initiative brought our daily LTL service into Indiana. Sales topped 40 million. Webb grew to 56 employees.

2009
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2009

On December 31, 2009, Mr. Bob Hilleary retired from Webb Chemical and his children, Brad, Brook, and Mark, became owners.

2012
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2012

Sales grew to over 60 million.

2013
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2013

2013

We expanded our bulk tank farm at our Michigan location by 165,000 gallons. New bulk tank capacity is over 272,000 gallons.

2014
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2014

2014

We strategically expanded into NW Ohio. Webb Chemical received the 2014 NACD Responsible Distribution Excellence Award. We hosted a 50th Anniversary celebration and open house.

Nov 01

2014

Brad Hilleary purchased his siblings shares of the company and became the sole owner of Webb Chemical Service Corporation.

2015
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2015

Sales grew to over 66 million and our team grew to 85 employees. Our sales territory includes deliveries via Webb’s fleet of equipment in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. We serve..Read More

2018
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2018

2018

Development of New Core Values and Vision Map

2020
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2020

2020

Completion of Food Grade Packaging Room and FSSC 22000 Certified  

2021
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2021

Sales Surpass $100 Million

Safety, Quality Products, Superior Customer Service

Since 1963, Webb Chemical Service Corporation has been delivering value for customers, co-workers, company, and community. We are dedicated to safetyquality products, and superior customer service. We are committed to the Guiding Principles of Responsible Distribution®.