Houghton Chemical Corporation Information

We are a family-owned and operated distribution and manufacturing company headquartered in Boston, MA with diversified but interrelated operations. For over 80 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, we provide quality employment and encourage all employees to be active participants in community activities at work and at home. We are enthusiastic supporters of many industry and trade organizations including NACD, Responsible Distribution Program, ASTM, Association of Water Technology, ASHRAE, NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers), and ACS (American Chemical Society).