Stepan
Stepan Headquarters Address
1101 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
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About Us
Stepan Company was founded in 1932 by Alfred C. Stepan Jr. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Stepan manufactures basic and intermediate chemicals, including surfactants, specialty products, germicidal and fabric softening quaternaries, phthalic anhydride (P.A.), polyurethane polyols and special ingredients for the food, supplement and pharmaceutical markets.
Our Products
SURFACTANTS
With more than 2,000 employees and 21 manufacturing locations worldwide, Stepan is one of the largest surfactant manufacturers in the world. Surfactants are a key ingredient in consumer and industrial cleaning compounds, and Stepan provides expertise for commercial and industrial applications, ranging from emulsifiers for agricultural insecticides to agents used in oil recovery.
Stepan offers a broad range of products, including a full line of anionic, cationic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants, as well as surfactant blends and specialty esters. The company also creates custom surfactants and formulated blends to meet unique customer demands.
POLYMERS
Stepan Company is a leading manufacturer of polymers, including phthalic anhydride (P.A.), polyester polyols and specialty polyurethane foam systems. We marry our innovative STEPANPOL® polyol chemistry, vertically integrated supply chain and market-leading technical service to meet the needs of our global customers.
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
Stepan produces other specialty chemicals, often custom-made to meet individual needs. These include flavors, emulsifiers and solubilizers used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Learn more about Stepan Company’s specialty products.
Global Reach
All of Stepan’s 21 manufacturing plants, located in 12 countries throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia, are ISO 9001:2015 certified. With global R&D centers, responsive sales and logistics organizations and a worldwide distribution network, Stepan offers a broad portfolio of products to customers in any location. View Stepan’s manufacturing strengths around the world.
CareersOur Products
SURFACTANTS
With more than 2,000 employees and 21 manufacturing locations worldwide, Stepan is one of the largest surfactant manufacturers in the world. Surfactants are a key ingredient in consumer and industrial cleaning compounds, and Stepan provides expertise for commercial and industrial applications, ranging from emulsifiers for agricultural insecticides to agents used in oil recovery.
Stepan offers a broad range of products, including a full line of anionic, cationic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants, as well as surfactant blends and specialty esters. The company also creates custom surfactants and formulated blends to meet unique customer demands.
POLYMERS
Stepan Company is a leading manufacturer of polymers, including phthalic anhydride (P.A.), polyester polyols and specialty polyurethane foam systems. We marry our innovative STEPANPOL® polyol chemistry, vertically integrated supply chain and market-leading technical service to meet the needs of our global customers.
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
Stepan produces other specialty chemicals, often custom-made to meet individual needs. These include flavors, emulsifiers and solubilizers used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Learn more about Stepan Company’s specialty products.
Global Reach
All of Stepan’s 21 manufacturing plants, located in 12 countries throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia, are ISO 9001:2015 certified. With global R&D centers, responsive sales and logistics organizations and a worldwide distribution network, Stepan offers a broad portfolio of products to customers in any location. View Stepan’s manufacturing strengths around the world.
Stepan knows that meeting the needs of our stakeholders in the chemical manufacturing industry requires a diverse team of talented people who feel empowered to make decisions and create innovative solutions to complex challenges. If you are looking to join a community of talented, hardworking people, take a look at our career opportunities and join us in our mission to create innovative chemical solutions for a cleaner, healthier, more energy efficient world!
Diversity & InclusionAt Stepan Company, we believe that an inclusive and diverse workforce is essential to our success. We understand that the best results are achieved when diverse teams of talented people are empowered to generate solutions. Our leaders are committed to leveraging diversity of thought, experiences and perspectives to drive innovation and growth. Through our People First value and relationship-focused culture, we are on a journey to champion an empowered and diverse workforce, build engagement and create value for our organization, employees and global communities.
1. Attract and Select: We continue to maintain and evolve a talent acquisition process that optimizes how we acquire world class, diverse talent for Stepan.
2. Enact: Our leadership competencies enable us to foster an inclusive environment that allows everyone to bring their authentic, full selves to work and fulfill their potential.
3. Develop & Retain: We leverage our talent processes and Continuous Improvement Value & Behaviors to ensure the growth and development of employees at Stepan.
Sustainability1. Attract and Select: We continue to maintain and evolve a talent acquisition process that optimizes how we acquire world class, diverse talent for Stepan.
2. Enact: Our leadership competencies enable us to foster an inclusive environment that allows everyone to bring their authentic, full selves to work and fulfill their potential.
3. Develop & Retain: We leverage our talent processes and Continuous Improvement Value & Behaviors to ensure the growth and development of employees at Stepan.
Stepan’s vision is to bring innovative chemical solutions for a cleaner, healthier, more energy-efficient world. We are dedicated to delivering products that help improve the lives of people through exceptional science and technology.
For decades, Stepan scientists and engineers have thoughtfully developed our diverse portfolio of chemical ingredients with the goal of promoting health and wellness, improving agricultural productivity, using energy and resources more efficiently, and reducing environmental impact. Across our organization, we are empowered and committed to act safely, responsibly and ethically as good stewards of Stepan.
Stepan's Sustainability Priorities
- Responsbile Practices
- Efficiency for the Plant
- Advantageous Products
- Investing in People
For decades, Stepan scientists and engineers have thoughtfully developed our diverse portfolio of chemical ingredients with the goal of promoting health and wellness, improving agricultural productivity, using energy and resources more efficiently, and reducing environmental impact. Across our organization, we are empowered and committed to act safely, responsibly and ethically as good stewards of Stepan.
Stepan's Sustainability Priorities
- Responsbile Practices
- Efficiency for the Plant
- Advantageous Products
- Investing in People
Number of Employees in Stepan
1,001 to 5,000
Stepan Revenue
$1B to $5B (USD)
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