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Stepan
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Stepan

Stepan

Public

US-based Stepan Company, founded in 1932, is the leading global manufacturer of specialty chemicals used in everyday products.

HQ
Northbrook, IL, US
Founded
1932
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Stepan Company, founded in 1932 by Alfred C. Stepan, Jr., is a US-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. The company’s core mission is to drive innovation through science and sustainability, providing essential chemical components for everyday products. Stepan is recognized as the largest global merchant manufacturer of anionic surfactants, which are integral to detergents, shampoos, toothpastes, and cosmetics. The company focuses on balancing human needs with environmental sustainability, leveraging its extensive R&D resources.

Notable figures associated with Stepan include F. Quinn Stepan, Jr., the current leader and grandson of the founder. The company employs approximately 2,000 people and has made significant strides in sustainable practices within the chemical manufacturing industry. Stepan's commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a key player in the global market, impacting numerous consumer and industrial products.

Stepan - Quick Facts

When was Stepan founded?

Stepan was founded in 1932.

Where is Stepan's headquarters located?

Stepan's headquarters is located in Northbrook, IL, US.

When was Stepan's last funding round?

Stepan's most recent funding round was for $450M (USD) in June 2022.

How much has Stepan raised to-date?

As of Jun 27, 2022, Stepan has raised a total of $450M (USD).

How many employees does Stepan have?

Stepan has 2,453 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Stepan - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Manufacturing
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Specialty Chemicals
Tags
  • Cleantech
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0000094049
  • ticker: SCL
NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
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NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 311000Food Manufacturing
  • 311900Other Food Manufacturing
  • 311990All Other Food Manufacturing
  • 311999All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
  • 325300Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
  • 325320Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2000Food And Kindred Products
  • 2090Miscellaneous Food Preparations And Kindred Products
  • 2099Food Preparations, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2870Agricultural Chemicals
  • 2879Pesticides And Agricultural Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2890Miscellaneous Chemical Products
  • 2899Chemicals And Chemical Preparations, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 4000Railroad Transportation