HOME WHO WE ARE SUPPLY PARTNERS MEET OUR TEAM CAREERS PRESS CONTACT US 0 Likes Share November 22, 2021 2021 has been one heck of a year, filled with many curve balls, but the entire team at Trans Western Chemicals has continued to hit home runs! I’m so proud of every single team member and what they’ve accomplished this year. In honor of their effort as well as meeting a significant goal in September John setup a dunk tank and taco truck. Monday’s can typically be quite the drag, but I think this special event really kicked off the week with some fun and excitement. 0 Likes Share November 4, 2021 FULLERTON, CA – Trans Western Chemicals, Inc., a west coast distributor of specialty chemicals, is excited to announce that Jason Gitt will be joining the company as an Account Specialist covering South Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Jason has 28 years in the chemical industry with a strong background in plastic compounding and specialty chemical distribution. He started his career in manufacturing and product development at a plastic compounder where he worked his way to general manager. For the past 12 years Jason has been in specialty chemical sales in the CASE industry serving as a technical industry manager and regional sales manager. Jason has a BS in chemical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. “Jason is an excellent addition to our growing technical sales team, and we’re thrilled to be welcoming him to the TWC family”, said John Kirsch VP of Operations. For more information on Trans Western Chemicals please visit www.twchem.com. 0 Likes Share October 28, 2021 Family owned and operated Specialty Chemical Distributor Trans Western Chemicals has agreed to an exclusive distribution agreement with CHT USA for the Car Care market in the Western United States. Beginning October 1st, 2021, Trans Western Chemicals will be representing CHT’s full line of specialty silicone products for the Car Care market. Trans Western Chemicals is a growing regional distributor based in Southern California, with market focus in CASE, HI&I, Plastics, Rubber, and Personal Care. “Car Care is a rapidly growing segment for Trans Western Chemicals, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with CHT, one of the best in the industry”, John Kirsch, VP of Operations, said. For more information on Trans Western Chemicals, please visit www.twchem.com. The CHT Group, a medium-sized player and "hidden champion" for specialty chemistry, is active worldwide in development, production, and sales. The CHT Group's headquarters is in Tubingen, Germany. CHT products improve the quality, the functionality, and the performance of textiles, building materials, colors, coatings, papers, and agrochemicals as well as cleaning and care products for the field of consumer goods industry. Paul McCarrick, Head of Business Field General Industries NORAM, explained the goal for the partnership, "CHT's applications and R&D knowledge of car care is exceptional, and we look to strong partners like Trans Western Chemicals to challenge us to bring custom solutions that provide superior competitive advantages to customers." For more information on CHT's expertise in Car Care, please visit https://youtu.be/Qyn6HhFvD5k. 0 Likes Share October 28, 2021 Family owned and operated Specialty Chemical Distributor Trans Western Chemicals has agreed to an exclusive distribution agreement with Keim Additec Surface USA LLC for the Western United States. Beginning October 1st, 2021, Trans Western Chemicals will be representing the following Keim product lines, for a variety of key markets including Paint & Coatings, Inks & Printing, HI&I, and Car Care. · KAS/CHT ULTRALUBE Water base Wax Emulsions · EUROCERAS PE PP Synthetic Dry Waxes · CERONAS Micronized Dry Waxes · CHT Paint & Coatings Additives Trans Western Chemicals is a growing regional distributor based in Southern California, with market focus in CASE, HI&I, Plastics, Rubber, and Personal Care. “We continue focusing on quality products, and partnering with suppliers who believe in that approach”, said John Kirsch VP of Operations, “Keim Additec has developed a very robust product line, and we’re extremely excited to begin promoting it across out client base”. For more information on Trans Western Chemicals, please visit www.twchem.com. 0 Likes Share October 28, 2021 FULLERTON, CA – Trans Western Chemicals, Inc., a west coast distributor of specialty chemicals, has hired Noe Funes as a Customer Service Specialist to support the businesses growth. He will be working out of Trans Western Chemicals, Fullerton, CA headquarters. Noe is a driven professional with a proven track record of building strong customer relationships, and he’ll utilize his experience and skillset to provide world class customer service at Trans Western Chemicals. “Noe fits in perfectly with our company culture and our commitment to offering an amazing customer experience”. said John Kirsch, VP of Operations, “We have no doubt he’ll make an excellent addition to our winning team”. Noe is originally from the LA area but has called Fullerton home for the last few years. In his spare time you can find him with headphones glued to his ears, cranking out his favorite tunes. When he’s not rocking out, he’s catching up on his favorite shows, or yelling furiously at the tv while he roots for his Lakers or 49ers. Please feel free to give Noe a quick Hello, nfunes@twchem.com. For more information on Trans Western Chemicals please visit www.twchem.com. 0 Likes Share July 30, 2021 I can't believe July is all ready coming to an end, this year is flying! Before it zooms right by you, I'd make sure you take a look at this months newsletter featuring our very own Izzy Estela in Customer Service! Check out our July Issue 0 Likes Share May 17, 2021 Trans Western Chemicals Inc. welcomes Barry Haugen as an Account Specialist for the Pacific Northwest and Key Accounts in Southern California, supporting the company’s territory development. Barry has been working in the Chemical Industry for more than 30 years, having previously worked for Pace International, Lonza/Arch, and Troy. He has a rich history of success in specialty raw materials, with an emphasis in biocides, flame retardants, polymers, and additives. Over the course of Barry’s career, he has developed many meaningful relationships with clients across the entire Western Region of the US. His vast expertise in chemistries and markets core to Trans Western Chemicals, will prove invaluable for the business and its supply partners. “We are incredibly excited to have Barry join our growing team of technically strong Account Specialists,” said John Kirsch, VP of Operations for Trans Western Chemicals, “he plays a crucial role in our growth and expansion efforts in the West”. 0 Likes Share December 1, 2020 I know after the long Thanksgiving weekend you might be feeling full, but the TWC Newsletter is like a delicious dessert.....there's always room for more! Check out our November issue! 0 Likes Share November 3, 2020 If you’re looking for a break from all of the Election Chaos why not give our October Newsletter a gander. Here’s the Trans Western Chemicals Newsletter, enjoy! 0 Likes Share May 11, 2020 For everyone in the know, you probably received this in your email. For the rest of you, go ahead, click on the link. TWC Newsletter 0 Likes Share March 17, 2020 Family owned and operated Specialty Chemical Distributor Trans Western Chemicals has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Prom USA for the Western United States, effective February 28th, 2020. . Headquartered in Foxborough, MA, Prom USA is a prominent sustainable manufacturer of specialty biocides including BIT, CMIT, Bronopol, and DBNPA just to name a few with applications in a variety of markets including CASE, HI&I, and Personal Care. “I am pleased to be working with a distributor as reputable and experienced as Trans Western Chemicals, who will give us the expanded sales coverage we need to support these critically important biocide actives”, says Bernard Franc, Vice President of Prom USA. “As the list of cost effective and commercially acceptable biocide actives only gets smaller, Prom is committed to the longevity of these strategically important actives to benefit US businesses.” Trans Western Chemicals has been serving the Western US since 1981, focused on providing quality products and technical expertise to the HI&I, Personal Care, CASE, Plastics, and Rubber markets. “This partnership will strengthen our supply position in key developing markets and increase the value we can offer our long-standing customer base,” said John Kirsch VP of Operations at Trans Western Chemicals, Inc. For more information please visit www.twchem.com 0 Likes Share February 25, 2020 Don’t miss out on our February Newsletter, click on the link below! https://conta.cc/2PnLwut 0 Likes Share February 20, 2020 Kuncai Americas, LLC and Trans Western Chemicals, Inc have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for the Western US effective February 1st, 2020. Trans Western Chemicals will represent Kuncai Americas full line of Effect Pigments for the CASE, Plastics, and Personal Care markets. Kuncai Americas LLC is the North American sales and marketing office for their parent company, Fujian Kuncai Material Technologies Co. Ltd. Kuncai manufactures world class pearlescent pigments for plastics, coatings, and cosmetic markets, specializing in synthetic mica products. Mara Golitz, CEO for Kuncai Americas said, “We are excited to announce the addition of Trans Western Chemicals to our distribution team. They will allow us to better serve our customers along the West Coast by providing local inventory, excellent customer service, and a knowledgeable technical team.” Trans Western Chemicals is a family owned specialty chemical distributor serving the Western US and Texas since 1981. TWC is focused on offering innovative solutions to customers in the CASE, HINI, Personal Care, Plastics, and Rubber markets. “Partnering with Kuncai Americas allows us to further build on our commitment of offering only the highest quality products for our customers,” said John Kirsch VP of Operations for Trans Western, “Our clients have come to rely on us for innovation, and Kuncai Americas delivers on that promise.” 0 Likes Share January 30, 2020 Click on the link below to check out our Newsletter for January 2020! Here’s Whats Happening at Trans Western Chemicals - January 2020 0 Likes Share January 2, 2020 Family owned and operated Specialty Chemical Distributor Trans Western Chemicals has agreed to an exclusive distribution agreement with Fuji Silysia Chemical, Ltd. for the Western United States. Beginning January 2020, Trans Western Chemicals will be representing Fuji Silysia’s full line of synthetic amorphous silica for Paint & Coatings, Inks & Printing, Plastics, Food, and Personal Care. Trans Western Chemicals focuses on offering specialties such as resins, additives, pigments, and formulating chemicals to the CASE, Plastics, Rubber, HINI, and Personal Care markets. “Fuji’s line of silica gels are an excellent addition to our portfolio of specialty chemicals, and we’re excited to begin this new partnership,” said John Kirsch VP of Operations at Trans Western Chemicals, “Our expertise and market knowledge allow us to effectively support the needs of our customers while growing Fuji Silysia’s business in the Western US.” Founded in 1965, Fuji Silysia Chemical, Ltd. has been manufacturing synthetic amorphous silica in Greenville, NC since 2001. “Fuji Silysia Chemical is proud to entrust our global technology to the Team at Trans Western Chemical. We look forward to the new decade that will soon be upon us and are confident that our partnership with Trans Western Chemical will be an asset as we move forward toward serving our customers, colleagues, and friends,” said Scott Smith Sales Manager of North America for Fuji Silysia Chemical. 0 Likes Share December 16, 2019 Trans Western Chemicals donated $1,000 to the Movember Foundation helping fund ground breaking work in prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Both John Kirsch and Mike Cook participated by growing out their mustache’s. We were happy to have two of our own working for such a worthy cause. 0 Likes Share December 16, 2019 Click on the link below to check out our November 2019 Newsletter! Heres what's happening at Trans Western Chemicals - November 2019 0 Likes Share November 4, 2019 The team at Trans Western Chemicals celebrated Halloween in true spooktacular fashion. Izzy coordinated a wonderful potluck in the TWC office and everyone dressed up for the event. Jacquie decorated the entire office for the month of October……enter at your own risk. We held a competition for best costume, most halloween spirit, and the dish with the most halloween spirit. It was an extremely exciting time and I was so happy to share this with the team. Even our sales guy from out of state participated in the festivities. Jacquie Trigueros won best Costume Izzy Estela won most Halloween Spirit Debbie Monroy won Dish with Most Halloween Spirit 0 Likes Share October 1, 2019 FULLERTON, CA – Trans Western Chemicals Inc. is extremely pleased to announce they have signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Aralon Color GmbH for their full line of Formaldehyde Free Fluorescent and Phosphorescent Pigments on the West Coast. Aralon Color is an independent, ISO 9001:2015 certified specialty chemicals company based in Heiligenroth Germany. They have been developing and producing daylight fluorescent pigments, fluorescent dyes, and long lasting phosphorescent pigments out of their newly built plant since 2013. Aralon’s stengths include: · State-of-the-art encapsulation technology coupled with modern and efficient manufacturing assets capable of delivering best-in-class fluorescent pigments · Unique fluorescent ARAPLAST melting pigments permiting coloration of thing olefin based films in single and multilayer packaging and ulimate low “plate out”. · Next generation ARAQUA & ARAGEN chemistry enabling unprecedented light stability of formaldehyde free fluorescent pigments without compromising other performance attributes. Trans Western Chemicals is a family owned Specialty Chemical Distributor, founded in 1981, serving the CASE, HINI, Personal Care, Plastics, and Rubber markets for the Western US. “Aralon Color is an ideal fit for Trans Western Chemicals and the markets we serve” said John Kirsch, VP of Operations, Trans Western Chemicals Inc. “Our team is extremely excited to promote their quality line of products to our clients on the West Coast.” 0 Likes Share August 19, 2019 We believe in Celebrating our Successes and Achievements. Heres just a glimpse of the amazing time we had last weekend at the Angels game. So thankful for this wonderful family! We had a great time and the Angels Won! Newer Older Office: (562) 942-1833 · Fax: (562) 942-9412 · TWCsales@twchem.com 680 LANGSDORF DR., SUITE 207 · FULLERTON, CA 92831 Find us on Google Maps Name * First Name Last Name Phone (###) ### #### Email Address * Subject Message