Univar Inc. Common stock, also called Univar, is a chemical and ingredients distributor and provider of specialty services. Read More It operates thought the following businesses: Chemistry Distribution, Industries, Products, and Innovative Services. The Chemistry Distribution business is a global chemical and ingredient distributor, and value-added service provider. The Industries business serves a diverse set of end markets and regions around the world in a number of focus industries, such as personal care, food ingredients, energy, and pharma ingredients. The Products business provides a vast portfolio of over 4,500 chemical products to customers in a diverse range of industries. The Innovative Services business includes ChemCare, ChemPoint, Fort Storage, Global Supply Chain & Export Services, Magnablend, and Mini-Bulk. The company was founded by George van Waters and Nat Rogers on August 8, 1924 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.