Worldwide
Over a century of innovation and growth
Since its founding in 1919, NCH Corporation has grown from a small family-owned business into a global leader in industrial solutions. With over a century of experience, we’ve built a legacy of innovation, integrity and commitment to quality—empowering industries around the world to operate more efficiently and sustainably.
Take a step back through our history…
NCH Lubricants is part of the NCH Corporation family; starting in 1919 and operating for over 100 years, NCH Corporation has a global presence, supplying Lubrication, industrial maintenance and water treatment to customers in a wide range of industries.
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1919
Milton P Levy Sr. began National Disinfectant Company offering 6 products and a dream. The line featured products such as a coal tar disinfectant, an insecticide and a liquid hand soap to improve sanitation in hospitals, schools and public institutions.
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1940s
Upon the death of Milton, his wife Ruth and their sons Lester, Milton and Irvin become more active in the company's management. Sales reach $300,000.
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1950s
The sales methodology, the Gears of Selling was introduced and becomes an integral part of the company strategy.
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1960s
The company's name is changed to National Chemsearch to reflect the expanding product line and the company initiates. International expansion into Europe, Asia and Latin America. National Chemsearch becomes listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock symbol NCH . Sales reach $47.5M.
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1970s
NCH moves to new corporate head quarters in Dallas. The NCH Corporation name was adopted as the company expanded into maintenance products. Sales reach $200M.
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1990s
NCH enters into Eastern Europe and expands into water treatment and oil field chemicals.
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2002
The Levy Family takes the company private. Sales reach $700M.
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2018
We are present in 58 countries across the world. Sales reach $1B.
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2019
NCH celebrates 100 years in business and now have over 8,500 employees around the world.
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Today
The company continues to go from strength to strength in the industrial market place; choosing acquisitions carefully and investing wisely in research and manufacturing facilities around the world.
