Radchem Products, Inc.

Our employees take pride in their services and firmly believe that success is based on strong relationships with valued customers, suppliers, carriers, and terminals. Radchem is committed to safely providing customers with quality and competitive products, while conducting business with the highest standards and level of professional values. 

Our Story

 

 

The founder of Radchem Products, Inc., William “Bill” M. Radostits, began servicing customers in the chemical, solvent and oil industries in 1980.

After graduating from DePauw University, Bill started his career in the solvent and chemical industry by joining a major oil company in the petrochemical marketing division.

In order to focus more on customer needs and offer valuable service, Bill started his own company, Radchem Products, Inc.

Founded in 1987, Radchem Products, Inc. operated out of Naperville, IL., until it moved its corporate office to Addison, IL from 1995 – 2012, and then to Orland Park, IL from 2012 – June, 2023.

As of July, 2023, Radchem’s Corporate office is now located in Romeoville, IL. 

Effective September 1, 2021, William “Will” J. Radostits was named President and Chief Operating Officer of Radchem.

After his service in the United States Marine Corps, Will joined Radchem in 2014, where he subsequently held the positions of Logistics Manager, Supply Manager, Director of Supply, and COO.

Bill and Kathy retired from their roles as CEO and Vice President, respectively, on December 31, 2022 after 42 years in the industry.

Will Radostits was named CEO on January 1, 2023.  

Radchem continues to successfully expand throughout North America with business in more than 30 states and provinces throughout the US and Canada.

Trucking

Radchem takes great pride in our transportation capabilities.  Only the most qualified carriers are used to safely transport chemical products.  We own a fleet of compartmented trailers as well as partner with select asset-based carriers throughout the United States. 

Railcars

Radchem owns a fleet of railcars which are used to transfer product throughout North America. Additionally, we partner with key suppliers to terminal and store leased railcars at our facilities, and customer facilities, based on demand.  

Storage

Radchem stores select commodities in terminals positioned throughout various regions of the United States.  These storage facilities help us provide the greatest service to our customers.

Transloading

Radchem partners with several transloading facilities strategically located throughout North America. We are actively utilizing our transloading capabilities to provide evolving convenience and accessibility to our customers, wherever they are located.

ESGR

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve sponsors an awards program designed to recognize employers for employment policies and practices that are supportive of their employees’ participation in the National Guard and Reserve. All employer recognition and awards originate from nominations by individual Reserve Component members. Depending on the degree of support, the level of recognition may rise to the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

Radchem is a proud repeat recipient of the “Above and Beyond Award” as presented by the ESGR. In addition to this Award, Bill Radostits is the recipient of the “Patriotic Employer” award.

Today, Radchem proudly employs two United States Marine Corps veterans and one United States Navy veteran.

NACD

As a member of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) since 2006, Radchem Products, Inc. has been executing and enforcing the Responsible Distribution Process policy, which endorses continuous enhancement in environmental, health, safety, and security performance through all its products and services.

Radchem’s Responsible Distribution Program is routinely audited and remains in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the NACD codes and recommendations.