our vision: innovative chemical solutions for a cleaner, healthier, more energy efficient world. established in 1932, stepan company is a publicly traded, major international manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemical products. as we continue to grow, we remain committed to developing practices and products that reflect our core values of responsibility, integrity and innovation in the ... read more

our vision: innovative chemical solutions for a cleaner, healthier, more energy efficient world. established in 1932, stepan company is a publicly traded, major international manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemical products. as we continue to grow, we remain committed to developing practices and products that reflect our core values of responsibility, integrity and innovation in the chemical industry. our employees are our greatest resource, and we understand that the best results are achieved when diverse teams of talented people are empowered to create and champion solutions. innovation, teamwork and quality are the core tenets of our culture, and we provide ongoing development and advancement opportunities for all employees — in our corporate offices and our manufacturing locations. headquartered in the greater chicago area (northfield, illinois), stepan utilizes a network of modern production facilities located in north and south america, europe and asia. read less