Established in 1956 as a full line chemical distributor, serving the greater
Rockford, IL market.
Added bulk capacity in 1959 and extended geographic penetration to fifty
miles.
Moved to present southeast Rockford, IL location in 1962, have continued to
purchase adjacent/contiguous parcels of land to allow for continued
growth.
Added lubricant blending capabilities in 1974 to become a more full-service
supplier to our industrial customers.
Solvent blending and cleaner blending became important part of VIKING in the
1970's. Purchased assets and equipment of Applied Chemical Technologies in
1985, providing VIKING an entry into the water treatment market.
Expanded geographic service area during 1980's to extend our customer base to a
300 mile radius of Rockford, IL.
Built new solvent tank farm in 1990's to anticipate and prepare for increased
business and regulation.
Established with four other Chicago area distributors, ChemSource, LLC in 1999.
ChemSource, with the addition of eleven more like minded distributors
throughout the United States is now known as the Chemical Distribution Network.
Our goal is to blend the responsiveness and focus of entrepreneurial companies,
such as our own, and equal the strengths of a large national company.
Created the VIKING Management System, a quality and environmental management
system conforming to the ISO 9001-2000 quality and ISO 14001-1996 environmental
standards in 2003.
Viking Chemical purchased SES in October of 2010. This acquisition was aimed at
teaming a well-established equipment company with Viking Chemical to offer our
customers a total inclusive chemical treatment and equipment approach. We have
found that this acquisition has been mutually beneficial to our customers as
well as Viking Chemical.