Robert T. Betz

Cognis Corp. manufactures and supplies natural-sourced chemicals and nutritional ingredients. It provides solutions for other industries, such as coatings and inks, lubricants, textiles and plastics, as well as agriculture and mining. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

The Plaza Group Ltd. distributes petrochemical solvents and chemical intermediates. Its products include intermediates, solvents, plastics, elastomers, and polyethylenes. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. manufactures botanical extracts. Its extracts include alfalfa, comfrey, guarana, plantain, blam mint, hawthorn, chickweed, ginseng, parsley, goldenseal, yohimbe, yucca, and horehound. The firm serves nutraceutical, natural food, beverage and cosmetic industries. The company was founded by Frank S. D'Amelio Sr. in 1972 and is headquartered in Hauppauge, NY.

Hightowers Petroleum Co. supplies fuel and petroleum products. It offers crude oil, diesel exhaust fluid, and lubricants. Its services include bulk fuel delivery, fleet cards, emergency fuel, and inventory management. The company was founded by Stephen Hightower in 1982 and is headquartered in Middletown, OH.

Emery Oleochemicals LLC manufactures natural-based specialty chemicals. Its chemicals are derived from natural oils and fats such as palm, palm kernel oil, other seed oils and tallow. The firm serves the agriculture, appliances, building and construction, food and beverage, furniture and bedding, home and personal care, industrial lubricants, oilfields, plastics, packaging, pharmaceuticals and other sectors. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Henkel US Operations Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of laundry and home care, cosmetics and toiletries, and adhesive technologies. The company was founded on April 17, 1989 and is headquartered in Rocky Hill, CT.