About Dar-Tech, Inc.
History
- Founded in 1951, dar-tech, inc. has grown into one of the major manufacturers’ representatives and distributors of specialty chemicals, in the Midwest.
- The company, first known as the Steven F. Dimlich Co., then as the Dimlich-Radcliffe Co., was focused primarily on the chemical coatings industry.
- In 1962, diversification was pursued in plastic, ink, rubber, adhesive and ceramic markets. Walt Walburn joined the company in 1967, and James Benduhn joined in 1972. In 1972 the company name changed to dar-tech, inc. The “dar” stands for “Dimlich and Radcliffe” as a nod to the founders.
- The mid 1990’s saw dar-tech’s expansion both geographically and it’s product portfolio; focusing on representing top manufactures, who bring unique chemistries to the markets dar-tech serves.
- In 2004, Tom Kramer, Pete Marek and Brett Walburn took over majority ownership of the company, stepping into the fourth generation of ownership.
- The past years have seen the expansion of sales offices in Buffalo, New York, Columbus, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan and Chicago Illinois, as well as growth in new markets such as; Construction and Agriculture.
- Dar-tech’s growth and expansion is attributed to the long-term relationships it has with the customers they serve and the manufactures they partner with.
Competitive Advantages
To Our Suppliers:
dar-tech professionally represents our principals’ product lines to customers with an effective sales, logistics, and supply chain management system, as well as provides principals with valuable market knowledge, responsive support, marketing services, and the benefit of extending their sales arm through our established relationships with our customers.
To Our Customers:
dar-tech provides access to industry-respected manufacturers and formulators with high-quality, well-known specialty chemical products, an effective logistics network, and a responsive sales and customer service staff, all of whom deliver technical support with a customer-focused, personal approach.
Mission Statement
dar-tech‘s focus is on being recognized as the premier source for quality products and service. Total customer and principal satisfaction is achieved by our superior technical and marketing support along with outstanding customer service; this distinguishes dar-tech as a recognized sales organization leader.
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