About Us

Global Resources - Local Solutions

Our History

Founded in 1992, Rierden Chemical was built on the principles of honesty, integrity, and a commitment to putting customers first. Through grit and determination, RCT grew from a humble beginning into a leader in the global oleochemical market.

Being a mid-sized family run company, RCT brings a level of personal touch & customer service to our customers & partners that is not commonplace in today’s era of widespread mergers & acquisitions. Our mission statement states our goal is to exceed our customers' expectations – and we truly live that every day.  We are dedicated to serving our customers and are willing to make the necessary investments and hold the required inventory to achieve that goal.

Our Mission Statement

Exceed our customer's expectations. Lead our chemical markets responsibly & sustainably. Empower our RCT team members. Support our community.

Our Product Line

Having a narrow product line focused on our glycerine & fatty acid portfolio allows us to be market leaders and experts in these commodities. We pride ourselves in guiding our customers through what can be a very complex and confusing product & market.

When it comes to glycerine – RCT is one of the largest sellers of glycerine in North America – active in every grade, specification & feedstock in the market – domestic & import.  You name what you need in the glycerine market and we got you covered!

When it comes to fatty acid – we have a niche focus on vegetable/palm based fractionated fatty acids primarily out of SE Asia. Here we import a full line of palm-based fatty acids and maintain inventory throughout the US in our strategically positioned warehouses.

Outside of our oleochemical portfolio – we have a handful of products that continue to be an important part of our overall product portfolio. Some examples here would be our KOH flake, Potassium Carbonate, Maleic Anhydride Briquette and our line of specialty solvents.

Our Value Proposition

Our long-standing slogan, “Global Resources – Local Solutions,” still holds true today. We have developed a strong network of reliable suppliers both domestically and internationally, specializing in simplifying the complex logistics of supply chains. This ensures that our customers receive the right products at the right time and at the competitive pricing they need for success.