About Us

As a distributor, importer, and trader of commodity chemicals, our mission is simple: provide customers with reliable supply, market expertise, and exceptional service regardless of market conditions.

We take pride in maintaining a robust global supply portfolio supported by multiple domestic and international sourcing relationships, supply redundancies, and contingency plans. In an increasingly dynamic world, our customers rely on us to navigate supply chain disruptions and deliver consistent results. 

At the same time, we recognize that global supply is only part of the equation. Through strategically positioned inventory across 20 stocking locations throughout the United States and Canada, combined with best-in-class operations and logistics, we provide agile local solutions that allow our customers to receive product when and where they need it.

Our business is intentionally focused on a narrow product portfolio, with oleochemicals representing more than 90% of our business. This disciplined approach allows us to develop deep expertise in both the products we sell and the markets we serve. Rather than being generalists, we strive to be trusted specialists and market experts.

Our goal is not simply to execute transactions. We seek to be a valued partner—helping customers understand market dynamics, navigate volatility, manage risk, and make informed sourcing decisions. We believe the strongest relationships are built through knowledge, trust, and consistent execution.

Glycerine is our largest product category, and we are proud to be one of the largest glycerine marketers in North America. We actively participate across virtually every grade, specification, and feedstock source, including both domestic and imported supply. In addition, we maintain a significant presence in distilled and fractionated fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and related oleochemical products, serving a diverse range of industrial and consumer markets.

At Rierden Chemical & Trading, we combine global market reach, deep product expertise, and local execution to help our customers succeed—today and for the long term.