1980
Net sales for the Company are $37 million

1981
Grease-B-Gone® drain maintainer is introduced

1982
A new parking lot, representing a 25% increase in parking area, is constructed across from the Company plant. Meanwhile, a 24,000 sq. ft. warehouse is erected on the old lot.

1983
Acquisition of MOM Chemical in Florida

1986
November 11: 75th anniversary of State Chemical. Cleveland Mayor George Voinovich proclaims the date as “State Chemical Day”.

State makes a large investment in an on-line computer system for order processing.

1987
Company reaches $58 million in sales

1988
Introduction of Fragrance Factory®

1989
Hal Uhrman, the third generation, becomes President of State Chemical.

Introduction of Soap Factory®

The 1980s

1990
State Chemical buys Hyline International, a Canadian company based in Ontario, that becomes State Chemical Ltd.

1991
State Chemical purchases the Canadian company Atco. which joins State Chemical Ltd.

1992
Sales hit $100 million for the first time.

1995
A 10,000 sq. ft. addition is added to the Cleveland warehouse.

Corporate identity established when State Industrial Products name and logo unveiled.

1998
Hal Uhrman promoted to CEO/President of State Industrial Products SAP introduced.

State converts ERP to the world leading SAP system.

The 1990s

2001
State 24/7™ Drain Maintenance Program introduced.

2002
One Solution™ program unveiled.

2003
SanStorm™ Kitchen Cleaning program launched.

2007
State Industrial Products acquires Ohio Soap, and Clean All Systems forming State Cleaning Solutions, focusing on warewashing and laundry systems.

State Chemical introduces Ecolution™, a line of environmentallypreferred cleaning products with Green Seal approval that meet stringent goals to reduce potential health, safety, and pollution risks.

2009
Purchase of 200,000 square foot manufacturing / distribution center in Hebron, Ohio.

2010
Company sells UZ Engineered Products division to focus solely on chemical business.

2011
Company begins its 100th year in business celebration.

The 2000s