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About gChem

Gaylord Chemical, gChem, is the nation’s premier manufacturer and world’s leading innovator of DMSO, providing
optimal solutions for diverse industries that are unmatched in quality and safe for people and planet.
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OUR VISION

To be the champion of DMSO for the benefit
of our partners, the industry and the world
at large.

OUR MISSION

To create a better world with just
one molecule.

OUR HISTORY

Gaylord Chemical Company LLC, now known as gChem, is the world’s oldest producer of Dimethyl Sulfide, Dimethyl Sulfoxide, and is the originator and exclusive producer of PROCIPIENT® (Dimethyl Sulfoxide USP, PhEur). Our history dates back to the Chemical Products Division of the Crown Zellerbach corporation, which commercialized Dimethyl Sulfoxide in 1962. Gaylord operated its production facility in the greater New Orleans, USA area for almost 60 years.
In 2010 gChem commissioned its new manufacturing facility in Tuscaloosa, USA. The Tuscaloosa facility is a highly automated and efficient plant, with a superior safety record. Under the ownership of EagleTree Capital, gChem continues its investment in its manufacturing excellence and product innovation.
We pride ourselves in delivering quality products, technical support, and world-class customer service to our customers around the world.

2025

Gaylord Has A New Brand

2024

Capacity Expansion: Tuscaloosa plant increases production capacity

2023

AGXALT® Series Product Launch: Solvent for regulated agrichemical applications approved by the EPA

2022

NTO Back-integration: Tuscaloosa operations achieved independence from import material

2010

Manufacturing operations moves to Tuscaloosa, AL: New plant becomes back-integrated with a sulfur source

2007

gChem launched PROCIPIENT®: The only grade of DMSO suitable for healthcare and drug delivery applications.

1986

Gaylord Chemical Carve Out: Gaylord Chemical becomes a wholly owned subsidiary

1962

World’s First DMSO Plant: Built by Gaylord Chemical’s predecessor, Crown Zellerbach



SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Frank Roederer

Chief Executive Officer

Jennifer Priola, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Artie S. McKim, Ph.D. MBA

Vice President, Technology

Guillaume Schmitt

Vice President, Europe & Asia

John Davidson

Vice President, Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Chris Masters, MBA

Vice President, Sales - Americas

Doug Gries

Vice President, Marketing & Sustainability

Debbie Barnewold, PHR SHRM-CP

Human Resources Leader

AFFILIATES

gChem is a proud member of these industry affiliations.

BPIA
CPDA
DCAT
IPEC Americas
SEMI

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Location

1404 Greengate Dr, Ste 100
Covington, LA 70433
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