Whitaker started in 1928...
Founded with a simple mission to deliver quality products and dependable service, our company has grown steadily for nearly a century by doing one thing consistently well: focusing on our customers’ needs. While our early beginnings were rooted in fuel and oil distribution, today we are fully focused on the distribution, blending, and packaging of chemicals and solvents, serving businesses across a wide range of industries.
Over the years, we have evolved from a small, local operation into a regional company with a national customer base. Headquartered in the Southeast, we support customers throughout the United States who rely on us for reliability, responsiveness, and the ability to get things done right. Our longevity is not accidental, it is the result of long-standing relationships built on trust, consistency, and follow-through.
We consider ourselves a new kind of company in an established industry. One that combines decades of experience with a modern, customer-centric approach. Our team is known for fast response times, practical problem-solving, and the flexibility to accommodate complex or unusual requirements. With inventory on hand and streamlined operations, we are often able to fulfill customer needs quickly, sometimes the same day.
Just as important as what we do is how we do it. We empower our people to make decisions, work as a team, and act in the best interest of the customer. When you call us, you speak to a knowledgeable professional, not an automated system, who understands your needs and is accountable for delivering results. This hands-on approach has allowed us to build strong, lasting partnerships with customers who view us as an extension of their own operations.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and investing in better ways to serve our customers, while staying grounded in the values that have guided us for nearly 100 years. Our focus is simple: to be a reliable, responsive, and trusted partner in chemicals and solvents, today and into the future.
With a single gas pump and a mission to provide motor fuels and oils, along with the highest quality service, to independent retailers and service stations. Since then, we have expanded and diversified to become one of the top chemical and composite material distributors, blenders and packagers in the Southeast. We have evolved from a small, local operation to a regional company serving thousands of customers.
MEET THE TEAM
BART WHITAKER
– CEO/Chairman of the Board –
COLIE WHITAKER
– President –
LEADERSHIP TEAM
SALES
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS:
- The Whitaker Company’s Quality Management System has been certified as compliant to ISO 9001:2015 by Intertek.
- Active member of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution, where our executive team provides volunteer leadership. We meet all ACD Responsible Distribution requirements.
- Charter member of the Chemical Distribution Network, a 20-member group of independent chemical distributors.
- ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board member.
We want you to be a part of the Whitaker Family
We pride ourselves
in sticking with our core values.
DO THE RIGHT THING:
We uphold integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all our actions. Our team consistently puts forth their best effort, ensuring excellence in everything we do.
FOCUS ON "YOUR" CUSTOMER:
We take pride in understanding our customers’ needs and finding effective solutions. By actively listening and understanding expectations, we ensure exceptional service. Our definition of customers extends beyond those who purchase our products to include anyone who requires our assistance, such as suppliers and colleagues.
MAKE IT BETTER:
Every day, we endeavor to enhance ourselves and our company. We strive to cultivate the industry's best leaders and employees, emphasizing the importance of professional development. We are committed to continuous process improvement and consistently seek ways to simplify and streamline our operations.
CULTIVATE TEAMWORK AND TRUST:
We trust our people and take extreme ownership in our team’s performance. Everyone is treated equally regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or sex.
RAPID RESPONSE TIME:
We move with a sense of urgency with every task while never compromising safety or accuracy for speed. Our engagement with customers, colleagues, and suppliers is timely, swift, and proactive, which fosters strong relationships and delivers unparalleled service that sets us apart from others in the industry.