BRAINERD'S HISTORY

Brainerd Chemical Company is proud to again be named a ‘Top Place to Work’ in Oklahoma, cementing its reputation as a leader in workplace excellence.

Brainerd Chemical Company joins Omni-Chem 136 alliance.

Seaford, DE facility opens expanding Brainerd Chemical capabilities on the east coast.

Brainerd Chemical Company again recognized as a Top 100 Chemical Distributor to the 64th largest in North America and 205th largest globally as ranked by ICIS Chemical Business.

Scooba, MS facility opens expanding Brainerd Chemical Company capabilities in the gulf coast.

Brainerd Chemical Company honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace for the fourth year in a row.

Recognized as a Top Workplace for the 3rd consecutive year, Brainerd Chemical Company leads the way in the chemical manufacturing industry with a workforce culture second to none.

Brainerd continues to promote the field of chemistry through the tireless efforts of its employees, haloed by chemical stewardship and core values.

Brainerd Chemical Company first recognized as a Top Workplace by The Oklahoman, a leading regional media company.

Brainerd Chemical Company celebrates our 60th anniversary.

Mat was recognized as NACD Distributor of the Year.

Brainerd acquired its Danville, Illinois facility.

Current version of the Brainerd logo was designed.

Brainerd Transportation was formed allowing for city and route deliveries from box trucks to bulk tankers.

Brainerd’s corporate office moved to the historic Philtower in downtown Tulsa.  With three plant locations and a growing company, more space was required to hold the staff needed to provide the necessary support of operations.  The Philtower was built by Waite Phillips in the early 1920s.

After serving in various roles within the NACD, Mat served as Chairman and embraced his role as an educator—advocating for issues and policies to improve the chemical industry.

Brainerd attained its first FCN for Peracetic Acid and was Brainerd’s next step into the Food Safety Chemical space.

With a continued focus on growth and a desire to expand the company’s footprint, Brainerd Tuttle, Oklahoma facility opened.  This facility allowed further reach into Oklahoma’s oil and gas markets.

To better meet the needs of a significant customer, an east coast operation was necessary.  Brainerd opens Dunn, North Carolina facility.

Mat traveled to Washington, D.C. to visit with legislators on behalf of the chemical industry.  A supporter of the industry, Brainerd Chemical has been a member of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) since 2005 and supports their vision of Responsible Distribution, advocating for sound government policies and promoting continuous…

Brainerd purchased the original Waite Phillips Oil company location on North Peoria in Tulsa. A $1 million renovation began while maintaining several of the original brick buildings.  The company expanded its product lines by shipping bulk corrosives and flammables.

Hal and his wife, Scotty, officially retired and moved to Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

As with many companies, Brainerd had its ups and downs.  Mat’s drive for growth and diversification pushed the company forward.  Brainerd added products such as fluorinated hydrocarbons and served as a wholesale pharmacy to 500 pharmacies nationwide.

As Hal neared retirement age he turned to his youngest son, 20-year-old Mat, to lead the company.

Brainerd supplied refrigerant to North American Rockwell for the Apollo 11 spacecraft.

Hal built his own building at 42nd & Sheridan, which included a retail storefront, office space, and a warehouse.

Hal moved operations between rented warehouses in the Tulsa industrial area.

The company sold compounded laundry detergents, developed by Hal Brainerd, to the institutional trade.

Purchased Ward Chemical and added reagent and laboratory products.

In the early years, the building block of the company was Hal Brainerd and his technical knowledge.

Harold “Hal” W. Brainerd, Jr. founded Brainerd Chemical Company.