CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 27, 2026 – Webb Chemical Service Corporation, a full-service chemical and food ingredient distributor, announced plans to establish its first Ohio location with a new distribution center in Strongsville. The project will enable improved responsiveness and continued delivery of high-quality products and solutions to its customers in the Midwest. Webb Chemical Service Corporation plans to hire 25 new employees and retain three existing positions. The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) approved the project for tax credit assistance during its Ohio Tax Credit Authority meeting today.
The company plans to restore, renovate, and enhance a former chemical distribution site that has been idle for more than five years, located at 2600 Drake Road in Strongsville.
“Opening the Strongsville location illustrates our vision to work collaboratively with public and private economic partners to fuel growth in Ohio,” said Web Chemical Services Corporation Chief Executive Officer Brad Hilleary. “With the help of Team NEO and JobsOhio we hope to unlock the potential of this beneficial reuse facility to help source, store, and deliver critical raw materials to Ohio manufacturers to help create flourishing communities.”
An economic development team, including the city of Strongsville, ODOD, JobsOhio, and Team NEO worked together to ensure the project landed in the Northeast Ohio region versus other locations where the company has operations.
“The City of Strongsville welcomes Webb Chemical to our business community,” said Mayor Thomas P. Perciak, city of Strongsville. “Their decision to invest and create jobs within Strongsville reflects the strength of our local economy and further demonstrates the region’s ability to attract out-of-state investment.”
“Webb Chemical Service Corporation’s decision to open a distribution center in the city of Strongsville reinforces our strategic location and logistics infrastructure,” added Team NEO Chief Executive Officer Matt Dolan. “Along with the city of Strongsville Mayor Tom Perciak, ODOD, and JobsOhio we look forward to supporting the company’s new distribution center.”
About Webb Chemical Service Corporation
Webb is a trusted, family-owned chemical and food ingredient distributor and service provider dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions to customers across the Midwest and beyond. Founded on Results, Relationships, Safety, Integrity, Family, and Fun, Webb partners with industries of all sizes to provide high-quality products, responsive logistics, and value-added services that keep businesses growing.
Webb Chemical is committed to operational excellence at facilities strategically located in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. For more than six decades, Webb has built its reputation on doing what’s right—for its customers, its employees, and the communities it serves. As a forward-thinking industry leader, Webb Chemical continues to expand its capabilities and cultivate partnerships that help create thriving, resilient, and sustainable communities.
About Team NEO
Team NEO is a private, nonprofit economic development organization that retains, expands, and attracts jobs, businesses, and opportunities across Northeast Ohio’s 14-county region. As JobsOhio’s exclusive partner in Northeast Ohio, Team NEO connects businesses to the data, resources, sites, and incentives to win new business investment for Northeast Ohio. The organization also provides insights to build talent pipelines, prepares development-ready sites, and markets the region as a premier business destination. To learn how Team NEO helps make Northeast Ohio more competitive, visit northeastohioregion.com.
About JobsOhio
JobsOhio, Ohio’s private nonprofit economic development corporation, enhances company growth and personnel development through business attraction, retention, and expansion across ten competitive industry sectors. With a team of seasoned professionals, JobsOhio utilizes a comprehensive network to foster talent production in targeted industries and attract talent through Find Your Ohio. Collaborating with seven regional partners, including Dayton Development Coalition, Lake to River Economic Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership, and Team NEO. JobsOhio delivers world-class customer service to provide companies with a competitive advantage.