JNS-Smithchem LLC
Chemical ManufacturingNew Jersey, United States11-50 Employees
JNS-SmithChem LLC, based in Paterson, New Jersey, operates as a specialty chemical distributor and supplier of raw materials and packaging. The business emphasizes access to a curated set of suppliers, with emphasis on reliable delivery and convenient in-warehouse pickups to support customers' logistics needs. Its ownership carries more than a century of industry experience across two to three generations, complemented by experienced customer service, operations, and warehouse staff. The company serves more than 500 customers across industries including paint and coatings, inks, plastics, rubber, compounding, adhesives and sealants, building products, textiles, food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It positions itself as a full-service distributor of specialty chemicals, raw materials, and packaging, offering breadth of product lines and geographic reach to support diverse manufacturing needs. In March 2025, Xenon Arc Inc. announced the acquisition of JNS-SmithChem, marking a change in ownership while ongoing operations and focus remain anchored in its stated markets.