In 1971, A. David Imhof, resigned from his position of Regional Manager at Texize Chemicals to start a new path. David and his wife, Joyce, made a monumental decision and Troy Chemical Industries was born that same year. David and Joyce, along with 5 additional investors, began Troy Chemical’s story in the Industrial Chemical market. These additional investors were:

Bob Bunton, Joe Feldott, Bruce Jensen, Bob Lindemann & Joe Nascone 

Each of these gentlemen brought their own specialty to Troy Chemical and proceeded to grow their business. All the efforts of these pioneers got Troy Chemical off the ground and quickly moved forward. So much so that in 1976 a new manufacturing plant was built to provide Troy Chemical the ability to make all their own products. The diversification of these 7 professionals allowed for growth into several different industries and markets. An expansion of the facility came about in the mid ‘80’s to provide additional manufacturing capabilities and inventory space. 

Lee Imhof, son of David and Joyce, took over the company in the early 1990’s. The Ohio State alum steered the company down new avenues under his leadership while maintaining his focus on the General Industrial, Pretreatment and Toll Blending markets. Exporting into various countries and getting Troy Chemical into the digital age were among the many improvements under Lee’s direction. 

In January of 2020, Lee sold the company to Ted and Beth Bunton. Ted is the son of original investor, Bob Bunton. Essentially, Lee kept Troy Chemical in the family. The company is undergoing another expansion of the plant that began in late 2021. The focus continues to be on the Pretreatment Chemicals market as well as Toll Blending. Troy Chemical’s focus on what the customer needs and the capability of a quick turnaround has always been a strength. Covid revealed the strengths of Troy Chemical and crystallized the path moving forward. There is a strong feeling that remaining customer focused, along with the right people in place, will produce excellent results in the future for Troy Chemical. There is a trust in the process.