Creating the bonds that drive success
Helping to drive a safe, secure supply chain for the chemical manufacturing industry.
We are North America’s largest producer of formalin products and associated infrastructure to the chemical manufacturing industry. Operating across the US Gulf Coast chemical corridor, our pipeline-connected sites support smooth, safe and efficient operations for our customers who in turn produce many of the products we use in our everyday lives.
Valentra
values
Our core values reflect the way we operate, integrate and communicate with the world around us. We’re proud of the bonds we make with our customers, our people and our communities, and we always pay special attention to our impact on the environment and our commitment to safe operations.
We care
about our people, our communities and the environment we operate in.
Partner of choice
working side-by-side with you to create meaningful results and long-term success.
We act with uncompromising integrity
doing what is right, consistently and transparently.
We pursue value through excellence
setting a higher standard for ourselves and taking ownership to achieve it.
A clear commitment
to the world around us
Our commitment to environment, health, safety, and sustainability reflects who we are and how we operate.
It is essential to long-term business resilience, stakeholder trust, and responsible growth. Protecting people, the environment, and our communities is a fundamental expression of our values and a shared responsibility across the organization.
We are Members of the American Chemistry Council, and Responsible Care, the global chemistry industry’s leading safety and sustainability initiative.
Valentra products and services
An established leader in formalin production and supply, we deliver product direct to customers using our own infrastructure, including pipelines and rail. We also own and operate barge decks and storage facilities.
Formalin
Valentra products:
Formalin 50, Formalin 44, and Formalin 37/7
Description:
An aqueous solution of Formalin in water, formalin 50 is specifically 50% Formalin solution in water, 44 is 44% solution in water and 37/7 is a blended solution of 37% Formalin and 7% methanol in water
End use:
Formalin has extremely broad uses that touch many of the products we use every day. These include automotive, consumer goods, construction and pharmaceuticals
Methaform
Valentra products:
Methaform
Description:
Methaform is low water solution of Formalin high in methanol.
End use:
Methaform is used in the production of resins, agricultural products, paints and coatings and industrial products.
Urea Formalin Concentrate (UFC)
Valentra products:
UFC and UFC85
Description:
UFC is an aqueous solution of Formalin and urea.
End uses:
UFC is used in agricultural products, specifically an anti-clumping agent for urea fertilizer. It is also used to produce resins and in the construction industry.
More about Valentra
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Valentra grew out of a business established more than 150 years ago, whose primary product was condensed milk. Since then, the company has moved into chemical production, with its Geismar, LA facility opening in 1960, Baytown, TX in 1995 and Luling, LA in 2016. These facilities serve flagship chemical manufacturing customers, working on large-volume, multi-year contracts.
Now, Valentra is owned by award-winning private equity investor, Ancala Partners, and our leadership team drives our culture, values and strategy, ensuring that we provide the best products and services to our customers and that our co-workers enjoy a safe, supportive working environment.
Building bonds together
Valentra is a well-established business, with a culture that recognizes and gives opportunity to talent, appreciates hard work, supports all eligible co-workers with great benefits and celebrates success.
Enquire
Please contact us to talk to us about your formalin product and supply requirements. We’re interested in hearing from you if you need large volume, multi-term contract supply and want an embedded, infrastructure-strong partner with stable operations, scalable solutions and resilient equipment and processes.