United Mineral & Chemical Corporation, is a leading importer/exporter and distributor of High Purity Metals, Pigments/Colorants, and Chemicals. We have been providing manufacturers in North America, Europe and Asia with high quality products for over 65 years. We also distribute sophisticated equipment for Molecular Beam Epitaxy to the Compound Semiconductor Industry.

Our motto in business is SERVICE FIRST. We strive to supply our customers with the best service and easiest buying experience possible.

Stock & Distribution Network [CLICK]
We carry a large stock of almost everything we sell in strategically located warehouses in North America. Most orders placed before noon will either be shipped the same afternoon or the next day in the most economical and safe way.

History
We were founded in the early 1940's for marketing sheet and fabricated mica to the electronics industries.  Through the years other product lines have been added, which has made our present day diversification possible. We have been among the top 75 Chemical Distributors in the USA for more than 20 years.

We believe in long term commitments at both the buying and selling ends. Most of our agency and distributorship agreements have passed their quarter century anniversaries. We also believe in long term relationships with customers.

Among our customers we count Fortune 100 companies along with “mom and pop shops.”

Our overseas office locations, including our UMC-China office, give us the tools to be able to supply the best products at the best price in a timely manner.

Commitment to Service
We work with established manufacturers around the world on exclusive and long term agreements, thus we are able to provide high-quality and reliable service to our customers across North America and overseas.

Competitive Prices
Our comprehensive distribution network, buying power, overseas offices and efficient inventory management system allow us to offer our products at the best possible prices.

Experience
All of UMC's division mangers have at least 20 years of experience in their respective industries.

Specialty Products
Most of what we offer are specialties and highly technical or difficult to secure products. We will work with you to solve your problems whether they are technical, logistical or sourcing based.