Stepan Company is a global manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Northfield, Illinois. Stepan's products are used in a variety of end markets, including construction, agriculture, consumer goods, and transportation. The company operates in three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. Stepan has manufacturing sites and research and development facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia.