Univar is a manufacturing company focusing on industrial and specialty chemical distribution, representing over 2,500 chemical producers. With a customer base of 80,000, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and operates a network of 300 distribution facilities throughout North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Univar has additional sales offices in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In 2011, the company reported sales of $9.7 billion.
Founded in 1924 and now headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, Univar is a key player in the manufacturing industry with 9,457 employees and an annual revenue of $11.5 billion. The company has a diverse workforce, with 37.7% female employees and 40.6% ethnic minorities. Led by CEO David C. Jukes, Univar boasts excellent employee retention, with staff members usually staying for 6.5 years. The average salary at Univar is $58,729 per year, which is lower than some of its highest-paying competitors like Amgen, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson.
