(July, 2026) Diamond Chemical is pleased to announce the acquisition of WeChem, Inc., a specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in Harahan, Louisiana.
Founded in 1972, WeChem, Inc. serves industrial, commercial, and MRO markets, including utilities, petrochemical, and marine customers. The company manufactures a broad range of cleaners, degreasers, disinfectants, sanitizers, and specialty aerosol products.
“WeChem is a natural fit for Diamond,” said Wesley Alves, CEO of Diamond Chemical. “It broadens our product portfolio, strengthens our presence in the Gulf South, and adds a talented team that shares our commitment to quality, service, innovation, and long-term customer relationships. We are proud to welcome the entire WeChem team to Diamond.”
“Joining Diamond preserves everything our family has built over the past five decades while giving our customers access to a broader range of products, capabilities, and resources,” said Mike Wisecarver, CEO of WeChem. “I am confident that our customers, employees, and partners will continue to thrive as part of the Diamond organization.”
Together, Diamond and WeChem bring more than 145 years of combined industry experience and an expanded portfolio of products and capabilities to customers across commercial, institutional, and industrial markets.