We are Acme-HardestyA division of Jacob Stern & Sons, Inc.

We believe in the power of bio-based products (always have).

• We’re more than a supplier/ distributor; a sourcing partner and advisor.

• Meeting growing demand for responsibly-sourced, renewable, sustainable products

• We have solutions NOW

Our offering includes a wide variety of specialty solutions.

MARKETS SERVED

The Bio-based world…

Bio-based suppliers

Green consumers

Brand Owners

Traditionalpetro

suppliersConverters

Distributors

Low oil prices

Uncertain government landscape

Private labels

Raw material

processors

NGOs

Value Chain(s)

Converter(Brand Owner)

Converter(Private Label)

End User

Manufacturer(traditional)

Manufacturer(bio-based)

Distributor

Converter(Smaller Tier)

Cost, Volume and Risk

What is working!

In-depth knowledge of bio-based

suppliers value proposition

Patience

Creative bench talent (formulator)

Owners (both sides) with a vision

Market knowledge; network

Opportunities:

Know the value proposition

Customers will pay more

Don’t try to compete on cost!

Find a value chain partner

Stick with it…timing is everything

It just makes sense to go with experts

• Part of our portfolio for 75 years

• 96% of our feedstock

• 20+ products are certified BioPreferred®

• RSPO compliance

Sustainable, renewable products