Container cranes at the Port of Long Beach at sunset

Specialty chemical distribution · Southern California

Complex sourcing,
delivered simple.

China · Egypt · India · Taiwan · Vietnam · and beyond

Axis Specialties sources industrial minerals, powders, resins and specialty chemicals from qualified producers overseas — and delivers them to manufacturers from North Los Angeles down through Mexico.

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01Where we source

A supply base that isn't a single point of failure.

We work directly with producers across Asia, North Africa and other regions, so when one market tightens, your plant keeps running — whether you need minerals, powders, resins or specialty chemistry. Every supplier is qualified on documentation, consistency and export experience before we quote their material.

  1. CN

    China

    One of the largest economies in the world, with deep manufacturing capacity and flexible options for bulk and full-container shipment.

  2. EG

    Egypt

    Established industrial producers positioned on the Suez route, with direct access to North American shipping lanes.

  3. IN

    India

    One of the most cost-competitive locations for sourcing materials, backed by a large and experienced export base.

  4. TW

    Taiwan

    Established manufacturers known for tight quality control and consistent, high-specification grades.

  5. VN

    Vietnam

    A fast-growing manufacturing base and a reliable second source for buyers diversifying their supply.

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    And beyond

    We qualify additional mills and manufacturers when a product, grade or price point calls for it.

02Product lines

What we move most often.

Don't see your material? Send us the CAS number or a spec sheet — most of our work starts with a product that isn't on a list.

Industries we supplyInksGlassTileCountertopsRubberPlasticsAdhesives
01

Industrial minerals

Carbonates, silicates, clays and other mined and processed minerals

02

Powders & fillers

Milled and micronized grades to particle-size spec

03

Resins & binders

Polymer resins for coatings, composites and adhesives

04

Pigments & colorants

TiO₂, iron oxides, specialty pigments

05

Additives & modifiers

Dispersants, plasticizers, processing aids

06

Solvents & carriers

Glycols, alcohols, esters, ketones

07

Acids, alkalis & pH control

Citric, phosphoric, caustic, soda ash

08

Water treatment

Coagulants, scale & corrosion inhibitors

09

Food, feed & agricultural inputs

Thickeners, humectants, micronutrients

03Where we deliver

North L.A.
to Mexico.

Our home market is the industrial corridor running from northern Los Angeles County through the Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego, across the border into Baja California.

Beyond the corridor

Customers in Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and other western states have asked us to supply them too — and we do. Let us know where your facility is and we'll take it from there.

  1. North Los Angeles County

    Santa Clarita · Antelope Valley · San Fernando Valley

  2. Los Angeles Basin & Port District

    Long Beach · Carson · Vernon · Commerce

  3. Inland Empire

    Ontario · Fontana · Riverside · San Bernardino

  4. Orange County

    Anaheim · Santa Ana · Irvine

  5. San Diego County

    Otay Mesa · Chula Vista · Escondido

  6. Baja California, Mexico

    Tijuana · Tecate · Mexicali · Ensenada

04Delivery terms

Quoted to the port that works for you.

We regularly deliver through the Port of Long Beach, the Port of Ensenada and the Port of Manzanillo, along with other West Coast and Mexican ports and door delivery to your facility.

Port of Long Beach
USLGB

Port of Long Beach

33.754° N, 118.216° W

Quoted CIF/CFR Long Beach for buyers who clear and truck their own freight, or delivered from the terminal straight to your dock.

Port of Ensenada
MXESE

Port of Ensenada

31.851° N, 116.626° W

A direct Pacific gateway for customers in Baja California and northern Mexico, avoiding the cross-border truck leg from Southern California.

05Our process

From first conversation to your dock.

  1. 1

    Product discussion

    We consult with you to understand your exact technical specifications, volume needs and quality benchmarks.

  2. 2

    Global sourcing

    We search our vetted manufacturing network to find the right factory match for your material.

  3. 3

    Transparent quotation

    You receive a clear, upfront cost breakdown with no hidden logistics, tariff or customs fees.

  4. 4

    Sample verification

    We secure and deliver physical samples so you can test the material firsthand before any production run.

  5. 5

    Full-scale delivery

    We oversee production, handle the ocean crossing and clear customs to deliver the goods directly to your dock.

06Contact the team

Questions? Ask us.

Send us your questions, comments, concerns or requests and the Axis Specialties team will get back to you directly.

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