R.T. Vanderbilt Company

Vanderbilt Industries, formerly known as R.T. Vanderbilt Company, is a prominent supplier of specialty chemicals and minerals to the life sciences, industrial, and petroleum sectors. Through its subsidiaries, Vanderbilt Chemicals and Vanderbilt Minerals, the company provides high-purity excipients such as VEEGUM (magnesium aluminum silicate) and VANASIL (kaolin) for pharmaceutical and personal care applications. These products are essential for stabilizing suspensions, emulsions, and tablet formulations in both topical and oral medications. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, the company operates multiple manufacturing sites and technical labs to support global distribution. As a privately held entity, it focuses on mineral processing expertise and chemical innovation to meet stringent regulatory standards for the healthcare industry.