Acme-Hardesty is a chemical distributor and manufacturer specializing in renewable, bio-based ingredients. A division of Jacob Stern & Sons, Acme-Hardesty supplies oleochemicals, fatty acids, glycerine, castor oil derivatives, esters and specialty ingredients to the food, personal care, pharmaceutical and industrial markets. The company focuses on sustainability, regulatory compliance and supply chain reliability and offers technical support and formulation assistance. Its headquarters are in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.