Nothing Compares to Solid Ground

Terra Firma originates from the Latin word terra (“earth” or “land”) and firma (“strong” or “steadfast”). At Terra Firma, we build upon these Latin roots to embody a company that is secure, well-founded, dependable, and stable.  With this foundation and a history as a specialty chemicals distributor since 1949, we are now firmly established as a recognized leader in North America with the merger of Terra Firma, Dowd & Guild, and Northspec in 2022. Working alongside our Supplier Partners and Customers, Terra Firma is counted on to help create, build, and grow business.

Innovative Solution Providers

At Terra Firma, we do not take a ‘one size fits all’ approach. We customize solutions for each Supplier Partner and Customer after we fully understand what you are uniquely trying to accomplish, what your challenges may be, and what opportunities you may be facing. Because of our collaborative approach, you can rest assured that we will find the right answers and take action on the best, mutual decisions.

Innovative Solution Providers

At Terra Firma, we do not take a ‘one size fits all’ approach. We customize solutions for each Supplier Partner and Customer after we fully understand what you are uniquely trying to accomplish, what your challenges may be, and what opportunities you may be facing. Because of our collaborative approach, you can rest assured that we will find the right answers and take action on the best, mutual decisions.

Dedicated to Providing the Highest Level of Service
& Technical Expertise

While Terra Firma has grown significantly over the past 70+ years, our dedication to providing the highest level of customer service and being a trusted partner to achieve superior performance has not changed.

Whether you are a Supplier needing to better identify applications and markets that would benefit from your chemical products and technologies, or you are a Customer looking for confidence that your formulation will work as intended and expected, Terra Firma has the experienced team of industry professionals you need.

We pride ourselves on being extremely responsive to your needs. We understand that when you contact us, it’s important to you. Not only do we respond quickly, we proactively keep in touch to ensure transparent, open communications and commit to doing whatever is necessary as quickly as possible.

Terra Firma History

Well Established, Extensive Network

Terra Firma has a comprehensive, trusted network of leading, global chemical Supplier Partners and tens of thousands of Customers across a number of markets: CASE, Construction, Plastics & Composites, Agrochemical, Ceramics, Graphic Arts, Health & Nutrition, Household, Industrial & Institutional (HI&I), Lubricants, Oil & Gas, Personal Care, Rubber, Textile.

We are attentive to every company’s specific needs and committed to achieving results and providing a suite of exceptional services. We are committed to accelerating our Supplier Partners to market faster and expanding their reach; we are equally committed to help Customers meet their unique needs for an overall chemical solution. Terra Firma works with our extensive network to deliver the right chemical solutions at the right time, minimizing the possibility of operational disruptions for our Customers.

Terra Firma History

Well Established, Extensive Network

Terra Firma has a comprehensive, trusted network of leading, global chemical Supplier Partners and tens of thousands of Customers across a number of markets: CASE, Construction, Plastics & Composites, Agrochemical, Ceramics, Graphic Arts, Health & Nutrition, Household, Industrial & Institutional (HI&I), Lubricants, Oil & Gas, Personal Care, Rubber, Textile.

We are attentive to every company’s specific needs and committed to achieving results and providing a suite of exceptional services. We are committed to accelerating our Supplier Partners to market faster and expanding their reach; we are equally committed to help Customers meet their unique needs for an overall chemical solution. Terra Firma works with our extensive network to deliver the right chemical solutions at the right time, minimizing the possibility of operational disruptions for our Customers.