About Us
Dr. H.B. North, Founder (1921 – 1954)
In 1921, Dr. H.B. North founded North Metal & Chemical Company for the manufacture of tungsten and molybdenum compounds and other rare earth elements. Reorganized in the 1930’s as a commercial production facility, NM&C became a critically important supplier of Tungstic Acid during World War II. By 1977, NM&C took its position as the largest domestic producer of sodium molybdate.
Jeffrey Scott Hammel, President (2010 – Current)
After graduating from the University of West Virginia in 1997 with a BS in Accounting, Jeff started his career with the company his great-grandfather founded in 1997 as Plant Manager. He immediately began updating the company’s production process making it easier, safer and more cost effective. Jeff established and implemented a quality program, and he developed new lab procedures and protocols for assaying the company’s many products. In 2002, Jeff was promoted to General Manager and in 2010 to President.
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North Metal & Chemical Co. (NM&C) is still a fourth-generation family owned and operated producer of sodium molybdate and other chemicals serving the water treatment, pigment, agriculture, metal finishing, antifreeze, lubricant and fuel additive industries worldwide.
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