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We’ve Been Doing This Since 1773. Here’s What That Actually Means for You.

Reade has been in this business since 1773 — through industrial revolutions, world wars, supply chain crises, and more disruptions than we can count. What’s kept us here for 250 years isn’t just longevity. It’s the same thing every generation of our family has delivered: materials that meet spec, partners who know your account, and a company that treats every order like its reputation depends on it. Because it does.

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To continue to change through a lasting family legacy as the most dependable, trustworthy, and essential distributor and toll processor of advanced chemical materials for creators, innovators, and researchers across the globe.

To responsibly source best-in-class specialty chemical solids through exceptional service and continual growth, so our people, our partners, and our customers can keep innovating the future.

At Reade we are driven by our Core Values of Positivity, Integrity, Ethics, Family, Personal Connection, Quality, and Continual Improvement and strive to demonstrate them in everything we do.

Our History

Founded in 1773, Reade is one of the oldest specialty materials companies in North America. Five generations of family ownership later, we’re still in East Providence, still answering the phone, and still treating every customer relationship like it matters — because it does.

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Our Leadership

As a family-owned and operated business, Reade’s success is driven by a commitment to our clients, employees, and partners. We believe in treating each relationship with the care and dedication of family, and we never lose sight of our goal—your success.

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Commitment to Quality

ISO 9001:2015 certified. Every lot tested and inspected before it ships. For clients in defense, aerospace, and regulated industries, quality isn’t a feature — it’s the baseline. We hold ourselves to it on every order, regardless of size.

Our Quality Standards

Industries Served

From NASA and General Dynamics to pharmaceutical producers and independent R&D laboratories — our customers operate in industries where material failure isn’t an option. We understand that weight, and we take it seriously.

Industries We Serve

Work With Us

Whether you’re a manufacturer looking for a reliable sourcing partner or a supplier who wants to grow through a distributor with 250 years of relationships — we’d like to talk. Partnerships at Reade are built to last.

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