About Us

RITA began with lanolin in 1954, and we’ve been expanding ever since.

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RITA was born out of the company’s founder Stephen Goode, Sr.’s recognition that a post-war America would see increased demand in personal care and cosmetics products using lanolin and other chemical specialties. Since then, RITA has established itself as a mainstay chemical supplier to the personal care industry as well as customers in other industries.