The Company
R.A. Kelman, Inc. imports and distributes raw materials to serve the needs of the cosmetic, personal care, home care, asphalt and other related industries. The company is the Philippine arm of multinationals at the forefront of chemical innovation for specialty chemical ingredients. Our core competencies include: Rendering expert technical and customer assistance through our trained personnel and drawing from, the huge technical resources of our principals in order to help customers, achieving the desired results in a variety of product applications and providing the logistical support in delivering the needed ingredients just in time to customers.
The Beginning
The year was 1990 when R.A. Kelman, Inc. was born. It was founded to serve the needs of the cosmetic, personal care, home care, and other related industries. Three decades later, it remains strong, having carved an indelible mark as a trusted supplier in the industries it serves.
The Leader Behind The Name
With an unrelenting passion for formulation science, founder and General Manager Raquel R. Lagman-Banawa, RPh spearheaded the launch of R.A. Kelman, Inc. in October 1990. Before the creation of the company, she worked with the Philippine subsidiary of the manufacturing giant, BASF AG from 1985 to 1990, where she delved deeply into the world of raw material suppliers. She brought this profound understanding of the corporate psyche of its partners to R.A. Kelman, Inc. in order to harmoniously cooperate with its world class suppliers. Mrs. Raquel R. Lagman Banawa manages the company to this day.
The Future
With 30 years of business experience, R.A. Kelman, Inc. regards the future as an opportunity to push the bounds of what’s possible. We have the patience and the mindset to start small and not be afraid to grow big.
Our Passion is to delight.
Our Purpose is to serve.
Our Goal is to expand.
Our Vision
To be an essential partner in creating a better daily life experience
Our Mission
To proactively delight our customers by providing dynamic solutions
Our B.O.L.D.R. Values
Begin with the end in mind.
Purpose-oriented. Focus on the goal and prepare to take the necessary steps.
Open and truthful in what I think, say and do.
Honesty. I communicate with honesty and transparency even in the most difficult situations -- asking the right questions to paint a complete picture.
Listen to understand.
Humility. I keep an open mind by valuing other people's needs and thoughts in order create a win-win situation.
Do as I say.
Ownership. I am responsible for the tasks I am assigned and I hold myself accountable for my actions. I raise the bar by doing it right the first time.
RAK! On
Passion, Perseverance & Resilience. Go go go on working gladly in pursuit of delight and excellence while finding meaning and happiness by loving what you do.