READE is a global distributor of higher technology specialty chemical solids. We also offer a complete range of toll processing services such as: size reduction, blending, screening, drying, atomization and packaging. Our products include: metal, alloy, mineral, ceramic, composite, conductive, magnetic, carbide, boride, nitride, oxide, graphene, powder, granule, crystal, foil, sheet, rod, wire, nanoparticle, nanotube, nanowire, nano sheet, nanodots, quantum dots, metal fiber, aerogel, metal foam, ceramic foam, cellular metal, cellular ceramics, enzymes, coated, agglomerated, encapsulated, colloidal, additives, fillers, reinforcements, abrasives, aggregates, and custom formulations. We have three strategically located sales and distribution facilities in the Americas: Providence, Rhode Island; Reno, Nevada and in the Port of Balboa next to the Panama Canal (Reade Latin America). Corporate Awards Received: A Service Disabled & Veteran Owned Small Business Concern 2011 Recipient- The ESGR Patriot Award 2010 Recognition- The SBA commends READE for their 2010 Disaster Recovery Plan 2009 Recipient- SBA Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year- New England States. 2008 Recognition- The State of Rhode Island's Fourth Oldest Business. 2007 Recipient- The USAREC Award of Excellence. 2006 Recipient- The RING Award of Excellence. 2005 Recipient- SBA Exporter of the Year Award- State of Rhode Island. 2004 Recipient- The AUSA Award of Excellence for Community Outreach. 1999 Recipient- The NASA "Commitment to Excellence Award". 1998 Recipient- The Space Awareness Alliance "Bringing Space to Education Award". 1943 Recipient- The "E" Award for Production Excellence. 1878 Recipient- Honorable mention for creative chemistry at the Paris World's Fair.