2010 has been a phenomenal year for the Norkem Group which has reported worldwide sales of over 115 million Euros in 2010, a 40% increase on the previous year.  Highlights of 2010 for Norkem have been:

• 40% increase in sales
• Increased staff numbers supported through growth
• New office opened in Sydney Australia
• Surge in growth from China and Spain
• New products added to the existing range
• Strong growth in the food derivatives market
• All 2010 deadlines for Norkem’s REACH project completed

Alan Nicholson, Group Managing Director of Norkem, stated “It is with great pride that I report an amazingly successful year for the Norkem Group. Our worldwide sales have increased by 40% which is a new record for the company.” Norkem attributes its impressive growth to continued product development and innovation, and to its dedicated staff, suppliers and partners. Looking forward Nicholson says “We are continuing our expansion into new countries and markets and have high expectations for sales in the coming year. Internally we have a well developed REACH program which delivers real benefits to ourselves, our clients and suppliers.  This program development will be ongoing until at least 2018.

Who are Norkem?

Norkem is a major global stockist, distributor and producer of high quality speciality and general chemicals. They have all the experience and resources expected of a leading chemical supplier which enables them to provide their customers with the products they need, when and where they need them.

Privately owned, Norkem was established in 1970. Their head office is situated in the United Kingdom with other offices located in The Netherlands, Spain, China and Australia.   They also have production facilities in the UK, Belgium, Spain and Australia. The success of the Norkem Group is founded on dedicated teams providing both manufacturers and customers with unrivalled service and support, delivered with unmatched honesty and reliability.

In the ever-changing and challenging world of chemical distribution, Norkem continues to exhibit the dynamism, integrity and drive to remain a principal player. The company has grown steadily to become what it is today - a multi-national, multi-million euro a year operation.With over 40 years experience and more than 80 professional staff worldwide, no one else is better positioned to provide the products and support our customers and suppliers demand.  For more information visit www.norkem.com