Who we are

Briar Chemicals delivers high‑quality contract and custom manufacturing solutions to customers worldwide. From our Norwich, UK site, we support leading companies in the crop protection, fine chemical and speciality sectors, drawing on a broad asset base, diverse technologies, and robust, quality‑driven project management.

The products we manufacture on behalf of our customers play an important role in society. Our chemistry helps protect crops and increase yields in challenging climates, supports animal health through veterinary treatments for cattle and sheep, and provides essential building blocks for the leather, textile and plastics industries.

The name ‘Briar Chemicals’ was chosen by our employees when the business became independent in September 2012. The briar — a resilient, vigorous wild rose native to the UK — reflects both the long manufacturing heritage of our Sweet Briar Road location and our ambition for future growth. It also symbolises our deep roots in the crop protection sector.

Although Briar Chemicals is a relatively new name, we draw on more than 50 years of manufacturing heritage and a strong reputation for excellence, built through continuous improvement, dependability, investment in people and a commitment to social responsibility.

Our site remains in outstanding technical condition thanks to sustained and ongoing investment. We continue to operate at the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship and operational performance, ensuring we remain a trusted partner for customers across the world.

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Key facts:

• Site area 46 hectares (114 acres) with 13.6 hectares available for development
• 220 employees
• Global business with > 95% of production exported
• Sales revenue ~ UK£ 45 million (Euro 60 million, US$ 75 million, Yen 8000 million)
• Wholly owned by Safex Chemicals India Ltd
• Upper Tier COMAH establishment (Seveso III Directive)
• Extensive site infrastructure includes waste treatment facilities, energy generation and warehousing

Briar Chemicals is a member of the Chemical Industries Association  and adheres to the guiding principles of Responsible Care ®.