Who we are

Briar Chemicals delivers high‑quality contract and custom manufacturing solutions to customers across the globe. From our Norwich, UK site, we have been trusted to support leading companies in the crop protection, fine chemical and speciality sectors, drawing on a broad asset and technology base, underpinned by quality‑driven project management.

Briar Chemicals has over 65 years of chemicals manufacturing heritage and an established reputation for excellence through continuous improvement, dependability, investment in people and social responsibility.

The products we make on behalf of our customers range from Agrochemicals to Fine and Speciality chemical sectors and are the key building blocks for their 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.

It is vitally important to all our stakeholders that we operate in a safe and responsible manner, providing employment opportunities and contributing to the UK and global economies through the manufacture of chemicals products that benefit society.

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Who we are

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Blending, Formulation & Packing

Key facts:

• Site area 46 hectares (114 acres) with 13.6 hectares available for development
• 230-250 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 ®.