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12.09.2024

Formic Acid: Nature’s ‘Worker Ant’ Chemical

There’s something wonderfully apt about formic acid’s name. It comes from the Latin word for ant, after the 17th-century naturalist John Ray ‘discovered’ the compound when investigating what caused ant bites to be so painful.

29.08.2024

New Home for Norkem South Africa!

Since being incorporated in 2015, Norkem’s South African wing, Norkem Chemicals SA (PTY) Limited, has gone from strength to strength. And that ongoing success story has led to the team seeking out new premises due to ongoing expansion and staff growth.

11.07.2024

Production ramps up for Zero-Calorie Fibre Additive as global demand soars

GOFOS manufacturer Galam has announced the start of construction on a second production facility for the plant-derived sweet fibre additive - another milestone in a healthy eating success story that Norkem is proud to be a part of.
25.03.2024

Time to plan your ChemUK trip to meet the Norkem team!

The UK’s largest chemical industry trade event is fast approaching. ChemUK returns in May (15th & 16th) at the NEC in Birmingham. We’re delighted to confirm that Norkem will be exhibiting at the show once again - and we’re looking forward to meeting as many colleagues from across the industry as possible.

22.02.2024

New Calcium Nitrate product added to our fertilizer range

The approach of spring is a busy time for Norkem’s agrochemical business. Customers across the agricultural, horticultural and farm care markets are busy preparing for the sowing season. That means stocking up on fertilizers to prepare the soil and help support a bumper crop throughout the growing months.

 
03.02.2024

BRCGS Certification secured with 100% compliance - again!

We are very pleased to announce that, once again, our food and drink team has successfully obtained certification for the BRCGS Agents and Brokers Global Standard. And not only that, we have yet again passed with 100% compliance.