What are Chemical Industry Companies?
The chemical industry comprises companies that develop and produce industrial, specialty, and other chemicals.
Top Chemical Industry Companies In South Africa
Below are some of the Top Chemical Industry Companies.
- Anchor Chemicals
Anchor Chemicals is a manufacturer of specialty products that service the rubber, plastics, and adhesives industries. We are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited, and we assure quality, service, and a focus on customer needs. Anchor Chemicals established the Pietermaritzburg factory in 1985, producing materials for use in the rubber industry. In 1994 Anchor Chemicals was acquired by the Hobart Group and in 2016, through its acquisition of Davro Compounds, expanded its portfolio into TPR, TPE, and Black Masterbatch compounds.
2. Elite Chemical Industries (Pty) Ltd
Elite Chemical Industries (ECI) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of epoxy, polyurethane Resin Systems for the Southern African and World Markets.
Our vast product range consists of Adhesives and Wear Resistant Coatings for Mining and Quarrying, Casting and Potting Compounds for the Electrical and Electronics Industries as well as a range of products for General and Civil Engineering.
The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development not only to create new and more advanced products but also to test existing products in new applications, environments, and industries, its global sales network is supported by comprehensive after-sales service and extensive technical expertise.
3. Tata Chemicals South Africa (Pty) Limited
The story of the company is about harnessing the fruits of science for goals that go beyond business. We operate through two verticals – Basic Chemistry and Specialty Chemistry. The company’s Basic Chemistry product range provides key ingredients to many of the world’s leading brands for glass, detergents, pharma, biscuit manufacturing, bakeries, and other industries.
We have the largest saltworks in Asia and are the 3rd largest soda ash manufacturer and the 6th largest sodium bicarbonate manufacturer in the world.
4. Merck Chemicals (Pty) Ltd
As a vibrant science and technology company, we believe in science as a force for good. We make a positive difference in millions of people’s lives every day.
5. Reba Chemicals
Reba Chemicals (Pty) Ltd, is a South African manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals. We specialize in producing solutions for but are not limited to, the production and metal industries in South Africa and some regions of Africa.
Established in 1982, with over three decades of experience, we still strive to provide excellent service delivery and expand our reach to the entire chemical industry in Africa.
7. Protea Chemicals
Protea Chemicals is a member of the Omnia Group, a JSE-listed diversified provider of specialized chemical products and services used in the mining, agriculture, and chemicals sectors.
We are a trusted distributor and manufacturer of specialty and functional chemicals. For over 60 years we have been a part of almost every aspect of daily life from food to farming, transport to textiles. We are a member of the Omnia Group, rooted in South Africa and proud of our homegrown heritage.
What are 5 examples of chemical industries?
The categories are industrial inorganic chemicals; plastics, materials, and synthetics; drugs; soap, cleaners, and toilet goods; paints and allied products; industrial organic chemicals; agricultural chemicals; and miscellaneous chemical products.