Safex Chemicals acquires UK based Briar Chemicals for GBP 73 Mn in one of the largest overseas agrochemicals transactions

Briar Chemicals delivers contract and custom manufacturing solutions to customers across the globe. From their site in Norwich, UK, they service world-leading companies in the crop protection, fine and speciality sectors, utilising a broad asset and technology base, underpinned by quality driven project management.  Although they are a new name in the industry, they have over 50 years of chemical manufacturing heritage and an established reputation for excellence through continuous improvement, dependability, investment in people and social responsibility. The products they make help to protect a wide range of crops, increase farmers’ yields in challenging climates, prevent diseases in cattle and sheep, and are key building blocks in the leather, textile and plastics sectors.  Briar Chemicals is a member of the Chemical Industries Association and EFCG (CEFIC), and adheres to the guiding principles of Responsible Care.