Life science-focused distributor connecting customers and suppliers with innovative materials, technical expertise, and a friendly, reliable service.
We help formulators, brands and manufacturers solve problems, accelerate development and create better, more sustainable products, powered by a core pan-European distribution network and a broad international reach.
Founded in the UK in 1981, Surfachem today has operations across France (Ingredtech), Germany, Italy (Bregaglio), the Nordics, Poland, Spain (Chemir) and the USA, supporting customers around the world.
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Whether you are looking for a specific ingredient, seeking regulatory guidance, or looking to improve your product performance - Surfachem can help at every stage.
Work with us"To be the partner of choice in the life science sector, through innovative, sustainable solutions, technical expertise and a friendly, flexible service."
Surfachem Polska
Surfachem USA
Chemir
Surfachem Nordics
Bregaglio
Ingretech
Surfachem Deutchsland
Surfachem UK & Ireland
Whether you are developing new formulations, exploring emerging ingredient technologies or improving product performance, we work alongside you to turn ideas into practical solutions.
By connecting innovative materials with technical expertise and strong partnerships, we help you bring better products to market - faster and with confidence.
Share your formulation challenge, target market or ingredient requirements with our team.
Our technical experts identify the right ingredients from our global partner network.
Regulatory guidance, application support and samples — every step of the way.
Reliable supply chain and logistics across Europe and beyond once you're ready to launch.
Surfachem is part of the 2M Group of Companies, which was founded in 2004 by Mottie Kessler, who continues to lead the business toward its goal as Chairman and CEO.
The 2M Group of Companies portfolio comprises of branded chemical distributors and chemical service providers including sample management, storage and blending.
Headquartered in the UK, the 2M Group of Companies has an international presence in Benelux, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Scandinavia & Spain.
In addition to these regions the 2M Group of Companies exports to customers in over 80 countries. The exporting expertise of the 2M Group of Companies was recognised in 2019 with the awarding of ‘The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade’ and being named ‘Export Champions’ by the Department of Trade and Industry (DIT).
2M Laurichem
2M Group of Companies acquires Laurichem USA and establishes 2M Laurichem
Laboratorios Prady Normapiel
2M Group of Companies acquires Spanish manufacturer and distributor Laboratorios Prady Normapiel
Chemir S.A.
2M Group of Companies acquires Spanish distributor Chemir
Bregaglio
2M Group of Companies acquires Italian distributor Bregaglio
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