Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 25 Chemical companies in Scotland. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Chemical Companies & Startups (Scotland)
Insignia Technologies
Insignia Technologies develops smart pigments and ink-based sensing technologies for the food packaging industry.
Founder(s): Erik Smyth
Location: Lanark, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Hospitality, Sensor
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Biotangents
Biotangents develop pen-side diagnostic devices to detect infectious diseases in livestock quickly.
Founder(s): Andrew Hall-Ponselè, Lina Gasiūnaitė
Location: Penicuik, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Biotechnology, Chemical, Medical Device, Veterinary
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FIS Chemicals LTD
FIS Chemicals LTD is a developer and manufacturer of specialist chemicals.
Founder(s): Thomas Cummings
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Manufacturing
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LUX Assure
LUX Assure specializes in delivering robust, highly sensitive, and simple to use chemical monitoring technologies.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Energy, Oil and Gas
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FullClear
The world’s most advanced beer line cleaner.
Founder(s): Alex Murray
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, CleanTech, Food and Beverage
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CalaChem Ltd.
CalaChem Ltd. manufactures fine chemicals for agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical segments.
Founder(s):
Location: Grangemouth, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical
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Rigmar
Rigmar offers fabrication, inspection, coatings, specialist access and construction services to oil and gas, marine and renewables sectors.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Construction, Electronics, Marine Technology, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Oil and Gas, Professional Services
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X-Chem LLC
X-Chem LLC offers -edge solutions for the maintenance, production, completion and stimulation of oil wells, gas wells and pipelines.
Founder(s):
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Manufacturing
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Chemical Injection Utilities
Chemical Injection Utilities provides sales, rental, repair, and maintenance services for pneumatically operated chemical metering pumps.
Founder(s):
Location: Ellon, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Industrial Automation
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Enpro Subsea
Enpro Subsea produces hardware and flows intervention systems for the recovery of oil from subsea wells.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Energy, Mechanical Engineering, Oil and Gas
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Roemex
Roemex focus on problematic areas within the oil process industry in all aspects of chemical supply.
Founder(s):
Location: Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Manufacturing, Professional Services
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Chemco International
Chemco International is a world leader in innovative coating solutions in the Protective & Marine Coatings Industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Chemical Engineering
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Swagelining Ltd.
Swagelining Ltd. designs and installs polymer lining systems for strategic pipeline and riser systems.
Founder(s):
Location: Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical
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Aquapharm Biodiscovery
Aquapharm Biodiscovery is a drug discovery company developing products based on the chemical diversity of marine microorganisms.
Founder(s): Andrew Mearns Spragg
Location: Newyork, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Biotechnology, Chemical, Pharmaceutical
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Component Coating and Repair Services
Component Coating and Repair Services provides specialized processes, coating systems, and repair solutions for aerospace industries.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Aerospace, Chemical
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Sneakerser
Sneakerser provides a complete and comprehensive range of premium sneaker cleaning, customising and restoration products.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Local Business, Retail, Wholesale
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Rollstud
Rollstud is a privately owned Manufacturer of Quality Assured Bolting.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Chemical Engineering, Machinery Manufacturing, Oil and Gas
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KVC UK
KVC UK specializes in the design & manufacture of ball valves for the oil, gas, chemical, petrochemical & water Industries worldwide.
Founder(s):
Location: Clydebank, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Energy, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy
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Walker Technical Resources Ltd
Walker Technical Resources Ltd manufactures carbon fiber and glass composite wrap for industrial repair applications.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Manufacturing
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Global Advantech Limited
Global Advantech Limited is an innovation,development and product delivery company located in Aberdeenshire.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Manufacturing, Marketing
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Combined Pumps
Combined Pumps is an oil, and energy company.
Founder(s):
Location: Dyce, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Energy, Industrial, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas
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Intelligent Gels
Intelligent Gels creates risk free, environmentally sound, pipeline cleaning gels for Oil & Gas and water sectors.
Founder(s): John Fyfe, Matt Wilson
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical
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Task Computer Logic
Task Computer Logic is provides perfectly tailored solutions to a wide range of industries including Flooring, Memorials, Chemicals.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Computer, Manufacturing
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RP Adam Ltd
Arpal provides cleaning and sanitizing products and services.
Founder(s): Robert Purves Adam
Location: Selkirk, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical
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Tan Delta Microwaves
Tan Delta Microwaves is to provide quality information about microwave chemistry and microwave processing.
Founder(s):
Location: Heriot, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical
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