About Plater Group

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Explore Plater Group divisions comprising of Distribution, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Horticultural and Plater Nitrates


The group brings together expertise in industrial chemical distribution, spray drying, blending and manufacture of industrial chemicals, biostimulants and micronutrients which are used in many different industry sectors. Read More 

Our team work closely with customers to build long-lasting, win-win relationships, and support them in the R&D and processes with our specialist knowledge, R&D facilities and established supply chain. Read more about our Brand Values and Our Team.

Bruce Hendon heads up Plater Group and founded Plater Chemicals in 1980. Developing strong relationships with chemical manufacturers across Europe, China, India, South America and the Far East means we import industrial chemicals directly into our warehouses at Ellesmere Port, Glossop, Ipswich and Goole, for direct distribution to customers across the UK & Ireland.

Distribution Northern Division gives our customers direct supply of Soda Ash, Sodium Bicarbonate and other industrial chemicals that are manufactured by the Polish chemical manufacturer Ciech.    

Plater Production joined the group in 2009. Our Manufacturing Division provides toll spray drying, liquid and powder blending for customers across Europe as well as the manufacture of de-icers, acetates, formates, propionates, lactates and chrome chemicals. Its eight-acre site is located in Glossop, north Derbyshire. Read More 

Our Pharmaceutical’s dedicated clean room supplies, packs and blends Acids, Alkalis, Performance Etches, Cleaners and Developers to BP, NF, AR, Electronic, VLSI & ULSI standards. Read More

The Horticultural Division extended the Group’s offering in 2016 to include next generation biostimulants and micronutrients for agriculture and horticulture industries across Europe, North America, South America, The Middle East and Asia. Manufactured using a unique process that is both heat and chemical free they include calcium and zinc products as well as meeting GHS and CLP regulations. Read More