Our History

Since our founding, our vision has been to harness the power of innovative chemistry to enhance daily living.

As your trusted formulation and manufacturing partner, we turn ambitious concepts into market-ready solutions, maintaining unrivalled excellence across all industry applications.

Where others see challenges, we see opportunities to improve every day through the science of chemistry.

Our Timeline

Reabrook’s story began in 1964, marking the start of a journey that would see the company evolve through strategic acquisitions and milestones. Over the decades, Reabrook expanded its capabilities, achieved significant certifications, and transformed its ownership structure. This timeline highlights key events in Reabrook’s history, from its early days to its current status as an employee-owned trust.

Arrow Chemicals Founded

1964

Aerosol Manufacturing Capability Acquired

1972

Become a Public Company

1979

Arrow Chemicals acquires Greenhill Chemicals

1982

Nielsen Chemicals bringing automotive expertise

1983

Arrow chemicals attains BS5750 quality assurance accreditation

1984

Becomes Reabrook Holdings PLC

1985

Acquired by Yule CATTO & CO PLC

1987

Quality management ISO 9001

1990

Cleaning & Hygiene expertise acquire Dimex Dermaglen

1992

Nielsen starts franchise programme

1993

Reabrook private label brand launched

1994

Relocated to large purpose-built site

1999

Reabrook & Greenhill merge under Reabrook

2000

British retail consortium consumer products accreditation

2004

Reabrook returns to private ownership

2006

Restructure creating joint managing directors

2008

BS OHSAS 18001 health and Safety standard and ISO 14001 Environmental Management

2010

Sponsorship of National forest and addition of tube filling area

2011

Winner of the social BAMA responsibility award

2012

Arrow international warehousing and additions to the on-site micro lab

2015

Reabrook wins BAMA sustainability award for it’s new PBCA technology.

2016

Reabrook Ltd celebrates 50 Year Anniversary and becomes an employee-owned trust

2018

Reabrook Ltd is recognised as one of Derbyshire’s most successful 200 companies in 2019

2019

Our Services

Our Fulfilment & Logistics division offers end-to-end solutions tailored to your needs, ensuring every shipment arrives safely, compliantly and on schedule.

Fulfilment & Logistics

Reabrook’s Technical Support division delivers the expertise and infrastructure you need to maintain peak performance at every stage.

Technical Support

Our design studio collaborates closely with you to craft compelling concepts, visuals and analysis that elevate your product range.

Creative & Design

With decades of expertise and cutting-edge plant, we’re equipped to handle projects of any size and complexity.

Manufacturing

Reabrook’s R&D centre combines creativity with scientific discipline to develop formulations that meet regulatory demands and consumer expectations.

Research & Development

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