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Why Choose Libra?

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Since 1971, Libra Speciality Chemicals has provided high quality products and services to the Chemical Industry

In 1994 we purchased adjacent land and implemented a major capital investment programme to build our new plant, laboratories, warehousing, and offices to meet the growing demands of both our customers and legislation and we continue to invest for the future.

In 2010, Libra Speciality Chemicals Ltd was acquired by and became part of GRI Group. As part of this chemical group, we have grown to become a competitive global supplier of speciality chemicals and surfactants.


Our five-acre manufacturing site, based on the Northbank Industrial Estate in Irlam, Manchester is within easy access of the M6, M62 and M60 motorways  This has given us ideal transport links to service our customers around the UK and to export our multi-award winning service to global markets. At Libra, we continually develop our site and services to meet the demands our customers face.

Since 1998, Libra Speciality Chemicals Ltd has been accredited to the international quality standard ISO 9001.

Libra Speciality is accredited to the ISO 900:2015 international quality standard. To ensure that we meet this standard ongoing, we undertake regular internal and external audits and are committed to a policy of continuous improvement.

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Libra Speciality Chemicals is accredited to the international standard ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management

Our aim is to minimise the effect of our business on the environment and to ensure ongoing compliance to the standard by regular internal and external audits and by a policy of continuous improvement from material sourcing to production output.

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Libra Speciality Chemicals is accredited to the international health and safety standard ISO 45001:2015

Libra Speciality Chemicals is accredited to the ISO 45001:2015 international standard, alongside other accreditations and training resources. We continually development and update our practices with internal and external resources. 

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