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1964
Advanced Chemical Equipment (ACE) is founded by Arthur Armitage, a Textile Chemist and ex-RAF Officer.
Photo: The original Britannia House
1964
1968
Arthur amalgamates his other business, Advanced Textile Engineering with ACE realising the future potential in plastic.
1968
1972
A small Plastic Fabrication division is established by Arthur.
1972
1976
The Plastic Fabrication division moves to Butt End Mills, Lower Hopton, Mirfield and starts to operate independently.
1976
1977
Seamus Quinn joins and quickly gets the title of ‘Worse Fabricator in History’.
1977
1979
Chem Resist Plastic Fabrications is registered and begins trading in 1980.
1979
1986
Fluid Transfer (FT) division founded, distributing a range of technologies specifically for corrosive and aggressive chemicals.
1986
1989
Chem Resist becomes the main trading name and the business moves to the current site, Britannia House, Lock Way in Ravensthorpe. Simon Hewitt joins as Technical Sales for FT and a distribution agreement with Almatec is signed.
1989
1990-1993
The Spiral Wound Manufacturing method is developed in conjunction with Cambridge University.
1990s
1993
A 7000ft2 building, custom extruder and former handling facility are added to the site in Lock Way. Meanwhile, Packed Tower Fume Scrubbing technology is developed.
1993
1994
A prototype Sulphuric Acid Dilution Unit is designed and manufactured in thermoplastics, which operates for 27 years.
1994
2003
Simon becomes Managing Director and Seamus moves to the role of Chairman.
2003
2004
A distribution agreement with World Chemical is signed.
2004
2007
Neil Williams joins the FT Division as Technical Sales.
2007
2008
Simon & Odelle purchase Chem Resist from Seamus, the Pipework Division is established and Stephan Menzer joins as Technical Manager.
2008
2010
Odelle joins in the role of Commercial Director.
2010
2012
Progress Plus ERP implemented across the business.
2012
2014
The ChemiGuard range of Tanker Offload and Dosing Cabinets is launched.
2014
2015
Gary Smith joins as Sales Director for Process Plant.
2015
2020
‘Built with Integrity’ is introduced to the Chem Resist brand and communications.
2020
2021
A distribution agreement is signed with Munsch giving exclusivity in UK and Ireland.
2021
2022
A dedicated SHEQ Manager role is created, Mike Shoemark joins.
2022
2023
Investment in Chem Resist by Ross Shire Engineering.
2023
2024
Chem Resist celebrates its 60th Anniversary Year.
2024