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Chemical Services at Nexam Chemical

Chemical Services for Specialty Chemicals

From concept to commercial production, Nexam Chemical supports customers with advanced chemical services, including synthesis, pilot-scale development, and contract manufacturing of specialty chemicals and advanced materials.

Bringing new chemistry to market is complex

Developing new chemical products involves multiple challenges — from lab validation and process optimization to safe scale-up and reliable production.

Many projects fail in the transition from concept to industrial reality due to lack of expertise, scalability, or infrastructure.

A complete chemical service platform

Nexam Chemical offers a fully integrated service platform covering the entire journey from early-stage chemistry to pre-commercial and full-scale production.

By combining synthetic organic chemistry, process development, and manufacturing capabilities, we enable efficient and reliable scale-up.

From laboratory to industrial scale

Capabilities

  • Synthetic organic chemistry and process development
  • Pilot-scale testing and validation
  • Scale-up from liters to hundreds of liters
  • Pre-launch and contract manufacturing
  • Strong EHSQ and regulatory compliance

Chemical synthesis and process development

At our St Andrews facility, we develop and produce specialty chemicals and active ingredients with a strong focus on precision, reproducibility, and scalability.

Our expertise spans advanced material chemistry, polymer additives, and fine chemicals.

Pilot-scale testing and pre-launch production

We bridge the gap between laboratory development and industrial production through pilot-scale process optimization and validation.

Our team ensures that processes are robust, scalable, and compliant — enabling confident progression to commercial manufacturing.

Facilities and expertise

Facilities

  • Prestonhall Industrial Estate, Scotland
  • Pilot-scale reactors and production equipment
  • Capabilities for active ingredient manufacturing

Expertise

  • Experienced chemists and process specialists
  • Strong background in synthetic organic chemistry
  • ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 certified operations
  • Focus on sustainable and low-emission chemistry

Flexible solutions from idea to market

Our services are designed to support customers at any stage of development, from early research to commercial production.

Development steps

  • Laboratory synthesis and process design
  • Pilot-scale validation and optimization
  • Pre-launch production
  • Scalable manufacturing and long-term supply

Industries we support

  • Advanced materials and polymer additives
  • Aerospace and high-performance materials
  • Pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals
  • Agrochemicals

Partner with Nexam Chemical

We combine chemistry expertise, scale-up capability, and manufacturing capacity to support your project from concept to production — always with a strong focus on quality, safety, and sustainability.

Discuss your project

Dr David Milne
Chemical Services
+44 01334 657655


david.milne@nexamchemical.com

Contact us for more information

 

IV Enhancement for PET and rPET

NEXAMITE® IV enhancers for cost-efficient and effective IV improvement of PET and rPET.

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Stable Processing of rPE at Higher PCR Content

Improve processing and performance in recycled polyethylene without compromising product quality.

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Improve Flow, Strength and Consistency in Recycled PP

Improve processing and tailor melt flow in recycled polypropylene for consistent and reliable production.

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ReColour Plus

Enable consistent colour and performance in recycled plastics without compromise.

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Colour masterbatches

Tailored colour masterbatch solutions for consistent quality, stable processing, and reliable performance.

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Additive/functional masterbatches

Improve processing, performance, and durability of plastics with tailored additive solutions.

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Enhance Polyester Foam Performance

Improve stability, structure, and performance in polyester foam extrusion with tailored additive solutions.

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Chemical Services at Nexam Chemical

End-to-end chemical services from concept to production, including synthesis, pilot-scale testing, and contract manufacturing of specialty chemicals.

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High-Temperature Crosslinkers for Polyimides

High-temperature crosslinkers and monomers for polyimide systems, improving Tg, thermal stability and mechanical performance.

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High Temperature Resins

High-temperature oligoimide resin for composite manufacturing with low viscosity, high Tg and wide processing window.

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Functional Chemicals

Functional chemicals including bismaleimides, dianhydrides and specialty intermediates for high-performance materials and chemical applications.

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Improve Processing of Polyamides

Chain extenders for polyamides to increase molecular weight, improve melt strength and stabilize processing in extrusion applications.

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Melt Strength Enhancement for Polyethylene

Enhance melt strength, processing stability, and long-term performance in virgin polyethylene applications.

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