The UK’s Leading Independent Chemical Distributor
Tennants Distribution is a leading independent distributor of chemicals with a strategically located network of depots across the UK, ensuring a fast and efficient delivery service.
The Tennant Group began in 1797 when Charles Tennant invented a stable process for bleaching cloth; a revolutionary process at the time, transforming the textile industry, at the time Tennants were the largest chemical manufacturer in the world.
Since then, the Tennant Group has remained a successful, independent chemical company and Tennants Distribution are the leading independent distributor of chemicals in the UK.
Our extensive range of products are used in all industrial sectors, including paint and coatings, food, pharmaceuticals, personal care, water treatment, detergents and metal finishing.
A-Z Product List by Industry Type
Adhesives
Agriculture & Feed
Building & Construction
Chemical Manufacturing
Cleaning & Detergents
Cosmetics, Dental & Personal Care
Emissions Environmental
Inks Paints & Coatings
Food & Pharma
Metal Treatment
Paper & Textile
Water Treatment
Services & Facilities
Global Sourcing Capability
We are a ‘full line’ distributor, with both speciality and commodity products. Tennants have a wealth of experience in sourcing new products globally to meet customer needs and finding alternative supplies in times of shortage. We are continuously updating our portfolio, if there is something you need, please get in touch.
Local Representation
Organised by product, application or geographical area, all our customers have a local representative and regular visits to develop business.
Blue chip manufacturers
The scale of our business makes us a natural partner to blue chip manufacturers, supplying high quality products.
Exclusive Distribution
In many cases we are an exclusive distributor for suppliers, acting as their sole route to market.
For a full list of our partnerships, please visit our Supply Partners page.
Storage
The majority of our business is delivered from our own stores and our local stockholding provides an excellent lead time for our customers.
For larger offtakes, we can also organise full truck load deliveries from our manufacturing partners.
Packaging
From our bulk storage, dilution, blending and storage facilities, we fill pack sizes and types to meet your needs. For the available packaging options, click here. However, if you have bespoke requirements, please contact us.
Logistics
Flexibility of in house transport to allow us to meet customer needs.
Dilution & Blending
In-house blending and dilution facilities to allow us to meet customer specifications.
Our Values
The Tennant Group is an independent family-owned business with the core values of integrity, trust, patience and accountability being reflected in all aspects of our business.The Group’s main activities are the manufacture and distribution of chemicals, building products, construction materials and related services. We have built longstanding relationships, some of which can be traced back over 100 years, with our suppliers and customers.
In chemicals we are the UK’s leading independent distributor, working with the Chemical Business Association, Solvents Industry Association and other industry partners to ensure that we are always up to date with the latest developments, regulatory changes and safety requirements. We are a leading advocate for Responsible Care®in the UK, receiving the company of the year award in 2015.
Quality & Assurance
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With over 200 years of service experience, Tennants have developed supply chain solutions to the highest standard. We are proud of being certified to ISO 9001, FEMAS and the BRC Standard for Storage of ambient food chemicals and ingredients. We have a team trained in the principles of hazard and risk analysis (HACCP). We are also a leading advocate for Responsible Care in the UK.
We endeavour to maintain a very high standard in Health, Safety and Environmental practices. Our quality system allows us to pursue ever increasing standards of excellence, whilst being able to continually review and improve procedures.
We actively pursue ever increasing standards of excellence and, in so doing, increase the Quality of our Service by complying with Written Procedures, Specifications, Operations and Services.
Continual staff training and monitoring ensures we remain up-to-date in all respects.
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