Specialist surfactant manufacture since 1963

Lakeland Laboratories Speciality Chemicals

Lakeland Laboratories is a specialist independent chemicals manufacturer, serving sectors worldwide for over 60 years.

Our business has chemistry at its heart. Starting life in 1963, we’ve maintained our focus on product development backed by the hands-on laboratory skills and strong customer relationships which enable us to create products perfectly tailored to their purpose.

ISO 9001-certified and with accessible technical expertise and a deep-rooted commitment to continual improvement and service excellence, our mission is to drive industry through the continual innovative research, development and manufacture of high-quality and bespoke chemicals relied upon by the whole supply chain.

Versatile and incredibly consistent products are manufactured using the best raw materials on the market, enabling our customers to produce dependable product ranges enjoyed by consumers and end users across the globe.

Meet Our Lakeland Laboratories Team

Our key personnel encompass those values which make Lakeland unique. Focused on client need, a drive to deliver technically excellent products and a passion for innovation, our team enjoys many years’ experience with Lakeland Laboratories and each benefits from a deep knowledge of our clients’ sectors, products and challenges.

Paul McCormack, Managing Director
Paul McCormack
Managing Director

An excellent chemist, with 30 years’ Lakeland experience and a collaborative approach that maintains strong relationships.

Catherine Buckley, Sales Director
Catherine Buckley
Sales Director

Strong technical understanding supported by exceptional client relationships, focused on problem-solving and commitment to service.

Sarah Oliver, Technical Director
Sarah Oliver
Technical Director

Driven by innovation and product development, with focus on quality assurance that delivers consistently reliable products.

Eric Seddon, Finance Director
Eric Seddon
Finance Director

Thorough understanding of our market, suppliers and pricing trends which enables us to purchase quality materials for best value.

Jamie Clark, Engineering Director
Jamie Clark
Engineering Director

Skilled chemical engineering background, innovating and driving forward our industrial processes and commercial production methods.

Lakeland Products & Services

Versatile speciality products and services which serve a broad cross-section of global industries, delivering consistent and reliable results.

Lakeland Products

Our core amphoteric, phosphate ester & wax emulsion surfactants, together with specialist anionic & nonionic products.

Contract Manufacture

Bespoke products developed to client specifications, supported by accessible technical skills and 60 years’ chemistry experience.

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