Our History
William Blythe is one of the oldest inorganic chemical manufacturers in the UK. The core of our current chemistry is based around copper, tin and iodine compounds. Originally, the business manufactured chemicals for the local textile industry, since then the company has transformed itself and its products numerous times. This culture of adaptability and continual innovation remains core to the business philosophy to this day.
1845
William Blythe Limited was founded in Accrington, Lancashire, by Scottish chemist William Blythe after graduating from the University of Manchester
1854
The company’s first patent was granted for the manufacture of sulfuric acid.
Early 1900’s
William Blythe & Co. became a global supplier of inorganic chemicals with sales to the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. It also helped to support the war effort during the
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