Speciality Chemical Distribution - Stort Group
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Divisions
Family Values, Chemical Excellence
Since 1981
Linking global chemical potential
Stort Group is a leading independent speciality chemical distributor to the Coatings and Fragrance & Flavours Industries in the UK & Ireland. Founded in 1981, we remain 100% family-owned.
We are fortunate to have one of our founders, Kendrick Gilkes, still actively involved in the company.
Our directors
Kendrick Gilkes
Executive Chairman
Richard Gilkes
Group CEO
Emma Marchant
F+F Director
Melanie Sanderson
Director & Company Secretary
Latest news
28 February 2025
Stort Group announces strategic partnership with Techvina
After meeting at IFEAT 2024 in Bangkok, Stort Group is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Techvina, a leading Vietnamese manufacturer specialising in natural essential oils and aroma chemicals ex Cassia. This collaboration enables us to offer Techvina’s premium products to our UK customers, enhancing our portfolio with high-quality, natural ingredients. Established in 2009, and […]
19 February 2025
Leadership Additions at Stort Group!
We’re delighted to welcome three professionals to our leadership team as we continue to strengthen our presence in the chemical supply chain. Please join us in welcoming Iain Coull, Melanie Sanderson, and Matthew Sanderson as they step into their respective director roles! Iain has been with Stort Group for 17 years and will be reaffirming his commitment to Stort […]
31 January 2025
Making Scents of 2025 with Stort’s Essential Ingredients
2025 is barely a month old, and is already looking like a seismic year. Our new century is hitting its own quarter life crisis and the fragrance industry needs to keep consumers captivated with a dynamic blend of nostalgia and innovation. We here at Stort continue to see a strong emphasis on sustainability, sensory escapism, and mood-enhancing […]