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