Oxford Chemicals Limited (OCL) is a UK based manufacturer of high quality aroma and speciality chemicals used predominantly in the Flavour & Fragrance and Fine Chemical industries. Core competencies include Sulphur and Heterocyclic chemistry plus Aldehydes, Acids, Alcohols, Esters and Pyrazines. All materials are manufactured to the highest Health, Safety and Environmental standards utilising the latest methods and technology. Over 450 chemicals are offered as standard with contract and toll manufacturing services also available. Technical excellence is standard for every product and service offered Dedicated customer services ensure a first class customer focussed approach to all enquiries OCL is a wholly owned by the UK Speciality Chemical Group, Yule Catto & Co Plc

Company History

OCL was founded in 1973 by Dr Duncan Mullis at Oxford University with the first manufacturing facility located at Brackley, Northamptonshire, UK.

During 1988 a new 8 acre site was acquired in Hartlepool, Teesside and the site is located on the edge of North Gare part of Teesmouth National Nature Reserve.

The site is within a unique blend of both nature and industry with the company overlooking the Tees Estuary which is home to migratory ducks and waders, the common seals at Seal Sands and a wide variety of invertebrates and plants including marsh orchids. The estuary also provides the focal point for one of the major conglomeration of chemical manufacture within the UK and Europe.