Charles Tennant and Company Ltd began in Glasgow in 1797, when Charles Tennant invented a stable process for bleaching linen. This was a revolutionary process, which transformed the textile industry and led to Tennants becoming a Global chemical producer. Since that time, the Tennant Group has developed into a successful, independent, chemical company, involved predominantly in the manufacture and distribution of chemicals. Today, Group annual turnover exceeds £500m, employing over 1000 people worldwide.
Charles Tennant is a vital part of Tennants Distribution Ltd, with a distribution turnover in excess of £150m. We are the UK's leading independent distributor of chemicals. Primarily focused on the UK and Ireland, we have an extensive network of strategically located depots, providing a fast nationwide delivery service. Each site is ISO9001 accredited with their own fleets of dedicated delivery vehicles.
Currently, we act as distributors for some of the world’s largest chemical manufacturers, stocking over 3000 products. We add value for our customers by being able to offer a wide variety of products in the packaging formats most appropriate to their needs - including bags, drums, IBC and bulk tanker quantities.
