Decades of science & innovation

  • 2025

    • Continued dedication to achieving Net Zero and prioritising sustainability.

    Future focus
  • 2024

    • Development of the world’s first standalone sodium bicarbonate plant.

    • Acquisition of one of Europe’s most efficient gas-fired combined heat and power plants.

    • Establishment of the UK’s first carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) plant.

    • Commissioning of a £6m steam turbine to generate green electricity for Tata Chemicals Europe operations and the National Grid.

    2024
  • 2011

    • Tata Chemicals Europe (TCE) and Tata Chemicals Magadi were formed.

    • British Salt became part of Tata Chemicals Europe, merging expertise in salt production and chemical manufacturing.

    2011
  • 2005

    • Brunner Mond UK Limited and its Kenyan subsidiary, Magadi Soda Company, were acquired by Tata Chemicals Limited.

    2005
  • 1991

    • Divestment from ICI, and the company became ‘Brunner Mond’.

    1991
  • 1926

    • The business became a founding member of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI).

    1926
  • 1874

    • John Brunner and Dr. Ludwig Mond established the first plant in Winnington, Northwich.

    1874