William Blythe
Speciality inorganic chemicals based on copper, tin and iodine for polymer, pharmaceutical and electronics makers
Highlights
- New on EvolcAdded 2026-10-29
About William Blythe
William Blythe develops and manufactures high-performance inorganic chemicals based on copper, tin and iodine. Its range includes flame retardants and smoke suppressants, heat stabilisers, gas absorbents for hydrogen sulfide and mercury removal, copper iodide, lead iodide, graphene oxide, and catalysts.
Its products are sold to industrial customers in the polymer, pharmaceutical, electronics, printing and energy markets, with global sales in more than 40 countries. The company also offers formulation development, new product development and scale-up support through its R&D and engineering teams.
The company traces its origins to 1845 and states a team of more than 80 experts. Manufacturing takes place at its Church site in Accrington, Lancashire, which operates as a top-tier COMAH site and is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 accredited. Its current job openings cover chemical, mechanical and electrical engineering, plant operations, quality control, R&D and sales. In August 2026 it announced that it will combine with Metals and Additives LLC.
Product: Speciality inorganic chemicals and absorbents, including flame retardants, heat stabilisers, copper and lead iodide, graphene oxide and gas absorbents.
Jobs at William Blythe
Leadership
- David Crossley · Managing DirectorSource: company website
- Stephen Ormerod · Finance DirectorSource: company website
- Kevin Hudson · Sales & Marketing DirectorSource: company website
- Mike Butler · Technical DirectorSource: company website
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