Protea Chemicals
Chemical ManufacturingSouth Africa501-1000 Employees
Protea Chemicals operates as the chemical distribution arm of Omnia, based in South Africa, with a long-standing presence in sub-Saharan Africa. The business focuses on specialty, functional, and effect chemicals and polymers and aims to provide value-added products and services beyond traditional sourcing. It serves a wide range of sectors, including personal care and cosmetics, food and beverages, water treatment, engineering, paints and inks, textiles, plastics, rubber, chemical manufacturing and formulation, petroleum and lubrication, packaging and paper, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, and animal feeds. It operates a network of 21 sites across major industrial centers in Southern Africa. Protea Chemicals is part of the Omnia Group, a diversified chemical company with operations across several markets. In this structure, Protea Chemicals serves as a regional supplier that supports customers' formulation and manufacturing needs through its network of sites.