Formula 40 years in business

On the 13^th March 2013 Formula Chemicals (NSW) Pty Ltd celebrated 40 years in business under the control of the Smart Family.

From humble beginnings in Leigh Smarts brother in laws back yard garage at Putney to the present-day occupation of 4 factories in Hermitage Road West Ryde, the company has grown to be a major manufacturer and distributor of chlor alkali products to the Australian market.

Formula toll manufactures a diverse portfolio of products to some of the largest chemical companies in Australia including such companies as IXOM, BP/Castrol, Caltex, Integra Water Treatment, Diversey and Applied Chemical. Representatives from all these companies attended the function.

The event was attended by a large variety of Suppliers and Customers and Certificates and Awards were presented for the long-term relationships which had been built over all the years. Our State Member of Government, Victor Dominello was our Guest of Honour on the day and all Formula staff had a fantastic day.

One of Chemicals Australia’s major customers in NSW, Formula Chemicals, celebrated 40 years in Business in 2013

with a function attended by local members of parliament, customers and suppliers.

Orica Chemicals has partnered with Formula Chemicals from the first day and John Chesterfield, General Manager Chemicals Australia, made a presentation to commemorate this milestone. Herman D’Souza, Sales Leader NSW, also spoke about the strong relationship that had developed between the two companies during his 25 year association with Formula Chemicals.

Formula Chemicals is one of NSW largest distributors of chlor alkali and a major toll manufacturer. They supply major petrochemical and manufacturing companies all over Australia, many of which are long standing and loyal customers with associations going back 30 years.