About Us
Founded in 1998, Esterchem is a proud family-owned business dedicated to providing our customers with high-quality esters. Over the years, our commitment to excellence and innovation has allowed us to grow into a trusted name in the industry.
At our highly efficient production facility in Leek, we leverage the latest technology to produce a diverse range of esters for use in applications across the chemical industry. Our plant’s flexible design enables us to offer tailored solutions and exceptional service to meet the unique needs of each customer.
Approximately 70% of our production is delivered to international customers located worldwide. We place particular focus on maintaining a high standard of customer service and logistics arrangements.
As a family-run company, we prioritise building strong, lasting relationships. Our focus is on fostering partnerships rooted in trust and shared success, where personalised attention is at the heart of everything we do.
Executive team
Matt Bantick
Technical Director
Matt is a Chemist and Biochemist and serves as Technical Director at Esterchem. Having an extensive background in esterification technologies and process improvement, he leads the Technical and Production teams to drive product development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Adam Bray
Managing Director
Adam is a Co-Founder and co-owner of Esterchem and currently holds the position of Managing Director. With over 35 years of experience in chemical manufacturing and distribution, Adam focuses on sustainable innovation and operational efficiency while leading the company’s expansion initiatives.
Paul Bray
Operations Director
As Co-Founder and co-owner of Esterchem, Paul holds the position of Operations Director and has led the development of the company’s on-site operations since its inception. With more than 30 years of experience in ester production, technical processes, and engineering, he continues to direct advances in Esterchem’s manufacturing capabilities.
Adam Haywood
Finance Director
Adam joined Esterchem in 2007, becoming Finance Director in 2013. His background encompasses more than 22 years of operations in a manufacturing environment, providing robust financial leadership and comprehensive support of activities across the business.
Jonathan Lane
Sales Director
Jonathan joined Esterchem as Sales Director in 2025. He brings over 25 years of expertise in both the raw material and formulated chemical sectors. With a particular strength in international markets, he oversees commercial operations, driving growth and strategic partnerships.
Latest news
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Deforestation regulations are moving from policy to practice, and preparation is key
At Esterchem Ltd, we are actively preparing for the introduction of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), ensuring that all relevant products supplied to our EU customers meet the new requirements ahead of implementation. The first phase of EUDR will affect only a small part of our product portfolio from December 2026, but the scope will expand significantly from December 2027…
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Esterchem awarded EcoVadis Gold
We are proud to announce that Esterchem has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold medal, improving on our previous Silver rating and placing us among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide.
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Investment into additional on-site storage capacity
Esterchem is installing four new heated storage tanks, each with a capacity of 60,000 litres, as part of our continued investment in the site.
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Esterchem-sponsored rugby shirts help Fijian team to championship victory
Esterchem’s name has been proudly represented more than 10,000 miles from our Leek headquarters, with shirts from our local rugby club helping the South Central Brothers to win Fiji’s Serua provincial championship.
