History

Since 1918

History of Kemetyl

We started out on our journey to build our business in Sweden in 1918, as Sulfitsprit AB, which became AB Svensk Sprit in 1922. In 1973 we launched the now famous, Swedish T-Brand. In 1978, AB Vin & Spritcentralen became the new owner, merging in 1985 with Kemetyl produkter AB, another AB Vin & Spritcentralen comany, to become Kemetyl AB.

Divesting our hygiene business in 2011 to focus on the car care and leisure business, we become the biggest supplier of industrial ethanol in Europe. In 2018, our 100th year in business, we are now producing an annual turnover of $125 million and are still growing.
1918
Sulfitsprit AB started in Sweden.
Sulfitsprit AB, the origin of Kemetyl, was founded to handle regulated sales of ethanol in Sweden. The company flourishes. Also due to the production changes in the paper industry, the company later shifts focus from production of ethanol to processing the raw material into more advanced products.
1918
1973
We launched the now famous Swedish T-Brand.
The company, now named The Swedish Vin och Spritcentralen divided their portfolio into two divisions for consumer and technical alcohol. This is the start of Sweden’s famous T-brand, where “T” stands for Technical alcohol.
1973
1995
Europe expansion
Following the end of the state monopoly in Sweden, Kemetyl started its European expansion in the early 2000s.
1995
2005
Carix Group
The English Carix Group Ltd including Carix Polska is acquired, a group holding the license for the Shell Car Care range. With its pan-European presence, Kemetyl still today continues to supply the car care range under the Shell brand.
2005
2006
Procar car care
Procar BV, a Dutch company specialized in car care products and holder of the Procar brand is acquired. The brand originating from 1952 is still sold today.
2006
2007
Carix Polska
Carix Polska as an expert for Central and Eastern Europe officially changes its name to Kemetyl Polska. They have production facilities located in 8 places from where they supply and distribution in 24 countries.
2007
2018
Anniversary
Kemetyl celebrates 100 years
2018

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  • 3762 EK Soest
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