We’re expanding our global footprint

We’re thrilled to announce that Devine US LLC has made two significant hires to strengthen our presence in North America.

Our operations in the United States commenced in January, and has led to the appointment of Brett Mock as President of Devine US LLC. With decades of experience in the additives industry, Brett has held a number of senior leadership roles including Research Development and Innovation Manager for the Americas at Akzo Nobel. Brett will be spearheading our ambitious growth plans for our US operations. He will be working in close partnership with existing customers and engaging with the company’s key US markets.

Based in Akron, Ohio, Brett will be joined by Matt Mock who has been appointed as Account Manager. Matt joins the company with a wealth of speciality chemicals knowledge, having started his career at Akzo Nobel, and further developing his knowledge and expertise through his time at a global chemical manufacturer. Within his new role he will provide technical support and engage in activity to grow our US customer base.

Our growth in the US is in line with the company’s substantial increase in turnover from £2 million to £11 million in the past 10 years, of which 20% is from international business. In order to facilitate our long-term development plans, we’ve also relocated to larger premises in County Durham, which is 20 times the size of our previous head office; opened a Research and Innovation Centre in Lancashire; and an office and warehouse facility, Devine Chemicals BV in Heerhugowaard, Holland, to serve the European market.

With more than 30 years’ industry experience, we design and manufacture our own portfolio of premium quality products. This includes DeCAL, a range of speciality additives; DeTOX, a range of titanium dioxide pigments; and DeLOUR, a range of pigments. Then, in 2022, we launched AptiCem, our building and construction division, which offers clients a wide range of speciality chemicals including lithium carbonate alternatives, admixtures, dry mortar additives and screed additives.

Brett Mock, President at Devine US LLC, said: “I have known Dan, Jim and the team for a long time and seen how the company has transformed over the years to the global leader it is today. I’m therefore thrilled to be leading its US operations and looking forward to strengthening its market presence and developing new opportunities.”

Dan Devine, Managing Director at Devine Chemicals, added: “I’m delighted to welcome Brett and Matt to the team. It’s a very exciting time for Devine Chemicals as we bolster our operations in the US to complement how we serve our customers in the UK and Europe and they will both play a key part in doing this.”

At Devine Chemicals, we offer a trusted and personal service with full technical support and a comprehensive after-sales service, supported by in-depth knowledge of speciality chemicals and their applications.

Find out more about our speciality chemicals products and services here.

And for any questions on our products and services get in touch with our team.

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