Irish-owned CSG expands UK footprint with Resource Chemicals acquisition
CSG tops €100M revenue with second 2026 deal, targeting €150M by 2030
Irish-owned chemical solutions provider Chemical Solutions Group (CSG) has acquired UK-based chemical distribution specialist Resource Chemicals, marking a further step in its long-term strategy to build a sustainable and meaningful presence in the UK market.
The acquisition forms part of CSG’s broader plan to develop a stronger, more capable UK platform through targeted investment and carefully selected acquisitions that enhance supply resilience, technical capability and customer service across essential industrial, water and environmental markets.
CSG has already invested in UK infrastructure through GI Chemical Solutions and its Immingham base, launching a bulk caustic distribution facility at the Port of Immingham in 2025.
In January of this year, the Group announced its intention to acquire Celtic Water Care Solutions Limited, a Cork-based wastewater and effluent treatment chemicals specialist serving private-sector customers across Ireland. The deal is pending merger control clearance by the Competition & Consumer Protection Commission. These recent transactions support CSG’s long-term growth strategy, bringing annualised Group revenue to more than €100M. CSG is targeting revenues in excess of €150M by 2030. This growth is underpinned by ongoing multi-million-euro investment at its sites in Shannon and Foynes.
CSG is the parent company of Chemifloc, GI Chemicals Ireland, GI Chemical Solutions UK and Chemilab. The Group currently employs 100 people and brings more than 40 years of specialist chemistry expertise across potable water, wastewater, environmental and hygiene applications, operating across Ireland and the UK.
In 2025 we launched a distribution hub in the UK specialising in bulk chemicals, namely caustic, through our GI Chemicals brand. This was always a first step, and our long-term ambition is to build a meaningful presence in the UK and to continue to expand across Ireland, offering customers a full suite of services and products.
Resource Chemicals is a well-respected brand in the UK market and by working together we can deliver on the significant opportunity for our solutions within the UK. Their product portfolio dovetails very well with CSG, and they are active in our target segments – water, environment and hygiene.
Kevin Quinn. CEO of CSG
The two businesses are highly complementary in both customer base and offering. Resource Chemicals adds an established UK platform with sales of €29M (GBP£25M), more than 200 customer relationships, and expertise across a wide range of products and pack sizes, from bulk distribution through to smaller-pack supply. CSG believes the acquisition will create a stronger proposition for customers by combining local market knowledge and technical service with greater scale, purchasing strength and continuity of supply.
CSG confirmed that the acquisition will have no negative impact on current customers or distributors.
Customers will benefit from a stronger, more resilient partner and a business committed to long-term market development and competitiveness.
As a complete service provider with a significant footprint, customers will also gain access to the full range of Group capabilities, including R&D, SHEQ expertise and leadership in sustainability.”
Kevin Quinn. CEO of CSG
Culture fit and continuity
Resource Chemicals shares CSG’s values as a privately owned business with a strong focus on doing the right things. All employees will remain with the business following completion, including the senior management team. CSG will work closely with them to continue developing Resource Chemicals in the UK, with continuity of customer service and supplier relationships a key priority.
This is an exciting next chapter for Resource Chemicals. CSG shares our values, our customer focus and our commitment to quality and service. Becoming part of the Group gives us the scale and support to grow the business further, while maintaining the relationships and standards that our customers rely on. We’re looking forward to working together to build on what we’ve achieved and to play a key role in CSG’s long-term UK strategy.
Nicola Bradley, Managing Director of Resource Chemicals
CSG was advised by Pegasus Capital which served as its lead advisor. PWC provided financial and tax support, and Pinsent Masons LLP acted as legal counsel. Resource was advised by IBI Corporate Finance, with PWC providing financial support and A&L Goodbody provided legal counsel.