Chemical Distribution
Comprehensive chemical solutions
For almost 40 years, Resource Chemicals has worked in partnership with some of the world’s leading suppliers and manufacturers providing expertise, efficiency, value for money, and transparent operations. We pride ourselves on being the strategic link between our valued customers and trusted partners, suppliers, and manufacturers. We provide chemicals such as chlor alkali, coagulants, pool chemicals, detergents, surface treatments, food ingredients and water treatment chemicals. To find out more visit the Resource Chemicals website.
CSG & Resource Chemicals
Resource Chemicals is now a CSG brand, but we haven’t changed: our team, our partnerships, our products, our suppliers and our expertise remain the same. Our commitment to delivering what you need, when and where you need it, is unwavering.
Our History
40-years of specialist chemistry expertise, a guaranteed supply of vital chemicals, and exceptional customer service.
Early beginnings
Chemifloc was founded by Ed Storey and Hilary Lawless in 1981.
Small-scale manufacturing and distribution of coagulants and polyelectrolytes.
Joint venture with E&A West leading to opening of manufacturing plant in Galway
Strong growth & investment
Strong growth and winning of national contracts.
Significant investment in manufacturing technology.
Transferred operations to Shannon.
New facility increases footprint
Acquisition of Alumina Chemicals and transfer of operations to Shannon.
Facility at Foynes port developed to aid bulk importation of raw materials.
Launch of in-house lab
Acquired Goulding Chemicals, rebranded to GI Chemicals, becoming the largest sodium hydroxide distributor in Ireland.
Expanded facilities at Foynes port.
Launched Chemilabs to provide jar and water testing to the marketplace.
UK expansion
Period of significant growth in the Irish market.
Expansion into the UK with addition of port facilities in Immingham.
Continued to build out support services in Shannon.
Our brands
CSG was incorporated in 2025, serving as the parent company for both Chemifloc and GI Chemicals.
Providing the company with the flexibility needed to grow and evolve over the coming years.