Hockley International

What Hockley International does

Hockley International is a privately-held, family-owned UK specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1991 and headquartered in Manchester. The company formulates and supplies a diversified portfolio of insecticidal and crop protection products across three core verticals: crop protection (acaricides, fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and plant growth regulators), environmental health (insecticides for public health vector control, professional pest control and waste management), and animal housing (formulated insecticides for livestock facilities targeting flies, red mites, lice and beetles). Its core technical differentiator is a proprietary microencapsulation (CS) platform in which active ingredients are suspended in polymer membrane capsules of varying size (10-110nm) and membrane thickness, enabling controlled release for up to three months of residual efficacy; flagship product Mostyn Duo CS combines this with a fast-knockdown emulsion-in-water component. The company also holds a patented Domobios bed bug monitor trap developed with a leading European university.

The business model is built on bespoke formulation, manufacturing, packaging, registration, logistics and finance services delivered through a global distribution network of agents, dealers and distributors, plus a direct export sales team. Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing; products are sold via email enquiry and tender. End customers span government and NGO mosquito control programmes (Latin America, Caribbean, Africa for Zika, malaria and yellow fever), agricultural sectors (UK arable via subsidiary Hockley Agro UK; southern Africa maize/wheat/tobacco; Central American markets), UK professional pest control operators (via Bleu Line distribution), and poultry/pig producers for animal housing applications. Geographic reach spans 60-90+ countries.

Operationally, Hockley holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, employs 11-50 staff (with multi-lingual capability), and has received the 2013 E3 Business of the Year award, a 2012 International Trade Award Special Commendation, and inclusion in the 2017/2018 Parliamentary Review. The company has invested in its in-house regulatory function (expanding the Registration and Technical team in 2018) to support multi-market product approvals, which is the central barrier-to-entry moat in its markets. Recent strategic emphasis has been on new product launches (Mostyn Duo CS, Permina 20 EC/ULV, Domobios), UK domestic agricultural entry via Hockley Agro UK, and selective geographic re-entry into southern Africa.

Name

Hockley International

Legal name

Hockley International Limited

Website

https://hockley.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hockley International is a UK-based, family-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1991, formulating microencapsulated insecticides and crop protection products for agricultural, public health, and animal housing sectors across more than 60 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crop Protection and Environmental Health Chemicals (Insecticides)

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Crop Protection Chemicals (Herbicides/Insecticides/Fungicides) (IMAEAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insecticides (AFABAAAB), Miticides & Acaricides (Mite/Tick Control) (AFABAAAG)

Keywords

• Crop protection chemicals
• Insecticide manufacturing
• Microencapsulation technology
• Environmental health products
• Animal housing insecticides

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Crop Protection Products: Bespoke manufacture, formulation and packaging of crop protection products including acaricides, fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators for global agricultural markets.
2. Environmental Health Products: Manufacture and supply of insecticidal products for public health applications including mosquito control programmes for governments and NGOs worldwide.
3. Animal Housing Products: Formulated insecticides for treatment of animal housing to protect livestock from ticks, mites, lice and nuisance flies.
4. Bespoke Services: Comprehensive bespoke service including product registration, manufacturing, packaging, logistics and finance for partners requiring tailored solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hockley International manufactures and supplies formulated insecticides, fungicides, acaricides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators for crop protection, environmental health (public-health vector control), and animal housing applications. The company runs a specialist microencapsulation formulation capability and offers a bespoke service covering product registration, manufacturing, packaging, logistics, and finance for distribution partners in over 60 countries.

Product overview

Hockley International offers a diversified portfolio of crop protection, environmental health, and animal housing products. The environmental health range includes specialised insecticides for flying and crawling insect control: Mostyn Duo CS (microencapsulated dual-action), Permost CS (long-residual microencapsulation), Permost Uni Fly Spray (ready-to-use), Hockley Py-Pro Super (pyrethrin space spray), HokoEx (cyromazine larvicide), Permex 22 E (microemulsion), Tetrapiu and Piretrox PU (ready-to-use), Mostyn PTP 15 ULV (ultra-low volume), and Permina 20 EC/ULV (emulsifiable concentrate). The Domobios Bed Bug Trap provides chemical-free monitoring. For animal housing, products like Permost CS, Permost Uni Fly Spray, HokoEx, and Permex 22 E target flies, red mites, and beetles. The agricultural division (Hockley Agro UK) launched Hi-Tebura fungicide. The company provides bespoke formulation, registration, manufacturing, packaging, and logistics services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mostyn Duo CS Specialised microencapsulated insecticide combining Prallethrin (EW) for fast knockdown and flushing effect with microencapsulated Cyphenothrin for residual control against flying and crawling insects; up to three months residual efficacy.
• Permost CS Microencapsulated insecticide containing Permethrin 25:75 with controlled release for up to 60 days against flying and crawling insects; used in waste management and animal housing.
• Permost Uni Fly Spray Professional ready-to-use insecticide providing rapid knockdown and effective killing of flies; contains Permethrin, Tetramethrin and Piperonyl Butoxide for use in animal housing and public hygiene areas.
• Hockley Py-Pro Super Ready-to-use pyrethrin space spray, fogger and surface contact spray providing rapid knockdown and kill against flying and crawling insects; contains Pyrethrins and Piperonyl Butoxide.
• HokoEx Soluble granule formulation containing Cyromazine as a larvicide for controlling nuisance flies in animal husbandry, outdoor manure heaps, slurry reservoirs and landfill sites by interrupting larvae development.
• Permex 22 E Water-based microemulsion insecticide delivering fast knockdown against a wide variety of insect pests; contains Permethrin, Tetramethrin and Piperonyl Butoxide for professional use.
• Tetrapiu Water-based ready-to-use insecticide containing Permethrin, Tetramethrin and PBO for effective control against flying and crawling insects in domestic premises; approved for amateur use.
• Piretrox Fast-acting liquid EC concentrate insecticide for non-residual treatments in civil, industrial and domestic areas; contains Natural Pyrethrum 1.25% w/w for dilution with water.
• Piretrox PU Ready-to-use water-based formulation approved for amateur use containing Natural Pyrethrum and PBO for fast-acting non-residual treatments in domestic areas against flying and crawling insects.
• Mostyn PTP 15 ULV Ultra-low volume concentrate for professional use against flying and crawling insects, combining Tetramethrin, 1R-trans-phenothrin and Piperonyl Butoxide for rapid knockdown effect.
• Domobios Bed Bug Trap Patented ready-to-use bed bug monitor trap with self-amplification technology that exploits bed bug communication signals to attract more bugs without synthetic pheromones.
• Permina 20 EC/ULV Multipurpose emulsifiable concentrate insecticide containing Permethrin, Tetramethrin and Piperonyl Butoxide for rapid knockdown across a wide range of environments; suitable for professional use.
• Hi-Tebura (Tebuconazole) Versatile fungicide based on Tebuconazole formulated as a 250 g/L oil-in-water emulsion for the UK agricultural market; first product in the Hockley Agro UK range.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 3 months residual efficacy in laboratory conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bleu Line (B.L. Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 May 2017Partnership with Italian-based Bleu Line (family-run company) for UK market entry. Hockley markets and distributes Bleu Line's environmental health products in the UK, including Permex 22E, Tetrapiu, and Piretrox products. Two family companies working together for mutual benefit.
• Zimbabwean DistributorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 February 2017New distributor partnership for re-entering Zimbabwean market after 20+ year absence. Focus on supplying crop protection products for maize, wheat and tobacco crops. First step in strategic goal of strengthening presence throughout southern African region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta: Global leader in crop protection chemicals and seeds with a substantial insecticide portfolio. Direct competitor in agricultural insecticides and broader crop protection adjacencies where Hockley operates.
• FMC Corporation: US-headquartered agrochemical specialist with strong insecticide portfolio including pyrethroid and novel diamide chemistries. Competes in crop protection insecticides across many of the same emerging markets as Hockley.
• Bayer Crop Science: One of the world's largest agrochemical companies with deep pyrethroid and neonicotinoid portfolios. Competes directly with Hockley in crop protection insecticides and indirectly in vector control through its environmental science division.
• ADAMA Ltd: Israel-based global crop protection company with a broad post-patent portfolio including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Particularly relevant peer given its strong emerging-market presence in Latin America, Africa, and Asia where Hockley is also established.
• UPL Limited: India-headquartered global agrochemical major with deep emerging-market distribution. Overlaps with Hockley in insecticide and acaricide products sold to distributors and governments across Africa and Latin America.
• BASF SE: Global crop protection chemical giant with a broad insecticide, fungicide, and herbicide portfolio including pyrethroid products. Operates at vastly greater scale across all of Hockley's segments (crop protection, public health, animal housing) and represents the dominant competitive benchmark.

Direct peers

• Russell IPM: UK-based integrated pest management specialist producing insect monitoring traps, pheromone-based systems, and bio-rational insecticides. Comparable UK manufacturing base and overlap in professional pest control and agricultural monitoring solutions, though with greater emphasis on biocontrol.
• Vestergaard: Swiss-based manufacturer of insecticidal products for public health, particularly long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria control. Direct peer in the public-health vector-control segment, supplying governments and global health institutions with WHO-recommended insecticide-treated products.
• Killgerm Group: UK-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of professional pest control products including insecticides, rodenticides, and bird control solutions. Comparable in scale, UK base, and B2B focus on professional pest controllers in the UK and export markets.
• PelGar International: UK-based specialty manufacturer of insecticides and rodenticide products for professional pest control. Closest like-for-like peer given shared UK manufacturing base, B2B distribution model, and focus on pyrethroid and rodenticide formulations serving pest management professionals globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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