What Chempac Solutions does

Chempac Solutions Ltd is an independent UK-based supplier of workwear, personal protective equipment (PPE), janitorial, and packaging supplies, incorporated in England and Wales (registered number 4183900) and operating from a single warehouse on the Heathers Industrial Estate in Leicester. The company serves three primary customer segments identified in its materials: industrial and trade workers requiring protective clothing and footwear on a daily basis, hospitality and catering operators needing chefswear and hygiene workwear, and workers in hazardous environments who require flame-resistant (FR), chemical-resistant, and high-visibility garments. It complements core product sales with complementary categories such as spill kits, safety knives, torches/headlights, and surface sanitiser wipes.

The product catalog is organized into core categories covering workwear/clothing, safety footwear, gloves, hi-vis clothing, PPE (ear, eye, head, respiratory, fall protection), accessories (bags, knee pads, first aid, safety kits), and spill-control products. The range is heavily anchored to Portwest and its sub-ranges (DX4, KX3, PW3, WX3, Compositelite, Steelite), with many SKUs carrying third-party certifications such as EN ISO 20471, EN ISO 11612/11611, EN 13034, EN 1149-5, IEC 61482-2, EN ISO 20345, EN 343, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Distribution runs through an EKM-powered e-commerce storefront (ekm.com) with shopping cart, account registration, secure checkout, and PCI DSS-compliant payment handling.

The business model is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model with a transaction-based revenue stream and an emerging B2B trade-account stream. Pricing is fixed unit pricing with a free-delivery threshold of £150 and standard delivery of £7.95 + VAT for mainland UK (with surcharges to Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man). Trade accounts are opened after credit checks. Go-to-market is product-led growth with self-serve online ordering, supplemented by phone-based technical advice. Customer acquisition appears to rely principally on the website and a single Facebook social profile; no paid digital marketing, partnerships, or named enterprise customer logos were disclosed.

Name

Chempac Solutions

Legal name

Chempac Solutions Ltd

Website

https://chempacsolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chempac Solutions Ltd is a UK-based independent supplier of workwear, PPE, janitorial, and packaging supplies serving industrial, hospitality, and hazardous-environment workers through an EKM-powered e-commerce platform with next-day UK delivery and trade accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workwear and PPE Supplies

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110), Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, PPE & Workwear Retail (Gloves, Respirators, Eye/Ear Protection) (CRAIADAK)

Keywords

• Workwear supplies
• Safety footwear
• Personal protective equipment
• Hi-vis clothing
• Janitorial supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Workwear and PPE Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer online retail of workwear, PPE, footwear, gloves, and safety accessories. Products sold at fixed prices with free delivery threshold and standard delivery options. Revenue generated through product margins on individual transactions.
2. Trade Account Sales: Trade account option available for business customers with credit checks carried out prior to approval. Enables B2B ordering relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Chempac Solutions is an independent UK-based retailer supplying workwear, personal protective equipment (PPE), safety footwear, gloves, hi-vis clothing, janitorial, and packaging supplies to industrial, trade, hospitality, and hazardous-environment customers. The company operates an EKM-powered e-commerce storefront selling branded products (e.g., Portwest, Steelite) directly to consumers and trade account holders with UK-wide delivery from its Leicester warehouse.

Product overview

Chempac Solutions is an independent UK-based company specializing in the supply of workwear, PPE, janitorial, and packaging supplies. The product portfolio consists of a comprehensive range organized into core categories: Workwear/Clothing (including Portwest, DX4, KX3, PW3, and WX3 branded garments), Safety Footwear (boots, trainers, shoes with Portwest Compositelite and Steelite brands), Gloves (anti-static, chemical protection, cut protection, and specialist gloves), Hi-Vis Clothing, PPE (ear, eye, head protection, face masks, harnesses), Accessories (torches, safety knives, bags), and Spill Control Products. The company operates an e-commerce platform powered by EKM, offering next-day delivery on mainland UK orders over £150.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workwear and Clothing A complete range of workwear including aprons, bodywarmers, boilersuits, coveralls, chefswear, fleeces, hats, scarves, health and hygiene workwear, jackets, coats, shirts, shorts, socks, sweatshirts, T-shirts, polos, thermals, trousers, waterproofs, and women's workwear from brands such as Portwest, DX4, KX3, PW3, and WX3 for industrial, trade, and hospitality workers.
• Safety Footwear Safety footwear including boots, shoes, trainers, sandals, and wellingtons/waders, with steel toecaps, composite toecaps, puncture-resistant midsoles, heat-resistant outsoles, and slip-resistant soles. Brands include Portwest Compositelite and Steelite.
• Protective Gloves Extensive glove range including anti-static, chainmail, chemical protection, disposable, driver/rigger, grip, impact protection, liquid barrier, mechanic, premium cut protection, specialist protection, thermal, vending, and welding protection gloves for industrial and specialist use.
• Hi-Vis Clothing High visibility clothing including coveralls, overalls, fleeces, jackets, coats, sweatshirts, T-shirts, polos, trousers, shorts, and vests with reflective tape for increased visibility on worksites.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Personal protective equipment including disposables, ear protection, eye protection, face masks and visors, head protection, and lanyards/harnesses.
• Workplace Accessories Workplace accessories including bags and holdalls, belts, first aid, hats and scarves, hygiene products, knee pads, safety kits, safety knives, safety signs and tape, spill kits, and torches/headlights.
• Spill Kits and Spill Control Environmental spill control products including 20L and 50L chemical, maintenance, and oil-only kits; chemical, maintenance, and oil-only pads, rolls, and socks for industrial spill response.
• Torches and Headlights Portable lighting solutions including LED torches, head lights, cap lights, inspection flashlights, USB rechargeable options, and flood lights for industrial and safety use.
• Safety Knives Safety cutting tools including enclosed blade knives, folding utility knives, snap-off knives, and retractable safety cutters with replacement blade options.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• SafetyBuyer.com: UK online PPE and workwear retailer targeting trade and SMB buyers with a comparable branded catalogue. Directly comparable to Chempac as a similarly sized e-commerce-led PPE/workwear specialist competing for the same customer wallet.
• Slingsby: UK mail-order and online industrial supplies retailer offering workwear, PPE, janitorial and site equipment. Comparable to Chempac as a similarly structured independent UK distributor serving trade and SMB customers with a catalogue-led model.
• Portwest: Manufacturer of the workwear, hi-vis, footwear and glove ranges that dominate Chempac's catalogue (DX4, KX3, PW3, WX3, Compositelite, Steelite). Comparable as the principal upstream supplier and brand whose product positioning Chempac essentially resells into the UK SMB market.
• Cromwell Tools: UK industrial supplies distributor selling tools, PPE, workwear and consumables to trade customers via catalogue and online. Directly comparable to Chempac in product mix, target customer (SMB and industrial buyers) and e-commerce-led B2B distribution model.
• Protec Direct: UK online PPE, workwear and safety equipment retailer serving industrial and trade customers. Closely comparable to Chempac in product mix, customer profile and online-led B2B/B2C go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Travis Perkins: UK builders' merchant group with a Toolstation-adjacent trade offering covering workwear, PPE and site consumables. Comparable as a national trade channel reaching the same construction and industrial buyer segments that buy from Chempac, though with a much wider product portfolio.
• Toolstation: UK trade retailer carrying PPE, workwear, safety footwear and consumables alongside its core tools range. Comparable to Chempac because it sells overlapping SKUs to a similar trade/SMB customer base, but at much larger scale and with a national branch network.
• Screwfix: UK's largest trade retailer, with extensive workwear, PPE, footwear and site-safety ranges. Comparable as a multi-category trade channel competing for the same SMB/trade buyers that Chempac targets, but with hundreds of branches and significantly greater buying power.
• Arco: The UK's largest safety equipment distributor, offering a broad portfolio of workwear, PPE, footwear and workplace safety products. Comparable to Chempac as the dominant UK channel serving the same industrial/trade customer base, but with vastly greater scale and a field-sales model.
• RS Components: Large UK/European industrial distributor with a substantial PPE, workwear and site-safety range sold to trade and industrial customers. Comparable as an established online-first distributor serving overlapping buyers, though its core focus is broader MRO/electronics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CHEMPACSOLUTIONSLTD

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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