Family-owned industrial business with a long heritage and a reputation of trust and quality.
Tennants Group is a privately owned, family-run industrial business with a heritage stretching back more than 200 years. Founded in 1797 by Sir Charles Tennant, the business has grown from its origins in Glasgow to become a global supplier of chemicals, pigments, construction materials and industrial products. Our history shapes how we operate, combining long-standing values with a modern, customer-focused approach.
Today, Tennants operates across specialty chemicals, food ingredients, fertiliser, pigments, bitumen, building materials and road construction products. Our businesses support customers throughout the UK and Ireland, as well as across Europe, North America and Asia. Customers in Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, the USA and the UK rely on Tennants to supply quality materials backed by technical knowledge and dependable service.
We are a financially strong organisation with established global operations and long-term supplier partnerships. Our teams include chemists, engineers and industry specialists who bring practical expertise and local market knowledge. For customers, this means confidence that they are working with a stable, well-resourced company able to support their needs both now and in the future.
What sets Tennants apart is our commitment to innovation, sustainability and partnership. We invest continually in new technology, explore more environmentally responsible solutions and work closely with suppliers and customers to solve challenges. Collaboration between businesses within the group is a key strength, allowing us to share technical insight, logistics capability and sector knowledge to deliver even greater value.
Above all, our focus is on reliability, quality and service. When you work with Tennants, you work with a trusted partner committed to supporting your business and delivering long-term results.
