The key dates
2024
Launch of Pineol® Premium and Biombalance™, two active ingredients from the nutraceutical range. Acquisition of Naturex Iberian Partners's industrial site in Valencia specialized in plant and marine products extraction (named Berkem Iberica).
Launch of the "Global Plant Exploration initiative".
2023
Expansion of the Group’s bio-based offer in the Nutraceuticals market with the strategic acquisition of i.Bioceuticals, the exclusive North American distributor of nutritional supplements. Acquisition of Biopress, a French producer of 100% vegetable oils and proteins.
Launch of H2OLIXIR, a range of 100% natural floral waters.
Lauch of the connected termite bait system NOVATERM®.
2022
Launch the range of 100% bio-based resins for the building paint market.
Marketing of Ki’Leaft®, a new active ingredient extracted from kiwi leaves.
2021
Successful IPO with a fundraising of approximately €52 M.
Launch of Lixol’s eco-responsible approach.
2020
Launch of the first plant-based superactivators using Synerkem® technology to enhance the performance of active substances used in biocidal and phytosanitary products.
2019
Launch of a wider range of active plant ingredients for cosmetic purposes.
2018
Acquisition of Eurolyo, a company specialising in freeze-drying techniques in a number of sectors: food processing, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc. This acquisition completes the Group's know-how in tailor-made products.
2017
Acquisition by Groupe Berkem of Lixol, a manufacturer of resins for the paint, construction, wood treatment and ink industries.
Acquisition of Xylophène Industrie activity by Groupe Berkem's Formulation Division in order to strengthen its own commercial activities and know-how.
The subsidiaries of Groupe Berkem's Formulation Division (Sarpap & Cecil Industries and S&C Construction) merge to create a single entity called ADKALIS.
Launch of the ADKALIS range of bio-based wood protection solutions.
2016
Relocation of Groupe Berkem's administrative services and the sales, regulatory, R&D and communication/marketing services of the Formulation Division to Blanquefort.
2014
Evaluation according to ISO 26 000 guidelines.
2011
ISO 22000 (food safety) certification obtained.
2010
Berkem Extraction becomes eligible for the Research Tax Credit to support the development projects of its clients or institutions.
2009
Acquisition of Cecil Industrie 's wood treatment and termite prevention business, Termifilm.
Sarpap becomes Sarpap & Cecil Industries.
2001
Berkem SA and Sarpap merger.
Berkem SA remains.
1996
ISO 9001 certification obtained.
1993
Creation of Berkem SA, a company specialising in plant extraction.
Creation of the Quality Assurance department.
1975
Creation of Sarpap's analysis and control laboratory, and a laboratory for the development of plant extracts.
1964
Creation of Sarpap, application and research company on pest control products.
Key figures of Groupe Berkem
1964
French chemical manufacturer since 1964
4 target markets
Construction & Materials, Hygiene & Protection, Health, Beauty & Nutrition and Industry
Multiple business units, 1 objective
Integrating bio-based chemistry into conventional chemistry
- Extraction
- Freeze-drying
- Formulation
- Resin synthesis
- Spray drying
1 head office
Blanquefort (Gironde, France)
4 industrial sites
• Gardonne (Dordogne)
• La Teste de Buch (Gironde)
• Chartres (Eure-et-Loir)
• Tonneins (Lot-et-Garonne)
1 SYNERKEM®TECHNOLOGY
dedicated to the development of innovative plant-based solutions
5 laboratories in Gardonne
• 2 dedicated to R&D
• 2 for quality control and analysis
• 1 biology laboratory
5 laboratories in Blanquefort
• 3 laboratories for the development of decoration products (paints, stains, varnishes, etc.)
• 1 quality control and analysis laboratory
• 1 biology laboratory
160
Nearly 160 employees
100%
Production 100% french
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