What we do

Innovative chemistry equipment for safer, cleaner, greener and more productive chemical research

Accelerating your chemistry research and development…

For over 50 years, we’ve been empowering chemists who are dedicated to discovering and developing products that revolutionise industries and improve lives.

Renowned for our manufacturing and technical expertise, we are trusted by leading R&D organisations worldwide. From benchtop research to large-scale process development, our high-quality equipment supports every stage of the chemical synthesis journey, enabling safer, greener, and more productive workflows.

With in-house research and development, we specialise in solutions for chemical synthesis and process development, giving chemists the tools they need to innovate with confidence.

Reducing Our Environmental Impact

iiE Bronze 2024We’re proud to have achieved bronze accreditation with Investors in the Environment (IIE), reflecting our commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental footprint.

2024 Sustainability Highlights

✔︎ Solar Power: Generated 38 MWh, covering 22% of our energy needs and saving 8,750 kg of CO2.
✔︎ Recycling: 79% of waste now recycled with a new waste provider.
✔︎ Renewable Energy: Partnered with a supplier for 100% renewable electricity and green gas.
✔︎ Eco-friendly Packaging: Prioritising recycled materials and reducing waste with suppliers.
✔︎ Community Support: Proudly contributing to Uttlesford Food Bank.

Looking ahead
Our Green Team is setting ambitious targets to further reduce our impact as we aim for IIE Silver accreditation. This is just the start of our sustainability journey!

Our history

We’re proud to have been in business when some of the greatest chemistry developments in history occurred. Established in 1966, we’ve been supporting your pioneering research ever since – and we don’t plan on stopping!

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How we support our local community

We are proud to be a part of the Saffron Walden community.

We sponsor a range of local initiatives and charities as our way of saying thank you.

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Radleys innovations

Innovation for the products of tomorrow

We’re always looking to improve our products. Our unique blend of chemistry and engineering expertise is what’s allowed us to create the things we offer today, and what drives us to strive for more. Our experts work hard to identify changes that can be made to everyday chemistry processes to make your research more productive.

Our customers

Meet the Radleys team

Our people are the driving force behind our business. A diverse team of scientists, chemical and mechanical engineers, scientific glassblowers and marketeers, we’re dedicated to delivering the very best technology and customer experience.

Start your career at Radleys

At Radleys we have a dedicated team of professionals which includes; scientists, chemical engineers, R&D, glassblowers, customer service, technical support, servicing, sales, marketing and finance who are all working hard to provide our customers with the very best technology and customer service.

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