Chemz® is a 100% New Zealand owned and operated manufacturer of aerosol and bulk chemical products made for specific industry sectors, with a product range that focuses on trade quality cleaners, lubricants, coatings and maintenance products.
John Berry has been working in the petroleum industry for over 40 years. In the 1990’s his experience in the sector in both Australia and New Zealand enabled him to work with NZ distribution companies who were desperate for an alternative, quality aerosol company who didn’t lock them into significant trading restrictions.
In 2000, Chemix was born. John entered the market with a New Zealand first – a quality range of ‘3in1’ oil in an aerosol can. The market responded with gusto.
Chemix grew into Chemz, picked up pace and launched a suite of ‘first to market’ innovative products specifically designed for Kiwi businesses.
Fast forward over 20 years and Chemz has a range of over 60 market specific products including a full food grade range, automotive, industrial, electrical, marker sprays, sanitisers and a ‘nextgen’ collaboration as products are constantly refined and improved.
Chemz remains a 100% Kiwi family business, with John’s daughters Tiffany Berry and Prue Berry joining the company in late 2021 as directors and shareholders, adding value in the portfolios of governance, strategy, planning and finance.
OUR QUALITY
Chemz stands by its reputation for technical excellence. Every can that comes off the production line is fully quality controlled and every formulation is tested and re-tested to ensure it will do the job it was designed to do.
Every step of production is monitored to ensure that a Chemz can performs and provides value for money. This quality assurance means you can confidently rely on a Chemz product to perform to standard every time. Chemz works with industrial chemists who are leaders in their field and who listen to the market, developing formulations to meet the specific requirements of New Zealand industry.
With a focus on quality outcomes, Chemz never compromises on production or material cost. Instead Chemz concentrates on strong Kiwi supply relationships where quality is valued as a moderator in a market dominated by overseas multinational companies.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY
Chemz has long been committed to environmentally conscious operations as a business model. NextGen is a collection of Chemz products which create less negative impact on people and the environment. Chemz also makes conscious decisions to use sustainable manufacturing practices wherever possible, including raw product sourcing. It actively participates in comprehensive recycling programmes and has implemented continual energy and water consumption reduction strategies in its production line.
The unique benefit of using Chemz products is the contribution to decreasing manufacturing miles. The closer to home a product is made, sold and used, the less negative impact on the world’s carbon footprint and greenhouse gases.
By supporting a local industry like Chemz, Kiwis can significantly reduce manufacturing miles and actively participate in New Zealand’s commitment to be carbon neutral by 2050.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
John Berry’s twin principles of quality and innovation are designed to support you, the customer. Chemz is committed to providing quality products and service to the New Zealand market.
Rather than expand internationally, Chemz chooses to remain local and anchor its time and expertise right here.
Rather than outsource its sales and customer service to an overseas call centre, Chemz offers exceptional technical sales expertise and great customer service right here.
Rather than remove its profit offshore to a multinational conglomerate, Chemz reinvests right here.
OUR FUTURE
Chemz is continually innovating with product ranges, distribution channels, engagement opportunities, sponsorships and different ways to support Kiwi industry. Part of our commitment to you is to continue our innovation strategy so you have products in the market that meet your needs.
Chemz has an experienced Research and Development team who continue to identify new opportunities and collaborate with industry partners to bring products to you. The R&D team are also working to enhance and re-launch current products so they are more environmentally friendly while still delivering the quality Chemz is known for.
By partnering with New Zealand industry, Chemz can continue to lead the way with quality, innovation, information and commitment. That’s what matters.
Visit https://www.chemz.co.nz/about-us to find out more about the people that make Chemz an iconic Kiwi company.
