About Us
Expert, Dedicated, Forward-Thinking
Established in 1980 and based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, FIS Chemicals specialise in the formulation, manufacture and distribution of chemical products for customers across a range of industrial sectors — including oil & gas, renewables, marine, hospitality and logistics.
With our HQ in a strategically advantageous location for the global energy industries and strong connections to a variety of other industries, over the years we have worked closely with businesses of all scales and focuses, including multinational companies and independent companies.
Manufacturing & Distribution
In-House R&D Laboratory
On-Site Solar & Wind
Our Approach
Solutions-led product development, manufacture and supply — smart chemistry for improved performance and greater profitability for your operations.
Our Commitment
From the wind turbine and solar panels we utilise on-site to carbon offsetting initiatives with local woodland charities, we take a positive approach to environment, safety and governance.
One team, with one shared goal — to keep our customers' operations moving.
A group of dedicated professionals, we take this business personally, and our approach to service and support has always been personal too.
The trust and confidence placed in us by our customers is crucial — and we work hard to deliver on it, each and every time.
Kenny Woods
With degrees in both Geology and Petroleum Geochemistry (MSc), Kenny began his Oil & Gas career in 1994 — gaining significant operational and technical knowledge through engineering and management roles with the likes of Halliburton and Baker Hughes in locations across Europe and Asia. Since the early 2000s, he has successfully managed and accelerated growth of speciality chemical companies — driving strategy, implementing change management and increasing market share and profitability, with safety and ethics at the forefront.
Gordon Davidson
Gordon is a chartered accountant (ICAS) and chartered director (IOD) by qualification and joined the company as part of the management buy-in team in October 2020. He has 30+ years of industrial experience with various companies of various sizes — from SMEs to multinationals — and is responsible for the financial wellbeing of FIS.
Marcus Davidson
Marcus started his career in the industry doing research and development in drilling fluids product development, and went on to manage a R&D group in Aberdeen. Over the years he was worked as an R&D scientist, R&D manager, technical consultant and applications specialist, and he joined us in 2021 to oversee product development and technical support for FIS, spearheading the R&D work we do to develop, improve and formulate products.
Tracey Cronin
Tracey's early career was in key administration roles, progressing to accounts positions and part-qualifying as an accountant. Alongside her role with FIS, she is currently studying a BSc Accounting at Robert Gordon University and will graduate later in 2022. With over 20 years of experience in companies of various sizes, she joined FIS in 2019 and plays a pivotal role for us in managing day-to-day accounting, while also supporting the team on HR, IT and office management.
Allen McIntosh
Allen studied Business at college and began his career in manufacturing, eventually becoming Assistant Factory Manager at Initial Textile Services. After a brief stint in the insurance business, he joined FIS as Factory Manager in early 1992. He is responsible for the smooth running of deliveries, purchasing, production and other key operations, and is also our Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA).
Lennard Bester
Originally from South Africa, Lennard travelled after university and worked on cabin crew for two leading airlines. Following mining industry roles in sales and business development in sub-Saharan Africa, he moved to Ireland for work, before eventually making his way to Scotland's Oil & Gas industry. Lennard's experience in specialist cleaning, waste management and hospitality give him unique insight into the needs of our customers in these sectors, and he works closely with them to ensure their operations are fully supported by FIS.
Our Investors
FIS Chemicals' ongoing growth and development as a business is made possible thanks to the support of Foresight Group and Maven Capital Partners — whose joint investment was pivotal to our management buy-in in 2020.
With an proven management team in place and sustained backing from Foresight and Maven, FIS will continue to supply quality products to a wide customer base and new technology and solutions to the global market.
Industry-Leading Standards
FIS Chemicals' management system, health and safety and environmental management have been rigorously inspected and accredited, and the business is one of very few chemicals companies in Scotland to be awarded the Carbon Trust Standard.
Let's Talk Solutions
If you've got a particular problem that needs solving or are looking to discuss procurement and supply options for your business, contact the FIS team to start the conversation.