Our Story

Our Story

Revolutionize Your Industry with High-Quality Products from Newkem Australia. For over 35 years, we've been a leader in the reinforced plastic composites industry, providing innovative products that are trusted by companies in a range of industries, including Pool, Marine, Transport-Automotive-Bus-Truck-Train-Aircraft, Corrosion Resistance Pipes & Vessels, Waterproofing, Protective Coatings, Civil Engineering, General Building, Surf & Mining.

At Newkem Australia, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Our extensive range of adhesives, coatings, and other products are designed to meet the specific needs of each industry we serve. Our coatings have helped marine companies reduce maintenance costs and extend the lifespan of their vessels, while our waterproofing solutions have protected buildings and infrastructure from water damage.

In addition to our own range of products, we also offer toll manufacturing services to a range of major Australian companies. We have strong relationships with some of the biggest names in the industry, and our expertise and agility have made us a trusted partner for companies looking to outsource their manufacturing processes.

At Newkem Australia, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in our industry. We invest heavily in research and development to ensure that our products remain at the forefront of innovation. Our experienced team of experts work closely with customers to understand their specific requirements and develop customized solutions that deliver results.

We take pride in our strong relationships with major Australian companies and our ability to develop specialized products tailored to the unique needs of our customers. Whether you're looking for toll manufacturing services or a customized solution to improve your manufacturing processes, we're here to help.

Ready to revolutionize your industry with high-quality products from Newkem Australia? Contact our experienced team today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals.

Our History

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Application Services is purchased by the now directors of Newkem.

Application Services is awarded the contract to apply waterproofing to the Sydney Opera House.

Application Services expands its services to include mining solutions.

Application services employs a leading chemist from W R Grace to help develop the chemical anchoring technology.

Application services focus is completely shifted from contracting to chemical anchoring and renamed to Chemfix to provide mining solutions.

Chemfix begins working with Chemind to produce a range of OEM products servicing the construction industry.

Chemfix begins a relationship with FGI to manufacture special purpose vinyl ester products to the marine industry.

Chemfix gains major traction as an innovative company in the chemical anchor manufacture.

Chemfix relocates to the Shoalhaven as business begins to develop and grow the business.

Chemfix expands product range with FGI to include marine adhesives.

Chemfix rapidly becomes the primary mining industry supplier of chemical anchors.

Chemfix establishes itself as the go-to supplier of the mining industry for chemical anchors, injection resins, and cementitious strata binding.

Chemfix is acquired by Fosroc.

Newkem Pty Ltd. is formed to continue providing chemical solutions to the construction, industrial, and infrastructure markets.

Newkem begins trading with major paint brand to toll manufacture protective coatings.

Newkem receives ISO 9001 quality certification.

Newkem turns R&D toward supporting the surf industry solve UV yellowing and durability of surf craft.

Newkem works with Eskimo foam to deliver a Urethane foam system that achieves superior strength to weight ratio along with advanced UV protection.

Newkem works with Formula One & Cobra Int. to support large volume surf craft manufacture.

Newkem receives APAS certification.