1987 |
Larchfield was established in southern England, just 40 minutes from the centre of London. Initial activity was the supply of industrial chemicals and paint raw materials to the Former Soviet Union. To the present time distribution of chemicals and paints in Russia continues to form an important part of our activity. |
1989 |
Aerospace activity commenced with supply to Russia of specialist aircraft paints |
1990 |
Distribution started of Russian coriander oil and coriander seed to food, flavor and fragrance producers in Western Europe, a business that continues to this day. |
1991 |
Larchfield Moscow Representative office opened. Today we are situated in Moscow's prime commercial area 15 minutes walk from the Kremlin |
1995 |
Aerospace & Graphics Division established to design and manufacture aircraft decals, stencils, interior and exterior kits and liveries for supply to domestic and overseas markets together with painting consumables |
1998 |
Moscow warehouse and logistics facility opened |
2000 |
Food & Beverage Division was established. The supply of hops to Russia and Ukraine quickly developed to include brewing aids, stabilizers, emulsifiers, caramel products, enzymes and yeast nutrients, supplied to a wide range of customers in the beverage and food industries. |
2002 |
Ukrainian joint venture facility "Ecolan" opened in Kiev for distribution to food and beverage industries |
2005 |
Larchfield attained ISO 9001:2000 accreditation |
2005 |
Creation of St Petersburg distribution hub for bulk products |
2007 |
Larchfield staff from Tonbridge, Moscow and Kiev met in Prague to celebrate Larchfield's 20th Anniversary. |