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Our story began in 1919

The world has changed in almost every way since then and so has the way we do business. What has never changed however is our customer focus and creating solutions based on customer needs using expert chemistry and research and development.

From a single location to a global presence

Starting from a single location in Texas by Milton P. Levy Sr, with a sole focus on disinfection, the intervening century has seen NCH expand its product line and extend operations to more than 50 countries internationally. And all of those changes have been overseen by the Levy family, ensuring that the singular vision to provide the best for our customers has remained core to every change our business has made, and to every decision we will make in the future.

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Take a step back through our history…

  • 1919
  • 1940s
  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • 1970s
  • 1990s
  • 2002
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • Today
  • 1919

    Milton P Levy Sr. began National Disinfectant Company offering 6 products and a dream. The line featured products such as a coal tar disinfectant, an insecticide and a liquid hand soap to improve sanitation in hospitals, schools and public institutions.

    Old image of first ever NCH business with employees in the doorway.
  • 1940s

    Upon the death of Milton, his wife Ruth and their sons Lester, Milton and Irvin become more active in the company’s management. Sales reach $300,000.

    Image of NCH building in the US; taken in the 1940s.
  • 1950s

    The sales methodology, the Gears of Selling was introduced and becomes an integral part of the company strategy.

    Group of people standing on steps in front of a building.
  • 1960s

    The company’s name is changed to National Chemsearch to reflect the expanding product line and the company initiates. International expansion into Europe, Asia and Latin America. National Chemsearch becomes listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock symbol NCH . Sales reach $47.5M.

  • 1970s

    NCH moves to new corporate head quarters in Dallas. The NCH Corporation name was adopted as the company expanded into maintenance products. Sales reach $200M.

    Construction of NCH head quarter in Dallas in the 1970s.
  • 1990s

    NCH enters into Eastern Europe and expands into water treatment and oil field chemicals.

    Two engineers walking past large industrial pipes.
  • 2002

    The Levy Family takes the company private. Sales reach $700M.

    Two people shaking hands.
  • 2018

    We are present in 58 countries across the world. Sales reach $1B.

    NCH warehouse in Czech. Barrels and boxes of products.
  • 2019

    NCH celebrates 100 years in business and now have over 8,500 employees around the world.

    NCH 100 years logo.
  • Today

    The company continues to go from strength to strength in the industrial market place; choosing acquisitions carefully and investing wisely in research and manufacturing facilities around the world.

    Two employees walking through the NCH manufacturing facility in Czech.

Our approach

With a presence in 25 countries and an ever growing network of sales staff; NCH Europe is one of the largest divisions of NCH Corporation; a US based multinational company.

We deliver high quality industrial maintenance solutions, with a focus on industrial, infrastructure and hospitality businesses in Europe. Our aim is to achieve sustainability goals and maximise efficiency with our unparalleled knowledge of the industrial marketplace and technical competency.

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Customer connections

At NCH Europe we believe in ‘people doing business with people.’ We have developed, and continue to grow, a direct sales team to build customer connections, enhance understanding of their operations and work with them to achieve their goals.

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Chemistry is at the heart of our business

Our solutions are developed in house by our team of chemists, using high quality formulations, a sustainable approach and adhering to the latest legislation.

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Manufacturing and distribution at NCH

Our manufacturing processes take place in-house at our purpose built facility in the Czech Republic, allowing us to meet the needs of our customers across Europe.

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