# 46 leading chemical companies in Australia

Tamtam tracks 46 chemical companies headquartered in Australia. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Greencap, Orica and Boral. Their median headcount is 596. Half of them were founded in 1973 or later. The most common headquarters are Sydney (4), Melbourne (3) and Perth (3).

These Australian companies are predominantly involved in chemical manufacturing, mining, and construction materials. They include large established enterprises with significant workforces. The list features companies like Orica, a provider of mining and infrastructure solutions, and Boral, Australia's largest vertically integrated construction materials company. DuluxGroup manufactures and markets products for living and working spaces.

A notable pattern among these companies is their long-standing presence, with many founded in the late 19th or early 20th century. Headquarters are distributed across various major Australian cities, including Perth, Melbourne, and Brisbane, indicating a broad geographical spread rather than a single urban cluster. Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers operates chemical, energy, and fertiliser businesses.

🇦🇺 Australia · 46 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Greencap](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wesfarmers) (wesfarmers.com.au)<br>A diversified corporation in Australia, providing goods and services in home improvement, apparel, office supplies, and industrials sectors while focusing on shareholder returns and corporate responsibility | Retail | 🇦🇺 Perth | 107,000 | 1914 |
| 2 | [Orica](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/orica) (orica.com)<br>A leading provider of mining and infrastructure solutions, specializing in explosives, blasting systems, digital solutions, and a range of services with a strong focus on sustainability | Mining | 🇦🇺 East Melbourne | 11,326 | 1874 |
| 3 | [Boral](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/boral) (boral.com.au)<br>Australia's largest vertically-integrated construction materials company with operations spanning quarries, cement, bitumen, recycling, asphalt, and concrete batching Employing 9,000+ workers nationwide | Construction | 🇦🇺 North Ryde | 3,714 |  |
| 4 | [BOC South Pacific](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/boc-south-pacific) (boc.com.au)<br>Supply compressed and bulk gases, chemicals, and equipment with innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions for various industrial and medical sectors. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 North Ryde | 3,198 |  |
| 5 | [Dyno Nobel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dyno-nobel) (dynonobel.com)<br>Global leader in commercial explosives industry, providing blasting solutions and quality products worldwide with a focus on safety and innovation | Mining | 🇦🇺 Brisbane | 2,797 | 1831 |
| 6 | [DuluxGroup](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/duluxgroup) (duluxgroup.com.au)<br>Manufacture and market products that protect, maintain, and enhance living and working spaces through trusted brands and innovation. | Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Clayton | 2,781 | 1918 |
| 7 | [Nufarm](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nufarm) (nufarm.com)<br>Global company providing crop protection and seed technologies, supporting sustainable agriculture and food production through innovation and partnerships. | Farming | 🇦🇺 Laverton North | 2,683 |  |
| 8 | [Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wesfarmers-chemicals-energy-and-fertilisers) (wescef.com.au)<br>Operate chemical, energy, and fertiliser businesses serving domestic and international markets with innovative, sustainable solutions and industry-leading companies. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Perth | 1,259 |  |
| 9 | [CCL Design](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ccl-design) (ccldesign.com)<br>Manufacturer of UL labels, printed electronics, precision die-cuts, brand security applications, and functional materials for various industries with global operations | Printing Services | 🇦🇺 Global | 1,073 | 1994 |
| 10 | [Proman](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/proman) (proman.org)<br>A diversified energy producer with production assets in the US, Trinidad, and Oman, specializing in methanol, fertilizer, and natural gas | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 | 1,009 | 1984 |
| 11 | [Pact Group Holdings Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pact-group-holdings-ltd) (pactgroup.com)<br>Leading circular economy with innovative packaging, reuse, and recycling solutions focused on sustainability and creating lasting environmental value. | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Melbourne | 979 | 2002 |
| 12 | [Iluka Resources](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iluka-resources) (iluka.com)<br>Global critical minerals company specializing in exploration, mining, processing, and marketing of zircon, titanium feedstocks, and rare earth elements. | Mining | 🇦🇺 Perth | 895 |  |
| 13 | [IXOM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ixom) (ixom.com)<br>Global provider of essential products, services, and solutions for various industries, ensuring safe access and enabling thriving communities worldwide | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Melbourne | 832 |  |
| 14 | [Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wilmar-sugar-australia-limited) (wilmarsugar-anz.com)<br>The company is Australia's largest sugar producer, generating renewable electricity and BioEthanol, with operations in sugar milling, farming, BioEthanol production, and AgServices | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Townsville | 795 | 2010 |
| 15 | [Brickworks Building Products](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brickworks-building-products) (brickworks.com.au)<br>Manufacturing and supplying a wide range of building materials including bricks, pavers, roof tiles, timber, and specialised building systems across Australia and New Zealand. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇦🇺 Horsley Park | 795 | 1908 |
| 16 | [Aliaxis APAC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aliaxis-apac) (aliaxis.com)<br>Design sustainable, easy-to-install, innovative solutions providing communities with sustainable pipe and fittings for building, infrastructure, industrial, and agricultural applications. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇦🇺 Darlinghurst | 751 |  |
| 17 | [Holcim Australia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/holcim-australia) (holcim.com.au)<br>Global construction materials company offering innovative and sustainable solutions in cement, concrete, and aggregates Committed to health, safety, sustainability, and creating value for stakeholders | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇦🇺 North Sydney | 749 | 1901 |
| 18 | [ACE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ace-canning-vale) (australce.com)<br>Specializing in wear-resistant solutions for mining and materials handling, offering design, fabrication, and on-site support services worldwide Dedication to quality and innovation | Mining | 🇦🇺 Canning Vale | 731 | 2011 |
| 19 | [Cement Australia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cement-australia) (cementaustralia.com.au)<br>Mining raw materials, manufacturing and distributing high performance cements and related products across multiple Australian regions with extensive logistics. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇦🇺 | 712 |  |
| 20 | [Laminex Australia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laminex-australia) (laminex.com.au)<br>Production of decorative surfaces combining design, innovation, quality, and sustainability for various styles and everyday applications. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇦🇺 Tullamarine | 701 | 1934 |
| 21 | [OneSteel Manufacturing](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/onesteel-manufacturing) (onesteelmanufacturing.com.au)<br>Provider of infrastructure solutions in Australia Visit our LinkedIn page for more information on our services and projects | Mining | 🇦🇺 Sydney | 652 | 2000 |
| 22 | [Lynas Rare Earths Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lynas-rare-earths-ltd) (lynasrareearths.com)<br>A leading producer of separated Rare Earths with a high-grade mine in Australia and the world's largest processing plant in Malaysia Currently building a new processing facility | Mining | 🇦🇺 Perth | 620 |  |
| 23 | [Incitec Pivot Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/incitec-pivot-limited) (dynonobel.com)<br>ASX-listed parent company undergoing name change from Incitec Pivot Limited to Dyno Nobel Limited effective March 2025. | Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Southbank | 596 |  |
| 24 | [Adbri](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adbri) (adbri.com.au)<br>An Australian construction materials company known for high-performance products like cement, lime, concrete, and industrial minerals, supporting local economies and communities | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇦🇺 Adelaide | 546 |  |
| 25 | [EGR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/egr) (egrgroup.com)<br>A global organization with 4 divisions specializing in automotive accessories, point-of-sale materials, specialized plastics, and building products for various industries worldwide | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Brisbane | 525 | 1973 |
| 26 | [Capral Aluminium](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/capral-aluminium) (capral.com.au)<br>Manufacturing and distributing aluminium extrusions, powder coating, machining, and supplying window and door systems with sustainability focus. | Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Huntingwood | 493 | 1936 |
| 27 | [Hanson Australia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hanson-australia) (heidelbergmaterials.com.au)<br>A leading supplier of building and construction materials offering a range of concrete, aggregates, and sands for projects of all sizes | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇦🇺 Sydney | 492 |  |
| 28 | [CSBP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/csbp) (csbp.com.au)<br>Major supplier of chemicals, fertilisers, and related services to mining, industrial, and agricultural sectors within a division of Wesfarmers Limited | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Kwinana | 445 | 1910 |
| 29 | [allnex (formerly Nuplex Resins)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/allnex-formerly-nuplex-resins) (nuplex.com)<br>A global manufacturer of resins for paints, coatings, and structural materials, delivering customized solutions to customers worldwide with focus on quality and innovation | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Sydney | 429 |  |
| 30 | [Covalent Lithium](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/covalent-lithium) (covalentlithium.com)<br>Leading producer of sustainable battery quality lithium hydroxide with a fully integrated value chain, aiming to power millions of EVs globally | Mining | 🇦🇺 Kwinana Beach | 423 | 2018 |
| 31 | [Iplex Pipelines](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iplex-pipelines) (iplex.com.au)<br>Providing innovative and secure pipeline products and solutions for water, agriculture, residential, urban, civil, and mining infrastructure markets. | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 North Sydney | 408 | 1838 |
| 32 | [Vinidex](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vinidex) (vinidex.com.au)<br>A leading Australian manufacturer of advanced pipe systems and solutions for various applications, focused on sustainability, innovation, and global connections | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Darlinghurst | 378 |  |
| 33 | [Yates](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yates) (yates.com.au)<br>A long-standing provider of quality garden products and services, helping people grow and succeed in their gardens with confidence | Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Sydney | 377 | 1879 |
| 34 | [Wagners](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wagners) (wagner.com.au)<br>An Australian company offering high quality cement, concrete, energy services, precast products, bulk transport, and innovative solutions for national and international clients | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇦🇺 Wellcamp | 372 | 1989 |
| 35 | [Syrah Resources Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/syrah-resources-ltd) (syrahresources.com.au)<br>This company is an industrial minerals and technology company focusing on graphite production in Mozambique and anode material production in the United States | Mining | 🇦🇺 Melbourne | 367 | 2007 |
| 36 | [Ramset ANZ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ramset-anz) (ramset.com.au)<br>A leading supplier in building and construction industry offering drilling, anchoring, fixing products, power tools, chemicals, fire protection, and more with commitment to quality and innovation | Construction | 🇦🇺 Chirnside Park | 354 | 1952 |
| 37 | [Humes - A Division of Holcim Australia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/humes-a-division-of-holcim-australia) (humes.com.au)<br>Leading civil precast concrete manufacturer offering customized solutions for infrastructure projects, with in-house design team for cost-effective solutions | Construction | 🇦🇺 Milton | 338 | 1910 |
| 38 | [Boyne Smelters Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/boyne-smelters-limited) (riotinto.com)<br>An Australian aluminium smelter in Central Queensland producing over half a million tonnes of aluminium annually, operating sustainably and prioritizing health, safety, and community relationships | Mining | 🇦🇺 Boyne Island | 318 | 1982 |
| 39 | [Wattyl - A part of Hempel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wattyl-a-part-of-hempel) (wattyl.com.au)<br>Manufacturer of quality architectural and decorative paints, part of a global group providing trusted coating solutions for various industries since 1915 | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Baulkham Hills | 308 |  |
| 40 | [Qenos](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/qenos) (qenos.com)<br>Australia's leading manufacturer of polyethylene and specialty polymers, providing essential inputs to various industries through sustainable resource transformation and global market solutions | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Altona | 290 |  |
| 41 | [Baxter Laboratories Pty Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baxter-laboratories-pty-ltd) (baxterlaboratories.com)<br>Specializing in developing and manufacturing OEM pharmaceutical, sun care, and skin care products, with a focus on quality and innovation Products sold worldwide | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Boronia | 278 | 1994 |
| 42 | [Haymes Paint](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/haymes-paint) (haymespaint.com.au)<br>Family-owned paint manufacturer in Australia since 1935, providing quality and innovative paint products through a network of retail and trade partners nationwide | Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Ballarat | 262 | 1935 |
| 43 | [Essential](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/essential) (essentialflavours.com.au)<br>A flavor manufacturer in Australia since 1989, offering tailored solutions to food, beverage, and nutraceutical companies across the Asia Pacific and South East Asian markets | Food and Beverage Services | 🇦🇺 Carrum Downs | 195 | 1989 |
| 44 | [Syngenta Australia and New Zealand](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/syngenta-australia-and-new-zealand) (syngenta.com.au)<br>This company is a leader in sustainable agriculture, providing innovative technologies and solutions to help growers increase crop productivity and profitability | Farming | 🇦🇺 Macquarie Park | 126 | 2000 |
| 45 | [Natures Organics Pty Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/natures-organics-pty-ltd) (naturesorganics.com.au)<br>A company specializing in environmentally friendly personal and home care products, with a focus on natural ingredients and sustainable packaging | Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Ferntree Gully | 75 | 1981 |
| 46 | [Mackay Australia Pty Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mackay-australia-pty-ltd) (derwentindustries.com.au)<br>Supplier of engineered rubber and metal/rubber composite products for Automotive, Defence, Industrial, and Rail markets Focused on providing cost-effective solutions globally | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇦🇺 Dandenong South | 44 | 1932 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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