OMEX HISTORY

OMEX HISTORY

1976

OMEX was established

With the purchase of a small building and a few old WW11 out buildings on Bardney Airfield Lincolnshire. The company introduced suspension fertilisers in the UK.

1976
1984

Purchased Estuary Road site, King’s Lynn

As demand grew and to facilitate our fertiliser application services in Lincolnshire and East Anglia, a site on the docks was purchased. The property had substantial liquid storage tanks.

1984
1985

OMNIA Fertilisers renamed OMEX Agriculture

Originally named OMNIA, the company was rebranded in 1985 to OMEX Agriculture.

1985
1986

OMEX acquired Kemira's liquid business and the Farmers Fertilizer Company

Strengthening operations and driving growth nationwide

1986
1989

First dividend paid to shareholders

13 years into the journey, OMEX Agriculture shareholders received their first dividend – a proud reflection of continued success and expansion.

1989
Full With image

1989

The first of many milestones

100,000 tonnes of OMEX fertiliser delivered to farmers across the UK, supporting stronger, healthier crops.

1989
1989

Plant SAP launched

A ground-breaking technology enabling growers to see the full nutritional status of the plant, for accurate crop recommendations.

1989
1990

OMEX Environmental Ltd established

A new chapter of innovation – OMEX diversified into wastewater treatment and renewable energy solutions.

1990
1990

New IT system introduced

Systems have advanced significantly since the introduction of IBM, at the time it was the start of a whole new technological era for OMEX.

1990
1993

OMEX Agrifluids Ltd was founded

Exporting concentrated plant nutrient formulations, now reaching over 85 nations worldwide.

1993
Full With image

1997

OMEX Deicers introduced

The introduction of non-corrosive de-icing products for various applications but primarily for airports.

1997
1997

Growing in the USA

OMEX Agrifluids Inc. began producing specialty fertilizers in Fresno, California and is now growing throughout the USA.

1997
2002

OMEX Agriculture Inc. founded in Canada

With a production site in Winnipeg, Manitoba. OMEX markets its speciality fertilizers including seed dressings, foliar feeds and plant health promoters.

2002
2007

Tackling Emissions

OMEX Environmental expanded into the AdBlue market, supplying products that help reduce emissions.

2007
Full With image

2007

Milestone of 100 staff

The team was growing, now with 100 staff in the UK, dedicated to providing customers with environmental and crop solutions.

2007
2008

OMEX Agrifluids Ltd relocate to a new site at Saddlebow, Kings Lynn

The new home to the UK base of OMEX Agrifluids was purchased, marking a significant step in the company’s growth and long term investment.

2008
2010

OMEX® do Brasil established Piracicaba, São Paulo

With a growing market for specialities nationwide.

2010
2011

Improving the network of liquid nitrogen facilities

A strategic import site was purchased in Ipswich, to help achieve quick delivery of quality product across UK.

2011
2013

OMEX Agrifluids awarded The Queens Award for International Trade

Recognising the UK team’s hard work and commitment to excellence.

2013
2015

OMEX Mexico established in Guadalajara

As demand for OMEX products continued to grow, OMEX Mexico was established, specialising in a range of crops including agave

2015
2018

Dundee site opened

To support Scottish farming, a new facility in Dundee began supplying liquid nitrogen, providing Scottish farmers high quality fertiliser quickly and efficiently.

2018
2021

OMEX celebrates 45 years of continued growth and success worldwide

2021
Full With image

2024

OMEX Environmental relocate to a new site in Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire

Strengthening operations, research and development.

2024
2025

OMEX Ireland open new premises

Supporting continued growth and service to Irish farmers.

2025
2026

OMEX celebrate 50 years of continued growth and success worldwide

2026