History of OMEX
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History of OMEX
Growing for almost 50 yearsWe’ve been working with farmers for almost 50 years, delivering high quality liquid fertiliser and crop nutrition. We’re a proud group of companies operating around the globe with our mission to sustainably feed and power a growing population.
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With the purchase of a small building and a few old WW11 out buildings on Bardney Airfield Lincolnshire. The company introduced their first fertiliser range in the UK
1976
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Demand grew and to facilitate our fertiliser services in Lincolnshire and East Anglia, a site on the docks was purchased.
1984
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Originally named OMNIA, the company was rebranded in 1985 to OMEX Agriculture.
1985
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Operations continued to expand throughout the UK
1986
![](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/timeline-5.jpg)
First Dividend to Shareholders
13 years into the journey shareholders of OMEX Agriculture received their first dividend as the companies success continued to grow.
1989
![History of OMEX Liquid Fertiliser](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-red-sprayer-01.jpg)
The first of what was to be many, 100,000 tonnes of fertilisers, was delivered to farmers across the UK
1989
![History of OMEX - OMEX Environmental](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-biogas-01.jpg)
OMEX diversified into wastewater treatment and optimising renewable energy technologies with OMEX Environmental.
1990
![History of OMEX - OMEX Agrifluids](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-lemons-01.jpg)
OMEX Agrifluids Ltd Was Founded
Exporting concentrated crop nutrient formulations to now over 85 nations worldwide with OMEX Agrifluids
1991
![History of OMEX - SAP Analysis](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-SAP-Analysis-01.jpg)
A ground-breaking technology that enables growers to see the full nutritional status of the plant, for accurate crop recommendations with SAP Analysis
1992
![History of OMEX - Deicer](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-deicer-plane-01.jpg)
The introduction of non-corrosive de-icing products for various applications but primarily for airports
1997
![History of OMEX - OMEX USA](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-almond-01.jpg)
OMEX USA started with production in Fresno and is now growing throughout the USA
1997
![History of OMEX - OMEX Canada](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-OSR-01.jpg)
With a production site in Winnipeg, Manitoba. OMEX markets its speciality fertilizers including seed dressings, foliar feeds, plant health promoters with OMEX Canada
2002
![History of OMEX - Our Team](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-chris-pacey-01.jpg)
The team was growing, now with 100 staff in the UK, dedicated to sustainably feeding and powering a growing population.
2007
![History of OMEX - OMEX Brazil](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-soya-01.jpg)
OMEX do Brasil is established with a growing market for specialities nationwide.
2010
![History of OMEX - Storage](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-tanker-and-tanks-01.jpg)
Continuing to improve UK network
A strategic import site was purchased in Ipswich, to help achieve quick delivery of quality product across UK.
2011
![](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/08/Agave-4-scaled-1.jpg)
Continued demand for OMEX products continued to grow, calling for the establishment of OMEX Mexico, specialising in a range of crops including agave.
2015
![History of OMEX - Dundee](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-dundee-01.jpg)
To support Scottish farming, the latest OMEX facility providing liquid nitrogen to farmers was opened. Located in the port of Dundee, the site provides the farming community with quality liquid fertiliser in a timely manner.
2018
![History of OMEX - Sustainability Journey](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-planet-lightbulb-01.jpg)
OMEX Agriculture assemble a team of experts to deliver sustainable fertiliser and crop nutrition advice
2024
![](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/timeline-1.jpg)
With the purchase of a small building and a few old WW11 out buildings on Bardney Airfield Lincolnshire. The company introduced their first fertiliser range in the UK
1976
![](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/timeline-3.jpg)
Originally named OMNIA, the company was rebranded in 1985 to OMEX Agriculture.
1985
![](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/timeline-5.jpg)
First Dividend to Shareholders
13 years into the journey shareholders of OMEX Agriculture received their first dividend as the companies success continued to grow.
1989
![History of OMEX - OMEX Environmental](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-biogas-01.jpg)
OMEX diversified into wastewater treatment and optimising renewable energy technologies with OMEX Environmental.
1990
![History of OMEX - SAP Analysis](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-SAP-Analysis-01.jpg)
A ground-breaking technology that enables growers to see the full nutritional status of the plant, for accurate crop recommendations with SAP Analysis
1992
![History of OMEX - OMEX USA](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-almond-01.jpg)
OMEX USA started with production in Fresno and is now growing throughout the USA
1997
![History of OMEX - Our Team](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-chris-pacey-01.jpg)
The team was growing, now with 100 staff in the UK, dedicated to sustainably feeding and powering a growing population.
2007
![History of OMEX - Storage](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-tanker-and-tanks-01.jpg)
Continuing to improve UK network
A strategic import site was purchased in Ipswich, to help achieve quick delivery of quality product across UK.
2011
![History of OMEX - Dundee](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-dundee-01.jpg)
To support Scottish farming, the latest OMEX facility providing liquid nitrogen to farmers was opened. Located in the port of Dundee, the site provides the farming community with quality liquid fertiliser in a timely manner.
2018
![History of OMEX - Sustainability Journey](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-planet-lightbulb-01.jpg)
OMEX Agriculture assemble a team of experts to deliver sustainable fertiliser and crop nutrition advice
2024
![](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/timeline-2.jpg)
Demand grew and to facilitate our fertiliser services in Lincolnshire and East Anglia, a site on the docks was purchased.
1984
![](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/timeline-4.jpg)
Operations continued to expand throughout the UK
1986
![History of OMEX Liquid Fertiliser](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-red-sprayer-01.jpg)
The first of what was to be many, 100,000 tonnes of fertilisers, was delivered to farmers across the UK
1989
![History of OMEX - OMEX Agrifluids](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-lemons-01.jpg)
OMEX Agrifluids Ltd Was Founded
Exporting concentrated crop nutrient formulations to now over 85 nations worldwide with OMEX Agrifluids
1991
![History of OMEX - Deicer](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-deicer-plane-01.jpg)
The introduction of non-corrosive de-icing products for various applications but primarily for airports
1997
![History of OMEX - OMEX Canada](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-OSR-01.jpg)
With a production site in Winnipeg, Manitoba. OMEX markets its speciality fertilizers including seed dressings, foliar feeds, plant health promoters with OMEX Canada
2002
![History of OMEX - OMEX Brazil](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/timeline-picture-template-soya-01.jpg)
OMEX do Brasil is established with a growing market for specialities nationwide.
2010
![](https://www.omex.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/08/Agave-4-scaled-1.jpg)
Continued demand for OMEX products continued to grow, calling for the establishment of OMEX Mexico, specialising in a range of crops including agave.
2015
Grow With Us
On Our JourneyThe history of OMEX spans almost 50 years, helping farmers grow quality products when they need it. We’re committed to offering innovative products and advice. As we embark on our next 50 years we want you to grow with us, contact us below.
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