Introducing Rakem Group: The Backbone of the Business
For businesses in search of a smarter way to manage chemical and materials supply, Rakem Group tends to stand out. Rakem Group isn’t just a name. It’s the backbone of three highly specialised company brands working as one. Each one handles a different piece of the industrial puzzle, yet together they create a structure that’s simpler to work with, more cost-effective, and incredibly reliable.
Originally rooted in chemical distribution, Rakem Group has evolved into something far more strategic. Rather than offer a single-solution approach, it connects Rakem, Maker, and Cemkem—three company brands, each with their own technical strengths—under one support network.
What this means for manufacturing and production firms is pretty straightforward. Instead of managing multiple vendors and chasing consistency across projects, partners work with one group that already has all the parts working in sync. That alone saves time, but it also builds trust. From sustainable manufacturing solutions to custom chemical formulations, Rakem Group and its company brands help industrial leaders accelerate progress without compromising on quality or focus.
Rakem
When procurement teams need reliability in speciality raw materials, Rakem tends to be the brand they remember. As part of the Rakem Group, it focuses on speciality raw materials, delivering the kind of consistent quality that production managers rely on.
The industries Rakem supports are varied, but they’ve got one thing in common: they can’t afford supply interruptions. Paint and coatings, paper, textiles, and even pharmaceutical manufacturing often depend on tight tolerances and zero room for error. That’s where Rakem’s reputation as one of the UK’s most dependable industrial chemical suppliers really matters.
Beyond simply supplying material, Rakem acts more like a long-term technical partner. They offer hands-on support that actually solves problems, whether that’s reducing batch failures or helping clients meet tighter regulatory standards. With expertise that stretches across multiple sectors, they’re rarely just sending out a product. More often, it’s about sourcing the right material, to spec, delivered precisely when needed.
And since it’s all backed by the broader Rakem Group, clients benefit from joined-up thinking and the kind of service that doesn’t just tick boxes. It improves outcomes.
Maker
Not every supplier is set up to support research and development, but that’s pretty much Maker’s sweet spot. Sitting within the Rakem Group, Maker exists to bring innovative chemical solutions to life, particularly for teams who are deep into product development or facing unusual formulation challenges.
What makes Maker stand out is how it handles custom chemical formulations. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, Maker works alongside clients to craft something that fits just right, whether it’s a tweak to an existing product or a completely new idea developed from the ground up.
This sort of support tends to be most useful for R&D managers, innovation leads, and sustainability teams who’ve got performance targets to meet and deadlines that don’t wait. Whether the goal is to reduce waste, improve product shelf-life, or align with sustainable manufacturing solutions, Maker is the part of Rakem Group that actually gets into the details and stays there until something works.
But Maker isn’t just about R&D. As an end-to-end toll and contract manufacturer, Maker connects innovation with real-world manufacturability. Rather than simply being a service provider, Maker acts as a true R&D partner, helping bring ideas to market quickly and without delay.
Cemkem
In construction, material performance tends to make or break a project. That’s exactly where Cemkem comes in. As Rakem Group’s specialist in construction raw materials, chemical admixtures and performance additives. Cemkem helps construction professionals take the guesswork out of mix performance, compliance, and consistency.
Its core focus? Helping businesses get the mix right. From adhesion and workability to long-term durability, Cemkem support the full spectrum of drymix performance. So, if a business needs more reliable outcomes or a way to meet strict regulatory standards without slowing down progress, this is usually the team to speak with.
The pressure points Cemkem addresses are pretty familiar: delays due to batch inconsistency, rising costs from material waste, and the headache of keeping projects compliant. What makes the difference here, though, is how Cemkem wraps all of that into practical, site-ready solutions.
Working with Cemkem means fewer late deliveries, fewer product issues, and more predictable project outcomes. As part of the Rakem Group, they’re not operating in isolation, either. That wider structure means that clients often gain more than just a construction additives supplier—they tap into a support system that spans multiple industries.
How These Brands Work Together to Serve Partners
So, how does it all connect? In short, the Rakem Group isn’t just housing three company brands under one roof—it’s actively shaping a smoother, smarter way for clients to manage supply chains, technical needs, and future planning all in one go.
Let’s say a manufacturer is developing a new product that requires custom additives (Maker), consistent speciality raw material supply (Rakem), and needs to be built into construction-grade materials (Cemkem). Rather than juggling three separate suppliers, they’re working with one partner, Rakem Group, that aligns all those parts.
This shared model tends to save time, sure, but it also reduces miscommunication, cuts down procurement admin, and increases responsiveness when things need to change. Having access to the same technical expertise across brands means clients aren’t starting over every time a new challenge appears.
What’s more, each sub-brand contributes specific knowledge: Rakem brings in reliable supply chains, Maker tackles manufacturing R&D innovation, and Cemkem ensures compliance and material performance. But together? They make up a support network that’s far more integrated than most industrial chemical suppliers UK businesses are used to.
Whether it’s improving production quality, advancing sustainability efforts, or accelerating product launches, this structure delivers more than just convenience—it creates real operational value. Interested in how it could work for your business? Get in touch. Someone from our team will respond quickly to help you explore what’s possible.
