Stort Divisions

Stort Group consists of 4 divisions: Stort Industrial; Stort F&F; Zanos and Zanos Europe. Through these divisions we support an impressive range of applications and markets.

Linking global chemical potential

Stort Group is a leading independent speciality chemical distributor to the Coatings and Fragrance & Flavours Industries in the UK & Ireland. Founded in 1981, we remain 100% family-owned.
We are fortunate to have one of our founders, Kendrick Gilkes, still actively involved in the company.

Our directors

Kendrick Gilkes

Executive Chairman

Richard Gilkes

Group CEO

Emma Marchant

F+F Director

Melanie Sanderson

Director & Company Secretary

Latest news

31 January 2025

Making Scents of 2025 with Stort’s Essential Ingredients

2025 is barely a month old, and is already looking like a seismic year. Our new century is hitting its own quarter life crisis and the fragrance industry needs to keep consumers captivated with a dynamic blend of nostalgia and innovation. We here at Stort continue to see a strong emphasis on sustainability, sensory escapism, and mood-enhancing […]

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20 December 2024

Kraemer & Christmas markets

December saw our industrial sales team pack their bags and jet off to Bremen for another valuable opportunity to catch up with old friends…

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29 November 2024

IFEAT 2024: Bangkok, Parties, Partnerships, and Plenty of Passion!

This year, the always-anticipated IFEAT (International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades) Conference landed in Bangkok—later than usual, but totally worth the wait! Set against the vibrant backdrop of Thailand’s bustling capital, the event attracted the biggest crowd ever, with nearly 1,700 delegates from all corners of the fragrance and flavour (F&F) industry. And […]

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