Chemex International is expanding its overseas network following a surge in demand for its cleaning and hygiene products.

The company is set to open up distribution operations in the Middle East, Asia and Western Europe.

Since it was formed 22 years ago West Midlands based Chemex has grown to become the leading supplier of cleaning and hygiene materials in Europe with operations in Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Cyprus and Malta.

Now it is looking to strengthen its European arm by expanding into Germany, Holland, Portugal and Spain.

Chemex AntiBak has been under development for more than three years and has passed international standards confirming its ability to kill some of the world’s most dangerous bacteria and viruses including C.diff spores, Norovirus, MRSA, Avian Flu H5N1, Polio, SARS, Hepatitis C and HIV.

Mr Derrig added: ”Chemex has a proven track record in developing and delivering new products and high levels of service and this has not escaped the interest of potential franchisees in the UK and abroad.

“We are currently in negotiations with a number of potential partners and we would hope to have agreements in place later this year.”