Lach-Ner is a manufacturer and distributor of pure and laboratory chemicals with a strong distribution network, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe

Alfa Aesar, Johnson Matthey GmbH, is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of organic compounds, high purity inorganic compounds, and pure metals and now comprises both Lancaster Synthesis and Avocado Organics.

Alpha chimica is established at the school of Pharmacy at the University of Paris-South (Châtenay-Malabry) for the purpose of developing biomimetic catalyst technology, new chemical entities, and drug candidates.