About us
Leader among chemical distributors on the Italian market
Gamma Chimica was founded in Lainate (Milan) in 1980 on the initiative of Giuseppe Mearini. Over the years, the company has become a reference model in its sector, developing an important presence on the national territory, an exclusive relationship with customers and building an extensive network of relationships with specialized suppliers from all over the world.
The company’s numbers are concrete evidence of this success: constantly growing turnover, 52,000 square meters of the warehouse with a storage capacity in tanks of 3,000 tons, of which 400 in heated tanks. Gamma Chimica currently purchases about 2,000 raw materials from manufacturers all over the world and distributes them to over 3,000 customers, 95% of which are in Italy. The company is characterized by a strong sensitivity to the environment and, in general, to sustainability issues that is expressed in the search for raw materials but also in transport, favoring intermodal transport to receive goods from abroad.
In 2022 , the Stockmeier Group acquired Gamma Chimica.
This strategic partnership has allowed us to strengthen Gamma Chimica’s presence in the European market and to offer excellent products to our Italian customers.
The Stockmeier Group stands for the reliable supply of chemicals throughout Europe. The company has developed from a regional trading company to an international group with over 1,800 employees. Today, the Stockmeier Group comprises companies that offer distribution, production and services for chemical products at more than 50 locations worldwide. Despite diversification and strong growth, Stockmeier remains a value-oriented family business.
With a solid reputation based on quality, timeliness and attention to the environment, Gamma Chimica, Member of the Stockmeier Group, continues to grow and innovate, keeping faith with the values that have always guided us. Thanks to the collaboration with Stockmeier, we are ready to embark on a new path of development and success.
Certifications
Our Certifications
Gamma Chimica is a company that has been present on the Italian market since 1980 and has always pursued a publicly declared policy of Quality, Environmental Protection and Safety and Health in the workplace;
this Policy, in addition to the complete compliance with the regulations and legislation in force, is based on the creation, maintenance and continuous improvement of a documented Management System, appropriate to the reality of the Chemical Range and compliant with the standards, to which the company is certified, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001.
In addition, Gamma Chimica is committed to obtaining the continuous and full satisfaction of its customers by providing high quality products that make its commitment reliable and safe. For this reason, Gamma Chimica also has the ESAD II certification (for distribution in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, etc. sectors), is a member of the RSPO for sustainable palm oil (RSPO – Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)” and Gamma Chimica is also certified according to the GMP+ Standard (introduced in Europe by Reg. 183/2005/EC and Reg. 2023/2006/EC) and adheres to the guidelines of the HACCP system (introduced in Europe by Reg. 183/2005/EC and Reg. 2023/2006/EC).
Clean Room
Clean Room
In the Gamma Chimica warehouse in Castelnovetto (PV) our Clean Room is active, a clean room conceived, designed and built to meet the needs of Purity, Quality and Safety control for products in regulated sectors such as food and Pharmaceutical. It is possible for us, through dedicated keg and storage lines in controlled conditions, to guarantee the supply of products that comply with the standards of the Feed, Food, Pharma and Cosmetics. The close collaboration with qualified suppliers, the attention to packaging and to the entire chain from producer to customer, allow us to distribute the bulk and keg product in full compliance with the ISO 9001, HACCO, GDP, GMP and GMP+ regulatory requirements. The products for which the Clean Room is used are USP/EP Propylene Glycol and 99.8% PF Glycerin The packaging used is food-grade opaque HDPE IBCs, on plastic pallets, protected with film during transport and storage and “Sized” metal drums with epoxy resin inner coating approved for food contact, also protected with film to exclude possible environmental contamination.
Laboratory
Laboratory
The Gamma Chimica instrumental laboratory is equipped with the following equipment:
- Karl Fisher Titrino 870 for the control of water content in marketed liquid products
- Titrino Plus 848 for the control of amines or acids
- GC Agilent 7820A gas chromatograph equipped with FID detector used to verify the purity of various products or their composition
- Lovibond PFX 995 colorimeter for checking the color index.
The laboratory, which is constantly evolving, is also equipped with normal instrumentation (thermometers, density meters, pH meters, balances) for technical controls.
