Harwich's Haltermann Carless celebrates 60 years of being in business

Haltermann Carless, a leading international supplier of high-value solvents and fuels, first opened its refinery in Harwich on June 23, 1964.

Members of the local business community, Harwich mayor Pam Morrison, High Steward Sue Daish and Harwich town councillor Charlie Powell attended the anniversary event.

Landmark - A plaque was unveiled to mark the landmark anniversary (Image: Submitted)

Carless was founded in 1859 by chemist Eugene Carless, who began operating from a site at Hackney Wick in East London as a distiller and refiner of mineral oil.

Mr Carless continued to refine and produce a range of hydrocarbons and solvents, most notably petrol for the growing combustion engine market, into the 20th Century until it was realised that a new location was required for additional expansion.

Tour - Mayor Pam Morrison (Left), High Steward Sue Daish (centre left) and Councillor Charlie Powell (Right) were given a tour as part of the event (Image: Submitted)

In the early 1970s, the development of the Southern North Sea gas fields meant that the Harwich team was able to grow and now the site has a capacity of more than 40 times the original design.

Today, Hatlermann Carless are developing low carbon solutions for customers and also supporting the introduction of innovative technologies, including making bio-crude from bio-solids.