BORAX EUROPE LIMITED
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Executive summary
BORAX EUROPE LIMITED operates as the specialized European distribution arm for global mining giant Rio Tinto, holding a dominant position in the niche borates market. Leveraging its parent's vertically integrated supply chain and over a century of market presence, the company is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for boron in green energy and advanced materials. While its agency model limits direct manufacturing margins and strategic autonomy, its backing by a major global player ensures unparalleled financial stability and market leadership in the specialty chemicals sector.
Overview
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 1892-05-05
- Registered office
- 6 St James's Square, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 4AD
- Postcode
- SW1Y 4AD
- Capital
- 5,926,626 GBP
- Accounts category
- Audit Exemption Subsidiary
Accounts
- Last made up to
- 2025-12-31
- Next due by
- 2027-09-30
- Financial year end
- 31 December
Confirmation statement
- Last statement dated
- 2026-03-05
- Next due by
- 2027-03-19
Nature of business (SIC)
- 46180 Agents specialized in the sale of other particular products
Officers 6 current · 43 resigned
Group structure
Controlled by RIO TINTO INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED — since 2016-04-06
From persons-with-significant-control filings on the public register.
Modern slavery statement
Registered a modern slavery statement for 2026 (period to 2025-12-31) as part of the RIO TINTO PLC group statement — 6 years on the registry.
Read the statement summary on the government modern slavery statement registry. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contact details
- Website
- http://www.borax.com
Previous company names
| Name | Date changed |
|---|---|
| BORAX CONSOLIDATED LIMITED | 1995-11-08 |
| BORAX HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1989-08-14 |
| HARDMAN AND HOLDEN,LIMITED | 1978-12-31 |
Previous registered addresses 6
| Address | Changed on |
|---|---|
| 2 EASTBOURNE TERRACE, LONDON, W2 6LG | 2015-06-08 |
| 2 EASTBOURNE TERRACE, LONDON, W5 1LY | 2007-11-28 |
| 6 ST JAMES'S SQUARE, LONDON, SW1Y 4LD | 2007-11-27 |
| 1A GUILDFORD BUSINESS PARK, GUILDFORD, SURREY GU2 8XG | 2007-10-22 |
| 170 PRIESTLEY ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7RQ | 2001-10-29 |
| BORAX HOUSE, CARLISLE PL., LONDON. SW1P 1HT | 1995-01-13 |
Among its peers
The oldest
of 156 similar companies in SW, trading since 1892
Property in England & Wales 1 title
- Freehold
- 1
- Most recent registration
- 2011-06-27
- Where
- East Sussex
| Title number | County | Tenure | Registered | Price paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX57113 | East Sussex | Freehold | 2011-06-27 | — |
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