Hibiscus Plc : About
Hibiscus Plc : About
The UKs Leading Chemical Label Manufacturer
Hello, I’m James Killerby – Managing Director of Hibiscus PLC. Please allow me to welcome you to this section of our website, where I hope you will learn all you need to know about the proud heritage of our company, our chemical labelling expertise, and the fantastic people that make up our team!
Hibiscus is a commercial printing company that specialises in producing labelling solutions specifically for the chemical industry and was launched in 1981 with the support of a government business loan. I am exceptionally proud to be the 3rdgeneration of the Killerby family to lead the company. My parents, Brian and Dorothy Killerby, founded the business with just a small, hand-made label rewinding machine, that Brian made himself, and the first year’s profit was a very hard-earned £74!
Since then, our trajectory has been one of remarkable growth.
In 1986 we moved into our purpose-built factory on the outskirts of Leeds, and in 2004 the building was tripled in size.
In 2023 we made significant investments into our manufacturing facility, refurbishing the office space to the highest modern standards.
This has included the installation of a new Demo-Room which has become an ideal space for customers old and new to meet with us, take on our MSDS software demo (don’t worry we have very strong coffee to keep you awake!) and get hands on with our BS5609 printers with Demo models supplied from our partners at Epson, Lexmark, Sharp and OKI.
Our infrastructure has also been drastically revamped with the addition of solar panels across the site which, in 2023, provided around 40% of the energy used to power the entire factory!
At Hibiscus, we take pride in our extensive industry knowledge, navigating the intricacies of chemical labelling legislation, and ensuring the performance and durability of our products in the most challenging environments.
From our headquarters in Leeds, we extend our services to businesses across the UK and beyond, offering labels, printers, and software. Our customer base spans a wide spectrum, from major industry players (27 of them ranking among the global top 50 chemical companies) to smaller niche enterprises in waste, pharmaceuticals, and transportation. I believe that the calibre of our customers is a strong indication of the high-quality of our products and the fantastic level of customer service that we provide.
Hibiscus labels boast steadfast endurance, ensuring they remain fade-resistant and securely adhered over time and we are the only label printer in the UK conducting its own BS:5609 Section 3 tests. When we print labels using our tested substrates and inks, so you can trust that they are fully compliant to BS:5609.
I appreciate your interest in Hibiscus Plc, should you require any more information on the company please feel free to reach out to me directly at anytime.
James Killerby
Managing Director of Hibiscus PLC
Who we are
Hibiscus Plc is a long-established, family-run, commercial printing company that is owned and managed by the Killerby family.
We are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of hazard warning labels and software, and for over 39 years we have specialised in providing high-quality labelling solutions for the chemical and hazardous goods industries.
We provide a genuine ‘one-stop shop’ service, supplying a wide range of warning labels and placards, hazchem vehicle marking, and transport documentation. We also produce software for the classification and labelling of chemicals and the production and management of Safety Data Sheets.
What we do
Hibiscus PLC is one of the UK’s leading label manufacturers and software developers for the transportation, supply and end-use of hazardous substances and we have specialised in providing high-quality labelling solutions for over 39 years.
At our Leeds site, we manufacture a wide range of bespoke hazard warning labels and develop software specifically for the classification and labelling of chemicals and the production and management of Safety Data Sheets.
Who we work with
From our base in Leeds, we are able to supply businesses across the UK, Europe and beyond with warning labels, export documentation and software.
We work with companies in the chemical industry and associated similar industries including brewing, janitorial, hazardous waste and transportation.
Our clients vary from some of the biggest names in the chemical industry to smaller, niche companies and everyone in between and we believe that the calibre of our customers is an indication of our excellent reputation. Hibiscus has developed strong relationships with businesses across the globe and our existing customers include: Ineos, Brenntag, Univar, Dow Corning, Johnson Matthey, Akzo Nobel, Syngenta, Yara, Lucite, PPG Industries and FMC.
