The correct application of physical and chemical processes are insured by the suitability of our equipment and the care with which the processes are allied. Our highly skilled staff, constantly monitor production in order to ensure that every bottle of oil produced consistently maintains the high standards we have set. Because of the efficiency of our systems our plant conserves energy, and we are able, as a result, to bring our products to market at very reasonable cost, continuing the company's tradition of value and quality. 

We are scrupulous in our choice of material for our vegetable oil. This ensures that the oil is not only pure and good tasting, but healthy, to promote the well being of the buying public. The quality of our oil has been well accepted by the market. Management feels that the company has reached the stage for a deep foray into both domestic as well as international markets. Soap and detergent plants are expected to go on stream soon as well.

Unified Chemical Company was founded incorporated in Zambia in 1979,  to help meet shortages of essential commodities occurring at that time. Over the years the company has established a name for producing high quality products at low prices. Recognizing a need for locally produced vegetable oil, the company began the construction of a new, modern vegetable oil refining center to continue its tradition of high quality products.

During the period, 1998 – 2003, the company went through a major rehabilitation of its plant and facilities culminating in the establishment of a modern plant along Katanga Road in the industrial area of Lusaka for the refining of crude soya oil and the manufacturing of soaps and detergents.

The plant and technology for the refinery was supplied by De Smet of Belgium who are the world leaders in edible oil refining technology. The oil refinery was commissioned in June 2004. The plant has the capacity to refine 2,000 MT of oil per month. The market share of the company in the domestic sector is steadily increasing over the past one year. During this period, limited quantities have been exported to neighbouring countries as well. IMSA (Impianti Macchine Saponi of Italy) supplied the technology for the soap and glycerine divisions.