About us

From humble beginnings, Raymond Melouney, a man with a vision, founded Lee-Chem Laboratories in 1962. With determination and ingenuity, Raymond laid the foundations of the business, and his commitment, integrity and passion remain the pillars on which the business operates today.

With its growing global presence, Lee-Chem Laboratories has evolved into a well-respected personal-care specialist. Raymond's extended family and the generations that have followed, have played significant roles in helping mould Lee-Chem Laboratories into the company that it is today.

Although Raymond passed away in 2017, his legacy still remains an inspiration to all at Lee-Chem Laboratories.

RAYMOND MELOUNEY AND HIS WIFE LUCY, COMMEMORATING LEE-CHEM'S 50TH BIRTHDAY.

OUR MISSION

• To be a leading cosmetics and personal-care manufacturer
• To serve our consumers through understanding their unique needs
• To deliver products that meet consumers' expectations of quality, performance and value
• To grow our brands which are well-established brands in South Africa, across the globe with like-minded business partners

OUR PRINCIPLES

• To always put the customer first in whatever we do
• To invest in our brands, our operations and our people
• To strive for excellence through ongoing R&D and innovation
• To provide outstanding customer service
• To deliver superior quality products at market-related prices
• To ensure honesty, integrity and openness in our conduct

OUR PEOPLE

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT LEE-CHEM LABORATORIES

OUR PEOPLE AND THEIR PASSION FOR OUR BUSINESS ARE THE CORNERSTONES AT LEE-CHEM LABORATORIES. WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH OUR PEOPLE THRIVE BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. THROUGH ONGOING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, WE EMPOWER AND UPSKILL OUR STAFF TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE KEPT ABREAST OF CURRENT TRENDS IN THEIR PARTICULAR FIELDS OF EXPERTISE. THIS HAS LED TO HIGH STAFF RETENTION OF STABLE AND MOTIVATED EMPLOYEES, WHO ARE BOTH KNOWLEDGEABLE AND DEDICATED.

JAMES BYRNE, MD LEE-CHEM LABORATORIES