1979

Jaychem founded by brothers Arunas and Ed Jancys.

1979

First batches of toiletries manufactured in their garage

1981

Moved into Kerwyn Ave premises

1985

Established Animal Health Division

1986

Obtained ACVM license and certificate of GMP compliance

1989

Moved into Andromeda Crescent premises

1990

First export order

1996

Katherine Samplonius (Jancys) joined the business as a chemist under the guidance of her father Arunas

2001

First patent granted

2004

Richard Jancys joined the business as Business Development Manager, later moving into his current role of General Manager

2008

Paul Jancys joined the business as Financial Controller

2008

Moved into purpose built facilities in Kordel Place

2009

Trade mark and launch of the healthE brand in New Zealand

2013

Plant expansion with capability for vacuum emulsification

2015

New ERP system deployed

2017

Second patent granted

2018

Team increases to 50 staff

2018

Multiple international trade marks granted for healthE due to expanding global demand

2019

Jaychem celebrates 40 years in business

2019

Plant upgrade, full segregation Human and Veterinary manufacturing