rooted in the uk and the netherlands

The coatings we develop today are built on foundations laid long ago in the UK and the Netherlands.

In the UK, it all began in 1857 when Bowman’s milling was established by Jas Bowman. Dedication to quality manufacturing and investment in new technologies opened the door to supplying coating systems to food manufacturers, leading to the establishment of Bowman Ingredients in 1990. Expansion into new markets, supported by manufacturing facilities in Thailand, South Africa, and Poland, extended the company’s international reach. In 2020, Bowman Ingredients joined Solina, further enhancing our coating solutions.

In 2021, our capabilities were further enhanced by Food Compounds in the Netherlands, adding a new production plant to our network. With a strong focus on R&D, the Dutch site is known for its extensive history and expertise in developing distinctive potato specialties. Its innovative coating systems, built on patented technology, deliver value-added solutions for potato processors, including pommes noisettes, pommes dauphines, and chips.

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Located to serve

Wherever you are, our local experts are ready to support your market. With manufacturing facilities in the UK, The Netherlands, Poland, Thailand, and South Africa, we’re strategically positioned to serve both local and international customers.

Solina Coatings UK

Atlas House
Central Bedfordshire
SG18 8QB
United Kingdom

Bowman Ingredients (South Africa)

17 Fisher Avenue
Epping Industria 1, Cape Town, 7475
South Africa

Bowman Ingredients (Thailand)

18 Soi Onnuch 35
Suanluang, Bangkok 10250
Thailand

Solina Coatings NL

Krombraak 14
P.O. Box 236
4900 AE Oosterhout
The Netherlands

Solina Coatings Poland

Sp. z o.o.
Ryszarda Chomicza 13a
55-080 Nowa Wieś Wrocławska
Poland

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2024

  • New factory opening, Biggleswade, UK
2024

2022

  • New Headquarters opening, Biggleswade, UK
2022

2020

  • Bowman Ingredients acquired by Solina
2020

2019

  • New factory opening, Poland
2019

2016

  • New factory dedicated to gluten free and allergen control opening, Bedford, UK
2016

2015

  • New Food Compounds factory dedicated to gluten free
2015

2014

  • Bowman Ingredients enters joint venture, Thailand
2014

2012

  • New blending plant, Hitchin, UK
2012

2003

  • Bowman Ingredients enters joint venture, South Africa
2003

1990

  • Blending plant and crumb manufacturing plant opens, UK
  • Bowman Ingredients is established, UK
1990

1970

  • Food Compounds’ establishment
1970

1964

  • Bowman Milling starts to manufacture food coatings, UK
1964

1962

  • Bowman Milling starts to thermally process flour, UK
1962

1857

  • Bowman Milling established, UK
1857