Avecia, Ltd - UK. Manufacturers of fine and specialty chemicals for a wide range of industrial markets. Antimicrobial additives for cotton and cellulose based fibers. Avecia is a leading global fine and specialty chemicals company focused on delivering innovative technology and service excellence to customers across a range of high technology industries. Avecia's on-going success is based on a long track record of innovation and service excellence. With over $500 million invested across 17 advanced research, technical service and manufacturing sites in recent years, Avecia operates globally at the leading edge of technology in its chosen fields. The knowledge and skills of our international workforce of 3500 employees have pioneered many important products which are in everyday use. With unique capabilities in organic chemistry, biological & polymer sciences and process technology, each of our business sectors offers bespoke products and services to our global customers, supported by highly focused technical expertise.