kem is a manufacturer of fine chemicals, advanced cosmetology, pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).We offer an independent partnership providing fine services for the life science industries. 1952 : Company’s foundation by Mr. Claude Dufour in the western suburb of Paris (Boulogne under the name of "Laboratoires du Bois de Boulogne" and renamed later on as SEAC.1962 : SEAC moves its industrial operations to its current location north of France in Beuvry la Foret near Lille.1988 : SEAC becomes a 100% subsidiary of the French company CFPI.1998 : CFPI is acquired by Nufarm Limited, the Australian chemical group, further positioning itself in the agrochemical market. SEAC remains managed as a stand-alone company within the group, focusing on fine chemicals.2005 : Minakem Holding SAS acquired all the assets related to the custom synthesis, including the R&D laboratories, pilot plant and manufacturing resources from SEAC.Operating under the name of Minakem SAS, headquarters were relocated to Beuvry la Forêt.The company is privately owned.Minakem establishes Minakem, L.L.C in the United States (New Jersey). This new affiliatemanages the groups North-American business and support its development within the domestic market.