Through innovative solutions for plant cultivation and home protection against pests, we ensure a healthy and pleasant living environment while helping nature to thrive.
Unichem is a recognised multinational company, distinguished in the fields of rodenticides, insecticides, fertilisers and plant protection by high product quality, innovation and efficiency, supported by strong proprietary brands.
Through its companies, Unichem operates in key Central European markets and exports to more than 100 countries worldwide.
Knowledge enables us to develop high-quality and effective solutions. We continuously educate ourselves and encourage a culture of learning and exchange of experiences.
Our expertise is based on a deep understanding of the fields in which we operate and closely following the latest scientific findings.
Knowledge allows us to be ahead of others and to offer our customers the best possible solutions.
Trust is the foundation of all our collaboration — with customers, partners, and among colleagues. We build it through respect, honesty, transparency, and keeping our promises.
Trust in us and our products is the result of long-term consistency and integrity in our actions and cooperation.
We understand that trust is valuable and easily lost, so we carefully nurture it in all aspects of our business.
Innovation is our ability to think beyond established frameworks and create new, better solutions that care for nature and sustainable development.
Flexibility enables us to quickly respond to changing market needs and environmental challenges.
We constantly seek new ways to improve our products and processes, believing that innovation is key to long-term success and growth.
With a creative approach we overcome the challenges of today and help shape a better future.
Drive represents our unwavering energy, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit in everyday work. We value enthusiasm and a proactive approach among colleagues, reflected in the ability to recognize opportunities and turn them into reality.
Our persistence, hard work, and efficiency are the driving forces that enable us to push the boundaries of what is possible and achieve our goals even when facing challenges. Determination in finding solutions leads us to results we are proud of.
We care about a relaxed atmosphere and pleasant cooperation, and we encourage creativity. We acknowledge and celebrate success, which raises motivation for new achievements.
A satisfied customer is always at the centre of what we do. We impress customers with our expert support and product quality, building the reputation of the company and our employees.
Unichem is a recognizable multinational that excels in rodenticides, insecticides, fertilisers, and plant protection products with high quality, innovation, and effectiveness, backed by strong own brands.
With innovative solutions for plant growth and home protection against pests, we ensure a healthy and pleasant living environment and help nature flourish.
Our story began with a vision to connect knowledge of plants, nature, and responsibility toward the environment. From local beginnings, we have grown into a company that, through its brands and expertise, supports users at home and around the world. Growth, development, and care for nature are the foundations that continue to guide us today.
We have updated the packaging of the Effect products with the goal of clearer and more informative labeling, enabling users to use them more easily and quickly. The visual improvements contribute to better clarity of information and simpler selection of the right product.
Unichem received the prestigious Delo Entrepreneurial Star 2025 award in the category of small and medium-sized enterprises.
This award is a recognition of our achievements, but for us it represents much more — it is proof of our long-term vision, hard work, innovativeness, and the values that we live every day at Unichem.
With the opening of a new logistics center in Croatia, we have strengthened our distribution capacities and improved market supply. The new location enables faster deliveries, more efficient logistics, and even better support for our partners and customers in the region.
At the 9th Export Conference held at Brdo pri Kranju, Unichem was recognized as one of the top five Slovenian exporters of the year and was also awarded an honorary recognition for active engagement in ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) practices.
Slovenian customers awarded the organic soil Bio Plantella Universal Soil the title of Product of the Year 2019 in the category of plant care products for gardens and flowers. This internationally recognized award reflects the innovation and popularity of the product among users.
At the ConExPest 2017 trade fair, visitors and attendees selected the insecticide Effect Microtech as the most innovative and newest product on the Polish market. This recognition highlights how Unichem’s knowledge, technology, and innovation translate into products appreciated directly by users.
The Urban Jungle product line, designed for urban gardeners and small gardens, received the prestigious Product of the Year 2017 consumer seal. The award is granted exclusively by consumers, confirming users’ trust in the quality of these 100% organic products.
We carried out a comprehensive redesign of the Plantella and Bio Plantella brands, introducing a modern and cohesive visual identity. The refreshed design strengthened brand recognition, streamlined communication across product lines, and improved shelf visibility, enabling customers to make clearer and more confident purchasing decisions.
In cooperation with the agency AV Studio, we launched the free online application NarediVrt.si, which helps users easily plan a self-sufficient garden (crop rotation, companion planting, mixed cropping, and sowing calendar). The application received the “People’s Choice Web Champion” award and third place in the Special Digital Projects category.
Unichem was shortlisted for the European Business Awards, selected among more than 15,000 companies from over 30 countries. We proudly represented Slovenia in the Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development category, highlighting our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and ethical business practices.
At the European Pest Management Conference, Con Ex Pest – European Pest Management Conference, held in Kraków, Poland, 2011, the expert jury of the rodent control association awarded our company first prize for the quality of the Ratimor Soft Bait product.
The Finnish Association of Garden Retailers selected Unichem’s effervescent tablets, PLANTELLA TABS, as the Garden Product of the Year 2011. The key factors in the selection were the product’s high quality and innovation, which reflect Unichem’s expertise, development capabilities, and many years of experience.
Construction of a new distribution and production center in Logatec featuring a high-bay warehouse with an area of 5,000 m², a capacity of 4,000 pallet spaces, and a fully electronically managed warehouse system.
The introduction of the new Effect brand marked a strategic expansion into the insecticides segment and strengthened the company’s presence in the pest control market. The launch was supported by an intensive promotional campaign aimed at effective positioning and strong brand recognition.
Rebranding of the Plantella brand and expansion of the product range with new Organik organic fertilizers and Plantella specialty soils. Introduction of the new design across all markets of operation.
We decided to gradually open subsidiaries in Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary, while intensifying cooperation with exclusive distributors in the markets of the former Yugoslavia. As a result, the share of exports in the company’s total sales increased already in that year.
The growth of our operations, expansion of the production program, export activities, and increasing number of employees required careful planning and relocation to a new, larger site. All production, warehouse, and other business facilities from multiple locations in Ljubljana and its surroundings were consolidated and moved to a new, larger location in Sinja Gorica, Vrhnika, where we are still based today.
Intensive company growth placed Unichem among the top ten candidates for the Slovenian Gazelle Award for the fastest-growing companies. We achieved a position among the top three companies in our category and expanded our product portfolios under the Biotoll, Ratimor, Glodacid, Plantella, Bioplant, and Vivera brands. At the same time, we intensified the development of eco-friendly Bioplant products and organic fertilizers.
The establishment of Unichem Gaia d.o.o., which organized the Gaia Club as a platform for education, advice, and networking among gardening enthusiasts and users of advanced gardening products. In the same year, the first issue of Gaia magazine was published in a simple and modest format.
The establishment of the retail subsidiary Grunt, focused on selling our own and other garden and home products, followed by the opening of five stores in the Ljubljana area and its surroundings.
In the early years of development, we gradually expanded our production program with insecticides for pest control and Vivera plant protection products for controlling insects and plant diseases. At the same time, we developed comprehensive rodent and insect control programs under the Biotoll, Ratimor, and Glodacid brands, as well as plant nutrition and protection programs under the Vivera, Plantella, and Bioplant brands.
Unichem was founded by chemical technologist Mile Radivojević, who, during the time of Yugoslavia, created the first private company in the region specialized in garden and home products, driven by vision, courage, and strong determination. Guided by knowledge, a clear direction, and the desire to build something lasting, he developed solutions that bring value to both people and nature.
Our achievements are the result of knowledge, dedication, and long-term investment in product development, sustainability-driven strategies, and international cooperation. Through important recognitions, innovations, and a strong global presence, we demonstrate our commitment to creating solutions that improve people’s lives while caring for nature.
