BERGERAC NC, a subsidiary of the GROUPE SNPE, specializes in the manufacture of nitrocellulose products nail varnishes, these latter marketed under the DURLIN brand name. BERGERAC NC is the leading worldwide supplier of the coating industry with dedicated of products including nitrocellulose and NEPPLAST plasticizers. The customer oriented strategy of Bergerac NC results in four lines of products dedicated to the specific needs of each industry: Cristal is the line for Printing Inks, Azur for varnishes and paints, Idyl for tailor made products and high technology applications. BERGERAC NC is also a recognized expert for energetic nitrocellulose, used for the production of sporting ammunition, gun powder, rocket motors, gas generators for safety belts tightners as well as industrial explosives.

We manufacture nitrocellulose in our main site at Bergerac, South West of France, and also team up in CNC (china Nitrocellulose) with Chinese partners at three production sites in mainland China (Shanghai, Nanjing and Xin Xiang) and one site in South Korea (Chun Ju).

World leader in the production and distribution of nitrocellulose, BERGERAC NC provides his customers a distribution network covering more than 50 countries throughout the world. With factories in Europe and in Asia, BERGERAC NC supplies his customers, wherever they are, with products adapted to their requirements.

Quality standards

BERGERAC NC consolidates SNPE long decades of experience in the manufacture of nitrated products. This long standing expertise enables us to offer the world's largest range of nitrocellulose products, with consistent quality and reliability.

Throughout the manufacturing process, extremely rigorous screening tests are used, from the selection of raw materials up to the control of the final product. All our plants are ISO certified.

BERGERAC NC's policy

At BERGERAC NC we aim to be more than merely a supplier, by establishing real partnerships with our customers to develop the solution that meets their exact requirements. Our commercial and technical staffs stay in close contact with customers around the world to make optimum use of nitrocellulose in their specific applications.