Caldic B V

What Caldic B V does

Caldic B V is a global specialty chemicals and ingredients distribution and development partner headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, founded in 1970. The company operates across 44 countries in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, serving 30,000+ customers from a portfolio of 25,000+ products sourced through 3,000+ suppliers. It organizes its offering into two divisions: Life Sciences (food and beverage, beauty and personal care, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, biopharma, nutrition, animal nutrition, agriculture, home care and I&I) and Material Sciences (CASC, advanced materials, electronics, energy, environment solutions, lubricants, textiles, leather and paper).

Caldic's core technical asset is a network of more than 70 application laboratories worldwide that support formulation co-creation, custom blending, and regulatory compliance services alongside its core distribution activity. The company maintains proprietary food safety and quality systems (HACCP, SQF Excellent across all six North America sites) and holds an EcoVadis Platinum Group rating placing it in the top 1% globally. Its underlying technology stack combines regional sales and techno-commercial teams with CRM-integrated product recommendation engines, AI-assisted analytics for customer demand anticipation, and supply chain optimization tools.

Revenue is generated through a B2B specialty chemicals distribution model with transactional pricing per engagement. The company was acquired by U.S. private equity firm Advent International from Goldman Sachs Asset Management in November 2021 and subsequently merged with Grupo Transmerquim S.A., with reported group revenue of approximately EUR 3 billion. Since then, Caldic has continued inorganic expansion through acquisitions of Food Industry Technology Ltd (2022) and Ricardo Molina (2024), integration of its Vietnam operations (2023), and new principal distribution partnerships with LOTTE Fine Chemical, Maolac, and Cromogenia. The company faces an ongoing investigation in Brazil regarding alleged methanol diversion linked to organized crime, which has already triggered methanol sales restrictions by the ANP and potential license revocation risk.

Name

Caldic B V

Legal name

Caldic B V

Website

https://caldic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Caldic B V is a Rotterdam-based global distributor and development partner of specialty chemicals and ingredients, serving 30,000+ customers across 44 countries in food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets through a network of 70+ application laboratories and regional sales teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals Distribution

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Raw Materials & Critical Reagents Supply Services (media, resins, single-use) (HLAAAKAI)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals distribution
• Ingredients distribution
• Formulation development services
• Life sciences supply chain
• Material sciences distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemicals and Ingredients Distribution: Caldic generates revenue as a global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, serving life science and material science markets. The company distributes over 25,000 products from 3,000+ suppliers to 30,000+ customers globally, combining distribution with value-added formulation and technical support services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Caldic is a global distributor and development partner for specialty chemicals and ingredients, distributing over 25,000 products from 3,000+ suppliers to 30,000+ customers across 44 countries. The company combines distribution with value-added services including formulation co-creation through 70+ application laboratories, custom blending and packaging, regulatory compliance support, and supply chain optimization. Its portfolio spans Life Sciences (food & beverage, beauty & personal care, pharma & healthcare, biopharma, nutrition) and Material Sciences (CASC, advanced materials, electronics, energy, environment solutions, lubricants).

Product overview

Caldic is a global development partner and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients operating across Life Sciences and Material Sciences sectors. The core offering is a distribution platform that combines global sourcing capabilities (30,000+ customers, 3,000+ suppliers, 25,000+ products) with local market expertise through 70+ application laboratories and teams in 44 countries. The product portfolio is organized into two divisions: Life Sciences (Food & Beverage, Beauty & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Biopharma, Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, Home Care & I&I) and Material Sciences (CASC/Coatings-Adhesives-Sealants-Construction, Advanced Materials, Electronics, Environment Solutions, Lubricants). Value-added services including formulation development, custom blending and packaging, regulatory compliance support, and supply chain management complement the distribution model. The company emphasizes co-creation partnerships with customers and suppliers to drive innovation in formulations across food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food & Beverage Solutions Ingredient distribution and formulation solutions for food and beverage manufacturers, including bakery mixes, functional ingredients, and processing aids. Supports clean label, plant-based, and functional nutrition trends. Targeted at food and nutrition manufacturers across bakery, dairy, plant-based, and functional food segments.
• Beauty & Personal Care Solutions Distribution of natural, active, and specialty ingredients for personal care formulations, supporting clean beauty concepts with formulation expertise and global portfolio access. Targeted at personal care and beauty brand manufacturers.
• Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Solutions GMP-grade pharmaceutical ingredients, regulatory support, and secure supply chain solutions from lab to production for pharmaceutical and healthcare applications. Targeted at pharma and healthcare companies requiring quality-certified ingredients.
• Biopharma Solutions Strategic sourcing and distribution solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on resilience, efficiency, and innovation in a complex global market. Targeted at biopharma companies requiring secure and traceable supply chains.
• Nutrition Solutions Science-backed nutritional ingredients, formulation expertise, and global traceability network for brands launching products targeting gut health, muscle recovery, joint support, and immune balance. Targeted at nutrition brand manufacturers.
• Animal Nutrition Ingredient solutions and formulation support for animal nutrition applications including pet food and livestock feed. Targeted at companion animal health (pet food) and livestock nutrition manufacturers.
• Home Care & I&I Cleaning Solutions Surfactants, builders, specialty actives, and formulation support for household and industrial cleaning products, delivering efficient, safe, and eco-friendly cleaning performance. Targeted at home care and industrial & institutional cleaning product manufacturers.
• Agriculture Solutions Specialty ingredients and solutions for agricultural applications supporting crop protection and yield optimization. Targeted at agricultural input manufacturers and crop science companies.
• CASC (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Construction) Raw materials and technical expertise for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and construction applications, including specialty ingredients, polymers, fillers, tackifiers, and additives that enhance bond strength, flexibility, durability, and sustainability. Targeted at coatings, adhesives, sealants, and construction product manufacturers.
• Advanced Materials Advanced material chemistries including composites and nanomaterials with technical lab and application-driven R&D support for market-ready innovations. Targeted at advanced materials manufacturers and industrial innovators.
• Electronics Materials High-purity sourcing and supply chain resilience for electronics applications including semiconductors, sensors, and connectors, with local compliance expertise. Targeted at electronics manufacturers requiring high-purity specialty materials.
• Lubricants Solutions Advanced lubricant additives and collaborative formulation services to enhance durability, efficiency, and sustainability while reducing friction and extending equipment life. Targeted at lubricant manufacturers and industrial equipment companies.
• Environment Solutions PFAS management solutions, water treatment, soil remediation, and carbon capture technologies supporting cleaner processes and environmental protection. Targeted at environmental services and industrial manufacturers with remediation needs.
• Textiles, Leather & Paper Specialty chemicals and ingredients for textiles, leather, and paper manufacturing applications. Targeted at textile, leather goods, and paper product manufacturers.
• Energy Specialty chemical solutions and ingredients for energy sector applications. Targeted at energy industry manufacturers and operators.
• Application Laboratories & Co-Creation Services Contract formulation development and co-creation services through a global network of over 70 application laboratories, providing R&D support, formulation testing, and product development across food, pharma, personal care, and industrial applications. Targeted at enterprise manufacturers seeking tailored ingredient solutions.
• Custom Blending & Packaging Custom blending, packing, labeling, and resizing services through advanced supply chain facilities that reduce complexity and accelerate speed-to-market. Targeted at manufacturers requiring tailored ingredient formats and finished product preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced over 1,300 metric tons of single-use plastic annually through Returnable Totes Program in North America
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• CromogeniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 June 2026Spanish specialty chemicals company Cromogenia partnered with Caldic to expand the reach of its advanced binder technologies in the Benelux region. Through this agreement, Caldic distributes Cromogenia's water-based resin technologies including polyurethane dispersions, 1K and 2K systems, UV-crosslinkable binders, acrylate emulsions, and hydrophilic polyisocyanales for applications such as exterior wood coatings, parquet lacquers, metal coatings, and roofing systems.
• LOTTE Fine ChemicalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Caldic partnered with LOTTE Fine Chemical to distribute methyl cellulose (MC) and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) ingredients across the US food and beverage markets. The collaboration expands Caldic's portfolio of texture, stability, and processing solutions for food, beverage, and nutrition manufacturers, supported by joint technical and application expertise. Demand for these functional hydrocolloids is growing as manufacturers pursue plant-forward innovation and more resilient formulation systems.
• MaolaccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026Caldic partnered with Maolac, a deep tech biotechnology company, to market and distribute Maolac's portfolio of colostrum-based ingredients across the North American nutrition sector with commercial rollout planned for 2026. Maolac's AI-driven proteomics technology identifies and extracts functional proteins from bovine colostrum similar to those in human breast milk, producing ingredients for gut health, muscle recovery, joint support, and immune balance. Products include Maolactin-GI, Maolactin-FMR, and Super Colostrum.
• Ricardo MolinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2024Caldic announced the acquisition of Ricardo Molina, expanding its portfolio of chemical distribution solutions.
• Food Industry Technology LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2022Caldic announced the acquisition of Food Industry Technology Ltd as a strategic move to expand or enhance its capabilities in the food industry sector.
• Grupo Transmerquim S.A.flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing Advent International's acquisition of Caldic, the company merged with Grupo Transmerquim S.A. (an Advent portfolio company), creating a global industry leader in chemical distribution. The combined entity benefits from Caldic's established market position and growth opportunities in the specialty chemicals sector.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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