Perstorp AB

What Perstorp AB does

Perstorp AB is a Sweden-based specialty chemicals company founded in 1880 and headquartered in Malmö, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad. The company serves four primary customer segments: Coating Solutions (resins, coatings, adhesives, polyurethane systems, and emulsifiers such as the Neptem™ low-VOC range), Engineered Fluids Solutions (synthetic base fluids for lubricants and PFAS-free dielectric cooling fluids such as Synmerse™ DC and Synplate™ DC for AI/HPC data centers), Advanced Polymer Solutions (non-phthalate plasticizers including Pevalen™ and Pevalen™ Pro 100, Akestra™ high-performance polyester for recyclable hot-fill packaging, PVB film precursors, Charmor™ intumescent additives, and Holtac™ stabilizers), and Animal Nutrition (feed acidulants and gut-health additives including ProPhorce™, ProSid™, and Gastrivix™ Avi).

The company's core technology is an integrated ester chemistry platform spanning polyol esters, synthetic cooling fluids, plasticizers, and bio-based intermediates, underpinned by proprietary manufacturing know-how and ISCC PLUS mass balance traceability for renewable and recycled carbon. Notable infrastructure includes the Sayakha, India plant (40,000 MT/year pentaerythritol, 26,000 MT/year calcium formate), Stenungsund, Sweden (largest single-facility investment and the planned site of Project Air, a 200,000 tonnes/year sustainable methanol plant targeting 2028), Amsterdam (synthetic ester fluids, inaugurated January 2025), and Shanghai (innovation lab, April 2025). Perstorp holds top-3 global positions in PVB film precursors and Penta, and has earned EcoVadis Platinum (top 1%) and the 2025 Asian Coatings Environmental Pioneer Award.

Perstorp operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market model, selling formulated and semi-formulated specialty chemicals directly to industrial customers and through regional distributors (e.g., NiMAC Ltd for Synthetic-EF in the UK), with quote-based contract pricing. Revenue is generated through product sales across the four segments; the company has stated an ambition to be top-3 globally in its four customer-facing segments. Backed by PETRONAS Chemicals Group, Perstorp is pursuing a dual strategy of capacity expansion (India, China, Sweden methanol) and portfolio shift toward renewable-carbon and PFAS-free solutions, complemented by recent M&A (OQ Chemicals Nederland, 2024) and AI-enabled R&D partnerships.

Name

Perstorp AB

Legal name

Perstorp Holding AB (publ)

Website

https://perstorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Perstorp AB is a Sweden-based specialty chemicals company serving coatings, engineered fluids, advanced polymers, and animal nutrition markets globally. A wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group, it operates 10+ production sites across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Petrochemical Manufacturing (32511)

akta.pro primary industry

Styrenics (Styrene Monomer, PS, EPS, ABS) (IMAEADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Buffering Systems & pH Control Blends (Phosphate/Citrate/Lactate Buffers) (AFAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals
• PVC plasticizers
• Immersion cooling fluids
• Animal nutrition additives
• Polyol esters

Headquarters

HQ city

Malmö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemicals Product Sales: Perstorp generates revenue through the manufacture and direct sale of specialty chemicals and intermediates. The company sells formulated and semi-formulated chemical products across coating solutions, engineered fluids, advanced polymers, and animal nutrition segments. Revenue is derived from product sales to industrial customers globally, with pricing based on volume contracts and market conditions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Perstorp AB is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer producing esters, polyols, plasticizers, synthetic base fluids, dielectric cooling fluids, polyesters, and animal nutrition additives for industrial customers across four customer-facing segments: Coating Solutions, Engineered Fluids Solutions, Advanced Polymer Solutions, and Animal Nutrition. The company sells formulated and semi-formulated chemical intermediates and finished specialty products to manufacturers of coatings, lubricants, PVC products, packaging, data center cooling systems, pharmaceuticals, food, and animal feed. Founded in the 1880s in Sweden and now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, Perstorp runs 10+ production sites across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Product overview

Perstorp AB is a specialty chemicals company organized around four customer-facing segments: Coating Solutions, Engineered Fluids Solutions, Advanced Polymer Solutions, and Animal Nutrition. The product portfolio includes: (1) PVC Plasticizers - Pevalen™ (non-phthalate plasticizer) and its Pro variants (36%/100% renewable content), plus Emoltene™ 100; (2) Engineered Fluids - Synmerse™ DC immersion cooling fluids (DC-L, DC-Lx, DC-R variants) and Synplate™ DC for cold plate cooling, plus Synthetic-EF base fluids (5, 15, 22); (3) Advanced Polymers - Akestra™ polyester for hot-fill packaging, PVB film inputs, Charmor™ flame retardants, Holtac™ PVC stabilizers, Neptem™ emulsifiers; (4) Animal Nutrition - ProPhorce™ SR (butyric acid), ProSid™ MI 700 (mold inhibitor), Gastrivix™ Avi (poultry additive). The Pro-Environment Solutions sub-brand offers mass balance-certified sustainable versions across multiple product lines using ISCC PLUS certified traceable mass balance methodology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pevalen: High-performance non-phthalate plasticizer for flexible PVC applications designed for close-to-consumer uses
• Synmerse DC
• Akestra
• Neptem
• Pevalen Pro
• Synplate DC
• Voxtar
• Emoltene
• Synmerse
• Holtac
• Charmor
• Boltorn
• Pro-Environment Solutions
• ProPhorce
• ProSid
• Gastrivix Avi
• Synthetic-EF

Products and services

• Pevalen™

Quantifiable outcome

• Pevalen Pro 100 delivers ~80% product carbon footprint reduction vs fossil-based equivalent from cradle to Perstorp gate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered product development, innovation, regional, acquisition/integration, major, technology co-development and co-marketing.

• Göncay Plastikproduct developmentStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Perstorp and Göncay Plastik jointly developed a new generation of circular, heat-resistant rPET hot cup lids using Akestra™ high-performance polyester. The partnership addresses growing demand for both high performance and circularity in hot beverage packaging, with Göncay Plastik bringing thermoforming expertise.
• Citrine InformaticsinnovationStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Perstorp partnered with Citrine Informatics to accelerate alkyd emulsion innovation using AI. The AI-driven platform enables faster formulation development, improved customer responsiveness, and next-generation surfactant design for waterborne coating applications.
• NiMAC LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 April 2026NiMAC Ltd appointed as official distribution partner for Perstorp's Synthetic-EF portfolio (synthetic base fluids for lubricants) in the United Kingdom, effective April 2026. NiMAC distributes specialty chemicals and process additives in the UK lubricant industry.
• OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V.acquisition/integrationStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Perstorp Holding AB acquired OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V., expanding its oxo chemicals and specialty chemicals portfolio in Europe. This acquisition strengthens Perstorp's position in the isobutyraldehyde market and related specialty chemicals.
• Wood GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2024Wood Group performed Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for Perstorp's Project Air sustainable methanol plant in Stenungsund, Sweden. The plant will produce 200,000 tonnes/year of methanol from sustainable feedstocks and captured CO2, avoiding 500,000 tonnes CO2 annually. Scheduled for completion in 2028, after which Perstorp will substitute all fossil methanol consumed in Europe with sustainable methanol.
• Intel (Open IP SuperFluid Technology)technology co-developmentStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Perstorp collaborated with Intel on synthetic thermal management fluid development for immersion cooling. Perstorp's POE-based Synmerse™ DC was tested within Intel's Open IP SuperFluid technology program. A joint technical paper was published on aging effects on POE-based immersion coolants.
• Impleonco-marketingGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2024Perstorp co-hosted a webinar with Impleon on rethinking direct-to-chip (cold plate) cooling for data centers. The partnership combines Impleon's data center cooling expertise with Perstorp's dielectric fluid portfolio.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals major with overlapping positions in coating additives, polyols, plasticizers, and animal nutrition (including gut-health and feed acidulants). Most directly comparable to Perstorp across the Coating Solutions and Animal Nutrition segments.
• LANXESS: German specialty chemicals company with strong positions in plasticizers, polymer additives, and industrial intermediates — directly comparable to Perstorp's Advanced Polymer Solutions and intermediates portfolio.
• Eastman Chemical: US specialty chemicals producer with significant plasticizers, polyols, and additives businesses. Closely comparable to Perstorp's PVC plasticizers (Pevalen), TMP, and polymer additive portfolio.
• Celanese: US-based specialty chemicals and engineered polymers company with a strong acetyl chain (acids, anhydrides, esters) and engineered materials business. Directly comparable to Perstorp's oxo alcohols, acids, aldehydes, and engineered fluids.
• Arkema: French specialty chemicals leader with strong positions in coating solutions, polymer additives, and advanced materials. Closely comparable to Perstorp's Coating Solutions and Advanced Polymer Solutions business units.
• Croda International: UK-based specialty chemicals company focused on sustainable ingredients across personal care, coatings, and polymer additives. Comparable in scale and strategy to Perstorp, with similar emphasis on renewable and bio-based chemistries.
• Wacker Chemie: German specialty chemicals company with positions in silicones, polymers, and biosolutions. Similar size and specialty focus to Perstorp, with comparable emphasis on high-purity intermediates and polymer additives.
• Clariant: Swiss specialty chemicals company focused on care chemicals, catalysis, and natural resources. Comparable to Perstorp in coating additives, surfactant chemistry, and animal feed applications.

Broad incumbents

• BASF: World's largest chemical company with broad portfolios in oxo alcohols, plasticizers, polyols, coatings, and animal nutrition. Overlaps with Perstorp across nearly all four business units but at a vastly larger scale and with a broader, less-specialized product mix.
• Solvay: Belgian specialty chemicals major with positions in advanced materials, coatings, and polymer additives. Comparable to Perstorp's Advanced Polymer Solutions and Engineered Fluids segments, but with a broader portfolio across soda ash, silica, and specialty polymers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/perstorpanimalnutrition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perstorp-group
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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