What Dynasol Group does

Dynasol Group is a Madrid-headquartered global producer of synthetic rubber and chemical polymers, operating as a joint venture between Mexico's KUO Group and Spain's Repsol. Founded with over 55 years of industry experience, the company runs six production facilities across Spain, Mexico, and China, with combined solution polymer capacity of 230,000 tonnes per year. It serves more than 500 clients in over 70 countries and holds a position among the top 15 global producers in the synthetic rubber and chemical polymers sector, with a catalog of 117 products spanning SBS, SEBS, SSBR, BR, Hot SBR, ESBR, NBR, and chemical specialties (accelerators, antioxidants, non-rubber specialties).

The company's product portfolio is organized into three divisions: Solution elastomers (SBS Calprene, SBS Soloprene, SEBS Calprene, SSBR Soloprene), Emulsion elastomers (Emulsion SBR, Emulsion NBR), and Rubber Chemicals (Accelerators, Antioxidants, Non Rubber Specialties). Underlying capabilities include solution polymerization technology, more than 30 years of proprietary NBR expertise across 40+ grades, ISCC PLUS and ISO 14064 sustainability certifications, and RecyClass recyclability approval for the Calprene H6180S SEBS technology. Recent R&D includes the HFLOWTPE project (new SEBS grades optimized for circular economy applications) and CIRCUBOND (advanced adhesives for EV batteries and electronic devices). Notable sustainability outcomes include 8,028 tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2023 and a target of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Dynasol monetizes its products through direct sales offices organized regionally (Sales America, Sales Europe, Sales Asia), supported by exclusive distribution partnerships such as Quimipol in Mexico and a centralized customer service portal. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via quote-based engagement. Customer segments span asphalt modification, adhesives, footwear, compounding (including wire and cable, seals, hoses), tires, and emerging applications such as EV batteries, with diversification across industries and geographies providing revenue stability typical of an industrial commodity producer executing a specialty differentiation strategy.

Name

Dynasol Group

Legal name

DYNASOL GESTIÓN S.L.

Website

https://dynasolgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Dynasol Group is a Madrid-headquartered, KUO-Repsol joint venture that manufactures synthetic rubber and chemical polymers across six plants in Spain, Mexico, and China, serving 500+ industrial clients in 70+ countries with SBS, SEBS, SSBR, NBR, and chemical specialties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing

NAICS

Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (325212), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Synthetic Rubber & Elastomer Feedstocks (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM) (IMAEADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Rubber Compounds (FKM, HNBR, NBR, Silicone, CR) (IMANAJAB), General-Purpose Rubber Compounds (NR/SBR/BR/EPDM) (IMANAJAA), Adhesive, Sealant & Gasket Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAI), Rubber Additives & Curative Packages (pre-dispersed masterbatches) (IMANAJAL)

Keywords

• Synthetic rubber production
• Polymer manufacturing
• Elastomer materials
• Rubber chemicals
• SBS SEBS SSBR

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Synthetic Rubber Sales: Dynasol Group generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of synthetic rubber products including SBS, SEBS, SSBR, BR, Hot SBR, ESBR, NBR, and chemical products (accelerators, antioxidants, non-rubber specialties). Products are sold directly through regional sales offices and through distribution partners globally.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dynasol Group manufactures and sells synthetic rubber polymers (SBS, SEBS, SSBR, ESBR, NBR, BR, Hot SBR) and rubber chemicals (accelerators, antioxidants, non-rubber specialties) through six production plants in Spain, Mexico, and China. The company supplies 117 products to 500+ industrial clients across 70+ countries for use in asphalt modification, adhesives, footwear, compounding, and tire manufacturing applications.

Product overview

Dynasol Group is a global synthetic rubber and chemical company offering a comprehensive portfolio of polymer products organized into three main divisions: Solution elastomers (SBS Calprene, SBS Soloprene, SEBS Calprene, SSBR Soloprene), Emulsion elastomers (Emulsion SBR, Emulsion NBR), and Rubber Chemicals (Accelerators, Antioxidants, Non Rubber Specialties). The company operates solution complexes with 110,000 TPY capacity for SSBR and SBS in Altamira and 120,000 TPY for SBS and SEBS in Santander. Products serve diverse markets including asphalt modification, adhesives, compounding, tires, and chewing gum, with a catalog of 117 products sold in over 70 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Calprene: Solution styrene butadiene rubber product line including SBS and SEBS variants
• Solprene
• INSA

Products and services

• SBS Calprene Solution Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBS) elastomer with low viscosity and temperature resistance, used in asphalt modification, adhesives, compounding, and industrial applications.
• SBS Soloprene Solution Styrene Butadiene Rubber for bonding and fixing materials in adhesive applications, including shoe industry, adhesive tapes, and labeling.
• SEBS Calprene Solution Hydrogenated Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SEBS) used for asphalt sealing, waterproofing, adhesives with excellent tack, and high-resistance compounds for footwear, wire and cable applications.
• SSBR Solprene Solution Styrene Butadiene Rubber for asphalt modification, adhesives, seals, polymer modification, thermoplastic compounds, shoe soles, and industrial vulcanized articles.
• Emulsion SBR Emulsion polymerized Styrene Butadiene Rubber for various industrial applications.
• Emulsion NBR Emulsion Nitrile Butadiene Rubber with over 40 product grades for compounding market applications including sponge, footwear, wire and cable, plastic modification, seals, rolls, hoses, and adhesives.
• Accelerators Vulcanization accelerators for rubber processing applications.
• Antioxidants Antioxidant products for rubber stabilization and preservation.
• Non Rubber Specialties Non-rubber chemical specialities including sodium sulfide solutions for agrochemical applications and other compound chemical solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Potential 40% carbon footprint reduction with bio and bio-circular SBS and SEBS products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Químicos y Polímeros Corporation (Quimipol)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 November 2023Quimipol appointed as sole and exclusive distributor of Emulsion Rubber (INSA) for the Mexican market, effective December 1, 2023. This partnership centralizes distribution operations in Mexico, strengthens presence in key locations (Monterrey, Guadalajara, León), and creates synergies between Emulsion Rubber and Solution Rubber businesses. Quimipol has 20+ years of rubber industry experience with distribution centers in Mexico City, León, Monterrey, and Guadalajara.
• RecyClasscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2023RecyClass is a European initiative that evaluates and approves recyclability of plastic packaging materials. Dynasol's Calprene H6180S SEBS technology received RecyClass recyclability approval, demonstrating the product is fully compatible with flexible PE recycling streams. This partnership supports Dynasol's sustainability goals and circular economy initiatives.
• KUOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKUO is the Mexican conglomerate co-owner of Dynasol Group as a joint venture with Repsol. KUO provides strategic backing and enables Dynasol's presence and operations across the Americas.
• RepsolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepsol is the Spanish energy company co-owner of Dynasol Group as a joint venture with KUO. The partnership provides strategic backing, operational expertise, and enables Dynasol's European presence.
• INNOVA CANTABRIA / FEDERminorOthersRegional innovation funding program in Cantabria, Spain, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER). Dynasol Elastómeros SAU received grants for R&D projects including advanced adhesives development (CIRCUBOND project, 86,364.17 EUR) and SEBS optimization (HFLOWTPE project).
• SODERCANminorOthersSociedad para el Desarrollo Regional de Cantabria (SODERCAN) provides regional development grants. Dynasol Elastómeros SAU received grants for commercial promotion plans (26,570.52 EUR), Industry 4.0 IT solutions (116,827.50 EUR), and sustainability certifications.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kumho Petrochemical: Korean synthetic rubber producer with leading positions in SBR, BR, and S-SBR for tire applications. Comparable in scale and global tire-industry customer overlap.
• Arlanxeo: Joint venture between Lanxess and Saudi Aramco producing synthetic rubber (NBR, EPDM, SBR, BR) at global scale. Most directly comparable peer given similar JV structure, product portfolio, and customer set in performance elastomers.
• TSRC Corporation: Taiwanese synthetic rubber producer (SBR, BR, TPE) with global tire and industrial rubber customers. Comparable mid-scale synthetic rubber competitor with similar Asia-based operations and global distribution.
• Trinseo: Public specialty materials producer with synthetic rubber (SSBR, BR, latex binders) operations and global tire-industry exposure. Comparable on product portfolio and customer base, though more financially transparent.
• Synthos: European synthetic rubber producer with strong SBR and NBR positions serving tire, technical rubber, and foam markets. Closely comparable in product mix (emulsion and solution rubber) and geographic reach into European industrial customers.
• SIBUR: Russia's largest petrochemicals producer with synthetic rubber (NBR, BR, IR, EPDM) operations. Comparable in vertical integration with petrochemical parent and broad synthetic rubber product range.

Broad incumbents

• LG Chem: Korean chemical major with synthetic rubber, specialty polymers, and battery materials businesses. Broader incumbent with overlapping synthetic rubber offerings and growing EV battery adjacency.
• Eastman Chemical: Global specialty chemicals and advanced materials producer with polymer and rubber additive offerings. Less direct overlap, but competes for wallet share in specialty elastomers and chemical additives.
• Versalis (Eni): Chemical subsidiary of Italian energy major Eni producing synthetic rubber (EPDM, SBR) alongside broader petrochemical and polymer portfolio. Incumbent petrochemical player overlapping in synthetic rubber and styrenics.

Regional players

• Nitriflex: Brazilian NBR producer focused on the South American synthetic rubber market. Comparable in NBR product line, but operates primarily in a different geography than Dynasol's primary markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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