Vynova Group

What Vynova Group does

Vynova Group is a leading European PVC and chlor-alkali manufacturer established in 2015 as the chlor-vinyls platform of Luxembourg-based industrial chemical investor ICIG (International Chemical Investors Group). Headquartered in Tessenderlo-Ham, Belgium, Vynova operates seven production sites across Belgium (Tessenderlo), France (Mazingarbe, Thann), the Netherlands (Beek, Maastricht), the United Kingdom (Runcorn), and Germany (Lülsdorf, Wilhelmshaven), serving industrial customers in construction, automotive, medical, water treatment, food, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemicals applications.

The company manufactures suspension PVC (S-PVC) in multiple grades plus a circular and bio-circular PVC portfolio; chlor-alkali products including caustic soda (NaOH), potassium hydroxide (KOH) and other potassium derivatives (K2CO3, KHCO3, low-chlorate K derivatives), hydrochloric acid, and sodium hypochlorite; vinyl intermediates (EDC, VCM) feeding its integrated PVC chain; and a specialty organics line of benzyl chloride and derivatives produced at Maastricht. Its core process technology is membrane cell electrolysis, deployed at Tessenderlo, Thann, and Runcorn — described as the only two-facility KOH membrane configuration in Europe and underpinning a structural cost advantage in energy intensity versus legacy mercury or diaphragm cell assets.

Commercially, Vynova operates an enterprise, relationship-based sales model with regional sales directors organized by product category (Vinyls, Caustic Soda, Potassium Derivatives, Benzyl Chloride & Derivatives) and technically-supported account management. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue derives from one-time direct sales of bulk industrial chemicals to converters and downstream manufacturers, with logistics via rail, pipeline, ship, and truck from its multi-country network including Germany’s only deep-water port at Wilhelmshaven. Named enterprise customers include RENOLIT, Eurocell, SIMONA, Fornaroli Polymers, Chemson, Padana Chemical Compounds, Snetor, Kaneka Belgium, and Chemours Belgium, among others. The firm is privately held and does not disclose revenue; in early 2026 its German and UK subsidiaries filed for insolvency, its Tessenderlo-Ham site was granted Belgian judicial reorganisation protection, its Maastricht plant was closed, and Westlake Corporation announced a nonbinding LOI to acquire its Wilhelmshaven PVC/VCM facility.

Name

Vynova Group

Legal name

Vynova Belgium nv

Website

https://www.vynova-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Vynova Group is a European PVC and chlor-alkali manufacturer, established in 2015 as ICIG's chlor-vinyls platform, producing suspension PVC, caustic soda, potassium derivatives, vinyl intermediates, and benzyl derivatives across seven production sites in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, the UK, and Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Chemicals Manufacturing

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

PVC & Chlor-Vinyl Chain (Chlor-Alkali, EDC/VCM, PVC) (IMAEADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

PVC & Chlorinated Polymers (IMAEANAB)

Keywords

• Polyvinyl chloride manufacturing
• Chlor-alkali production
• Industrial chemicals manufacturing
• Potassium derivatives production
• Vinyl chloride production

Headquarters

HQ city

Tessenderlo

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PVC Sales: Sale of suspension PVC (S-PVC) grades for industrial and consumer applications including pipes, profiles, flooring, window frames, cables, and films.
2. Caustic Soda (NaOH) Sales: Sale of sodium hydroxide as industrial commodity for water treatment, pulp and paper, textiles, soaps and detergents, and food processing applications.
3. Potassium Derivatives Sales: Sale of KOH, potassium carbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate, and low-chlorate potassium derivatives for food, agriculture, glass manufacturing, cleaning products, and industrial applications.
4. Vinyl Intermediates Sales: Sale of ethylene dichloride (EDC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), essential building blocks for PVC production.
5. Benzyl Chloride and Derivatives Sales: Sale of benzyl chloride, benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde, benzoyl chloride, orthochlorobenzylchloride, benzotrichloride, dibenzyl oxide for pharmaceutical, fragrance, and agricultural applications.
6. Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hypochlorite Sales: Sale of high-purity synthetic hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite (bleach) for water treatment, food, and pharmaceutical applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vynova is a European chemical manufacturer that produces suspension PVC (S-PVC), chlor-alkali products including caustic soda (NaOH), potassium hydroxide (KOH) and other potassium derivatives, hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorite, and benzyl chloride and derivatives. The company operates an integrated vinyls manufacturing chain from ethylene dichloride (EDC) through vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) to finished PVC across seven production sites in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

Product overview

Vynova is a leading European PVC and chlor-alkali company established in 2015 as the chlor-vinyls platform of International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG). The company's product portfolio is organized around three main pillars: (1) PVC products including suspension PVC (S-PVC), Bio-Circular PVC, Circular PVC, and VynoKlear specialty grades; (2) Chlor-alkali products comprising caustic soda (NaOH), potassium derivatives (KOH, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate), hydrochloric acid, and sodium hypochlorite; and (3) Vinyl intermediates including ethylene dichloride (EDC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM). Additionally, Vynova Advanced Organics produces benzyl chloride and derivatives. The products are manufactured across seven production sites in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, with an integrated supply chain where EDC/VCM from Tessenderlo feeds PVC plants in Mazingarbe, Beek, and Wilhelmshaven.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VynoKlear: PVC brand focused on sustainability
• Bio-Circular PVC
• Circular PVC

Products and services

• PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Suspension PVC (S-PVC) in multiple grades for industrial and consumer applications including pipes, panels, window profiles, flooring, wire and cables. Offered to PVC processors and converters across Europe.
• Caustic Soda (NaOH) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) industrial commodity produced via membrane electrolysis, used in soaps and detergents, paper production, food processing, and water treatment applications. Sold to industrial buyers across Europe.
• Potassium Derivatives Range of potassium-based chemicals including Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Solution, Potassium Hydroxide Solid, Potassium Carbonate, Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate, and Low-Chlorate Potassium Derivatives. Produced at three manufacturing sites in Europe (Tessenderlo, Thann, Lülsdorf) for food, agriculture, glass, cleaning products, and industrial applications.
• Vinyl Intermediates Ethylene dichloride (EDC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) produced as essential building blocks for PVC manufacturing. Supplied to internal PVC plants and external customers.
• Hydrochloric Acid High-purity synthetic hydrochloric acid produced via membrane electrolysis, suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications including water treatment, food processing, and chemical processing.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) produced using membrane electrolysis in various qualities and concentrations for swimming pool sanitation, water treatment, and disinfection applications.
• Benzyl Chloride and Derivatives Range of benzyl-based chemical intermediates including Benzyl Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzaldehyde, Benzoyl Chloride, Orthochlorobenzylchloride, Benzotrichloride, Dibenzyl Oxide, and Dibenzyl Oxide Technical. Key intermediates for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, fragrance, and specialty chemical manufacturers.
• Bio-Circular PVC Sustainable PVC product line with bio-circular content derived from renewable or bio-based sources, supporting circular economy initiatives in the plastics industry.
• Circular PVC PVC product line focused on circular economy principles, supporting recycling and sustainable end-of-life considerations.
• VynoKlear Specialty PVC product line with enhanced clarity properties for specific applications such as clear films, packaging, and transparent finished goods.
• Renewable Energy-Derived Caustic Soda Caustic soda (NaOH) produced using renewable energy sources to reduce carbon footprint, supporting customer sustainability commitments and Scope 3 emissions reduction goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won PVC category award and overarching award on Polymer Quality at Best Polymer Producers Awards for Europe 2018
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Westlake CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Westlake announced a nonbinding letter of intent to acquire Vynova's PVC and VCM plant in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. This potential acquisition represents a strategic transaction as Westlake seeks to expand its European operations while Vynova navigates financial difficulties in the European chemical market.
• InovyncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner50/50 joint venture at Runcorn site for caustic soda production using state-of-the-art membrane electrolysis. Inovyn is a major chlorvinyls producer and the joint venture leverages complementary capabilities.
• VinylPlusminorOthersVynova is an active member of VinylPlus, the voluntary sustainable development programme of the European PVC industry. Commitment to sustainable PVC production and circular economy initiatives.
• ECVM (European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers)minorOthersMember of ECVM, the European PVC industry association representing vinyl manufacturers.
• Euro ChlorminorOthersMember of Euro Chlor, the European chlor-alkali industry organisation promoting best practices in public health, production safety, environmental protection, and sustainable chlorine applications.
• Polymers for Europe AllianceminorOthersActive participation in the Polymers for Europe Alliance, which provides a platform for PVC converters to evaluate polymer producers and address industry challenges including force majeure declarations.
• Operation Clean SweepminorOthersVynova has signed the Operation Clean Sweep pledge to prevent plastic pellet and powder loss into the environment, implementing measures at its sites.
• Responsible CareminorOthersParticipant in Responsible Care global chemical industry initiative driving continuous improvement in security, safety, health and environmental performance.
• Chemelot Industrial ParkminorOthersVynova Beek is located on Chemelot Industrial Park, a chemical innovation community providing shared facilities and services including fire and safety services, wastewater treatment, and power supply.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vinnolit: German specialty PVC and chlor-alkali producer competing directly in suspension PVC and caustic soda across the same European customer base.
• Inovyn (INEOS): Europe's leading vinyls and chlor-alkali producer and Vynova's 50/50 JV partner at Runcorn; competes directly in PVC, caustic soda, and chlorine chemistry across Europe.
• Kem One: French integrated chlor-vinyls producer of PVC, caustic soda, and chlorine, competing head-on with Vynova in the European PVC and chlor-alkali market.
• Vestolit (Orbia/Vinnolit): European PVC and vinyls producer (part of Orbia) making S-PVC and specialty PVC; a direct competitor in Vynova's core polymer segment.
• Nobian: European producer of salt, chlor-alkali, and caustic/potassium derivatives; directly comparable to Vynova's chlor-alkali and potassium portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Westlake Corporation: Global PVC/VCM and chlor-alkali producer expanding in Europe; signed an LOI for Vynova's Wilhelmshaven plant and competes in the same integrated vinyls value chain.
• Covestro: Large German materials company operating chlorine/MDI chlor-alkali chemistry; overlaps in chlor-alkali and energy-intensive European chemical production.
• Olin Corporation: One of the world's largest chlor-alkali and caustic soda producers; overlaps strongly with Vynova's caustic soda, chlorine, and derivatives business.
• Formosa Plastics: Global-scale PVC/VCM and chlor-alkali producer; a major low-cost competitor whose exports pressure European PVC producers like Vynova.

Regional players

• Ercros: Spanish chlor-alkali and PVC producer serving southern European markets; comparable product set but a different core geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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