What Socomore does

Socomore is a France-based specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1975 and headquartered in Vannes, specializing in surface preparation, surface treatment, surface protection, and coating solutions for the aerospace industry and adjacent industrial verticals. The company develops and commercializes a portfolio of 1,266+ products across eight categories — surface preparation (687), coatings (417), surface treatment (72), non-destructive testing (54), surface protection (48), shims and sealants (11), disinfection (10), and tracing (2) — organized under sub-brands such as PreKote, SOCOGEL, SOCOSTRIP, SOCOCLEAN, DIESTONE, SOCOSURF, SOCOPAC, AEROGLAZE, CHEMGLAZE, and BABBCO. Its core technical differentiation lies in Cr(VI)-free and CMR-free formulations, sol-gel adhesion promoters, and REACH-compliant surface treatment chemistries that replace hexavalent chromium and hazardous substances while maintaining aerospace-grade performance. Products are qualified and approved by every major aerospace OEM including Airbus, Boeing, Safran, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Bombardier, GE Aviation, and Embraer, as well as railway operators (SNCF, RATP) and defense agencies.

Socomore generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of specialty chemical products to aerospace OEMs, MRO providers, automotive assembly operators, railway operators, and energy companies. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with no standardized rate cards visible on the e-commerce platform. The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct technical sales for enterprise accounts, a global authorized distributor network (most recently anchored by Blend Supply as North American Master Distributor effective April 2026), and an e-commerce storefront for direct purchases. The company is PE-backed following a 2025 investment led by Three Hills Capital Partners, with prior capital from Bpifrance, Crédit Mutuel Equity, and Société Générale. Socomore has expanded through acquisitions (Flamemaster 2023, Sea to Sky Innovations 2018, PT Technologies Europe 2013, Dysol 2013, MagChem 2011), partnerships (HANSI for Critical Bonding, Hontek for wind energy erosion protection), and a corporate venture arm (Socomore Ventures) that invests in adjacent materials technologies. The company is privately held, employs 251-500 people, and serves customers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Brazil.

Name

Socomore

Legal name

Socomore

Website

https://socomore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Socomore is a France-based specialty chemicals manufacturer that develops and sells surface preparation, treatment, protection, and coating products approved by all major aerospace OEMs. It serves aerospace OEMs, MRO providers, automotive, railway, energy, and defense clients globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Surface Treatment Chemicals

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surface Preparation, Coatings & Corrosion Control (Blasting, Painting, Anti-fouling) (IMAJAFAF), Aviation MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAI)

Keywords

• Specialty chemical manufacturing
• Surface treatment chemicals
• Aerospace coatings
• Industrial cleaning solvents
• Corrosion protection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Vannes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemical Product Sales: Socomore generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of specialty chemical products for surface preparation, treatment, and protection. Products are sold directly via the company's e-commerce platform and through a global network of distributors. Revenue is derived from both solvent-based and water-based formulations across the product portfolio.
2. Aftermarket and Consumables: Ongoing revenue from consumable products including pre-saturated wipes, cleaning solvents, paint strippers, and maintenance chemicals used in aircraft manufacturing, MRO, automotive, railway, and industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Socomore develops and manufactures specialty chemical formulations for surface preparation, surface treatment, corrosion protection, cleaning, coating, non-destructive testing, tracing, shims and sealants, and disinfection. Its portfolio contains more than 1,266 products across eight categories and serves aerospace OEMs, MRO providers, automotive manufacturers, railway operators, energy businesses, marine operators, and general industrial customers.

Product overview

Socomore is a specialty chemicals company offering a comprehensive portfolio of surface preparation, treatment, protection, and coatings solutions for aerospace, automotive, railway, energy, marine, and general industrial markets. The product portfolio consists of 1,266+ products organized into eight main categories: Surface Preparation (687 products including PreKote, SOCOGEL adhesion promoters, SOCOSTRIP paint strippers, SOCOCLEAN cleaners, DIESTONE solvents), Surface Protection (48 products including SOCOMASK peelable coatings, SOCOPAC corrosion inhibitors, WADIS water displacing lubricants), Surface Treatment (72 products including SOCOSURF deoxidizers and conversion coatings), Coatings (417 products including AEROGLAZE and CHEMGLAZE aerospace coatings, primers, topcoats, erosion protection), Non-Destructive Testing (54 products under the BABBCO brand), and Disinfection (10 products). Products are sold under sub-brands (PreKote, SOCOGEL, SOCOSTRIP, SOCOCLEAN, DIESTONE, SOCOSURF, SOCOPAC, WADIS, AEROGLAZE, CHEMGLAZE, BABBCO) and are OEM-approved for major aerospace manufacturers including Airbus, Boeing, Safran, and others. The company serves both OEM manufacturing and MRO operations across multiple industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOCOGEL: Sol-gel adhesion promoters
• SOCOGLAZE
• SOCOPAC
• SOCOSAFE
• SOCOSHIELD
• SOCOSTRIP
• SOCOSURF
• AEROGLAZE
• CHEMGLAZE
• DIESTONE
• PREKOTE
• SOCOCLEAN
• SOCOSOLV
• SOCOMASK

Products and services

• PreKote Non-chromated adhesion promoter for surface preparation on aluminum alloys, titanium, steel, stainless steel, and composite substrates. It is available in wipe, canister, and bulk formats and is OEM-approved for aerospace applications.
• SOCOGEL Bi-component sol-gel adhesion-promoter products for metallic and composite substrates that reinforce corrosion protection and paint bonding. The products form thin, strong layers and are free of trivalent chromium, hexavalent chromium, and CMR substances, with pen, wipe, and bulk formats.
• SOCOSTRIP Liquid and gel paint- and coating-removal solutions for aerospace and railway manufacturing and maintenance. The products are low-VOC, nonflammable, noncarcinogenic, and formulated without dichloromethane, phenols, chromates, or acids.
• SOCOCLEAN Range of aqueous and solvent-based industrial cleaners and degreasers for manual and automated surface cleaning. It is used in aerospace, automotive, and general industry for interior and exterior aircraft cleaning and is available in liquid and pre-saturated wipe formats.
• DIESTONE Solvent-based cleaners and sealant removers for paint equipment and surface preparation. The product line provides high solvent power for aerospace coatings, is low-VOC and CMR-free, and is available in liquid and pre-saturated wipe formats.
• SOCOSURF Surface-treatment range covering deoxidizers, decontaminants, conversion coatings, and passivation solutions for metal surfaces. The products are Cr(VI)- and borate-free and are compliant with REACH regulations.
• SOCOPAC Corrosion-inhibiting compounds and corrosion-preventive coatings for protecting metal structures, parts, and assemblies. The products repel and displace water and form barriers against moisture, acids, alkalis, and salts.
• WADIS Water-displacing lubricants and corrosion-protection wipes for metal surfaces. They protect against water, moisture, and corrosive environments and are available in aerosol, liquid, and pre-saturated wipe formats.
• AEROGLAZE Aerospace-grade coatings including primers, topcoats, conductive coatings, and specialty finishes for aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and operations, and space applications.
• CHEMGLAZE Aerospace coatings product line for surface protection and finishing applications in aircraft manufacturing and maintenance.
• SOCOMASK Peelable and washable temporary protection coatings for chemical milling and surface protection during manufacturing, transport, and storage. The coatings resist chemicals, temperature, and mechanical stress.
• SOCOSOLV Low-VOC solvent-cleaning products for surface preparation and equipment cleaning in industrial and aerospace applications.
• BABBCO Non-destructive testing products and equipment for aerospace quality control, including penetrant testing, magnetic testing, ultrasonic testing, and replication systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products approved by all major aerospace OEMs including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Safran, Embraer, and major railways
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HANSIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026SOCOMORE and HANSI signed a partnership and industrial agreement on March 18, 2026, for 'Critical Bonding' applications. The investment agreement was signed in Vannes and represents a strategic industrial collaboration in bonding technology solutions.
• Blend SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 March 2026Blend Supply has been named an Authorized Master Distributor for Socomore's aerospace chemical portfolio across North America, effective April 1, 2026. The partnership follows Socomore's transition to a distributor-focused business model. Blend Supply supports customers through multiple U.S. distribution centers providing sales support, procurement assistance, and technical guidance for aerospace coatings and surface preparation systems including PreKote, Socogel, Chemglaze, and Aeroglaze products used in aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and space programs.
• HontekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOCOMORE and Hontek joined forces to provide groundbreaking erosion protection solutions for the wind energy market. This partnership combines Socomore's surface treatment expertise with Hontek's erosion protection technology to serve the wind energy sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MacDermid Enthone Electronics Solutions: MacDermid Enthone (Element Solutions) is a global supplier of surface finishing and pretreatment chemistry serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial OEMs. It competes directly with Socomore's trivalent chromium passivation and conversion coating lines.
• Chemetall (BASF): Chemetall, part of BASF's Coatings division, is a leading global supplier of surface treatment chemicals for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. It directly competes with Socomore's SOCOSURF conversion coatings and PREKOTE adhesion promoters.
• Henkel: Henkel's Adhesive Technologies division (Bonderite, P3) is a direct competitor in surface treatment, cleaning, and coating chemistry for aerospace and industrial manufacturing. Both companies sell OEM-approved metal pretreatment and process chemistry into the same end markets.
• PPG Aerospace: PPG's Aerospace segment provides OEM-qualified coatings, sealants, and surface treatment products for aircraft manufacturing and MRO. PPG is a competing supplier of Aeroglaze/Chemglaze-style coatings and pretreatment chemistry to the same major OEMs.
• AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings: AkzoNobel's Aerospace Coatings business supplies OEM and MRO-approved coatings, primers, and surface treatments globally. It directly competes with Socomore's AEROGLAZE and CHEMGLAZE product lines for aircraft manufacturing and maintenance accounts.
• Atotech (MKS Instruments): Atotech, now part of MKS Instruments, supplies specialty chemistry for surface finishing in automotive, electronics, and industrial markets. The portfolio overlaps with Socomore's surface treatment and conversion coating offerings.
• Sherwin-Williams Aerospace: Sherwin-Williams' Aerospace Coatings business supplies OEM-qualified primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings to aircraft manufacturers and MROs. It competes directly with Socomore's AEROGLAZE/CHEMGLAZE brands for aerospace coating share.

Emerging players

• Indestructible Paint: Indestructible Paint is a UK-based specialist in aerospace and industrial coatings with a comparable focus on OEM-approved high-temperature, anti-corrosion, and decorative coatings. It is a smaller specialist competing in adjacent niches of Socomore's aerospace coatings portfolio.

Regional players

• Hempel: Hempel is a global coatings manufacturer with significant presence in marine, wind, and industrial protective coatings. Overlap with Socomore's marine and wind energy (Hontek partnership) surface protection offerings; supports comparable end-market exposure.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Aerospace: 3M supplies a broad portfolio of aerospace specialty chemicals including adhesives, sealants, surface protection films, and NDT products. While larger and more diversified than Socomore, it competes in overlapping categories within the same OEM customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors7 records

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M&A5 records

Investments1 record

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