What NGL does

NGL Cleaning Technology SA is a Swiss specialty chemicals and industrial water treatment company headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland, founded in 1978. It develops, manufactures, and commercializes precision cleaning detergents (liquid and powder formulations), PVD/CVD decoating solutions, polishing discs, and water treatment equipment — NANOCLEAN reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, rinsing water recycling systems, Decofloc wastewater treatment stations, Evapo Concentrators, and the AQUA4D chemical-free water treatment technology. The portfolio spans 200+ products manufactured across production sites in Switzerland, Germany, and Denmark, with supporting products including the SoClean biological parts cleaner and the UPC 3000 portable process controller.

The company serves twelve primary application segments organized into five verticals: luxury goods (watchmaking, jewelry, accessories), eyewear (ophthalmic optics, frames), medtech (medical devices), precision technologies (optics, mechanics, metallurgy, semiconductors), and tooling (cutting tools/molds, mint). Its business model combines one-time sales of chemistry and equipment with recurring consumable revenue (detergents), equipment service (Decoating Center in Germany, processing parts up to 1.5m diameter and 5 tons), and technical services through the Application Center (Switzerland), Water Technology Center engineering office, and NGL Academy training programs.

NGL operates through six wholly-owned subsidiaries in Switzerland, France, Germany, Denmark, China, Singapore, and the United States, employing 85 people globally. The company holds ISO 9001 (since 1994), ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, with REACH-compliant, CMR-free formulations. It is privately held with no external funding rounds or parent company, generating revenue through direct enterprise sales on a quote basis with no public pricing.

Name

NGL

Legal name

NGL Cleaning Technology SA

Website

https://ngl-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NGL Cleaning Technology SA is a Swiss specialty chemicals and water treatment equipment manufacturer serving luxury goods, eyewear, medtech, precision optics, semiconductors, and tooling industries through six global subsidiaries and 200+ precision cleaning, decoating, and polishing products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nyon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Cleaning Products: Sale of detergents in liquid and powder form for ultrasonic, spray, and single-chamber industrial cleaning systems. Products are packaged in 10, 25, 200L (and 1-5L for samples). Powder packaging available in 10, 20, 25kg formats.
2. Industrial Water Treatment Equipment: Sale and installation of water treatment systems including NANOCLEAN RO, NANOCLEAN EW, NANOCLEAN RW, Decofloc stations, and Evapo Concentrators for process water preparation, recycling, and wastewater treatment.
3. Decoating Products and Services: Sale of decoating products (powder and liquid) for carbide and steel tools, plus decoating service center for stripping parts. Product packaging available in 10, 20, 30, 200 or 250 kg formats.
4. Polishing Pads: Sale of polishing discs manufactured by subsidiary NGL Nordic in Denmark for precision optics, semiconductors, and metallography applications.
5. Service and Training: Application Center services for testing cleaning processes, technical training through NGL Academy, and engineering office services for water treatment customization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NGL develops, manufactures, and commercializes precision cleaning detergents (liquid and powder), PVD/CVD decoating solutions, polishing discs, and industrial water treatment equipment. The company serves industrial customers across luxury goods, eyewear, medtech, precision technologies, and tooling sectors through a global network of 6 subsidiaries. Products are formulated with reduced environmental impact, free of CMR compounds, and designed for water-based industrial cleaning applications.

Product overview

NGL is a Swiss specialty chemistry company offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision cleaning, water treatment, decoating, and polishing solutions. The core offering consists of precision cleaning products (liquid and powder detergents for ultrasonic, spray, and vacuum processes), industrial water treatment equipment (Nanoclean RO/EW/RW, Decofloc, Evapo Concentrator, AQUA4D), decoating solutions for PVD/CVD coatings, and polishing pads manufactured in Denmark. Supporting products include the SoClean degreasing fountain for solvent-free manual cleaning, SoClean spray for workshop cleaning, and the UPC 3000 process control instrument for monitoring cleaning parameters. NGL serves luxury, eyewear, medtech, precision technologies, and tooling industries through subsidiaries in Switzerland, France, Germany, China, Singapore, Denmark, and the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Cleaning Products Detergents for precision cleaning in liquid and powder forms for ultrasonic, spray, and single-chamber industrial cleaning systems. Packaged in 10L, 25L, 200L (liquids) and 10kg, 20kg, 25kg (powders), with sample sizes of 1-5L available. REACH-compliant and free of CMR compounds.
• Industrial Water Treatment Equipment Equipment for process water preparation, wastewater treatment, and water recycling, including Nanoclean RO (reverse osmosis), Nanoclean EW (ultrafiltration), Nanoclean RW (rinsing water recycling), Decofloc station (physico-chemical treatment), and Evapo Concentrator (evaporative concentration for zero liquid discharge). Designed for industrial customers requiring compliance with environmental discharge standards.
• Decoating Solutions Chemical products for removal of PVD, CVD, and PACVD coatings from carbide and steel tools, enabling recoating. Developed and manufactured in Germany. Available in powder and liquid form with packaging in 10, 20, 30, 200, or 250 kg formats. Includes Decoating Center service for stripping parts up to 1.5 meter diameter and 5 tons weight.
• Polishing Pads Polishing discs manufactured by subsidiary NGL Nordic in Denmark for precision optics, semiconductors, and metallography applications. Includes pads for pre-polishing, general polishing, and final polishing.
• SoClean Degreasing Fountain Biological parts cleaner using a solvent-free, non-toxic, pH-neutral cleaning solution heated at 38°C with microorganism tablets (SoClean Tabs) that break down oils. An alternative to traditional flammable solvents for workshop manual degreasing.
• SoClean Spray Refillable spray with solvent-free, unlabeled formula containing biodegradable surfactants for cleaning workshop equipment, removing carbon residues, oils, greases, and deposits.
• UPC 3000 Controller Compact and portable process control instrument equipped with 3 measuring probes for instant monitoring of cleaning parameters: concentration, ultrasonic power, quality of demineralised water, and temperature.
• Nanoclean RW Rinsing water recycling equipment for alkaline cleaning processes by ultrasonics or spray. Three standard models: RW 600 (≤600 l/h), RW 2000 (≤2 m3/h), RW 5000 (≤5 m3/h).
• Decofloc Station Physico-chemical treatment station for industrial wastewater ensuring compliance with legal environmental standards. Two models: A1000 (2-10 m3/day) and A2000 (10-20 m3/day). Enables recovery of precious metals up to 95%.
• Evapo Concentrator Industrial wastewater treatment plant using evaporative concentration for zero liquid discharge and water recycling. Two models: CVD Evaporator with scraper (15-100 l/h) and EV Evaporator without scraper (15-400 l/h). Achieves 90-95% wastewater recovery.
• AQUA4D Technology Physical water treatment technology for removal of biofilm and scale without chemicals. Installed directly on networks for curative and preventive effect on water pipes and cleaning lines. Requires minimal maintenance and provides both curative and preventive effects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% recovery of precious metals from industrial wastewater using Decofloc station
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AQUA4DcoreTechnology or IntegrationAQUA4D technology partnership for chemical-free water treatment. AQUA4D solves limescale and biofilm problems in water pipes and cleaning lines without chemicals, requiring minimal maintenance. NGL integrates AQUA4D as part of their water treatment solutions portfolio.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kyzen: Kyzen specializes in environmentally responsible precision cleaning chemistries for electronics, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing. Overlaps directly with NGL's precision cleaning detergents and medtech customer segments.
• MicroCare: MicroCare manufactures critical cleaning fluids and tools for medical, electronics, and precision manufacturing. Direct overlap with NGL's precision cleaning detergents and SoClean biological cleaning line for industrial parts washing.
• Zestron: Zestron is a global leader in precision cleaning chemistry for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, offering aqueous-based detergents and process control services. It directly competes with NGL in precision cleaning chemistry, particularly in electronics and optics cleaning applications.
• Struers: Struers is a leading supplier of materialographic and metallographic preparation equipment and consumables, including polishing pads. Direct competitor to NGL Nordic's polishing pad business for metallography and precision optics.
• Petroferm: Petroferm provides specialty cleaning and degreasing chemistries for precision parts manufacturing. Comparable to NGL in serving precision mechanics, optics, and tooling customers with specialized aqueous and semi-aqueous formulations.
• Brulin: Brulin is a US-based manufacturer of industrial cleaning and degreasing chemistries for precision manufacturing. Comparable to NGL in industrial cleaning detergents and water-based precision cleaning solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention, including industrial water treatment and cleaning chemistries. Overlaps with NGL's water treatment equipment (Decofloc, NANOCLEAN) and industrial cleaning detergent offerings, but at massive scale and broader scope.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia supplies industrial water treatment systems and wastewater recycling solutions across multiple sectors. Direct overlap with NGL's NANOCLEAN, Decofloc, and Evapo Concentrator water treatment equipment portfolio, but as a global water services giant rather than a specialty chemicals company.
• BASF (Industrial Chemicals): BASF supplies industrial cleaning and surface treatment chemicals across multiple industries as part of its broad chemicals portfolio. Global incumbent with scale advantages but lacks NGL's niche precision cleaning specialization.
• Henkel (Industrial Adhesive Technologies): Henkel's industrial division offers cleaning and surface treatment chemistries alongside a much broader adhesives portfolio. Larger competitor with overlapping industrial cleaning chemistry but much wider scope than NGL.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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