Gadot
Gadot Group is an Israel-based, vertically integrated chemical distribution, manufacturing, and logistics company serving industrial enterprise customers across energy, pharma, electronics, construction, agriculture, and water-treatment verticals in Israel, Europe, and the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1959
- HeadquartersHerzliya, Israel
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Gadot does
Gadot Group (legal name: Gadot Terminals for Chemicals Ltd.) is a vertically integrated chemical distribution, manufacturing, and logistics company headquartered in Netanya, Israel, founded in 1959 and privately held by Tene Investment Funds since 2014. The company operates across multiple end-markets including energy and oils, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, electronics (PCB materials, microelectronics, battery materials, printed electronics, coatings), polymers and printing, construction, water treatment, nutrition, animal nutrition, agriculture, and cleaning products, serving industrial enterprise customers in Israel, Europe (Belgium, Germany), and the United States (Houston).
Gadot's operations span the full chemical supply chain: it manufactures industrial oils, process oils, turbine oils, and custom-blended products at facilities in Israel and Gent, Belgium; distributes a broad chemical catalog including solvents, alcohols, esters, ketones, plasticizers, monomers, and specialty chemicals; and provides integrated logistics including approximately 67,000 m³ of bulk liquid storage across four Israeli sites, more than 200 storage tanks exceeding 100,000 m³ at the Gent terminal, over 11,000 m² of hazardous materials warehousing, dedicated land transportation, and a mobile emergency response unit. The group holds a minority interest in a consortium with India's Adani Group that acquired Haifa Port for USD 1.18 billion in 2023, and operates a Dutch chemical tanker fleet (Chemship) and wind-powered green energy initiatives at its Belgian facility.
The company monetizes through product distribution (transactional margins on chemical sales), manufacturing sales of proprietary and custom-formulated oils and process products, and logistics services including storage, coastal terminal handling, and transportation. Distribution is executed through direct enterprise sales teams and a network of Israeli subsidiaries (Gadot Energy & Smart Solutions, Gadot Print, Gadot Mercury, Chemichlor, Shelach, Gadot Green Oil, Gadot Pi Glilot, Ecology Services) plus European subsidiaries in Belgium and Germany. The company is ISO 9001/14000/18000/17025 certified and ranked #44 globally in the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors list, #5 in the Africa and Middle East region.
Gadot firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gadot
- Legal name
- Gadot Group (Gadot Terminals for Chemicals Ltd.)
- Website
- https://gadot.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1959
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Gadot Group is an Israel-based, vertically integrated chemical distribution, manufacturing, and logistics company serving industrial enterprise customers across energy, pharma, electronics, construction, agriculture, and water-treatment verticals in Israel, Europe, and the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gadot industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Chemical Distribution and Industrial Supply
- NAICS
- Chemical Manufacturing (325)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Contract Warehousing, Blending & Distribution for Agrochemicals (bulk handling, IBC/drum management) (AFABAIAL)
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Where Gadot is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Herzliya
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices10 records
Markets served
Gadot business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Chemical Distribution: Distribution and sale of chemical products across multiple industry verticals including energy, pharma, cosmetics, electronics, construction, agriculture, and cleaning products
- Logistics and Storage Services: Providing storage, warehousing, coastal terminals, transportation and emergency response services for chemicals and hazardous materials
- Manufacturing: Oil manufacturing operations in Belgium and Israel, including production of industrial oils, process oils, turbine oils, and custom-blended products
- Energy Solutions: Sale of energy products including fuel oil, lubricants, process products, and smart energy solutions through Gadot Energy subsidiary
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Gadot product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gadot Group is a vertically integrated chemical distribution and manufacturing company that supplies industrial chemicals, oils, and process products across multiple industry verticals (energy, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, electronics, construction, agriculture, water treatment, and nutrition). The company operates oil manufacturing facilities in Israel and Belgium, provides inland chemical logistics services, and runs a coastal terminal at Haifa Port for bulk liquid storage and handling.
Product overview
Gadot Group is a chemical industry leader since 1959, operating as a comprehensive chemical distribution, manufacturing, and logistics company. The company offers a diversified portfolio organized across multiple divisions: (1) Chemical Products spanning energy/oils, pharma/cosmetics, polymers/printing, electronics (including PCB materials, microelectronics, battery materials), construction, nutrition, animal nutrition, water treatment, and cleaning/detergents; (2) Manufacturing operations in Israel and Belgium producing industrial and automotive oils, process oils, and specialty formulations; (3) Logistics services including land logistics, coastal terminals with direct sea access in Haifa Bay, storage/warehousing, and international shipping; and (4) Subsidiaries including Gadot Energy & Smart Solutions (tailor-made process products), Gadot Print (printing solutions), Gadot Mercury (acquired Mintz Laboratories), Chemichlor (inorganic chemicals), Gadot Green Oil (renewable fuels/SAF), plus operations in Germany and Belgium. Gadot serves as the official distributor of TUNAP GROUP products in Israel. The company also holds strategic infrastructure assets including Haifa Port (70% stake acquired with Adani Group for USD 1.18 billion in 2023), and has received notable recognitions including the LogiChem Excellence in Sustainability award.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Gadot Energy & Smart Solutions: Energy products, process oils, cooling liquids, and tailored manufacturing solutions for industrial customers.
- Gadot Mercury
- Gadot Print
- Gadot Green Oil
- Chemship
- Gadsol
Products and services
- Energy Products
Quantifiable outcome
- Handled Haifa Port acquisition valued at USD 1.18 billion through consortium with Adani Group
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Gadot
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Gadot technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Gadot partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- TUNAP GROUPcoreGadot is the official distributor of TUNAP products in Israel. TUNAP is an international manufacturer of high-performance aerosols, lubricants, and cleaners for industrial and technical automotive applications, serving vehicle manufacturers, dealerships, and workshops worldwide.
- SAF ConsortiumminorGadot Group, through Gadot Green Oil subsidiary, joined the SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) consortium to expand activities in sustainable aviation fuel sector.
- ChemshipminorDutch shipping company within Gadot Group ecosystem operating a fleet of 13 chemical vessels serving routes from USA and Northern Europe to Mediterranean ports.
- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ)coreConsortium partnership where Adani Group holds 70% stake and Gadot Group holds remaining interest in Haifa Port acquisition for USD 1.18 billion. The port handles approximately 30 million tonnes of cargo annually and serves as key hub for India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
- Luminus Zo-fierminorPartnership for wind turbine installation at Gadot Belgium Gent facility. The wind turbine produces over 10,000 MWh of green energy annually.
- Ale Ecology Services (now Gadot Ecology Services)coreStrategic partnership for environmental services and waste management solutions. Established in 1992 by Alex Mangold, the company operates from Kiryat Gat facility.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Gadot competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- ICL Group: Israeli-listed multinational specialty minerals and chemicals company producing fertilizers, specialty chemicals, and performance materials. Comparable as a major Israeli-headquartered chemical industry player, though ICL is primarily a manufacturer whereas Gadot is a distributor, and they do not directly compete for the same customers.
- Häffner Logistics: German chemical distribution and logistics company serving European industrial customers with specialty chemicals and toll manufacturing services. Comparable to Gadot's Gadot Germany operations and broader European chemical distribution focus, particularly in DACH region specialty chemical distribution.
Broad incumbents
- Royal Vopak: Global independent tank storage operator with terminals worldwide storing oil, chemicals, gases, and edible oils. Comparable to Gadot's coastal terminal and bulk liquid storage operations (67,000 m³ Israeli + 100,000+ m³ Belgian capacity), though Vopak is pure-play storage vs. Gadot's vertically integrated distribution.
- Oiltanking: Marquard & Bahls subsidiary operating one of the world's largest independent tank storage networks for petroleum, chemicals, and gases. Comparable to Gadot's bulk liquid terminal infrastructure and hazardous materials handling capabilities, particularly the Belgian Gent terminal operations.
- Univar Solutions: Major North American-headquartered chemical and ingredient distributor serving industrial, pharmaceutical, food, and personal care markets. Comparable to Gadot's horizontal chemical distribution model with manufacturing and specialty services overlay, though geographically concentrated in Americas vs. Gadot's Israel/Europe focus.
- Brenntag: World's largest chemical distributor with €16B+ revenue and global footprint spanning specialty and industrial chemicals, plus life sciences and material science segments. Directly comparable to Gadot as a broad-line chemical distributor, though at significantly larger scale and with deeper specialty capabilities.
Direct peers
- ICC Chemical: Israeli-headquartered international chemical trading and distribution company serving similar pharma, cosmetics, and industrial verticals. Directly comparable to Gadot's Israeli market leadership and international chemical distribution focus, representing the most direct domestic competitor in Israel.
- Azelis: Global specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with European roots and growing Asia-Pacific presence. Closely comparable to Gadot's specialty chemical distribution focus, custom formulation support, and pharmaceutical/cosmetics/electronics customer verticals.
- IMCD: Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with strong European presence and focus on high-margin niche applications. Closely comparable to Gadot's specialty chemical verticals (pharma, cosmetics, electronics) and tailor-made formulation capability, with similar business model of value-added distribution rather than commodity logistics.
- Helm AG: Hamburg-based family-owned chemical distribution and marketing company with global operations across crop protection, feed, pharma, and industrial chemicals. Closely comparable to Gadot's family-owned origins, European chemical distribution scale, and agricultural chemicals portfolio.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses1 record
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Gadot social profiles
Digital presenceGadot compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
Gadot financial estimates
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Gadot leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Gadot subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries13 records
Gadot funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Gadot M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Gadot
What does Gadot do?
Gadot Group is a vertically integrated chemical distribution and manufacturing company that supplies industrial chemicals, oils, and process products across multiple industry verticals (energy, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, electronics, construction, agriculture, water treatment, and nutrition). The company operates oil manufacturing facilities in Israel and Belgium, provides inland chemical logistics services, and runs a coastal terminal at Haifa Port for bulk liquid storage and handling.
Is Gadot a public or private company?
Gadot is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Gadot founded?
Gadot was founded in 1959. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Gadot based?
Gadot is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does Gadot make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Chemical Distribution is the primary driver. The others are logistics and Storage Services, manufacturing and energy Solutions.
Who are Gadot's main competitors?
Regional players on record are ICL Group and Häffner Logistics. Broad incumbents are Royal Vopak, Oiltanking, Univar Solutions and Brenntag. Direct peers are ICC Chemical, Azelis, IMCD and Helm AG.
Does Gadot have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gadot.
What industry is Gadot in?
Gadot's product category is Chemical Distribution and Industrial Supply. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAIAL, Contract Warehousing, Blending & Distribution for Agrochemicals (bulk handling, IBC/drum management). Its NAICS code is 325 and its SIC code is 5171.