EMS Group
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG (EMS Group) is a Swiss specialty chemicals manufacturer producing high-performance polyamides, automotive process materials, and chemical intermediates for global automotive, electronics, and industrial OEM customers across 25 production sites in 16 countries.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1963
- HeadquartersDomat Ems, Switzerland
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EMS Group does
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, operating as EMS Group, is a Swiss specialty chemicals manufacturer headquartered in Domat/Ems, Switzerland, organized into three core operating business units: EMS-GRIVORY (high-performance polyamides and specialty polymers for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications), EMS-EFTEC (process materials and application systems for bonding, coating, sealing, and damping used in automotive manufacturing), and EMS-GRILTECH (chemical intermediates, coatings, additives, and technical fibers), supported by an internal EMS-SERVICES unit that runs the Domat/Ems production site. The company, founded in 1963 and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker: EMSN), operates 25 production sites across 16 countries and targets automotive, electro & electronic, industrial & consumer goods, optics, and packaging OEMs worldwide.
The group's commercial model is B2B and direct: high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals are sold through company-owned sales subsidiaries and authorized distributor/trader networks under quote-based, multi-year contracts negotiated on volume, specifications, and program terms. The portfolio is positioned at the high-margin specialty end of the polymer value chain — explicitly avoiding commodity chemicals — with engineered solutions focused on lightweight automotive construction, metal replacement for EV weight reduction, battery housing, and thermal management in electronics. Demand is anchored by structural automotive OEM relationships and re-certification-driven switching costs rather than transactional volume.
Financially, EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG reported FY2025 net sales of CHF 1,950 million (down 5.8% YoY on Swiss franc strength) with net operating income of CHF 567 million (up 5.2% YoY) and an EBIT margin of 29.1% (up from 26.0% in 2024). Q1 2026 sales of CHF 487 million were again down 6.6% in reported terms while volumes grew in both segments. The company remains family-controlled, with Magdalena Martullo-Blocher serving as a key executive and National Council member; the Martullo-Blocher family received CHF 305.2 million in dividends, and a CHF 18.40 per share dividend was proposed for 2025 (up from CHF 17.25). The leadership bench includes CFO Stefan Baumgartner plus senior functional heads in treasury and procurement, with executive management strengthened in 2023 and a long-tenured member retiring in 2024.
EMS Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EMS Group
- Legal name
- EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG
- Website
- https://ems-group.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1963
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG (EMS Group) is a Swiss specialty chemicals manufacturer producing high-performance polyamides, automotive process materials, and chemical intermediates for global automotive, electronics, and industrial OEM customers across 25 production sites in 16 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EMS Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Chemicals
- NAICS
- Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)
- SIC
- Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)
- akta.pro primary industry
- High-Performance & Specialty Polymers (PPS, LCP, PI/PAI, PAEK) (IMAEANAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK)
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Where EMS Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Domat Ems
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
EMS Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- High Performance Polymers: Revenue from high-performance polyamides and specialty polymers used in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. The company focuses on high-margin specialty products with consistent growth strategy and innovation.
- Specialty Chemicals: Specialty chemicals and process materials for automotive applications including bonding, coating, sealing and damping solutions through EMS-EFTEC business unit.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B specialty materials - quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels1 record
EMS Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EMS Group manufactures and sells high-performance polyamides (PPA) and specialty chemicals through its business units EMS-GRIVORY (high-performance polymers), EMS-EFTEC (automotive bonding, coating, sealing and damping materials), and EMS-GRILTECH (chemical intermediates, coatings, additives, and technical fibers). Its polymers are designed for metal replacement, lightweight construction, thermal management, and durability in automotive, electronics, industrial, optics, and packaging applications.
Product overview
EMS Group operates as a specialty chemicals and high-performance polymers company organized into distinct business units. The core offerings include EMS-GRIVORY (high-performance polymers for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications), EMS-EFTEC (automotive process materials for bonding, coating, sealing, and damping), and EMS-GRILTECH (chemical intermediates, coatings, additives, and technical fibers). EMS-SERVICES manages the primary production facility at Domat/Ems. The company serves global markets across automotive, electro & electronic, industry & consumer goods, optic, and packaging sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- EMS-GRIVORY High-Performance Polymers Leading specialty product line of high-performance polyamides and engineering polymers designed for automotive lightweight construction, metal replacement, electronics, industrial, optics, and consumer goods applications.
- EMS-EFTEC Automotive Process Materials Process materials and application systems for bonding, coating, sealing and damping used by automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
- EMS-GRILTECH Chemical Intermediates and Fibers Chemical intermediates, coatings, additives, and technical fibers and yarn supplied to industrial customers for demanding applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- EBIT margin expanded to 29.1% in 2025 from 26.0% in 2024
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use EMS Group
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EMS Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
EMS Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
EMS Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Celanese: Specialty engineered polymers producer with extensive automotive and electronics materials portfolio. Competes with EMS in PPA, polyphthalamide, and other high-performance thermoplastics for metal replacement.
- Victrex: Specialist manufacturer of high-performance polyaryletherketone (PAEK) polymers including PEEK, serving aerospace, automotive, electronics, and industrial markets. Adjacent high-performance polymer peer to EMS-GRIVORY.
- Ascend Performance Materials: Global manufacturer of polyamide 6, 6.6, and specialty polyamides serving automotive, electrical and electronics, and industrial applications. Directly competes with EMS-GRIVORY in PPA and engineering polymer markets.
- Syensqo: Spun off from Solvay in December 2023, Syensqo is the leading global producer of specialty polyamides and high-performance polymers serving automotive, electronics, and industrial markets. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to EMS-GRIVORY in PPA.
- DuPont: Specialty chemicals and materials company with significant high-performance polymer offerings for automotive and electronics. DuPont's Zytel and Crastin product families overlap directly with EMS-GRIVORY's PPA portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Lanxess: German specialty chemicals company with Durethan polyamide and Pocan PBT product lines serving automotive and electronics. Competitor to EMS-GRIVORY in engineering plastics for metal replacement and EV applications.
- Arkema: French specialty materials company with high-performance polymer offerings (Pebax, Rilsan polyamides) and Bostik adhesives. Comparable to EMS in combining specialty polymers with bonding/coating/sealing solutions.
- Evonik: German specialty chemicals company producing polyamides (Vestamid) and high-performance materials for automotive, electronics, and industrial applications. Broad-based competitor to EMS's specialty polymer and chemicals businesses.
- BASF: World's largest chemical company with a broad engineering plastics portfolio including Ultramid polyamides. Competes with EMS across multiple polymer categories but lacks EMS's specialty focus.
- SABIC: Saudi petrochemical major with a significant engineering thermoplastics business serving automotive and electronics. Broad-line competitor to EMS in PPA and specialty polyamides.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
EMS Group social profiles
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EMS Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
EMS Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
EMS Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EMS Group M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about EMS Group
What does EMS Group do?
EMS Group manufactures and sells high-performance polyamides (PPA) and specialty chemicals through its business units EMS-GRIVORY (high-performance polymers), EMS-EFTEC (automotive bonding, coating, sealing and damping materials), and EMS-GRILTECH (chemical intermediates, coatings, additives, and technical fibers). Its polymers are designed for metal replacement, lightweight construction, thermal management, and durability in automotive, electronics, industrial, optics, and packaging applications.
Is EMS Group a public or private company?
EMS Group is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was EMS Group founded?
EMS Group was founded in 1963. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is EMS Group based?
EMS Group is headquartered in Domat Ems, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does EMS Group make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. High Performance Polymers are the primary driver. The others are specialty Chemicals.
Who are EMS Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Celanese, Victrex, Ascend Performance Materials, Syensqo and DuPont. Broad incumbents are Lanxess, Arkema, Evonik, BASF and SABIC.
Does EMS Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for EMS Group.
What industry is EMS Group in?
EMS Group's product category is Specialty Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEANAI, High-Performance & Specialty Polymers (PPS, LCP, PI/PAI, PAEK), with a secondary code of IMAEABAK, Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials). Its NAICS code is 3252 and its SIC code is 2821.