Nemho

What Nemho does

Nemho Innovations B.V. is the centralized research and development hub for material innovation within Broadview Holding B.V., a Netherlands-based diversified group whose operating companies generated combined sales of €1.2 billion. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Weert, Netherlands on the premises of Trespa International, Nemho operates as a center of excellence with approximately 90 professionals from over 20 countries and six Centres of Expertise across the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, the United States, and Taiwan (since 2024).

The company's technology program is organized around two pillars: Cellulose-Resin Composite Technologies (RCT), anchored by its proprietary Bloom lignin-based technology that reduces phenol content in thermosetting resin by 50% while sourcing ingredients from responsibly managed forests; and Advanced Surface Technologies (AST), which develops coatings, finishes, and the FENIX NTM material line known for low reflectivity, anti-fingerprint properties, and thermal healing of superficial micro-scratches. Additional capabilities include structured press-plate production (50+ years of expertise at Quillan), Homapal metal-laminate variants including the scratch-resistant matt (SRM) and EN 13501-1 non-combustible A2-solution, and an in-house Materials, Instrumentation and Characterization (MIC) laboratory supporting LCA-based sustainability assessment.

Nemho operates a captive R&D model: it does not sell products to end customers but develops and transfers technology to Broadview Holding's sister companies — Arpa Industriale, Direct Online Services, Formica Group, Hartson-Kennedy, Homapal, Trespa International, and Westag AG — which manufacture and commercialize the resulting products through their own global sales channels. Revenue mechanics are based on internal technology transfer rather than external licensing or product sales, and Nemho's standalone financials are not separately disclosed.

Name

Nemho

Legal name

Nemho Innovations B.V.

Website

https://nemho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nemho is the centralized R&D hub within Broadview Holding, developing sustainable surface materials such as Bloom lignin technology and FENIX NTM for transfer to sister companies (Trespa, Arpa Industriale, Formica, Homapal, Westag) which manufacture and commercialize them globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Materials R&D

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Polymer Compounds & Masterbatches (Compounding, Color/Fill/Additive Concentrates) (IMAEANAJ)

Keywords

• Material innovation R&D
• Surface materials technology
• Cellulose-resin composites
• Sustainable laminate solutions
• High pressure laminate

Headquarters

HQ city

Weert

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technology Development Services: Nemho develops new products and processes for Broadview Holding material companies. As a center of excellence, it does not directly sell products but transfers developed technology to sister companies for commercialization.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nemho is a research and development center of excellence for Broadview Holding's material companies, developing innovative surface material technologies, processes, and products that are then commercialized by its sister companies (Trespa, Arpa Industriale, Formica Group, Homapal, Westag, Direct Online Services, Hartson-Kennedy). Core developments include Bloom lignin technology that reduces phenol content by 50%, FENIX innovative interior surface materials, high-quality structured press plates, and metal-containing HPL laminates with scratch-resistant and fire-rated properties. The company employs approximately 90 professionals across six locations and operates a state-of-the-art laboratory in Weert, Netherlands.

Product overview

Nemho operates as a center of excellence for innovation and technology serving the Broadview Holding material companies. The organization works across four key areas: Cellulose-Resin Composite Technologies (RCT) focused on resins, industrial processes and cellulose-based materials; Advanced Surface Technologies (AST) focused on aesthetics, functionality, process coating development, and coating resins and pigments; Sustainability; and Materials, Instrumentation and Characterization (MIC) laboratory services. Key products include Bloom (a lignin-based core technology for FENIX and HPL), FENIX surface material, structured press plates, and metal surface laminates including Homapal products with scratch-resistant and fire-rated properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bloom A core technology for FENIX NTM and HPL products that uses lignin technology to significantly reduce phenol content in thermosetting resin by 50%, with most ingredients originating from responsibly managed forests. Developed for sister company Arpa Industriale.
• FENIX Innovative material for interior design used in vertical and horizontal applications including kitchens, hospitality, healthcare, transportation, bathrooms and furniture. Features low light reflectivity, extremely opaque finish, soft touch, anti-fingerprint surface, and thermal healing of superficial micro-scratches.
• Structured Press Plates High-quality structured press plates for surface finishing, available in glossy and matt finishes, woodgrains, fantasy patterns and non-directional structures. Produced at the Quillan facility in France with over 50 years of manufacturing experience.
• Homapal Metal SRM (Scratch Resistant Matt) Metal-containing HPL laminates with scratch-resistant matt finish that enables horizontal applications in addition to traditional vertical installations, with anti-fingerprint features. Developed for sister company Homapal.
• Homapal A2-solution Non-combustible laminate element classified according to EN 13501-1 standard, available in a selection of Formica melamine decors for fire-rated applications. Developed for sister company Homapal.
• Homapal Magnetic Boards Laminates with magnetic functionality for interior design applications including trade fair, shop fitting and furniture. Developed for sister company Homapal.
• Homapal Trend Collection New decorative patterns and surface structures for interior design applications, developed for sister company Homapal.
• High Pressure Laminate (HPL) High-pressure laminate surfacing solutions for commercial and residential applications, including Formica brand laminate countertops and surfacing materials, developed and supported through the Formica Group Centre of Expertise in Cincinnati, USA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in phenol content in thermosetting resin through Bloom technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Broadview Holding B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNemho was created in 2019 as the center of excellence for innovation and technology for all Broadview Holding material companies. Nemho develops products and processes for sister companies: Arpa Industriale SpA, Direct Online Services, Formica Group, Hartson-Kennedy, Homapal GmbH, Trespa International B.V., and Westag AG.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Covestro: Covestro is a major specialty polymers and materials company with a growing portfolio of bio-based and circular raw materials. It is a broad incumbent peer in advanced polymer chemistry that competes for sustainable materials market share.
• Hexion: Hexion is a global leader in phenolic and epoxy resins serving the wood products, construction, and coatings industries. It is the incumbent chemistry peer whose thermosetting resin products compete with and supply the same end markets as Nemho's Bloom-modified formulations.
• Sappi: Sappi is a global pulp, paper, and biomaterials company with bio-based product lines (including lignin and dissolving pulp). It is a broad incumbent peer in the bio-based materials and specialty chemicals space that intersects with Nemho's sustainability and resin chemistry focus.
• Wilsonart: Wilsonart is one of the world's largest manufacturers of HPL and engineered surfaces, serving the same architectural, commercial, and residential surfacing markets as Broadview's Formica, Arpa, and Trespa brands. It is a broad incumbent peer in the surface materials industry Nemho supports.

Direct peers

• Stora Enso: Stora Enso is a global pulp and paper major with a significant lignin valorization business (Lineo lignin products). It is a direct peer in industrial-scale lignin chemistry and bio-based materials, competing with Nemho's Bloom technology on lignin supply and downstream applications.
• Borregaard: Borregaard operates one of the world's largest dedicated lignin production facilities (LignoTech) and supplies specialty lignin-based chemicals globally. It is a direct peer in lignin specialty chemicals and could compete with Nemho's Bloom technology on supply and pricing.
• UPM Biochemicals: UPM Biochemicals produces UPM BioPiva lignin and bio-based chemicals at industrial scale. It is a direct peer in lignin-based chemistry for industrial applications, including the resins and polymer space where Nemho's Bloom competes.

Emerging players

• Renmatix: Renmatix develops proprietary supercritical hydrolysis technology to convert biomass into cellulosic sugars and lignin streams. It is an emerging peer in industrial-scale biomass valorization that could supply or compete with bio-based feedstocks Nemho uses.
• MetGen: MetGen is an industrial biotechnology company producing enzymatic solutions and bio-based materials for industrial applications. It is an emerging peer in bio-based material innovation with adjacent technology overlap to Nemho's bio-based resin work.
• Bloom Biorenewables: Bloom Biorenewables is a Swiss startup developing lignin-based chemistry for materials and chemicals, including sustainable alternatives to phenolic resins. It is an emerging peer with direct technology overlap to Nemho's Bloom lignin platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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