What AlzChem AG does

AlzChem AG is a German specialty chemicals company founded in 1908 and headquartered in Trostberg, Bavaria, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 (ISIN DE000A2YN1X2). The company operates a vertically integrated Verbundsystem production model built around cyanamide chemistry, manufacturing precursors in-house from calcium carbide and calcium cyanamide through to finished specialty ingredients at four Bavarian sites (Trostberg, Schalchen, Hart, Waldkraiburg) plus a wholly-owned Nordic Carbide AB facility in Sundsvall, Sweden.

Its portfolio spans two segments: Specialty Chemicals (creatine monohydrate for human nutrition under Creapure® and Creavitalis®, animal nutrition under Creamino®, nitroguanidine for defense propellants and ammunition, and guanidine salts/Bioselect® for pharma and diagnostics) and Basics & Intermediates (calcium carbide, cyanamide, dicyandiamide, and metallurgical products such as CaD®, CalciPro®, and Calzot®). In FY2025, the company generated record revenue of EUR 562.1 million (+11% YoY) with EBITDA of EUR 116.5 million (20.7% margin), and Q1 2026 EBITDA grew 18% YoY. Major capex programs underway (EUR 140M Germany nitroguanidine, EUR 120M US creatine, USD 150M US DoD-backed nitroguanidine) target a guided FY2026 revenue of EUR 600 million and EBITDA of EUR 126 million.

AlzChem serves B2B customers across human nutrition, animal nutrition, agriculture (Perlka®, Dormex®, Eminex®), pharmaceuticals, metallurgy, defense, and renewable energy end-markets, with revenue generated through direct enterprise sales supported by regional sales subsidiaries in the USA (~10% of group sales), China, and the UK. Czechoslovak Group, a Czech defense conglomerate, holds approximately 20.1% economic interest as of June 2026, aligning AlzChem's ownership with the European defense reshoring theme.

Name

AlzChem AG

Legal name

Alzchem Group AG

Website

https://alzchem.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

German specialty chemicals company operating a vertically integrated cyanamide chemistry platform, serving B2B customers in human/animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, defense, and metallurgy via five production sites and sales subsidiaries in the US, China, and UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251), Chemical Manufacturing (325), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based Solvents & Process Chemicals (e.g., bio-acetone, bio-butanol, bio-IPA, green solvents) (EUAAAIAB)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals manufacturing
• Cyanamide chemistry products
• Creatine monohydrate production
• Pharmaceutical intermediates supply
• Agricultural fertilizer chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Trostberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemicals: Higher-margin specialty chemicals segment including creatine products (Creapure®, Creavitalis®), nitroguanidine for defense, guanidine salts for pharma/diagnostics, and performance materials. This segment achieved 8.8% sales growth to nearly EUR 380 million in FY2025 and drives overall profitability.
2. Basics & Intermediates: Basic chemical products including calcium carbide, cyanamide derivatives, and metallurgical products. This segment experienced decline to EUR 155 million in FY2025 due to weak European steel industry demand, with volumes falling 21.7%.
3. Human Nutrition: Products for food, sports nutrition, dietary supplements and cosmetics including Creapure® and Creavitalis® creatine products. US subsidiary accounts for approximately 10% of group sales.
4. Animal Nutrition: Creamino® feed additive for animals used for creatine synthesis, recently approved for turkey nutrition in the EU.
5. Defense & Security: Nitroguanidine production for ammunition and propellants, serving European defense customers amid rising defense spending related to Ukraine conflict. Capacity expansion on track for commissioning H2 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AlzChem AG is a German specialty chemicals company that manufactures and markets nitrogen-carbon-nitrogen (N-C-N) chemicals through a vertically integrated Verbundsystem production model anchored on cyanamide chemistry. Its portfolio spans creatine monohydrate ingredients for human and animal nutrition, nitroguanidine for defense, guanidine salts for pharmaceutical and diagnostic applications, calcium cyanamide fertilizers, plant growth regulators, metallurgy additives, and high-purity intermediates for polymers and pigments. Production is built in-house from calcium carbide and calcium cyanamide precursors at multiple German and Swedish sites, with regional sales subsidiaries in the USA, China and the UK.

Product overview

AlzChem AG is a German specialty chemicals company operating a vertically integrated 'Verbundsystem' production model built around cyanamide chemistry. The company produces a diversified portfolio spanning two main segments: Specialty Chemicals (driven by creatine products Creapure® and Creavitalis® for human nutrition, Creamino® for animal nutrition, and nitroguanidine for defense) and Basics & Intermediates (including calcium carbide, cyanamide, dicyandiamide, guanamine, and related compounds). The portfolio includes branded products for agriculture (Perlka®, Dormex®, Alzogur®, Sitofex®, Eminex®), human and animal nutrition (Creapure®, Creavitalis®, Creamino®), pharma intermediates (Guanidine Salts/Bioselect®), industrial specialties (NITRALZ®, DYHARD®, Silzot®), and metallurgy (CaD®, CalciPro®, Calzot®). The company also offers custom synthesis and toll manufacturing services. Key growth areas include creatine products, nitroguanidine for defense, and methane-reducing feed additives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Creapure®: Pharmaceutical-grade creatine monohydrate for human nutrition and sports supplements.
• Creavitalis®
• Creamino®
• Dormex®
• NITRALZ®
• Bioselect®
• Perlka®
• DYHARD®
• Eminex®
• Nitroguanidine

Products and services

• Creapure® Premium pharmaceutical-grade creatine monohydrate ingredient for human nutrition and sports supplements, positioned for the sports nutrition and cognitive health markets.
• Creavitalis® Creatine product formulation designed for high-protein food and sports nutrition applications.
• Creamino® Feed additive for animals containing creatine, used for creatine synthesis after absorption to provide additional energy for healthy livestock growth.
• Nitroguanidine Chemical compound used in ammunition and propellants serving European defense customers, with capacity expansion under commissioning for H2 2026 and a USD 150 million US Department of Defense backed US production facility.
• Bioselect® Guanidine Salts High-purity guanidine salts for biotechnological, diagnostic and pharmaceutical applications including DNA/RNA extraction reagents used in molecular diagnostics such as PCR tests.
• Perlka® Calcium cyanamide fertilizer providing nitrogen nutrition, soil liming and soil hygiene benefits for sustainable crop production.
• Dormex® Cyanamide-based plant growth regulator for agricultural applications, exported to non-EU markets.
• NITRALZ® High-tech nitrile intermediates including o-Phthalodinitrile for pigments and specialty chemical applications.
• DYHARD® Cure Systems Resin additives and cure systems for polymer and composite applications including automotive and electronics.
• Calcium Carbide Key precursor chemical used in metallurgy and chemical synthesis, forming the foundation of AlzChem's vertically integrated Verbundsystem production model; produced in-house at Sundsvall, Sweden for the Scandinavian market.
• Cyanamide Chemical intermediate used in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and downstream specialty chemical production.
• Dicyandiamide Intermediate compound used in specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals and various industrial applications.
• Eminex® Feed/slurry additive for livestock operations that reduces methane and CO2 emissions during slurry storage, supporting sustainable agriculture.
• Silzot® Silicon nitride ceramic grades for advanced materials applications.
• CaD® Metallurgical product for secondary metallurgy applications in steel production.
• CalciPro® Metallurgical calcium product for secondary metallurgy applications.
• Calzot®

Quantifiable outcome

• FY2025 record sales of EUR 562.1 million, up 11% YoY
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered product co-development, brand sponsorship, esg assessment and subsidiary.

• Ehrmannproduct co-developmentStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2025German dairy company that partnered with AlzChem to launch 'High Protein' product line expansion using Creavitalis® creatine, starting October 2025.
• FC Bayern Basketballbrand sponsorshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsorship partnership extending collaboration into second season, promoting Creapure® brand in sports nutrition context.
• EcoVadisesg assessmentOthersThird-party sustainability assessment provider that awarded AlzChem Platinum medal (top 1% globally, 84/100 points) in 2024.
• Nordic Carbide ABsubsidiaryOthersWholly-owned subsidiary in Sundsvall, Sweden operating calcium carbide production facility at the port, serving Scandinavian market.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• K+S AG: German specialty fertilizer and salt producer. Comparable as a European specialty fertilizer and crop-input company; AlzChem's Perlka® calcium cyanamide fertilizer competes in adjacent agricultural input categories.
• ICL Group Ltd: Israeli specialty fertilizers, potash and specialty chemicals company serving agriculture, food and engineered materials markets. Comparable in specialty plant nutrition and crop solutions, with similar European customer base and agricultural distribution channels.
• LANXESS AG: German specialty chemicals company focused on intermediates, additives, and consumer protection chemicals. Comparable as a fellow German-listed specialty chemicals peer serving pharma, agriculture and industrial customers with similar regulatory and quality requirements.
• Wacker Chemie AG: German specialty chemicals company with divisions in silicones, polymers, biosolutions and polysilicon. Comparable as a German mid-cap specialty chemicals peer with strong branded ingredient portfolios (e.g., cyclodextrins) and similar B2B sales model to industrial and life-science customers.
• Symrise AG: German specialty chemicals company in flavors, fragrances and nutrition ingredients. Comparable as a German-listed specialty ingredients platform with branded nutrition offerings and similar B2B sales model targeting food, beverage and nutrition customers.
• Orica Limited: Australian-listed global leader in commercial explosives and blasting systems for mining, quarrying and infrastructure. Directly comparable to AlzChem's defense nitroguanidine business and overall munitions-adjacent chemistry, with significant overlap in propellant/explosive precursor chemistry.

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Industries AG: German specialty chemicals major that competes with AlzChem across multiple niches including amino acids, pharma intermediates, and specialty additives. Comparable as a European-headquartered, publicly listed specialty chemicals platform with similar customer segments in pharma, nutrition and animal feed.
• BASF SE: World's largest chemical company with extensive specialty chemicals operations including intermediates and crop protection. A broad incumbent benchmark; overlaps with AlzChem in cyanamide derivatives, agricultural chemicals and certain intermediates, though BASF's portfolio is vastly broader.
• Solvay SA: Belgian specialty chemicals major serving consumer goods, food, and advanced materials. Comparable in pharma-grade manufacturing and a specialty/intermediates portfolio, though Solvay's planned split into Syensqo (specialty) and Solvay (commodities) reshapes the comparison.

Emerging players

• PMC Group International: US-based privately held specialty chemicals manufacturer with diverse product portfolio across performance chemicals, pharmaceuticals and agricultural inputs. Comparable as a privately held mid-cap specialty chemicals peer operating in adjacent niches like agricultural adjuvants and pharma intermediates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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