EMS-GRILTECH
EMS-GRILTECH is a Swiss specialty chemicals business unit of EMS-CHEMIE AG that manufactures high-performance polyamide and PPS fibers, hotmelt adhesives, adhesion promoters, crosslinkers, and reactive diluents for global industrial B2B customers in automotive, paper, construction, and tire/rubber markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1936
- HeadquartersDomat Ems, Switzerland
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EMS-GRILTECH does
EMS-GRILTECH is a Swiss specialty chemicals business unit of EMS-CHEMIE AG (ultimately owned by publicly listed EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG), manufacturing high-performance polymers and technical fibers for demanding industrial applications. Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Domat/Ems, Switzerland, the unit operates a portfolio of seven proprietary product brands: Grilon (technical fibers, fusible adhesive yarns, granules), Nexylon (PA66 fibers), Nexylene (PPS staple fibers), Griltex (hotmelt adhesives), Grilbond (adhesion promoters for polyester cord treatment), Primid (crosslinkers for powder coatings), and Grilonit (reactive diluents for epoxy systems, where it holds European market leadership). Its products serve four primary industrial verticals: automotive (textile interiors, flame-retardant fibers), paper and pulp (paper machine felts), civil engineering and construction (fast-curing epoxy systems), and tire and rubber manufacturing (rubber-to-polyester bonding). A 2022 strategic partnership with 3D Systems extended the portfolio into industrial additive manufacturing via DuraForm PAx Natural.
The business model is direct enterprise B2B: quote-based pricing for application-specific specialty chemicals and fibers, supported by global sales offices, partner distributors, an applications development center, and participation in major industry trade shows (Techtextil, Tire Technology Expo, JEC Composites, INDEX). Customer acquisition is driven by technical product differentiation and co-development with engineering and R&D departments of industrial manufacturers, with products typically specified into long-lifecycle applications that generate recurring volume. EMS Group reported CHF 1,950M in net sales and CHF 567M in EBIT for FY2025, with EMS-GRILTECH's standalone revenue not separately disclosed.
EMS-GRILTECH competes in the global high-performance fibers market projected to grow from $10.3B in 2025 to $17.9B by 2032. Its moat rests on proprietary specialty polymer formulations, decades of application engineering know-how, technical switching costs from product specification into customer manufacturing processes, European market leadership in reactive diluents, and the capital and global distribution scale of its EMS-CHEMIE parent. Recent validation includes the 2025 SPE Automotive Grand Award for a Grilon yarn interior application, while ongoing investment in 3D printing materials and Asian technical laboratories (Suzhou) signals incremental expansion. No AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; competitive differentiation is grounded in materials chemistry rather than digital technology.
EMS-GRILTECH firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EMS-GRILTECH
- Legal name
- EMS-GRILTECH (Business Unit of EMS-CHEMIE AG)
- Website
- https://emsgriltech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1936
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- EMS-GRILTECH is a Swiss specialty chemicals business unit of EMS-CHEMIE AG that manufactures high-performance polyamide and PPS fibers, hotmelt adhesives, adhesion promoters, crosslinkers, and reactive diluents for global industrial B2B customers in automotive, paper, construction, and tire/rubber markets.
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EMS-GRILTECH industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Chemicals
- NAICS
- Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Polyurethanes (MDI/TDI, Polyols, PU Systems) (IMAEADAH)
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Where EMS-GRILTECH is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Domat Ems
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
EMS-GRILTECH business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- High-Performance Fibers and Yarns: Sale of Grilon, Nexylon, and Nexylene technical fibers, fusible adhesive yarns and granules for industrial applications in textiles, automotive, paper industry, and civil engineering.
- Specialty Chemicals (Adhesives, Crosslinkers, Adhesion Promoters): Sale of Griltex hotmelt adhesives, Grilbond adhesion promoters, Primid crosslinkers for powder coatings, and Grilonit reactive diluents. These are formulated specialty chemical products sold directly to industrial customers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
EMS-GRILTECH product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EMS-GRILTECH is the specialty business unit of EMS-CHEMIE AG that develops, manufactures and sells polyamide, copolyamide and polyester polymers, hotmelt adhesives, adhesion promoters and high-performance fibers (NEXYLON, NEXYLENE). Its products are sold to industrial customers in automotive, paper, packaging, construction, textile, electrical/electronics and tire/rubber applications under brands such as Griltex, PRIMID, GRILONIT, GRILBOND and GRILON.
Product overview
EMS-GRILTECH is a business unit of EMS-CHEMIE AG specializing in high-performance specialty chemicals and technical fibers. The company operates as a multi-product portfolio manufacturer offering seven distinct product lines: Grilon (technical fibers and fusible adhesive yarns), Nexylon (high-performance PA66 fibers), Nexylene (PPS staple fibers), Griltex (hotmelt adhesives), Grilbond (adhesion promoters for polyester cord treatment), Primid (crosslinkers for powder coatings), and Grilonit (reactive diluents for epoxy systems). These products serve diverse industrial applications including adhesives, technical fibers, bonding yarns, polymers for monofilaments, powder coatings, adhesion promoters, and civil engineering. The portfolio is unified by their focus on technically demanding applications where performance, quality, and innovation create added value for customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- GRILTEX: Hotmelt Adhesives - specialty adhesives for technically demanding applications
- PRIMID
- GRILONIT
- NEXYLON
- NEXYLENE
- GRILBOND
- GRILON
Products and services
- Griltex
- PRIMID
- GRILONIT
- NEXYLON
- NEXYLENE
- GRILBOND
- GRILON
Quantifiable outcome
- EMS Group achieved net sales of CHF 1,950 million and EBIT of CHF 567 million in 2025 despite challenging geopolitical environment and strong Swiss franc
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Companies that use EMS-GRILTECH
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EMS-GRILTECH technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
EMS-GRILTECH partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- 3D Systemsstrategic3D Systems and EMS-GRILTECH entered into a strategic partnership to promote material innovations. The partnership focused on the introduction of DuraForm®PAx Natural, the first market-ready material of its kind for SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) platforms. DuraForm®PAx Natural is a cost-effective, highly recyclable polyamide copolymer developed for parts with high impact strength and high tensile strength for a variety of industrial applications. The partnership leverages EMS-GRILTECH's polyamide expertise and 3D Systems' additive manufacturing platform.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
EMS-GRILTECH competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Teijin Limited: Japanese specialty materials company producing aramid fibers (Twaron), high-performance composites, and specialty polymers for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Comparable in high-performance fiber specialties.
- Solvay SA: Belgian specialty chemicals and advanced materials producer with strong positions in specialty polyamides and high-performance fibers serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers. Comparable specialty polymer model.
- LANXESS AG: Specialty chemicals company with a High Performance Materials segment producing PA66, PA6, and engineering plastics for automotive and industrial applications. Directly comparable product portfolio and end-market exposure to EMS-GRILTECH.
- Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals company producing polyamides (PA12, PA6), specialty additives, and high-performance polymers. Closely comparable to EMS-GRILTECH in polymer chemistry, customer base (automotive, industrial), and B2B specialty chemicals model.
- Toray Industries: Japanese producer of high-performance fibers including carbon fiber and PPS fiber competing in technical textiles, automotive, and industrial markets. Comparable specialty fiber portfolio relevant to Nexylene PPS.
- Bostik (Arkema): Specialty adhesives business of Arkema producing hotmelt adhesives and industrial bonding solutions for construction, packaging, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to EMS-GRILTECH's Griltex adhesives portfolio.
- dsm-firmenich: Specialty materials company producing high-performance fibers (Dyneema UHMWPE) and specialty polymer solutions serving automotive, protective textiles, and industrial markets. Comparable in specialty polymer and fiber innovation.
- Ascend Performance Materials: US-headquartered integrated producer of PA66 resins, fibers, and specialty chemicals. Direct competitor to EMS-GRILTECH in polyamide 66 (Nexylon) and related specialty fiber and chemical products.
Broad incumbents
- BASF SE: World's largest chemical company with broad portfolios in polyamides, performance chemicals, and specialty additives. Overlaps with EMS-GRILTECH across multiple product lines but as part of a vastly broader portfolio.
- Henkel AG: Large global adhesives and sealants manufacturer with industrial hotmelt adhesives. Comparable to EMS-GRILTECH's Griltex hotmelt adhesives business, but operates at much larger scale and across diverse consumer and industrial segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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EMS-GRILTECH leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
EMS-GRILTECH funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EMS-GRILTECH M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EMS-GRILTECH
What does EMS-GRILTECH do?
EMS-GRILTECH is the specialty business unit of EMS-CHEMIE AG that develops, manufactures and sells polyamide, copolyamide and polyester polymers, hotmelt adhesives, adhesion promoters and high-performance fibers (NEXYLON, NEXYLENE). Its products are sold to industrial customers in automotive, paper, packaging, construction, textile, electrical/electronics and tire/rubber applications under brands such as Griltex, PRIMID, GRILONIT, GRILBOND and GRILON.
Is EMS-GRILTECH a public or private company?
EMS-GRILTECH is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was EMS-GRILTECH founded?
EMS-GRILTECH was founded in 1936. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is EMS-GRILTECH based?
EMS-GRILTECH is headquartered in Domat Ems, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does EMS-GRILTECH make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. High-Performance Fibers and Yarns are the primary driver. The others are specialty Chemicals (Adhesives, Crosslinkers, Adhesion Promoters).
Who are EMS-GRILTECH's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Teijin Limited, Solvay SA, LANXESS AG, Evonik Industries, Toray Industries, Bostik (Arkema), dsm-firmenich and Ascend Performance Materials. Broad incumbents are BASF SE and Henkel AG.
Does EMS-GRILTECH have an API?
No public API is recorded for EMS-GRILTECH.
What industry is EMS-GRILTECH in?
EMS-GRILTECH's product category is Specialty Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEADAH, Polyurethanes (MDI/TDI, Polyols, PU Systems). Its NAICS code is 3252 and its SIC code is 2891.