What RAHN-Group does

The RAHN-Group is a privately held, family-owned Swiss chemical distribution and development company founded in 1940, headquartered in Zurich with operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The group comprises eight wholly-owned subsidiaries and approximately 130 employees, structured around two divisions: EnergyCuring, which develops and distributes UV/EB curing photopolymer resins, surface coating materials, and 3D printing calibration solutions; and Cosmetics, which supplies both proprietary active ingredients and complementary third-party cosmetic raw materials to the personal care industry. The Cosmetics division includes a proprietary branded portfolio such as REFORCYL-AION, MYRAMAZE, PROTEOLEA, CELLIGENT, DEFENSIL, LIFTONIN-QI, SEBOCLEAR-MP, YERBALUXE, AQUARICH, PERFELINE, HAIRVIVINE-PRO, and SCALPINIST-SENSO, developed through in-house R&D for skin and hair care applications, while the Distribution RAHN-Cosmetics business handles partner-supplied ingredients including Evonik's TEGO RenewHA Solutions.

The business model is built on direct B2B sales to industrial and personal care manufacturers, supported by regional sales teams in DACH, France, UK, Benelux, the Americas, and Asia, with technical application laboratories providing formulation support and regulatory affairs services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through transaction fees on chemical distribution and product sales. More than 90% of RAHN-Cosmetic Actives are produced in Switzerland and Germany. Marketing channels include the company website, LinkedIn, YouTube tutorials, technical webinars, and participation in industry events such as in-cosmetics Global (Paris 2026, Barcelona 2027), with content marketing anchored on the RAHN Beauty Edition quarterly publication. While major personal care brands including L'Oréal, Chanel, Estée Lauder, Coty, and Puig are referenced as event participants, the customer base spans a broader set of manufacturers across both divisions.

RAHN's technology base rests on proprietary cosmetic formulation expertise, biomimicry-derived active ingredients with clinical efficacy claims, and specialized photopolymer resin know-how, with R&D conducted at the RadLab AG subsidiary in Killwangen, Switzerland. The company has secured EcoVadis Gold Medal status (top 5% of assessed companies) and RSPO Supply Chain Certification, with multi-year carbon offset programs through ClimatePartner. Key strategic partnerships include Pindó Farm (Argentina) for upcycled Yerba Mate extracts and Evonik for distribution of complementary cosmetic actives.

Name

RAHN-Group

Legal name

RAHN AG

Website

https://rahn-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RAHN-Group is a family-owned Swiss chemical distributor and developer founded in 1940, with 130 employees across eight subsidiaries on three continents. It supplies UV/EB curing photopolymer resins, 3D printing calibration solutions, and proprietary cosmetic active ingredients to manufacturers in surface technologies and personal care industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals Distribution

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use) (CRABAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wood Coatings & Finishes (IMAEAGAG)

Keywords

• Chemical distribution
• Cosmetic active ingredients
• UV curing materials
• Photopolymer resins
• Surface technology materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Distribution - EnergyCuring Division: Distribution and development of UV/EB curing materials, photopolymer resins, and 3D printing solutions for surface technologies including industrial coatings, inks, and additive manufacturing applications.
2. Chemical Distribution - Cosmetics Division: Distribution of cosmetic active ingredients, distribution of third-party cosmetic raw materials, and proprietary RAHN-Cosmetic Actives products for skin and hair care applications in personal care industry.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RAHN-Group develops and distributes performance materials for highly specialized industries through two divisions: EnergyCuring (UV/EB curing products, photopolymer resins, and 3D printing calibration solutions for surface technologies, industrial coatings, inks and additive manufacturing) and Cosmetics (proprietary RAHN-Cosmetic Actives line of scientifically validated skin and hair care ingredients, plus distribution of complementary third-party cosmetic raw materials with formulation and regulatory support). More than 90% of the cosmetic actives are produced in Switzerland and Germany.

Product overview

RAHN-Group operates two main divisions: EnergyCuring and Cosmetics. The EnergyCuring division provides UV/EB curing solutions and photopolymer resin 3D printing products with calibration services. The Cosmetics division consists of RAHN-Cosmetic Actives (proprietary line of cosmetic active ingredients for skin and hair care, including DEFENSIL, MYRAMAZE, PROTEOLEA, RADICARE, CELLIGENT, REFORCYL, SEBOCLEAR-MP, LIFTONIN, YERBALUXE, AQUARICH, PERFELINE, HAIRVIVINE, SCALPINIST) and Distribution RAHN-Cosmetics (distribution of complementary ingredients with formulation support, regulatory affairs and RAHN's Beauty Edition content series). The company serves surface technologies and personal care markets across global locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EnergyCuring: Division serving surface technologies markets with performance materials for UV curing and 3D printing applications
• Cosmetics
• RAHN-Cosmetic Actives
• RadLab AG
• RAHN's Beauty Edition
• Rahn Kulturfonds
• Rahn Foundation

Products and services

• RAHN-Cosmetic Actives
• Distribution RAHN-Cosmetics
• EnergyCuring
• 3D Printing Calibration Solutions
• REFORCYL-AION
• DEFENSIL
• MYRAMAZE
• PROTEOLEA
• CELLIGENT
• RADICARE-GOLD
• SEBOCLEAR-MP
• LIFTONIN-QI
• YERBALUXE
• AQUARICH
• PERFELINE
• HAIRVIVINE-PRO
• SCALPINIST-SENSO

Quantifiable outcome

• Skin barrier strength improved by 10% using REFORCYL-AION
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ClimatePartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAHN partners with ClimatePartner for carbon offsetting through nature conservation projects. The company aligns with UN SDGs by avoiding, reducing, and offsetting carbon emissions. ClimatePartner certificates (2020-2024) demonstrate ongoing climate action commitment.
• Pindó Farm (Argentina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pindó farm in Argentina for sustainable sourcing of Yerba Mate extracts (YERBALUXE-CROWN and YERBALUXE-PEARL). The farm uses proprietary technology to process tea leaves without fire-drying, avoiding harmful compound formation and enabling upcycling of materials.
• EvonikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRAHN distributes Evonik cosmetic ingredients including TEGO RenewHA Solutions (Lacto, Malto, Mandelic, Cap), offering these products through their distribution network for cosmetics customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Industries: Global specialty chemicals major with a large personal care ingredients portfolio. RAHN actually distributes some Evonik cosmetic ingredients (e.g., TEGO RenewHA Solutions), making Evonik both a supplier-partner and the most direct competitive incumbent across skin/hair actives and UV-curing intermediates.
• DSM-Firmenich: Global leader in personal care, nutrition, and fragrance ingredients with deep R&D and clinical substantiation capabilities. Directly comparable to RAHN's RAHN-Cosmetic Actives line in serving L'Oréal-tier brand customers with efficacy-backed skincare actives.
• BASF: World's largest chemical company with a Care Chemicals division supplying personal care and industrial coatings ingredients. Comparable to RAHN across both Cosmetics distribution and EnergyCuring photopolymer/resin markets, but at vastly greater scale.
• Symrise: Major specialty ingredients supplier to cosmetics and personal care, with strong cosmetic actives and sensory portfolios. Closely aligned to RAHN's skincare actives business model of supplying proprietary, science-backed ingredients to global beauty brands.
• Givaudan: Global fragrance and beauty ingredients leader with active cosmetic ingredients business. Comparable to RAHN's Cosmetics division in terms of selling proprietary ingredients to prestige beauty brand customers and pursuing natural/upcycled sourcing narratives.
• Clariant: Swiss-headquartered specialty chemicals company serving personal care, industrial, and coatings markets. Comparable to RAHN's dual-division model — including Care Chemicals for cosmetics and coatings additives — with a similar European specialty positioning.

Direct peers

• Seppic (Air Liquide): Air Liquide subsidiary focused on specialty ingredients for personal care, with proprietary actives and polymer chemistry. Direct peer to RAHN-Cosmetic Actives in supplying formulation-ready ingredients with technical support to cosmetics formulators.
• Ashland: US-listed specialty chemicals company with a Personal Care division selling proprietary actives and functional ingredients to global beauty brands. Highly comparable in go-to-market (specialty distribution + proprietary actives) and customer set.
• IGM Resins: Global specialist in UV/EB curable raw materials and photoinitiators for coatings, inks, and 3D printing. The closest direct peer to RAHN's EnergyCuring division in photopolymer resins and energy-curing chemistry.
• Lambson: UK-based specialist in photoinitiators and UV-curable materials for inks, coatings, and 3D printing. Direct EnergyCuring peer to RAHN in photopolymer chemistry serving surface-technology customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rahn-group

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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