PCC SE
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersDuisburg, Germany
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
PCC SE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PCC SE
- Legal name
- PCC SE
- Website
- https://pcc.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where PCC SE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Duisburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices20 records
Markets served
PCC SE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Chemical products sales: PCC Group generates the majority of its revenue from manufacturing and selling chemical products across seven segments: Polyols & Derivatives (polyether polyols, polyurethane systems, alkylphenols), Surfactants & Derivatives (anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric surfactants), Chlorine & Derivatives (chlorine, MCAA, phosphorus/naphthalene derivatives), Silicon & Derivatives (silicon metal, quartzite), Trade & Services (petrochemical/carbon commodity trading, energy supply, IT services), Logistics (intermodal transport, road haulage), and Holding & Projects.
- Bond issuance program: PCC SE issues bonds to retail investors in Germany, with over 100 bond issuances since 1998 and more than 20,000 investors. Two current bond issuances: 5.75% ISIN DE000A460JS9 (€30 million, maturity 2031) and 4.25% ISIN DE000A460JR1 (€20 million, maturity 2028). Interest paid quarterly. Revenue represents financing through debt capital markets.
- Logistics services: PCC Intermodal S.A. generates revenue from combined road and rail container transport services, operating five container terminals. Revenue from freight fees, terminal handling charges, and shuttle train operations. PCC Autochem generates revenue from road tank transport of liquid chemicals across Europe.
- Commodity trading: PCC Trade & Services GmbH trades petro- and carbon-based raw materials including coke breeze, anthracite, raw tar, raw and pure benzene. Revenue from trading margins on commodity transactions.
- Electricity and energy supply: PCC generates revenue from supplying electricity and process steam to its own production facilities and to nearby municipalities. The Energy business unit of PCC Rokita SA operates a combined heat and power plant at Brzeg Dolny.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Quarterly | 5.75% PCC bond (ISIN DE000A460JS9) — 5-year term, maturity July 1, 2031 |
| Subscription | Quarterly | 4.25% PCC bond (ISIN DE000A460JR1) — 2.5-year term, maturity December 1, 2028 |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels9 records
PCC SE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PCC SE is the holding company of a diversified chemicals and logistics group that manufactures and distributes industrial chemicals (polyols, surfactants, chlorine derivatives, silicon metal, MCAA, DME, alkylphenols) and operates an intermodal container transport network. The group serves industrial customers across construction, automotive, consumer goods, electronics, and e-mobility sectors with a portfolio of more than 1,300 chemical products and formulations, integrated with its own logistics infrastructure in Central/Eastern Europe.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Rokopol: Brand name for polyether polyols produced by PCC Rokita SA, used in polyurethane foam production
- iPoltec
- PCC Greenline
- Roko
- ROKO Professional ANTI-VIRUS+
- PCC Exol
- PolyU
- Podpałki Czechowickie
Products and services
- Rokopol Polyether Polyols
Quantifiable outcome
- PCC Intermodal achieved 19.6% market share of freight turnover and 17.4% of transported freight weight in Polish intermodal transport in 2024, becoming the market leader
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use PCC SE
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
PCC SE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
PCC SE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC)corePCC GulfChem Corporation signed a chlorine supply agreement with Chemours on December 10, 2024, forming the commercial basis for the planned chlor-alkali plant at Chemours' titanium dioxide plant in DeLisle, Mississippi. Project development was terminated in May 2026.
- Mentri Besar Terengganu (Incorporated) (MBI)minorMalaysian state-owned company MBI signed a letter of expression of interest in August 2022 to acquire a 5% equity stake in PCG PCC Oxyalkylates Sdn. Bhd. joint venture, demonstrating government support for the Malaysia project.
- Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISEcoreLong-term R&D partnership established December 2021 between PCC SE and Fraunhofer ISE for development of a silicon-carbon composite anode material for lithium-ion batteries. PCC provides nano-silicon powder from its Iceland plant (produced with 100% renewable energy); Fraunhofer ISE provides silicon-carbon composite technology. EU funding of €3.5 million secured via EIT RawMaterials KAVA 9 program. PCC Thorion GmbH commercializes the resulting material.
- PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG)core50/50 joint venture PCG PCC Oxyalkylates Sdn. Bhd. established in 2020 for production of alkoxylates (non-ionic surfactants and polyether polyols) at PCG's Kertih Integrated Petrochemical Complex in Malaysia. PCC contributes surfactants expertise (via PCC Exol SA) and polyols expertise (via PCC Rokita SA); PCG provides raw materials (ethylene oxide), seaport access, and market access in Southeast Asia. Malaysian state-owned MBI holds a 5% equity interest. Commissioning completed Q2 2024.
- IRPC Polyol Company Ltd. (Thailand)corePCC Rokita SA acquired a total 50% stake in Thai polyols and polyurethanes producer IRPC Polyol Company Ltd. by April 2018 (25% in 2016, additional 25% in 2018). Preceded by joint venture IRPC PCC established in 2015 for sale and distribution of polyols and PU systems in Southeast Asia, China, and India. Expands PCC's polyols business into Asian growth markets.
- Landsvirkjun (Icelandic energy provider)corePCC BakkiSilicon hf. concluded a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Landsvirkjun, Iceland's largest energy provider, in March 2014. Plant supplied with 58 MW of power from geothermal and hydroelectric sources. Contract includes extension option. Landsvirkjun developed a new geothermal area near Húsavík and built a 90 MW power plant for the industrial area. Critical for PCC's climate-friendly silicon metal production.
- Bakkastakkur slhf. (Icelandic partner)minorContract signed between PCC SE and Icelandic company Bakkastakkur slhf. at end of December 2014 as part of the Iceland silicon metal project financing structure.
- JSC ShchekinoazotcoreJoint venture OOO DME Aerosol, Pervomaysky, Russia, established in 2012 between PCC SE and JSC Shchekinoazot for production of high-purity aerosol-grade dimethyl ether (DME). Project volume approximately €20 million. Plant commissioned December 2018 with 20,000 metric tons/year capacity. DME used as propellant in cosmetics and for polyurethane construction foam.
Scale indicators27 records
Recent moves14 records
Expansion highlights6 records
PCC SE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Covestro AG: One of the world's largest producers of polyether polyols and polyurethane raw materials, with MDI/TDI chemistry overlapping directly with PCC Rokita's polyols portfolio. Competes with PCC Rokita in CASE, rigid foam, and flexible foam applications across Europe and increasingly in Asia.
- Wacker Chemie AG: German specialty chemicals producer with direct overlap in silicon chemistry (silicones, polysilicon, silicon metal) and polymer chemistry. Competes with PCC BakkiSilicon in silicon metal supply and with PCC Rokita in specialty polymer additives for construction and electronics.
- Grupa Azoty S.A. Poland's largest chemicals company and a direct domestic peer to PCC Rokita in polyols, fertilizers, and chlor-alkali. Competes with PCC in Polish industrial chemicals markets and shares overlapping customer base in construction and agriculture.
Broad incumbents
- BASF SE: The world's largest chemical company with broad overlap across PCC's segments: polyurethanes, surfactants, chlor-alkali, and silicon chemistry. Operates as a broad incumbent with extensive R&D and global scale that PCC competes against in polyols, performance chemicals, and dispersions.
- LANXESS AG: German specialty chemicals company active in additives, consumer protection, and intermediates including chlor-alkali value chain (overlaps with PCC's Chlorine & Derivatives segment) and high-performance additives for polyurethanes and surfactants.
- Evonik Industries AG: German specialty chemicals group with significant overlap in surfactants, specialty polyamides, and polyurethane additives. Operates a broad chemicals portfolio that competes with PCC Exol in surfactants and with PCC Rokita in specialty additives.
Regional players
- Brenntag SE: World's largest chemical distribution company headquartered in Germany. While not a manufacturer, it competes with PCC Trade & Services in petrochemical/commodity trading and overlaps with PCC's distribution model for surfactants and specialty chemicals across Europe.
- Ciech S.A. Polish specialty chemicals producer active in soda ash, silicates, and agrochemicals, with growing presence in silicon derivatives. A regional peer to PCC Rokita in Polish industrial chemicals, particularly in chlor-alkali-adjacent value chains.
- PKP Cargo S.A. Poland's largest rail freight operator, directly competing with PCC Intermodal in intermodal container transport. Comparable in that both serve shippers moving containers between Polish industrial hubs and Western European seaports via combined rail-road services.
Emerging players
- Synthomer plc: UK-listed specialty chemicals producer focused on aqueous polymers, specialty additives, and surfactants. Competes with PCC Exol in surfactants for coatings, adhesives, and construction applications across European markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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PCC SE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
PCC SE subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries18 records
PCC SE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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PCC SE M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about PCC SE
What does PCC SE do?
PCC SE is the holding company of a diversified chemicals and logistics group that manufactures and distributes industrial chemicals (polyols, surfactants, chlorine derivatives, silicon metal, MCAA, DME, alkylphenols) and operates an intermodal container transport network. The group serves industrial customers across construction, automotive, consumer goods, electronics, and e-mobility sectors with a portfolio of more than 1,300 chemical products and formulations, integrated with its own logistics infrastructure in Central/Eastern Europe.
Is PCC SE a public or private company?
PCC SE is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PCC SE founded?
PCC SE was founded in 1993. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is PCC SE based?
PCC SE is headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does PCC SE make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Chemical products sales are the primary driver. The others are bond issuance program, logistics services, commodity trading and electricity and energy supply.
Who are PCC SE's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Covestro AG, Wacker Chemie AG and Grupa Azoty S.A.. Broad incumbents are BASF SE, LANXESS AG and Evonik Industries AG. Regional players are Brenntag SE, Ciech S.A. and PKP Cargo S.A.. Synthomer plc is listed as an emerging player.
Does PCC SE have an API?
No public API is recorded for PCC SE.