Hychem International

What Hychem International does

Hychem International (Hychem Pty Ltd) is a 100% Australian-owned manufacturer and distributor of synthetic resin-based construction and industrial products, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Smeaton Grange, NSW with direct sales coverage across all Australian states and infrastructure support extending into New Zealand. The company operates three divisions — Hychem Flooring (epoxy, polyurethane, PU cement, MMA/PMMA, polyaspartic, polyurea, and cementitious resin flooring systems), Hychem Infrastructure (waterproofing membranes, concrete repair mortars, grouts, PU injection resins, bridge deck waterproofing, geopolymer linings, and the QuakeWrap-acquired structural strengthening range), and Hychem Architectural (terrazzo, microcement, permeable paving, cement overlays, decorative flake systems). Products are formulated in-house at a state-of-the-art Sydney production facility and supplemented through a network of international technology partners including Tecnopol, Viacor, Velosit, Resiplast, Spectec, and Ideal Work, giving breadth across six major resin chemistry platforms.

Hychem holds ISO 9001 certification and product-level certifications including AS/NZS 4020:2005 for potable water, BBA, AREMA, and ASTM for bridge deck membranes. Named customers span Mercedes Benz, BMW, Toyota, Coles, Woolworths, Parmalat, Ingham's, Arnott's, Lendlease, CPB Contractors, Watpac, Melbourne Airport, Stadium Queensland, Sydney Water, Transport NSW, and Corrective Services NSW. The company makes money primarily through project-based one-time sales of resin products to contractors, specifiers, and end-users, supplemented by free technical specification and contractor-referral services that create specification-stage lock-in.

The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no revenue disclosure. Management is led by Managing Director Ludvik Kovacic, with a small but nationally distributed leadership team including a Technical Manager, Director of Flooring, Technical Consultant/Infrastructure Manager, state-level Account Managers, a Warehouse/Despatch Manager, and Quality Control personnel. Distribution combines a direct technical field-sales force with 3rd-party warehousing in most Australian states to enable rapid product supply without maintaining fixed offices in each city.

Name

Hychem International

Legal name

Hychem Pty Ltd

Website

https://hychem.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hychem International is a 100% Australian-owned specialty synthetic resin manufacturer and distributor founded in 1987, supplying epoxy, polyurethane, MMA/PMMA, cementitious, and geopolymer flooring, waterproofing, and infrastructure solutions to enterprise and government customers across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Resin Flooring and Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Floor Coating & Resinous Flooring (Epoxy/PU/Polished Concrete) (IMAIAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Floor Coating, Sealing & Protective Finishes (Polyurethane/Epoxy/Urethane) (HSAGAFAN), Specialty Coatings (Epoxy Floors, Anti-Mold, Fire-Retardant, Elastomeric) (HSAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial resin flooring
• Concrete repair mortars
• Waterproofing membranes
• Polyurethane coatings
• Epoxy floor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Flooring Products: Manufacture and sale of epoxy, polyurethane, polyaspartic, and MMA/PMMA flooring systems including coatings, sealers, self-levelling toppings, and decorative finishes
2. Infrastructure Products: Specialty coatings, grouts, waterproofing membranes, and repair mortars for infrastructure projects including bridges, tunnels, water/wastewater facilities, and mining applications
3. Technical Specification Services: Free technical specification service for architects and project managers, with contractor recommendations for project delivery
4. Waterproofing Products: Trafficable membranes, cementitious waterproofing, and PU grout injection systems for infrastructure waterproofing applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hychem formulates, manufactures, and supplies synthetic resin-based construction and industrial products through three divisions: Hychem Flooring (resin-based flooring systems including epoxy, polyurethane, PU cement, MMA/PMMA, polyaspartic, polyurea, and cement-based systems), Hychem Infrastructure (waterproofing membranes, concrete repair, grouting, injection resins, bridge deck waterproofing, marine, mining, and geotechnical solutions), and Hychem Architectural (terrazzo, microcement, permeable paving, cement overlays, resin coatings, and decorative flake systems). The company operates a Sydney-based production facility with national distribution across Australia and provides free technical specification services to architects, contractors, and end-users.

Product overview

Hychem is a 100% Australian owned manufacturer and supplier of synthetic resin-based construction and industrial products, operating three divisions: Hychem Flooring (resin-based flooring: epoxy, polyurethane, PU cement, MMA/PMMA, polyaspartic, polyurea, and cement-based systems), Hychem Infrastructure (waterproofing membranes, concrete repair, grouting, injection resins, bridge deck waterproofing, marine, mining, and geotechnical solutions), and Hychem Architectural (terrazzo, microcement, permeable paving, cement overlays, resin coatings, decorative flake). The product portfolio includes named product lines such as Hycrete PU cement systems, Hy-Flake decorative flake flooring, Polyac MMA fast-cure systems, Spetec PU injection resins, Velosit cementitious repair and grouting products, Matacryl bridge deck waterproofing (PUMA technology), Geocast geopolymer structural liner, QuakeWrap structural strengthening (acquired brand), and Viacor/Spetec/Velosit/Porplastic products sourced from international manufacturing partners. Products are distributed nationally across Australia from a Sydney-based production facility, with coverage in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA/SA/TAS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hychem Flooring Division Primary division offering resin-based flooring solutions across multiple technology types including polyurethane, PU cements, MMA/PMMA, polyaspartic, polyurea, and cement-based systems for industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Services architects, specifiers, and contractors with technical specification support.
• Hychem Infrastructure Division Infrastructure division serving water and wastewater, mining and geotech, transport, ports and marine, structural, and remediation markets with waterproofing membranes, concrete repair, grouting, injection resins, and structural strengthening solutions.
• Hychem Architectural Division Architectural division providing decorative surface solutions including terrazzo, microcement, permeable paving, cement overlays, resin coatings, and decorative flake systems for commercial buildings, offices, retail spaces, hospitality venues, and residential applications.
• Hycrete Polyurethane Cement Flooring System Polyurethane cement flooring system including Hycrete PU-SL self-levelling layer, Hycrete PU-TC top-coat, and Hycrete PU-TC Solar UV-stable gloss top coat. Designed for heavy-duty industrial and food-grade flooring applications requiring durability and chemical resistance.
• Hy-Flake Decorative Flake Flooring System Decorative epoxy and polyurethane flake floor system with Hy-Flake Premium Range variant offering extensive colour options, providing aesthetic appearance combined with anti-slip properties for commercial and architectural applications.
• Polyac MMA Floor System MMA (methyl methacrylate) floor system product range including Polyac 12 primer, Polyac 18 damp-surface primer, Polyac 55 heavy-duty binder, Polyac BDM-M elastomeric membrane, Polyac 61 flexible top coat, and Polyac 62 hard sealer top coat for fast-cure applications.
• Matacryl Bridge Deck Waterproofing System PUMA (polyurethane methacrylate) based bridge deck waterproofing membrane system with Matacryl Primer H and Matacryl WPM. Highly flexible with excellent crack-bridging at extreme low temperatures down to -20°C. Holds BBA, AREMA, and ASTM certifications for bridges, roads, and railways worldwide.
• Geocast Geopolymer Structural Liner Geocast geopolymer is a single-component polymer-modified mortar with microsilica geopolymer for structural tunnel lining and horizontal, vertical, and overhead repairs in concrete, brick pipes, corrugated metal pipes, and wastewater structures. Withstands H2S corrosion with compressive strength exceeding 62 MPa.
• QuakeWrap Structural Strengthening System Structural strengthening and rehabilitation system using advanced composite technology for seismic and structural reinforcement, offered through the Hychem Infrastructure division following the acquisition of QuakeWrap Australia.
• Spetec Injection Resin Range Range of injection resins including Spetec Stop HF300, Spetec Stop H100, Spetec Seal F400, Spetec Seal GT350, Spetec Seal AG100, Spetec Sewer AG300, and Spetec GT1100LV for water cut-off, crack sealing, and flexible waterproofing in cracks and joints.
• Velosit Cementitious Repair and Grouting Range Cementitious repair mortars (RM202, RM203, RM204, RM205, RM224), waterproofing slurries (WP120, CW111), corrosion protection (CP201), and non-shrink grouts (NG511, NG512, NG513) for infrastructure construction and repair applications. Includes Velosit SL501, SL502, SL503, SL505 cementitious self-levelling underlays and overlays.
• Microtopping Decorative Microcement System Innovative microcement coating that renews surfaces with application thickness of approximately 3 millimetres, supplied via partner Ideal Work for architectural surfaces.
• Architop Decorative Microcement Topping Microcement topping with industrial appearance for decorative seamless floor applications, supplied via partner Ideal Work.
• Rasico Decorative Terrazzo-Style Flooring Decorative terrazzo-style flooring solution for architectural interiors, supplied via partner Ideal Work.
• Lixio Terrazzo Decorative Flooring System Terrazzo decorative flooring system with marble aggregate for residential and commercial architectural applications, supplied via partner Ideal Work.
• Hychem Chemical-Resistant Coating Systems Chemically resistant epoxy coatings including Hychem TL5 EPL, Hychem TL6 (AS/NZS 4020:2005 potable water approved), Hychem TL9 novolac epoxy (98% sulphuric acid resistance), and Hychem E900 for aggressive chemical environments including bunded areas and water utility applications.
• Hychem Hygrout Epoxy Grout Range Three-component high-performance epoxy grouts including Hygrout 205 (10-175mm pours), Hygrout 210 (deep pour, elevated temperature), and Hychem E270/Hygrout 270 (high ambient temperature, large pour volumes) for machinery and infrastructure applications.
• Hychem Viasol Decorative and ESD Flooring Decorative Viacor resin flooring system including Viasol Universal ESD and Viasol Universal Voltex for conductive and anti-static flooring, sourced from global partner Viacor.
• PORPLASTIC Sports Surfaces Complete range of sports surface solutions including indoor sports, outdoor sports, playground surfaces, and tennis courts, sourced from international partner.
• Free Technical Specification Service Free technical specification service for architects and project managers, with on-site consultation by experienced technical teams and contractor recommendations for project delivery. Covering flooring, infrastructure, and waterproofing applications across industrial, commercial, and government projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Epoxy floors typically last 10-20 years with proper care and maintenance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• QuakeWrap AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuakeWrap Australia is now proudly owned by Hychem, expanding their infrastructure capabilities with seismic and structural strengthening solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fosroc: International construction chemicals manufacturer with Australian operations offering concrete repair, waterproofing, grouting, and resin flooring systems closely aligned with Hychem's product portfolio.
• Ardex Australia: Australian-focused manufacturer of high-performance flooring, waterproofing, and tiling systems. Directly competes with Hychem Flooring and Architectural divisions in resin flooring, levelling compounds, and decorative overlays.
• Bostik Australia: Global adhesives and sealants manufacturer (Arkema subsidiary) with Australian operations. Overlaps with Hychem's PU grout injection, joint sealing, and resin bonding product lines.
• Nufins: UK-based manufacturer of resin flooring, concrete repair, and waterproofing products with Australian distribution. Closely comparable technology stack (epoxy, PU, PMMA) to Hychem's Flooring and Infrastructure divisions.
• Tremco / Flowcrete: Tremco (parent of Flowcrete) is a global specialist in resin flooring, waterproofing, and concrete repair. Comparable to Hychem in MMA, PU, and epoxy flooring systems for industrial and commercial applications.

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss-listed global construction chemicals leader with a major Australian presence (Sika Australia). Offers concrete admixtures, waterproofing, flooring, sealing, and bonding solutions that directly overlap Hychem's resin flooring and infrastructure waterproofing portfolio.
• RPM International (Tremco, Carboline, Stonhard): US-listed specialty coatings holding company whose subsidiaries (Tremco, Carboline, Stonhard, Euclid Chemical) compete in industrial flooring, waterproofing, and corrosion protection — directly comparable to Hychem's resin flooring and infrastructure coatings portfolio.
• BASF (Master Builders Solutions): BASF's Master Builders Solutions division covers concrete admixtures, cementitious repair, waterproofing, and resin flooring — highly comparable to Hychem's Infrastructure and Flooring divisions, with significant Australian market presence.
• Mapei: Italian global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for construction with Australian operations. Directly competes with Hychem in resin flooring, cementitious levelling, waterproofing, and concrete repair systems.

Regional players

• Parchem Construction Chemicals: Australian distributor and manufacturer of construction chemicals including concrete repair, waterproofing, and flooring products. Competes directly with Hychem Infrastructure in repair mortars, grouts, and waterproof membranes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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