CUTEK

What CUTEK does

CUTEK is an Australian specialty chemical brand, founded in 1989 and operated under the Chemisys corporate group (Chemisys Ltd, Chemisys CUTEK Pty Ltd, Chemisys Global Pty Ltd, Chemisys Manufacturing Pty Ltd), headquartered in Loganholme with warehouse distribution out of Metro Brisbane. The company manufactures and sells a professional-grade timber protection system built around a proprietary deep-penetrating oil-based technology that diffuses inside wood rather than forming a surface film, providing moisture control, dimensional stability, and a self-healing effect around cuts and fasteners. Its core products include CUTEK Extreme CD50 and CUTEK Wood Preservative as the Protect stage, complemented by preparation products (Restore, Quickclean, Wood Stripper, Mould Cleaner), a 16-Colourtone customisation system, and a specialist line (Interior, LowVOC for Green Star projects, ECO, Anti-Slip, Fastdry, Wiping Stain).

CUTEK sells through a multi-channel GTM combining direct e-commerce in Australia, a domestic network of resellers and distributors (hardware stores, building supply retailers, timber merchants), an Authorised Applicator programme, and an expanding international distributor footprint. Customer segments span Architects (with CPD training and specification tools), Resellers & Distributors, Manufacturers & Precoaters, Government, and Consumers/DIY — with sustainability positioning reinforced by a One Tree Planted partnership (1M trees, 357 acres restored). The brand has independent third-party validation (Professional Deck Builder Magazine's 2014 Top Choice out of 28 US products after 2.5 years exposure) and holds APVMA Approval No 83026/107340 for its Wood Preservative. Revenue, funding history, and headcount trends are not disclosed in the available data.

Name

CUTEK

Legal name

Chemisys Ltd, Chemisys CUTEK Pty Ltd, Chemisys Global Pty Ltd, and Chemisys Manufacturing Pty Ltd

Website

https://cutek.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CUTEK is an Australian specialty chemical brand that manufactures a proprietary deep-penetrating, oil-based timber protection system — selling through D2C e-commerce, resellers, applicators, and international distributors — to architects, manufacturers, government, and DIY consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Protection Coatings

NAICS

Wood Preservation (321114)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Treatment & Specialty Preservatives (IMAEABAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood & Laminate Surface Cleaners & Polishes (CRAJACAD), Staining & Clear Coating (Wood Trim, Doors, Decks) (HSAPAHAI), Wood Treatment & Preservation for Engineered Wood Products (IMAMACAM)

Keywords

• Timber protection coatings
• Wood protection oils
• Penetrating wood stabilizers
• Wood restoration products
• Timber preservatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Loganholme

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Timber Protection Products: CUTEK generates revenue through the sale of professional-grade timber protection products including penetrating oils (CUTEK Extreme CD50, CUTEK Wood Preservative), wood cleaners (Restore, Quickclean), wood strippers, mould cleaners, and Colourtones. Products are sold through direct online sales, resellers, distributors, and manufacturers/precoaters. The company offers a two-step system: Prepare (cleaning/restoration) and Protect (oils/preservatives).
2. Specialist Products: Additional specialist products including CUTEK Interior (water-based interior coating), CUTEK ECO, CUTEK Wiping Stain, CUTEK Anti-Slip, and CUTEK Fastdry for specific applications and use cases.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CUTEK manufactures and sells a professional-grade timber protection system built around deep-penetrating oil-based wood stabilizers (Extreme CD50, Extreme, Wood Preservative) that work from inside the wood rather than forming surface films. The offering follows a two-step PREPARE (Restore, Quickclean, Wood Stripper, Mould Cleaner) and PROTECT (penetrating oils and 16 Colourtone stains) workflow, with specialist variants (Interior, LowVOC, ECO, Wiping Stain, Anti-Slip, Fastdry) for targeted applications.

Product overview

CUTEK® offers a professional-grade timber protection system designed to highlight the natural beauty of wood through a two-step process: PREPARE (cleaning, restoration, and stripping products) followed by PROTECT (penetrating oil-based wood stabilizers and colourants). The core product line includes CUTEK® Extreme CD50 and CUTEK® Wood Preservative as high-performance penetrating oils that control moisture from the inside out, minimising cupping, warping and splitting. These are complemented by preparation products including CUTEK® Restore, Quickclean, Wood Stripper, and Mould Cleaner. The Colourtones system provides 16 wood stain options to enhance or alter the natural timber colour. Specialist products include CUTEK® Interior for indoor applications, LowVOC for Green Star projects, ECO, Wiping Stain, Anti-Slip, and Fastdry variants. All products work together as a comprehensive woodcare system sold primarily in Australia with international distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CUTEK® Extreme CD50: High-performance penetrating oil-based wood stabiliser with self-healing effect for timber protection
• CUTEK® Wood Preservative
• CUTEK® Restore
• CUTEK® Quickclean
• CUTEK® Wood Stripper
• CUTEK® Mould Cleaner
• CUTEK® Colourtones
• CUTEK® Interior
• CUTEK® ECO
• CUTEK® Wiping Stain
• CUTEK® Anti-Slip
• CUTEK® Fastdry

Products and services

• CUTEK Extreme CD50 High-performance penetrating oil-based wood stabiliser with a self-healing effect that controls moisture from inside the timber, improves dimensional stability, and minimises cupping, warping, and splitting while highlighting natural wood beauty. Aimed at professionals and DIY consumers protecting exterior timber.
• CUTEK Extreme Professional-grade wood protection oil that penetrates deeply into timber to repel moisture and provide long-term exterior protection.
• CUTEK Wood Preservative Oil-based wood stabiliser used for pre-treatment and remedial treatment of exterior wood in industrial and domestic situations; resists fungal decay, mould, termites, and controls moisture. APVMA-approved.
• CUTEK Colourtones Wood stain colourants specifically developed to match popular wood species; 16 tones including Black Ash, Burnt Red, Sela Brown, Goldtone, Honeycomb, Grey Mist, and Walnut, designed to be added to clear CUTEK oils.
• CUTEK Restore Professional-grade wood restoration product that removes stubborn stains, addresses oxidation, and restores wood surfaces, working for up to 24 hours after application.
• CUTEK Quickclean Industrial-grade general purpose cleaner formulated to cut through grease, stains, and general grime on timber surfaces.
• CUTEK Wood Stripper Safe, mild, and effective coating and paint stripper suitable for removing multiple layers of wood coatings such as latex paints, stains, varnishes, linseed oils, and acrylics.
• CUTEK Mould Cleaner Professional-grade cleaner formulated for removing mould and fungal growth from timber surfaces.
• CUTEK Interior Ultra-matt water-based interior wood coating offering high durability and polyurethane-grade protection while retaining the timber's original natural beauty and appearance, suitable for decorative veneers.
• CUTEK LowVOC Low-VOC timber oil specifically designed for Green Star rating projects, meeting environmental standards for sustainable timber installations.
• CUTEK ECO Environmentally focused specialist timber protection product from the CUTEK specialist range.
• CUTEK Wiping Stain Specialist wiping stain product designed for specific timber finishing applications.
• CUTEK Anti-Slip Specialist CUTEK product designed to provide anti-slip properties to timber surfaces.
• CUTEK Fastdry Fast-drying specialist timber coating product from the CUTEK specialist range.

Quantifiable outcome

• CUTEK Extreme CD50 rated as Top Choice wood deck finish out of 28 products after 2.5 years of exposure testing in Olympia, Washington
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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.

• One Tree PlantedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022CUTEK has partnered with One Tree Planted and is committed to planting one tree for every can of CUTEK oil sold around the world. As of the report, 1,000,000 native trees have been planted to restore 357 acres of land across 6 sites in the Southwest of Western Australia, an internationally recognized Biodiversity Hotspot. The project supports native wildlife including the endangered Carnaby's Black Cockatoo and involved collaboration with the local Noongar Indigenous community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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