Oxxynova

What Oxxynova does

Oxxynova GmbH is a privately held German specialty chemical company headquartered in Steyerberg, Lower Saxony, that operates large-scale distillation and chemical-recycling infrastructure for the European chemical industry. Until December 31, 2022, the company was Europe's leading producer of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) via the Witten-Katzschmann (Dynamit Nobel) method, supplying raw material for the European technical plastics industry; that business was shut down and the plant placed in stand-by mode. The active business is now a circular-economy services platform offering contract distillation (Lohndestillation) of chemical side-streams — methanol, tetrahydrofuran/methanol, tetrahydrofuran, and diol compounds — alongside certified waste management, thermal recovery via an on-site waste incineration facility, and in-house laboratory analytics.

The company processes over 80,000 tonnes of raw materials annually across distillation capacities of 12,000-48,000 tonnes per substance type. Its Steyerberg site spans more than 550,000 m² of owned industrial zone with on-site rail logistics, motorway access to A2/A7/A1/A33, and direct connections to the high-voltage grid, natural gas network, and the planned Hydrogen Backbone (with gas-to-hydrogen conversion slated for 2032). Oxxynova holds EMAS III (since August 1996), ISO 9001/14001, REACh, and Entsorgungsfachbetrieb (TÜV Nord) certifications, and has been awarded Ecovadis Platinum for sustainability.

Revenue mechanics are B2B enterprise contracts with minimum volumes of 1,000 tonnes/year (rail-economics from 2,000 tonnes/year), go-to-market is sales-led with dedicated key account management and technical business development, and customer base is concentrated among European chemical-industry waste generators and (historically) technical-plastics converters. Oxxynova is privately held, with majority ownership traced to StS Equity Holding (since 2011) and Omega One Holding GmbH (since 2016), under Managing Directors Dr. Klaus F. Puell and Raimer Schaper.

Name

Oxxynova

Legal name

OXXYNOVA GmbH

Website

https://oxxynova.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oxxynova GmbH is a German specialty chemical company that operates large-scale distillation and recycling infrastructure for European chemical-industry customers, processing 80,000+ tonnes of chemical side-streams annually via contract distillation, certified waste management, and thermal recovery services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Recycling Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Waste Recycling & Recovery (Solvent Recovery, Oil Re-refining, Metals Recovery) (EUAIAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solvent Recovery & Hazardous Waste Recycling/Reclamation (Distillation, Reuse) (BPALAFAH), Hazardous Waste Storage & TSDF Operations (Permitted Storage, Container/Yard Management) (BPALAFAE), Hazardous & Medical Waste Incineration (Specialty Thermal Treatment) (EUAAAKAD)

Keywords

• Chemical distillation services
• Waste recycling services
• Circular economy solutions
• Chemical waste management
• Solvent recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Steyerberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Distillation Services (Lohndestillation): Dedicated toll distillation services for chemical methanol, tetrahydrofuran/methanol, tetrahydrofuran, and diol compounds. Customers can use dedicated contract distillation for their chemical side-streams, processed at Oxxynova's facility.
2. Waste Disposal and Recycling Services: Certified waste management company providing material and thermal recovery of waste materials and substances. Services include collection, temporary storage, and processing of chemical waste streams for large-volume customers (minimum 1,000 tonnes/year).
3. DMT Production (Discontinued): DMT (dimethyl terephthalate) production ceased on December 31st, 2022. Previously the company's core product and Europe-leading revenue stream, with 25,000 tonnes/year solid DMT capacity and 80,000+ tonnes raw material processing annually.
4. Energy Recovery Services: Energy recovery and disposal services for external residues and wastewater, utilizing the company's own waste incineration asset.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oxxynova provides contract distillation and certified chemical waste management services for European chemical-industry customers, processing methanol, tetrahydrofuran, and diol side-streams back into reusable raw materials. It complements this with thermal disposal and energy recovery through an on-site waste incineration facility, and supports all operations with in-house laboratory analytics. Distillation capacities range from 12,000 to 48,000 tonnes per substance type, and the company handles over 80,000 tonnes of raw materials annually.

Product overview

Oxxynova is a medium-sized chemical company that operated as Europe's leading DMT (dimethyl terephthalate) producer until December 31, 2022. The company has transitioned to focus on circular economy services, specifically chemical distillation and recycling of methanol, tetrahydrofuran, and glycol compounds. With distillation capacities of 12,000-48,000 tonnes per substance type and on-site waste incineration capabilities, Oxxynova offers both contract distillation and thermal disposal services. The company operates a >550,000 m² industrial site in Steyerberg, Germany with rail connections and extensive infrastructure for handling large-volume chemical streams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chemical Distillation / Contract Distillation (Lohndestillation) Industrial-scale contract distillation (toll distillation) for chemical methanol, tetrahydrofuran/methanol mixtures, tetrahydrofuran, and diol compounds, with capacities of 12,000–48,000 tonnes per substance type. Customers (typically European chemical companies) supply side-streams; Oxxynova returns purified recyclate to the production cycle. Minimum contracted volume is 1,000 tonnes/year.
• Certified Waste Management Services (Entsorgungsfachbetrieb) Certified collection, temporary storage, and processing of chemical waste streams for large-volume industrial customers (minimum 1,000 tonnes/year). Performed under TÜV Nord-monitored Entsorgungsfachbetrieb status and integrated with the Steyerberg site's distillation and incineration assets.
• Waste Incineration and Energy Recovery Services Thermal disposal and energy recovery using Oxxynova's on-site special-waste incineration facility. Available to external customers for residues and wastewater that cannot be materially recycled, complementing the distillative recycling offering.
• Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) — historical product DMT produced via the Witten-Katzschmann (Dynamit Nobel) method, historically supplied as both liquid (since 1977) and solid flake/briquette (since 2013) forms to the European technical plastics industry for use in polyesters (e.g., seatbelts, tarpaulins). Production has been shut down since December 31, 2022; included for historical context.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000+ tonnes of raw materials processed annually through circular economy operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VCI (Verband Chemischer Industrie)coreOthersMembership in the German Chemical Industry Association, which obligates Oxxynova to comply with the European Responsible Care Security Code stipulated by CEFIC (European Chemical Industry Council).
• BAVC (Bundesarbeitgeberverband Chemie)coreOthersMembership in the Federal Chemical Employers' Association and implementation of Chemie3 sustainability initiative guidelines.
• BG RCI (Berufsgenossenschaft Rohstoffe und chemische Industrie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with the German raw materials and chemical industry trade association for occupational health and safety compliance, accident prevention, and professional development support.
• TÜV NordcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification partner for Entsorgungsfachbetrieb (Specialized Waste Management Company) certification and annual supervisory audits confirming compliance with waste management regulations.
• EcovadiscoreOthersSustainability rating organization that awarded Oxxynova platinum status (after previously receiving two gold medals), evaluating environmental performance, labor practices, and sustainable procurement.
• grow Werbeagentur GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign and conception agency responsible for website design and branding materials for Oxxynova.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CURRENTA: CURRENTA operates the Chempark sites in Leverkusen, Dormagen, and Krefeld-Uerdingen, providing site services including waste management, recycling, and infrastructure to chemical industry tenants. It is directly comparable to Oxxynova in offering integrated chemical-site services including solvent/waste recycling and circular economy solutions to European chemical customers.
• Infraserv Wiesbaden: Infraserv Wiesbaden operates the Kalle-Albert industrial park as a site operator providing infrastructure, energy, and waste management services to chemical tenants. Comparable to Oxxynova in operating a single industrial site offering integrated chemical processing and waste handling services with a focus on circular economy.
• SARIA Industries: SARIA is a European leader in sustainable recycling of animal by-products, organic residues, and used cooking oils into new raw materials. Comparable to Oxxynova's circular economy business in collecting industrial organic waste streams and returning processed materials to production cycles.
• CABB GmbH: CABB is a German fine chemicals manufacturer and toll/custom manufacturer producing active ingredients and intermediates at multi-purpose plants. Comparable to Oxxynova in operating German specialty chemical facilities that provide contract/toll processing services and handle complex chemical streams on an industrial scale.

Broad incumbents

• REMONDIS: REMONDIS is one of the world's largest privately owned recycling, service, and water companies, operating across Europe with extensive hazardous waste management capabilities. It competes with Oxxynova in chemical waste collection, treatment, and recovery, but at much broader geographic and service-line scale.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Veolia is a global environmental services leader offering hazardous waste treatment, recycling, and circular economy solutions across Europe. It competes with Oxxynova in industrial chemical waste management and solvent recovery but with a much broader portfolio and geographic reach.
• BASF SE: BASF is the world's largest chemical company with integrated Verbund sites including extensive in-house waste recycling and solvent recovery infrastructure. While not a direct competitor for Oxxynova's third-party toll distillation, BASF is a major customer/generator of the chemical waste streams Oxxynova serves and operates at vastly larger scale.
• INEOS Energy: INEOS is a major global chemical manufacturer operating large-scale production sites with on-site solvent handling and waste management infrastructure. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the European chemical industry space where Oxxynova operates, though INEOS focuses on production rather than third-party recycling services.
• PreZero (Schwarz Group): PreZero is the environmental services division of the Schwarz Group, operating integrated waste management and recycling facilities across Europe. It is comparable to Oxxynova as a competitor in industrial and hazardous waste recycling, though at much broader scale and with different ownership backing.

Regional players

• Grillo Werke AG: Grillo Werke is a German family-owned chemical company producing inorganic and organic chemicals including sulfur and zinc compounds with integrated recycling loops. Comparable to Oxxynova as a German mid-sized chemical company with circular economy processes and long industrial heritage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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