What KOMO does

KOMO (Guangdong Komo Group Co., Ltd., 证券代码 874122) is a vertically integrated Chinese pine-chemicals manufacturer specializing in the R&D, production, and sale of rosin resins, turpentine, and deep-processed pine chemical products. Founded in 1994 by Zeng Guangjian and listed on China's NEEQ (upgraded to Innovation Layer effective May 21, 2026), the group controls 15+ subsidiaries operating 8 production facilities across Guangdong, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangxi, and Yunnan, with control over approximately 143,500 mu of pine forest land providing raw material security. The company operates a headquarters and registered manufacturing base in Zhaoqing High-Tech Zone, sales service centers in Guangzhou and Shanghai, and exports to over 30 countries.

The product portfolio spans 13 core categories including biocompatible rosin ester (KA100NC, 97% bio-based, ISO 10993-certified), biodegradable tackifying resin (KBD series, EU EN 13432), EVA hot-melt adhesive resins, hydrogenated rosin for electronics soldering, water-soluble rosin resin, rosin-modified phenolic resins for offset inks, and road-marking paint resins. End-markets served are primarily adhesives and inks/coatings, with secondary applications in rubber/road marking, electronics, medical supplies, cosmetics, and food. Proprietary technology focuses on solving traditional rosin cytotoxicity/sensitization issues and developing bio-based alternatives to petroleum-derived chemicals, supported by 80+ national patents and participation in national rosin standards formulation.

KOMO generates revenue through direct B2B sales both domestically (China-wide sales team of 20+ based in Guangzhou) and via export channels serving 30+ countries. Pricing operates on a quote-based B2B model with no public disclosure. The company holds EcoVadis Gold (top 5% globally, two consecutive years), ISO 9001/14001/45001/37001, AEO Advanced customs certification, High-Tech Enterprise, and Provincial Manufacturing Single Champion status. Recent strategic priorities include expansion into the big health industry via acquisition (Heguang Bio-Tech, March 2025), African manufacturing (Zimbabwe subsidiary announced for 2026), and group-wide digital transformation with MES-ERP integration. The firm is controlled by founder-Chairman Zeng Guangjian with no disclosed external PE/VC backing.

Name

KOMO

Legal name

广东科茂林化集团股份有限公司

Website

https://komotac.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KOMO is a vertically integrated Chinese pine-chemicals manufacturer producing rosin resins, turpentine, and deep-processed bio-based chemicals for adhesives, coatings, inks, electronics, and medical/cosmetics end-markets across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pine Chemicals (Rosin Resin and Turpentine Manufacturing)

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing (325194), Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bio-based Adhesives, Coatings & Sealants (lignin/tannin/soy-based) (IMAMALAG), Bio-based Polymers & Resins (PLA, PHA, bio-PE, bio-PET, cellulose acetate) (IMAMALAC), Bio-based Resins, Adhesives, Coatings & Sealants (EUAAAIAG)

Keywords

• Pine chemical products
• Rosin resin manufacturing
• Turpentine processing
• Bio-based adhesives
• Specialty chemical manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Guangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rosin Resin Products: KOMO generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of pine chemical products including rosin resins, turpentine, and deep-processed rosin products. The company sells domestically throughout China and exports to over 30 countries and regions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KOMO manufactures and sells bio-based pine chemical products, primarily rosin resins, turpentine, and deep-processed specialty rosins. The 13 product categories serve industrial customers in adhesives, coatings, inks, rubber plastics, electronic chemicals, medical supplies, cosmetics, and food sectors. Products are developed with proprietary biocompatible, biodegradable, water-soluble, and hydrogenated formulations protected by over 80 national patents.

Product overview

KOMO (Guangdong Komo Group Co., Ltd.) is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of pine chemicals. The company operates a vertically integrated business from pine tree cultivation to rosin deep processing, offering bio-based, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly products. The product portfolio consists of 13 core product categories: Biocompatible Rosin Ester (KA100NC), Biodegradable Tackifying Resin (KBD series), Rosin Resin for EVA Hot Melt Adhesives, Rosin Resin for Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesives, Rosin Resin for Solvent-Based Adhesives, Rosin Resin for Electronics, Specialty Modified Rosin, Rosin Modified Phenolic Resin Series, Liquid Rosin Resin, Maleic Modified Rosin Resin, Rosin Resin for Hot Melt Road Marking Paint, Water-soluble Rosin Resin, and Disproportionated Rosin. These products serve adhesives, coatings, inks, rubber plastics, electronic chemicals, medical supplies, cosmetics, and food industries globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReXtra: Guangdong ReXtra New Material Technology Co., Ltd. — a new materials technology subsidiary, formerly known as Fengkai Hailan Chemical Co., Ltd. (renamed in 2025)

Products and services

• Biocompatible Rosin Ester (KA100NC) Bio-based rosin ester containing 97% bio-based content that addresses cytotoxicity and sensitization issues of traditional rosin resins. Used in medical adhesives, hygiene adhesives, cosmetic depilatory products, and EVA adhesives. Passes ISO 10993 biocompatibility testing and is biodegradable.
• Biodegradable Tackifying Resin (KBD Series) Compostable and biodegradable natural rosin resin for preparing high-quality bio-based, compostable adhesives and coatings. Complies with EU EN 13432 standard and carries Seedling Logo certification.
• Rosin Resin for EVA Hot Melt Adhesives Modified rosin resin and tackifying resin for hot melt adhesives. Recommended grades include JA100W, JB100W, KA100W, KS2100 for stick adhesives; 146, KA120, KB100P, KE100A, KE100AL, KF452S, KS2100 for packaging adhesives; and grades for bookbinding and woodworking applications.
• Rosin Resin for Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Light-colored, low-odor rosin resin with excellent compatibility with polymer materials for hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives. Applications include hygiene products (backing and structural adhesives), hot melt label adhesives, medical tapes, UV-curable tapes, box sealing/double-sided tapes, and pharmaceutical patches.
• Rosin Resin for Solvent-Based Adhesives Light-colored resin with excellent color stability, aging resistance, heat resistance, and compatibility. Enhances initial tack and peeling force for spray adhesives (BPA-free), universal chloroprene adhesives, and acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives.
• Rosin Resin for Electronics (Electronic Soldering Materials) Ultra-light-colored hydrogenated rosin resin with water-white appearance, excellent thermal stability, low odor, and good alcohol solubility. Used in ultra-light-colored solder paste and flux products, as well as high-end adhesives. Applications include electronic solder wires, liquid flux, and solder paste flux.
• Specialty Modified Rosin Series of modified rosin prepared with unsaturated acids, phenolic or alcohol modification. Features wide softening point range, acid value, and color options. Recommended for water-based or alcohol-soluble adhesives and coatings.
• Rosin Modified Phenolic Resin Series High-quality gum rosin modified with phenol and aldehyde, featuring high molecular weight, high viscosity, high solubility, and excellent viscoelastic properties. Widely used in offset printing inks.
• Liquid Rosin Resin Liquid rosin resin with low glass transition temperature, providing excellent initial tack, plasticizing effect, and improved low-temperature resistance for adhesives. Solid content over 99%, solvent-free, meeting environmental and sustainability requirements.
• Maleic Modified Rosin Resin Resin series that significantly improves coating hardness, gloss, and adhesion while enhancing water resistance in ink and coating systems. High acid value grades offer good alcohol solubility and can react with ammonia to form aqueous solutions. Suitable for oil-based and water-based inks and coatings.
• Rosin Resin for Hot Melt Road Marking Paint Environmentally friendly new modified natural resin with light color, low odor, fast drying speed, good leveling, and impact resistance. Features excellent adhesion to various road surfaces, heat resistance, weather fastness, yellowing resistance, stain resistance, and high bio-based content.
• Water-soluble Rosin Resin Water-soluble rosin ester tackifying solution using water as solvent, containing no organic solvents or VOC emissions. Compatible with EVA emulsion, NBR, SBR and other synthetic polymer water-based systems. Used in water-based box sealing adhesives, shoe adhesives, spray adhesives, building adhesives, and floor adhesives.
• Disproportionated Rosin Disproportionated rosin with dehydroabietic acid as main component, featuring low abietic acid content and stable performance. Used as emulsifier for styrene-butadiene rubber, neoprene rubber, nitrile rubber, and ABS polymerization. Also serves as rubber plasticizer, adhesive tackifier, pigment wetting agent, and dispersant.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved EcoVadis Gold Rating ranking in top 5% globally for sustainability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered potential, strategic and supporting.

• L'OrealpotentialStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn April 2025, L'Oreal representatives visited Xinmao Pine Chemical facilities including pine resin pools, rosin production lines, and turpentine storage tanks. The inspection demonstrates L'Oreal's interest in rosin-based ingredients for cosmetics applications. Representatives expressed satisfaction with the company's technical capabilities and management level, laying foundation for potential future cooperation.
• Heguang Bio-Tech (和广生物)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOMO successfully acquired 30% equity stake in Hunan Heguang Bio-Tech Technology Co., Ltd. in March 2025. Heguang Bio is a high-tech enterprise specializing in bio-extraction and products with advanced equipment and professional R&D team. This acquisition marks KOMO's formal entry into the big health industry, expanding its business scope and creating new growth drivers.
• Lianshan Wanlin (连山万林)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOMO strategically acquired Lianshan Wanlin Pinus Technology Co., Ltd. in 2024 to expand ink resin market presence. This strategic acquisition strengthens KOMO's position in the ink resin market segment.
• Zhaoqing High-Tech Zone Science & Innovation BureausupportingOthersZhaoqing High-Tech Zone government officials visited KOMO to discuss deepening industry-academia-research cooperation, industrial upgrading, and talent cultivation. Both parties agreed to establish long-term communication mechanism and explore new models for university-enterprise cooperation.
• Multiple Chinese UniversitiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOMO maintains industry-university-research collaborations with well-known universities including Guangxi University, Guangxi Minzu University, Northwest A&F University, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Southwest Forestry University, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, and Xiangtan University. These partnerships support talent recruitment, joint R&D projects, and technology commercialization.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Eastman Chemical Company: Global specialty chemical producer with a dedicated Additives & Functional Products segment that manufactures rosin-based tackifying resins, including rosin esters, serving adhesives, coatings, and personal care markets — directly comparable product portfolio and end markets to KOMO.
• Ingevity Corporation: Specialty chemical company with a Performance Chemicals segment producing pine chemicals-derived tackifiers, adhesives, and road-marking binders — directly comparable to KOMO in pine-based chemistry and downstream applications.
• Synthomer plc: UK-listed specialty polymer and resin producer serving adhesives, coatings, and personal care — comparable in tackifier and bio-based polymer offerings to KOMO's rosin-resin and biocompatible product lines.
• Wuzhou Pine Chemicals (Group) Co., Ltd. Major Chinese rosin and pine chemical producer manufacturing gum rosin, turpentine, and deep-processed rosin resins for adhesives and coatings — directly comparable product mix and target segments to KOMO in the domestic Chinese market.
• Foreverest Resources Ltd. Chinese manufacturer and exporter of rosin, turpentine, and pine-based specialty chemicals including tackifying resins — comparable in scale, geography, and product range to KOMO's core pine chemical business.
• Baolin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Chinese manufacturer of tackifying resins, terpene phenolic resins, and adhesive raw materials — competes with KOMO in hot-melt adhesive and pressure-sensitive adhesive resin segments.
• Kraton Corporation (DL Chemical): Major global producer of styrene block copolymers and tackifying resins, including hydrogenated and rosin-based products for hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesives — overlapping product technology and customer base with KOMO's tackifying resin portfolio.
• Guangdong Shengda Trading Co., Ltd. Guangdong-based Chinese pine chemical company producing rosin, modified rosin, and turpentine derivatives for adhesives, inks, and coatings — same regional cluster and overlapping product offering with KOMO.

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Industries AG: German specialty chemicals group producing resins, additives, and crosslinkers used in adhesives, coatings, and personal care — overlapping application markets with KOMO but operating at a much larger scale with diversified product lines.
• BASF SE: Global chemical major with broad adhesive raw materials and resin portfolio serving the same end markets (adhesives, coatings, automotive) as KOMO, but as part of a much wider specialty chemicals platform rather than a focused pine-chemical specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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