What Spolchemie does

Spolchemie (legal name: Spolek pro chemickou a hutní výrobu, akciová společnost) is a privately held Czech chemical manufacturer founded in 1856 and headquartered in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, operating a single integrated production complex of approximately 1,000 employees with 90%+ of capacity in facilities commissioned after 2000. The company operates four strategic business units — Epoxy Resins (CHS-EPOXY®, CHS-EPODUR® grades for medium-voltage insulation, composites and outdoor HCEP), Alkyd Resins (CHS-ALKYD®), Inorganics covering potassium and sodium hydroxides plus chlorine derivatives (CHS-HYDROSPOL®) produced via mercury-free membrane electrolysis installed in 2017, and Specialty Solutions including hardeners (SADURIT®, TELALIT®) and the EnviPOXY® bio-based / glycerin-derived epoxy line and SPOLCHEMIE WaterTreat® water-treatment products.

The technical backbone combines resin chemistry with chlor-alkali electrolysis, producing hydrogen as a by-product that the company is actively developing into a regional mobility-fuel business via partnerships with Ústí nad Labem Transport, ARRIVA CZ, and ČEPRO for hydrogen buses and trains. R&D is staffed by roughly 150 experts working with VŠCHT Prague and the University of Pardubice. Manufacturing is supported by an integrated management system certified to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 50001, with Responsible Care membership since 1994 and EcoVadis Silver / D&B AAA credentials earned in 2025.

Spolchemie earns revenue through direct B2B sales of industrial chemicals — pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed — with a sales department organized by product line (Specialty Epoxy Systems, Epoxy Resins, Alkyd Resins, Hydroxides and Chlorine Derivatives) operating globally, as 84% of production is exported. Key account and segment-leader roles support enterprise customers in construction, electrical equipment manufacturing (transformers, switchgears, circuit breakers), automotive, composites (LPG cylinders, carbon-fiber tanks), energy, and water treatment; technical support and custom formulation around qualified specialty grades are the primary value levers. The company is private, with no disclosed parent, no public ticker, and no funding rounds recorded in the input data.

Name

Spolchemie

Legal name

Spolek pro chemickou a hutní výrobu, akciová společnost

Website

https://spolchemie.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Spolchemie is a 170-year-old Czech chemical manufacturer in Ústí nad Labem producing epoxy and alkyd resins, hydroxides, and chlorine derivatives for industrial B2B customers in construction, electrical equipment, automotive, composites, and energy, with ~1,000 employees and 84% of production exported globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Specialty Chemicals (Synthetic Resins)

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoset Resins (Epoxy, Phenolic, Unsaturated Polyester, PU resins) (IMAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermoset & Reactive Resin Manufacturing (Epoxy, Polyester, Phenolic, Urethane systems) (IMANAAAC), Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK)

Keywords

• Synthetic resins manufacturing
• Epoxy resin systems
• Alkyd resin production
• Industrial chemical hydroxides
• Chlorine derivatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Usti Nad Labem

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Synthetic Resins Sales: Manufacturing and selling synthetic resins including epoxy resins, alkyd resins, hardeners, and solvents to industrial customers
2. Hydroxides and Chlorine Derivatives: Production and sale of hydroxides (KOH, NaOH) and chlorine derivatives
3. Specialty Epoxy Systems: Custom epoxy formulations and specialty solutions for specific industrial applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Spolchemie manufactures and sells synthetic resins and inorganic chemicals, with four core product groups: epoxy resins (CHS-EPOXY®, CHS-EPODUR®), alkyd resins (CHS-ALKYD®), hydroxides (KOH, NaOH — CHS-HYDROSPOL®) and chlorine derivatives, plus specialty products including bio-based EnviPOXY®, hardeners (SADURIT®, TELALIT®), and SPOLCHEMIE WaterTreat® water-treatment chemicals. The products are sold B2B to industrial customers in automotive, construction, electrical equipment, energy, and composites sectors, with 84% of production exported worldwide.

Product overview

Spolchemie is a Czech chemical manufacturing company and one of Europe's leading producers of synthetic resins. The company's core product portfolio centers on four main categories: (1) Epoxy Resins (CHS-EPOXY® and CHS-EPODUR® variants for electrical insulation, composites, and coatings), (2) Alkyd Resins (CHS-ALKYD® for paints and coatings), (3) Hydroxides and Chlorine Derivatives (CHS-HYDROSPOL® including KOH and NaOH), and (4) Specialty Systems including hardeners (SADURIT®, TELALIT®) and solvents. The portfolio is complemented by EnviPOXY® (bio-based epoxy from renewable glycerin sources) and SPOLCHEMIE WaterTreat® (water treatment products). The company operates as a single unified chemical manufacturing enterprise rather than a software platform, with products serving industrial customers in automotive, construction, energy, electronics, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENVIPOXY®: Epoxy resin produced from renewable sources
• WaterTreat®
• CHS-EPOXY®
• CHS-EPODUR®
• CHS-ALKYD®
• CHS-HYDROSPOL®
• ABIESTER®
• ABIFEN®
• ABIMAL®
• DECIDOL®
• EPOSTYL®
• FreePOXY®
• SADURIT®
• TELALIT®
• RETENOL®
• VEROBOND®

Products and services

• Epoxy Resins (CHS-EPOXY®)
• Alkyd Resins (CHS-ALKYD®)
• Hydroxides (CHS-HYDROSPOL®)
• Chlorine Derivatives
• Hardeners (SADURIT®, TELALIT®)
• Solvent-based Systems
• EnviPOXY®
• SPOLCHEMIE WaterTreat®
• Hydrogen (by-product of membrane electrolysis)

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of production in facilities commissioned after 2000
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Chemical Technology in Prague (VŠCHT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for cooperation in education and research. Supports scholarship programme and trainee programme for chemistry and technical students. University of Chemistry and Technology Prague is a leading educational institution in Czech Republic for chemical engineering.
• University of PardubicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation project with University of Pardubice Faculty of Chemical Technology. Supports education and research collaboration in chemical engineering and related fields.
• Ústí Running FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud partner of Ústí Running Festival - unique race that runs through the chemical plant premises. Sponsorship of regional sports event.
• Czech Para Cycling CupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral partner of Czech Para Cycling Cup. Major sponsorship of para-cycling events in the region.
• Ústí nad Labem Transport CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on hydrogen refueling station project for urban hydrogen buses. Building hydrogen infrastructure on the edge of company premises.
• ARRIVA CZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on hydrogen train project to replace diesel locomotives on non-electrified lines in the region.
• ČEPROcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on hydrogen trains project for non-electrified railway lines in the region.
• Ústecké VánoceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud partner of annual cultural and social event 'Ústí Christmas' in Ústí nad Labem.
• Mikuláš se SPOLCHEMIÍminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of family-friendly festive event in the region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Covestro: Covestro (formerly Bayer MaterialScience) produces polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and specialty resins including epoxy systems for coatings, adhesives, and electrical applications. A broad incumbent in adjacent specialty polymer markets served by Spolchemie.
• BASF: BASF is the world's largest chemical company with extensive resin, epoxy, alkyd, and chlor-alkali operations serving coatings, automotive, construction, and electronics. Competes with Spolchemie broadly across multiple product lines but as part of a much larger diversified portfolio.

Direct peers

• Huntsman Corporation: Huntsman's Advanced Materials division produces specialty epoxy resins, hardeners, and high-performance formulations for composites, electrical insulation, and adhesives. Directly competes with Spolchemie's CHS-EPODUR and SADURIT lines in similar specialty applications.
• Hexion: Hexion is one of the world's largest producers of epoxy resins, hardeners, and formaldehyde-based resins, serving coatings, composites, and electrical insulation end-markets. It is the closest direct competitor to Spolchemie's epoxy systems and CHS-EPODUR specialty formulations.
• Westlake Epoxy: Westlake Epoxy (acquired from Hexion/DIC in 2024) produces a broad range of epoxy resins and specialty systems for coatings, composites, and electrical applications. Directly comparable to Spolchemie's specialty epoxy and alkyd resin portfolio with global scale.
• Olin Corporation: Olin operates integrated chlor-alkali (KOH, NaOH, chlorine) and epoxy resin businesses, combining the two core pillars of Spolchemie's portfolio (inorganics + epoxy). Comparable product mix, customer base, and exposure to the same cyclical end-markets.
• Aditya Birla Chemicals: Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand/India) manufactures epoxy resins, hardeners, and chlor-alkali products, and is a major global competitor in commodity and specialty epoxy grades. Overlaps directly with Spolchemie's export markets and product portfolio.
• Allnex: Allnex is a global leader in industrial coating resins, including alkyd, epoxy, and specialty resins for paints, coatings, and printing inks. Directly comparable to Spolchemie's CHS-ALKYD and epoxy product lines serving the same coatings customers.
• Polynt Group: Polynt produces unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy resins, alkyd resins, and specialty intermediates for composites, coatings, and electrical applications. Comparable in scale, European footprint, and product mix to Spolchemie's synthetic resins portfolio.

Regional players

• Ciech Group: Ciech is a Polish chemical manufacturer producing epoxy resins, polyesters, and chlor-alkali products, primarily serving Central and Eastern European markets. Closest geographically and operationally comparable peer to Spolchemie, with overlapping product lines and regional customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Spolchemie
• Facebookfacebook.com/spolchemie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spolchemie-a-s-
• Instagraminstagram.com/Spolchemie

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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