Dolder Group

What Dolder Group does

Dolder Group is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned specialty chemicals and plastics raw materials distributor headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 1898 as a textile dyes business and now operating for over 125 years. The group operates three primary business units: DOLDER PLASTICS, which distributes polymer raw materials, compounds, and additives to plastics processors; DOLDER SPECIALTY CHEMICALS, which supplies specialty additives and ingredients to the chemical, pharmaceutical, rubber, coatings, construction, and cosmetics industries; and DOLDER PURE, an integrated filtration and purification business focused on water treatment and PFAS elimination. DOLDER PURE combines four modules — Analytics (identification of over 850 pollutants), Materials (activated carbon and ion exchange resins), Systems (modular filtration units), and Services (commissioning, spent media regeneration, certified hazardous waste logistics) — and has delivered documented PFAS reductions exceeding 98% in large-scale municipal drinking water installations.

The company generates revenue primarily through distribution margins on product sales across its business units, supplemented by system sales, installation, and ongoing service revenue from DOLDER PURE. It serves industrial B2B customers across Europe through wholly owned subsidiaries in Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Turkey, supported by local warehouses and field sales teams that conduct on-site technical engagement. Long-term distribution agreements with major chemical producers (including Arkema, Dow, Chemours, Cabot, Kraton, Celanese, AGC Chemicals Europe, Benvic, and Coim) anchor the supply portfolio, while certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISCC PLUS, EcoVadis Gold) and UN Global Compact signatory status support enterprise procurement eligibility under tightening EU sustainability and PFAS regulations.

Name

Dolder Group

Legal name

Dolder AG

Website

https://dolder.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dolder Group is a 125+ year-old, family-owned Basel-based specialty chemicals and plastics raw materials distributor serving industrial B2B customers across seven European countries through its DOLDER Plastics, Specialty Chemicals, and PURE (water filtration/PFAS) business units.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals Distribution

NAICS

Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Masterbatch Manufacturing (Color, Additive, White/Black) (IMANABAD)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals distribution
• Plastics raw materials
• PFAS water treatment
• Filtration and purification solutions
• Industrial chemical additives

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distribution of specialty chemicals: Dolder distributes specialty chemicals, plastic raw materials, and additives to the chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, and rubber industries. Revenue is generated through margin on product sales as a distributor.
2. Filtration and purification solutions: DOLDER PURE provides water treatment solutions including products, systems, and services for PFAS elimination and filtration. Revenue includes product sales, system installation, and ongoing service/regeneration services.
3. Logistics and supply chain services: As a distributor, Dolder manages logistics, warehousing, and delivery of raw materials to customers, with short payment terms and proactive stock management.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dolder Group is a specialty chemicals and plastics raw materials distributor operating three business units: DOLDER PLASTICS (raw materials and additives for plastics processing), DOLDER SPECIALTY CHEMICALS (additives for rubber, coatings, cosmetics, and construction), and DOLDER PURE (filtration and purification solutions focused on PFAS elimination in water treatment). The company distributes products from major manufacturers and provides technical support, project expertise, and logistics services to industrial customers across Europe.

Product overview

Dolder Group is a specialty chemicals distributor and plastics raw materials supplier operating three core business units: DOLDER® PURE (filtration and purification solutions including water treatment and PFAS elimination), DOLDER® PLASTICS (raw materials and additives for plastics processing), and DOLDER® Specialty Chemicals (broad portfolio including DOLDER® COSMETICS, DOLDER® ACCELERATOR, DOLDER® COAT, and branded products from manufacturers like Kraton, Corel Pharma Chem, Schott, Isuschem, and Rain Carbon). The DOLDER PURE integrated approach combines four specialized areas: Analytics (pollutant identification), Materials (filtering media selection), Systems (modular filtration units), and Services (commissioning and waste logistics). DOLDER® COSMETICS is available in Italy, Switzerland, and Turkey, offering specialty ingredients including hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers, methacrylic polymers, natural plant-derived oils, and bioactive glass powders. The company also distributes proprietary rubber chemicals (accelerators, antioxidants, plasticizers) under the DOLDER® brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOLDER® PURE: Filtration and purification solutions for water treatment and PFAS elimination
• DOLDER® PLASTICS
• DOLDER® SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
• DOLDER® COSMETICS

Products and services

• DOLDER PURE Filtration and purification solutions brand offering water treatment, PFAS elimination, and purification services including analytics, materials selection, modular systems, and service support. Designed for municipal water utilities and industrial water operators requiring regulatory compliance with EU Directive 2020/2184.
• DOLDER PLASTICS Plastics raw materials and additives distribution including polymer materials, processing aids, and compound solutions for plastics processors. Strategic partner to raw material producers and plastics processors.
• DOLDER COSMETICS Specialty chemicals brand for the cosmetics industry offering raw materials including hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers, methacrylic polymers, natural plant-derived oils, and bioactive ingredients. Available in Italy, Switzerland, and Turkey.
• DOLDER ACCELERATOR Rubber accelerator product line for the specialty chemicals segment, including products such as DOLDER CBS and DOLDER DPG for vulcanization and rubber formulations.
• DOLDER COAT Coating additives and solutions product line for paint and coating applications, including surface additives, pigment preparations, and epoxy systems.
• DOLDER Special (Antioxidants) Antioxidants product line including DOLDER 6PPD and DOLDER TMQ for rubber protection applications.
• DOLDER KRIOFLEX Plasticizer product for specialty chemicals and industrial applications.
• DOLDER PURE Systems Modular and flexible filtration units ready for immediate installation to handle any water volume without long construction lead times. Part of the DOLDER PURE integrated PFAS treatment solution.
• DOLDER PURE Analytics Analytics service that identifies over 850 pollutants to accurately map risk factors and guide technological choices for PFAS treatment. Used by municipal water utilities and industrial operators.
• DOLDER PURE Materials Selection of the most effective filtering materials (activated carbon, ion exchange resins) specifically designed to capture even the smallest and most persistent PFAS (short and ultra-short chain). Part of the DOLDER PURE portfolio.
• DOLDER PURE Services System and media supply with commissioning support, spent media regeneration, certified hazardous waste logistics, and customized service and packaging. Part of the DOLDER PURE integrated offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• PFAS reduction exceeding 98% achieved in large-scale municipal plants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Color ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogo displayed on Dolder homepage indicating a distribution or partnership relationship. Color Service features colorful cube imagery.
• TosafminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogo displayed on Dolder homepage indicating a distribution or partnership relationship. Tosaf produces specialty compounds.
• ChemourscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor chemical company whose products (including CAPSTONE, VAZO) are distributed by Dolder in specialty chemicals portfolio.
• CabotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of carbon black and specialty chemicals distributed by Dolder.
• BenviccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPVC compounds manufacturer whose products are distributed by Dolder in plastics portfolio.
• AGC Chemicals EuropecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces AFLAS FEPM products distributed by Dolder in specialty chemicals.
• CoimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialty chemicals manufacturer, products distributed by Dolder.
• ArkemacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor specialty chemicals company including ALTUGLAS, COADIS, COAPUR, ECODIS, LUPEROX, RETIC, RHEOTECH, THIXOL product lines distributed by Dolder.
• KratoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading producer of styrenic block copolymers (SBC) distributed by Dolder including Kraton D (SBS), Kraton A (SEBS), Kraton FG, Kraton G product lines.
• DowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor chemical company whose products are distributed by Dolder.
• CelanesecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces ELOTEX redispersible powders and MOWILITH latex emulsions distributed by Dolder.
• DEEG.DESIGNminorOthersDesign agency located at Blumenstrasse 62, D-71397 Leutenbach, Germany. Responsible for Dolder's website design.
• WPDesignsminorOthersWebsite development partner located in Collingbourne Ducis, UK-Marlborough, Wiltshire. Responsible for Dolder's website development.
• Rabbit eMarketingminorOthersNewsletter management handled by Rabbit eMarketing (Sinn von Graeve GmbH), based in Frankfurt, Germany.
• whistle.law GmbHminorOthersProvides the whistleblowing platform (GlobaLeaks) for reporting integrity concerns confidentially and anonymously.
• InnovhubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperimental stations for the cosmetics industry providing testing and certification services for companies. Dolder directs customers to Innovhub for testing including biodegradability, challenge tests, PFAS testing, and product performance.
• SQS (Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems)coreOthersAwards ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications to Dolder Group entities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Biesterfeld: German specialty chemicals distributor operating across plastics, rubber, and specialty additives in Europe. Highly comparable to Dolder because of its regional European scale, plastics and rubber additives portfolio, and similar product/solution mix.
• Barentz: European specialty ingredients distributor serving personal care, food, coatings, and industrial markets. Comparable because of its specialty distribution model with strong supplier partnerships and a multinational but EMEA-centric footprint.
• Caldic: Benelux-headquartered specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with operations across Europe, North America, and APAC. Comparable to Dolder for its specialty distribution model and focus on industrial and life-science end markets.
• Nordmann, Rassmann: Germany-based specialty chemicals and natural raw materials distributor with European reach. Comparable to Dolder because of its specialty distribution focus, supplier partnerships, and similar vertical mix including plastics, coatings, and personal care.

Broad incumbents

• IMCD: European-headquartered specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with strong technical sales and formulation expertise. IMCD is comparable because it focuses on specialty chemicals distribution with supplier-authorized partnerships, similar to Dolder's core model.
• Azelis: Belgian-headquartered specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with strong EMEA presence. Comparable to Dolder for its specialty-focused distribution model and supplier-authorized partnerships with major chemical producers.
• Univar Solutions: Major global chemical and ingredient distributor with a strong industrial portfolio. Comparable to Dolder for its chemical distribution focus across plastics, coatings, and industrial customers.
• Veolia (Water Treatment reference): Global water treatment and environmental services major. Cited as a reference for DOLDER PURE's PFAS water treatment positioning, where municipal and industrial water utilities increasingly need PFAS-reduction solutions that Dolder's modular systems address.
• Brenntag: Global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution with operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Brenntag is comparable because it serves the same industrial chemicals, plastics, and specialty ingredients end markets with a much larger footprint.

Regional players

• Häffner & Co: Germany-based specialty chemicals distributor serving industrial customers across Central Europe. Comparable to Dolder for its specialty distribution model and supplier-authorized portfolio, though more regionally focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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