Solignum

What Solignum does

Solignum is a UK-based wood preservation and treatment brand operating as Protim Solignum Ltd, trading as Koppers Performance Chemicals. The company manufactures a range of wood treatment products including wood preservatives, termiticides, decorative coatings, and ancillary products designed to protect timber from termites, wood borers, fungal decay, mould, and mildew. Its core technology revolves around micro-emulsion formulations that enable deep penetration into timber without the use of a primer, with water-based low-VOC variants that can be applied by brush, spray, or roller and painted over once dried. Flagship products include Solignum All Around Clear, Solignum Brown TK, Solignum Colourless TK, Trussguard Aqua, Solignum Timberlife, and Timberlife Aqua (Fencetone AQ) for decking, fencing, and outdoor timber structures.

The company serves two primary customer segments: DIY consumers undertaking home improvement projects such as fences, decks, and sheds, and professional trades including contractors, timber yards, and building maintenance professionals. Solignum operates through a multi-channel distribution model, selling primarily through a network of regional distribution partners across Asia (Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Maldives), Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, Kenya), the Caribbean (Barbados, Bahamas, St Lucia), and Europe (Turkey), with additional DIY retail and professional trade supply channels. The company generates revenue through one-time product purchases with repeat purchase cycles for maintenance applications, and pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Solignum operates as a subsidiary of Koppers Performance Chemicals, a strategic operating company that provides the brand with shared infrastructure, R&D, and product development resources. Founded over 120 years ago, Solignum has built significant brand recognition as the No.1 wood preservative brand in multiple markets, achieving more than 90% market share in some South East Asian countries and earning Superbrands status in the Philippines. The company is headquartered in Marlow and Darlington, United Kingdom, with 101-250 employees.

Name

Solignum

Legal name

Protim Solignum Ltd

Website

https://solignum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Solignum is a UK-based wood preservation brand owned by Koppers Performance Chemicals, manufacturing micro-emulsion wood preservatives, termiticides, and decorative coatings. It serves DIY consumers and professional trades across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe through regional distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Preservation Products

NAICS

Wood Preservation (321114), Sawmills and Wood Preservation (32111)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Treatment & Specialty Preservatives (IMAEABAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Coatings & Finishes (IMADAKAD), Wood Preservation & Pressure Treatment (IMAMABAF)

Keywords

• Wood preservation products
• Timber treatment chemicals
• Wood preservative coatings
• Termiticide solutions
• Decorative timber finishes

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wood Treatment Products: Sale of wood preservatives, termiticides, decorative coatings, and ancillary wood treatment products. Products are sold through distribution partners and directly to professionals and DIY consumers. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases with repeat purchase cycles for maintenance applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Solignum manufactures and supplies a range of wood preservation and treatment products, including wood preservatives, termiticides, decorative coatings, and ancillary timber enhancement products. These products protect timber against termites, wood borers, fungal decay, mould, and mildew, and are sold through regional distribution partners, DIY retail, and professional trade channels across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe.

Product overview

Solignum is a high-performance brand of wood treatment products founded on over 100 years of tradition. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of wood preservatives, termiticides, decorative coatings, and ancillary products organized into two main categories: core timber preservative products (Solignum All Around Clear, Solignum Brown TK, Solignum Colourless TK, Solignum Timberlife, and Trussguard Aqua) that provide protection against termites, wood borers, and fungal decay; and timber enhancement/coating products (Timber Decking Oil, Timberlife Exterior Aqua, and Timberlife Aqua/Fencetone AQ) that provide decorative finishes and long-lasting colour protection for fences, decking, and outdoor timber structures. The products work together to protect and condition both internal and external timbers throughout a building's lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solignum All Around Clear: Ready-to-use, clear micro-emulsion wood preservative for treatment of new and existing external and internal timbers out of ground contact, protecting against termites, woodborers, and fungal decay.
• Solignum Brown TK
• Solignum Colourless TK
• Solignum Timberlife Aqua
• Trussguard Aqua

Products and services

• Solignum All Around Clear A ready-to-use, clear micro-emulsion wood preservative for treating new and existing external and internal timbers out of ground contact and above the damp proof course. Protects wood against termites, wood borers, and fungal decay, targeting DIY consumers and professional trades.
• Solignum Brown TK A ready-to-use, self-stained coloured wood preservative for treating new and existing external and internal timbers out of ground contact and above the damp proof course. Protects wood from termites and wood-boring insects with a brown decorative finish, for DIY consumers and professional trades.
• Solignum Colourless TK A ready-to-use, clear wood preservative for treating new and existing external and internal timbers out of ground contact and above the damp proof course. Protects wood from attack by termites and wood-boring insects while remaining colourless, suited to DIY consumers and professional trades.
• Solignum Timberlife A clear wood preservative formulated to protect timber against wood-destroying insects, intended for general timber preservation use.
• Timber Decking Oil An oil-based finish designed to maintain and protect treated timber decking. Enhances and protects timber while providing water-repellent properties, for homeowners and trade users with installed decking.
• Timberlife Exterior Aqua An exterior timber treatment product for wood protection and enhancement, applied to outdoor timber structures.
• Timberlife Aqua (Fencetone AQ) A water-based concentrate for use on rough sawn timbers that provides long-lasting coloured treatment for fences, gates, sheds, and playground equipment. Resists green algae and natural greying and can be applied to new, old, or weathered creosoted timbers.
• Trussguard Aqua A micro-emulsion insecticide wood preservative that penetrates deep inside timber to prevent termite and other boring insect attack. Suitable for above-ground timber treatment; water-based with low VOC, can be painted over, and dries clear, for professional trades and timber industry buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 90% market share achieved in some South East Asian countries.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Jardine Distribution Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary distributor for Solignum products in the Philippines. Located at JM Compound, Faraday cor Osmeña Highway, Makati City. Handles distribution to retail and trade customers throughout the Philippines market.
• Chalet Wood Industry Co. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Thailand operating as Chalet Wood Industry Co. Ltd. Located at 40/1 Moo 2 Tlwanon Rd, Pathumthani. Manages distribution of Solignum products throughout Thailand via multiple contact points.
• Louis T. LeonowenscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThai distribution partner operating from BUI Building, 10th Floor, Surawongse, Bangkok. Represents Solignum products in the Thai market.
• Hoctrade Sdn. Bhd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalaysian distributor located at 23 Jalan SS 21/A, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Distributes Solignum products throughout Malaysia.
• Jit Siang Agency, Pte Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore distributor at 190 Middle Rd #03-13 Fortune Centre. Handles distribution of Solignum wood protection products in Singapore.
• MatimcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhilippines-based distributor located at 324 General Luis, Caloocan, Metro Manila. Part of the Solignum distribution network in the Philippines.
• Sonee HardwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaldives distributor at 181 Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male. Distributes Solignum products throughout the Maldives archipelago.
• Koppers Thailand, Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKoppers Performance Chemicals subsidiary in Thailand at Unit 1607, 16th floor, Chartered Square Building, Bangkok. Provides local sales and technical support.
• Timbermate (Hongkong) LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHong Kong distributor at Room 601 Cheung Lee Commercial Building, 25 Kimberly Road, Tsimshatsui. Manages Solignum product distribution in Hong Kong.
• SenkroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean distributor based in Istanbul Beyoğlu, Turkey. Contact at [email protected]. Handles Solignum product distribution in Turkey and broader European markets.
• BLADES & WILLIAMS LIMITEDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarbados-based distributor at Tweedside Rd, managing Solignum product distribution throughout Barbados and the eastern Caribbean.
• Carter & Co. LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarbadian distributor at PO Box 2, Wildey, Bridgetown, Barbados. Major retail and trade distributor for the Caribbean region.
• City Lumber YardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBahamas distributor at Marathon Road, Nassau. Provides Solignum products throughout the Bahamas market.
• Renwick & Company LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSt Lucia distributor at P O Box 90, Vide Boutielle, Castries. Manages Solignum distribution in St Lucia and potentially other Windward Islands.
• J B R Building SuppliescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBahamas-based distributor at Wulff Road, Nassau. Provides Solignum wood protection products to the construction and building trade in the Bahamas.
• Marlow Link Timber ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKenyan distributor at Nacha Plaza, 3rd Floor Rm 22, Nakuru, Kenya. Contact through [email protected]. Manages Solignum distribution throughout Kenya.
• Koppers Performance ChemicalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and group partner. Koppers Performance Chemicals is the umbrella organization for Solignum, offering a range of industrial timber and fire retardant treatments alongside Solignum's consumer and professional wood preservation products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Koppers Performance Chemicals: Solignum's direct parent and group-level provider of industrial timber and fire-retardant treatments, overlapping directly on wood preservation chemistry, customer base (timber yards, contractors), and distribution channels.
• Lonza Wood Protection (Arxada): Global specialty chemicals player with a dedicated wood protection portfolio offering preservatives and anti-sapstain treatments to timber and construction customers — a direct competitor in wood-preservation chemistry.
• BASF Wolman (Wolman Wood Preservatives): BASF's Wolman-branded wood preservatives serve professional timber treatment, DIY, and construction channels with water-based and pressure-treatment formulations that directly compete with Solignum's product lines.
• LANXESS (Material Protection Products): LANXESS supplies biocides and preservatives (Preventol) used in wood protection, competing head-on with Solignum's termiticide and fungicide offerings in industrial and consumer channels.
• Osmose Utilities Services: Osmose provides wood preservation and treatment services for utility poles, railroad ties, and structural timber in North America, competing with Solignum/Koppers in industrial wood preservation.
• Viance (Chemical Specialties Inc.): Viance develops and supplies timber treatment chemicals (e.g., DCOI-based preservatives) for lumber, decking, and outdoor structures — overlapping with Solignum's above-ground and outdoor timber focus.
• Rütgers Organics (Rain Carbon): Supplier of wood-protection resins and specialty chemicals (formerly Rütgers Organics) used in pressure-treated timber, competing with Solignum in industrial wood preservation chemistry.

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Global construction chemicals incumbent with adjacent wood-protection, sealing, and waterproofing products serving the same construction and DIY customer base as Solignum.

Emerging players

• TimberLife (NZ): New Zealand-based wood treatment brand offering water-based timber preservatives for residential and commercial use, comparable in product form and target use cases to Solignum's DIY/professional range.
• CUTEK (Chemisys): Australian wood protection brand selling oil-based and water-based timber finishes, coatings, and preservatives for decking and outdoor structures — overlaps with Solignum's decorative/timber-enhancement range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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