What Vink Chemicals does

Vink Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG is a family-run German specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in Kakenstorf, Lower Saxony, operating production facilities in Kakenstorf and Memmingen with a third site under construction in Schwerin. The company develops, formulates, and sells technical biocides, oilfield chemistry, specialty raw materials, and customized plant hygiene solutions, with all production carried out in Germany and global distribution through subsidiaries in the United States (Philadelphia, established 2020) and China (Shanghai), plus developing operations in France, Brazil, and Turkey. Its four core product lines (Technical Biocides, Oil & Gas, Specialty Chemicals, System Cleaners) serve at least ten industrial verticals including paints and coatings, metalworking fluids, pulp and paper, oil and gas, water treatment, adhesives, construction, household and industrial cleaning, agrochemicals, and textile and leather.

The technical backbone is in-house active-substance synthesis, formulation expertise, and an on-site microbiology laboratory, supported by seven active substances listed under EU Biocidal Products Regulation Article 95 and EU-wide PT 2 disinfectant authorization. Notable proprietary platforms include surfactant-based asphaltene inhibitors (acquired via Anticor Chimie, first-to-market), non-triazine H2S scavengers (stabicor line), and nature-identical preservatives (parmetol PSG). Branded product families include Vinkocide, grotamar, grotanol, stabicor, stabicide, parmetol, Vinkotech, and Activink, complemented by toll manufacturing (1-20 mt batches) and services spanning regulatory affairs, plant hygiene consulting, R&D, and technical application support. Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B sales of proprietary formulations and licensed specialty chemicals, with go-to-market executed via direct technical sales, industry trade shows (European Coatings Show, Middle East Coatings Show), and a global distributor/subsidiary network. Customer logos are not publicly disclosed; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Vink Chemicals

Legal name

Vink Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://vink-chemicals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vink Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG is a family-run German specialty chemical manufacturer that formulates and sells technical biocides, oilfield chemistry, and specialty additives for industrial customers across paints, metalworking, oil and gas, paper, and adjacent verticals, distributed globally from wholly-owned production sites in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Biocides & Disinfection Chemicals (Non-Agricultural) (IMAEAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC), Textile, Leather & Paper Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAM), Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial biocides
• Chemical preservation solutions
• Oilfield production chemicals
• Specialty chemicals manufacturing
• Fuel treatment chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Kakenstorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Biocides: Development, formulation, and sale of technical biocide products for industrial preservation applications across paints, coatings, metalworking fluids, adhesives, paper production, water treatment, and other industrial sectors.
2. Oil & Gas Chemical Products: Specialized chemical solutions for oil and gas industry including biocides, H2S scavengers, asphaltene inhibitors, demulsifiers, paraffin inhibitors, and flow improvers for upstream to downstream applications.
3. Specialty Chemicals: Worldwide sourcing and supply of specialty chemicals including cellulose ethers, effect pigments, defoamers, fillers, titanium dioxide, plasticizers with flame retardants, and other chemical raw materials for various industrial applications.
4. Toll Manufacturing Services: Contract manufacturing of various liquid products up to 6000mPas viscosity including mixtures, emulsions and dispersions. Production volumes from 1 mt to 20 mt with custom packaging solutions and scale-up support.
5. System Cleaners: Customized plant hygiene concepts and industrial cleaning products including biocidal and biocide-free cleaners for biofilm removal and industrial facility maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vink Chemicals develops, formulates, and sells technical biocides and specialty chemical additives for industrial preservation and material protection across paints and coatings, metalworking fluids, oil and gas (upstream to downstream), paper production, water treatment, adhesives, household and industrial cleaning, construction, textile and leather, and agrochemical applications. The company also provides system cleaners for plant hygiene, contract (toll) manufacturing, and supporting services such as regulatory affairs, microbiology laboratory testing, R&D, and technical consulting. All products are developed and produced in Germany and sold globally through direct sales and a subsidiary/partner distribution network.

Product overview

Vink Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German specialist for technical preservation and chemical additives. The company operates as a manufacturer and formulator of biocides and specialty chemicals, organized into four core product lines: Technical Biocides (biocide concepts and formulations for industrial preservation), Oil & Gas (upstream to downstream chemical solutions including biocides, H2S scavengers, asphaltene management, paraffin removal, and flow optimization), Specialty Chemicals (sourced raw materials including cellulose ethers, effect pigments, defoamers, fillers, and titanium dioxide), and System Cleaners (customized plant hygiene concepts and industrial cleaners). Key branded products include grotamar® 71/82 (acquired from Schülke & Mayr, diesel biocides), grotanol® 3025 (PT 2 disinfectant), Vinkocide® product families (CMIO, BBIT, DBNPA, CMIB, BDA 30), stabicor® H2S scavengers, parmetol® preservatives, and Vinkotech® agrochemical additives. The company offers comprehensive services including toll manufacturing, plant hygiene consulting, regulatory affairs support, microbiology laboratory testing, R&D, and global supply chain management. Products are manufactured in Germany at Kakenstorf and Memmingen facilities, with a new Schwerin site under development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vinkocide®: Brand for biocidal active substances and formulations including Vinkocide® BBIT 97, Vinkocide® BB WM, Vinkocide® CMIO, Vinkocide® DBNPA, Vinkocide® CMIB families
• grotamar®
• grotanol®
• Vinkotech®
• stabicor®
• stabicide®
• Activink®
• parmetol®

Products and services

• Technical Biocides Develops and formulates individual biocide concepts and advises on technical and regulatory issues for industrial preservation applications across multiple sectors.
• Oil & Gas Chemicals Comprehensive chemical solutions for oil and gas industry including biocides, H2S scavengers, asphaltene management, paraffin removal, demulsifiers, paraffin inhibitors, flow improvers, and foam control products.
• Specialty Chemicals Worldwide sourcing and supply of specialty chemicals including cellulose ethers, effect pigments, defoamers, fillers, titanium dioxide, and plasticizers for various industrial applications.
• System Cleaners Customized plant hygiene concepts and industrial cleaning solutions including biocidal and biocide-free cleaners for biofilm removal and facility maintenance.
• grotamar 71 Biocide for treatment of diesel storage tanks and fuel additive component; effective against a broad spectrum of microbial contamination in fuels and biofuels.
• grotamar 82 Diesel biocide specifically developed for modern diesel fuels with biodiesel content; free of organically bound chlorine, highly effective against bacteria, yeasts, and fungi; approved by multiple engine manufacturers and meets EN 590 requirements.
• grotanol 3025 PT 2 disinfectant mixture of CMIT/MIT (3:1) and Glutaraldehyde; approved for EU-wide use for CIP and industrial surfaces; very low foaming, fast-acting, easy rinse properties.
• parmetol PSG Nature-identical preservative based on potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate; free of formaldehyde, organic halogens, allergens, and isothiazolinones; suitable for aqueous products with pH below 5.5.
• Vinkocide BDA 30 Biocide product developed for disinfection in PT 2 applications; fills the regulatory gap created by the new BPR regulation since April 2024.
• Vinkocide CMIO Biocide additive combining CMIT/MIT with OIT for preservation of industrial wood preservative solutions; protects Class 4 wood impregnation fluids against fungal infestation during industrial wood treatment.
• BBIT Product Line (Activink BBIT 97, Vinkocide BBIT 97, Vinkocide BB WM, parmetol BPX) BBIT-based biocide product line including active substance (Activink BBIT 97) for biocide product formulators, formulations for metalworking fluids and silicone sealants (Vinkocide BBIT 97), water-soluble formulation for all aqueous metalworking fluids (Vinkocide BB WM), and ready-to-use formulation for HI&I, paints and coatings, and metalworking fluids (parmetol BPX).
• stabicor H2S Scavenger Line (S 100, S 300, SC 1000) Oil/water soluble hydrogen sulfide scavengers for refinery applications; non-triazine based formulations designed to replace conventional HHT solutions in crude oils, intermediate and refined products.
• stabicide 71 Biocide for biological monitoring in oil and gas production, hydraulic fracturing, and tertiary oil recovery applications.
• grotan OX Biocide for use in drilling fluids and oilfield production applications; provides protection against a broad microbial spectrum.
• Vinkotech Agrochemical Additives (BIT 10, BIT 20 G, CMI 1.5, PSG) Additives for agrochemical formulations including isothiazolinone-based preservatives (BIT 10, BIT 20 G, CMI 1.5) and nature-identical preservative (PSG) for use in aqueous and water-miscible systems.
• Toll Manufacturing Toll manufacturing of various liquid products up to 6000mPas viscosity, including mixtures, emulsions, and dispersions; scale-up production from laboratory to production scale (1-20 metric tons); custom packaging solutions.
• Plant Hygiene Services Individually tailored plant hygiene consulting including on-site expert support, biofilm combatting, industrial hygiene recommendations, and regular hygiene monitoring.
• Regulatory Affairs Services Support for regulatory challenges including BPR, REACH, and CLP compliance, product registrations, certifications, and dossier onboarding.
• Microbiology Laboratory Services Microbiological testing and analysis including hygiene audits, contamination investigation, germ load testing, dry film tests (EN 15457/15458), disinfection tests, and microorganism identification.
• Research & Development Services Product development and formulation services including stability testing, efficacy determination, and optimization for existing products; focus on regulatory-compliant and sustainable solutions.
• Technical Application Consulting Technical consulting for biocide selection and use, including plant hygiene, toxicology, ecotoxicology, regulatory questions, and efficient economic application support.
• Global Supply Chain Services Worldwide delivery of biocides and specialty chemicals with certifications and registrations; includes intermediate storage in Europe, Asia, and Africa with local availability through subsidiaries and partners enabling local currency transactions.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• pyropower GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Strategic partnership for development of a biochar power plant at the new Schwerin production site. pyropower GmbH is building the plant which produces biochar as main product with electricity and heat as by-products. The plant will supply Vink Chemicals' production and nearby companies with process steam, heat, and electricity, designed to cover a significant portion of energy needs from sustainable sources.
• Subsidiaries and Partners NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of subsidiaries and partners ensuring local availability of products in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. Partners enable local currency transactions and regional distribution support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• LANXESS AG: German specialty chemicals incumbent with material protection, biocides, and specialty additives businesses. A relevant broad peer given shared German base and overlap on biocides for paints, water treatment, and industrial preservation.
• Lonza Group: Swiss-listed life sciences and specialty chemicals platform with hygiene, preservation, and microbial-control solutions (formerly Arch Chemicals). Overlaps with Vink on industrial biocides but spans pharmaceuticals and broader chemical manufacturing.
• Nouryon: Global specialty chemicals company with biocides, surfactants, and performance additives for paints, personal care, and industrial markets. Competes with Vink in technical preservation and surface chemistry but operates at much larger scale.
• Stepan Company: US-listed specialty chemicals manufacturer with surfactant and biocidal active portfolios serving personal care, HI&I, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Vink on biocides and specialty surfactants but is significantly larger and publicly traded.
• Clariant AG: Swiss specialty chemicals incumbent with industrial and consumer specialties including biocides, oilfield services chemistry, and specialty additives. Competes broadly with Vink's portfolio across multiple end markets.

Direct peers

• ChampionX: Oilfield chemistry specialist providing production chemistry, H2S scavengers, biocides, and asphaltene/paraffin control solutions. Closest comparable peer for Vink's Oil & Gas product line, particularly the stabicor and stabol series.
• Troy Corporation: US-based specialty chemicals company focused on industrial biocides, preservatives, and performance additives for paints, coatings, metalworking fluids, and construction. Highly comparable product portfolio and customer base to Vink's technical biocides business.
• Buckman Laboratories: Global specialty chemicals company providing biocides, defoamers, and process chemicals for paper, water treatment, leather, and oil & gas. Comparable in mid-sized, privately held profile and broad industrial preservation focus.
• Thor GmbH: German specialty biocides manufacturer with a comparable focus on industrial preservation, in-can protection, and regulatory-driven product portfolios serving paints, coatings, and personal care. Closest direct peer given similar size, German base, and biocide specialization.

Emerging players

• Schülke & Mayr GmbH (now part of Air Liquide): German hygiene, disinfection, and preservation specialist from which Vink acquired the biocide business and grotamar brand in 2020. Comparable on biocidal actives and disinfection products; remaining entity overlaps with grotanol and parmetol portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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