temix Oleo

What temix Oleo does

Temix Oleo (legal name KLK Temix SpA) is an Italy-based oleochemicals company that produces and distributes chemicals derived from renewable plant and animal sources for industrial customers across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. The company operates seven product lines spanning oleochemicals (fatty alcohols, methyl esters, stearines, fatty alcohol ethoxylates), industrial lubricants, personal care ingredients, plastics and rubber additives, paint/coating/ink/ceramic chemicals, chemical synthesis raw materials, and textile and leather treatment auxiliaries. Its production footprint centers on the 87,000 sqm Calderara di Reno plant near Bologna, which runs continuous-cycle fatty acid production and four batch ester lines with a stated capacity of 25,000 tonnes per year.

The business operates a dual producer-distributor model: it manufactures esters and fatty acids in-house and concurrently trades and distributes oleochemical raw materials from international partners, leveraging the parent KLK OLEO (a subsidiary of Malaysian conglomerate Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad) for upstream palm derivatives. The company sells via direct enterprise sales teams, an extended dealer network, and regional sales representative agreements, with end markets ranging from surfactants and laundry to cosmetics, plastics, coatings, and leather processing. Notable product sub-brands include the Temiwhite TiO2 pigment series, the TEMEST synthetic ester lubricant line, and TEMEST green solvents and coalescents for coatings. Customer deliverables are anchored by certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RSPO, KOSHER, and HALAL.

Temix was formed in 2014 from the merger of Oleochimica Italia and Temix International, with predecessor Temix International founded in 2002 by Roberto Cella alongside Ballestra and Peter Cremer Holding. The company became a single-shareholder subsidiary of KLK Emmerich GmbH following KLK OLEO's acquisition of a controlling stake in April 2023. Roberto Cella remains CEO. Revenue and pricing are not publicly disclosed; commercial terms operate as B2B sales contracts with monthly invoicing and no published list pricing.

Name

temix Oleo

Legal name

KLK Temix SpA

Website

https://temixoleo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Temix Oleo (KLK Temix SpA) produces and distributes oleochemicals and derivatives from renewable plant and animal sources across seven industrial verticals, including lubricants, personal care, plastics, coatings, and chemical synthesis, serving global B2B customers under KLK OLEO ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oleochemicals and Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Chemical Manufacturing (325), Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Oils & White Oils (IMAEAMAK)

Keywords

• Oleochemicals manufacturing
• Fatty acids production
• Ester manufacturing
• Renewable specialty chemicals
• Industrial chemical distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Oleochemical Products Manufacturing and Sales: Production and sale of oleochemicals derived from renewable sources including fatty acids, esters, fatty alcohols, and derivatives for industrial applications
2. Trading and Distribution: Trading of raw materials and distribution of products from international markets, serving as both a producer and distributor of oleochemicals
3. Custom/Tailor-Made Products: Customized product development and production based on specific customer requirements across industrial sectors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Temix Oleo manufactures and distributes oleochemicals and specialty chemicals derived from renewable plant and animal sources. It produces fatty acids (continuous cycle) and esters (four batch lines, 25,000 t/year) at its Calderara di Reno plant, and trades/distributes fatty alcohols, methyl esters, stearines, oleines, ethoxylates, pigments, solvents, and process auxiliaries across seven industrial product lines including personal care, lubricants, plastics, coatings, chemical synthesis, and textile/leather treatment.

Product overview

KLK Temix SpA (operating as Temix Oleo) is an oleochemicals production and trading company that offers an integrated portfolio of 7 product lines: Oleochemicals (fatty alcohols, methyl esters, stearines from renewable sources), Lubricants (esters for industrial applications), Personal Care (cosmetic raw materials), Plastics and Rubber (additives, plasticizers), Paint/Coating/Ink/Ceramic (pigments, additives, solvents), Chemical Synthesis (industrial process chemicals), and Textile/Leather Treatment (process auxiliaries). The company operates both direct production (esters, fatty acids at their Calderara di Reno plant) and international trading/distribution activities. Notable product sub-brands include Temiwhite TiO2 pigments, TEMEST lubricant series, and TEMEST green solvents/coalescents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oleochemicals Naturally derived chemicals including fatty alcohols (fractionated, short chain, long chain, broad cut), methyl esters, stearines, oleines, and fatty alcohol ethoxylates used in surfactants, derived from renewable and sustainable sources for laundry, personal care, and industrial applications.
• Lubricants Esters sourced from renewable sources including mono esters, di-esters, polyesters, complex esters, and special esters designed for metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, engine lubricants, gear oils, turbine oils, and chain/compressor oils.
• Personal Care Active and protective emollients, fatty alcohols, emulsifiers, consistency factors, surfactants, esters, and polybutenes for cosmetics, makeup, haircare, skincare, and fragrance formulations.
• Plastics and Rubber Additives from renewable and biodegradable sources including special esters, plasticizers for rubber and PVC, additives for bio-plastics, polyesters-polyols for PU, waxes, fillers, and pigments for PVC, masterbatch, and rubber applications.
• Paint, Coating, Ink and Ceramic Additives, pigments (Temiwhite TiO2 series), acrylic resins, waxes, solvents, polybutenes, coalescent agents, green solvents, fillers, and plasticizers for coatings, paints, building, adhesives, inks, and ceramic applications.
• Chemical Synthesis Process chemicals, solvents, additives, esters, glycols, acids, fillers, and polymers distributed for industrial chemical synthesis applications, positioned as a leading global distributor of special raw materials for chemical synthesis.
• Textile and Leather Treatment Process auxiliaries for artificial fibers, acrylic resins, waxes, lubricants (TEMEST series), pigments (Temiwhite), fatliquors, and chemicals for textile production (weaving, pre-treatment, dyeing, finishing) and leather production (cleaning, degreasing, re-tanning, fattening, finishing).

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000 tonnes/year ester production capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Golden Agri Resources Europe B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Golden Agri Resources Europe B.V. joined Temix Oleo as a strategic partner, strengthening the company's position in the oleochemicals market with access to sustainable palm oil derivatives and renewable raw material sources.
• BallestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBallestra, a world leader in engineering and chemical processes, was a founding partner of Temix International in 2002 alongside Peter Cremer Holding and founder Roberto Cella.
• Peter Cremer HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeter Cremer Holding was a founding partner of Temix International in 2002, contributing to the establishment of the company's initial operations marketing P&G Chemicals products.
• ErcamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership established in 2010 for an Ethoxylation production plant in the Netherlands, expanding Temix Oleo's production capabilities.
• EmerymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership established in 2010 for an Ethoxylation production plant in the Netherlands alongside Erca, expanding production capabilities.
• MatricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for esters market development through trading and processing accounts from 2011, later expanded in 2016 to include distribution of Matrica's new product line for US and Far East markets.
• NovamontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for special esters production, contributing to renewable energy and bio-based product development initiatives.
• Condensia (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrading and processing account partnership established in 2011 for development of the esters market through a European company in Spain.
• P&G ChemicalscoreOthersInitial product supplier and principal brand partnership from company founding in 2002; Temix marketed P&G Chemicals products leveraging knowledge of international markets.
• DaelimminorOthersSales representative agreement for personal care raw material products, extending market reach in specific product categories.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oleon (Avril Group): European oleochemicals manufacturer producing fatty acids, fatty alcohols, esters, and glycerin from renewable raw materials. Closely comparable to Temix Oleo in product mix, European footprint, and renewable-feedstock sourcing.
• Emery Oleochemicals: Global oleochemicals producer with fatty acids, fatty alcohols, esters, and glycerin products. Directly comparable to Temix Oleo in product portfolio, renewable-feedstock positioning, and downstream applications across personal care, lubricants, and coatings.
• Peter Cremer Holding: Hamburg-based oleochemicals trader and producer with fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and glycerin. Historically a founding partner of Temix International; directly comparable in trading-plus-production model and customer base.
• IOI Oleochemicals: Malaysian palm-oil-based oleochemicals producer (part of IOI Corporation). Comparable to Temix Oleo in fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and esters from renewable feedstocks, with vertical palm-oil integration as a key differentiator.
• Musim Mas: Indonesian palm-oil-based producer with an oleochemicals division producing fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and glycerin. Directly comparable renewable-feedstock oleochemicals portfolio serving global industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Croda International: UK-listed specialty chemicals company with a significant oleochemicals and bio-based ingredients platform serving personal care, coatings, and industrial customers. Overlaps with Temix Oleo's personal-care and specialty-chemicals segments at larger scale.
• BASF Personal Care & Oleochemicals: Global chemical major with a broad oleochemicals and personal-care ingredients portfolio. Overlaps with Temix Oleo across multiple product lines but operates at vastly larger scale with broader downstream reach.
• Evonik: German specialty chemicals company with oleochemicals, additives, and intermediates for personal care, coatings, and industrial applications. Comparable to Temix's specialty derivatives portfolio but with much broader scope and scale.
• Wilmar International (Oleo): Asia's largest palm-oil processor with a significant oleochemicals division. Comparable renewable-feedstock oleochemicals production but at dramatically larger scale with integrated upstream palm sourcing.
• Cargill Bioindustrial: Global agricultural-commodity major with bioindustrial sales of oleochemicals, specialty oils, and bio-based ingredients. Overlaps with Temix Oleo in renewable-feedstock industrial ingredients but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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