Profiltra

What Profiltra does

Profiltra B.V. is a privately-held Dutch industrial materials and components supplier founded in 1941 in Amsterdam and currently headquartered in Almere, Netherlands. The company operates through six specialised business units — Color Solutions (pigments), Functional Material Solutions (additives), Filtration Solutions, Piping Technology Solutions, Wear Solutions, and Insulation Solutions (refractories) — serving more than 20 industrial sectors including coatings, chemicals and petrochemicals, food and beverage, water treatment, energy, mining, aerospace, maritime, and construction. Its product portfolio spans organic and inorganic pigments, functional fillers (perlite, calcium minerals, cellulose fibres), diatomite and perlite filter aids, fabric/rubber/metal expansion joints, ceramic and basalt wear linings, and refractory insulation shapes, supplemented by the Genicel cellulose-fibre asphalt additive brand licensed to manufacturer CFF. Technical differentiators include a unique rectangular metal expansion joint with a single longitudinal weld seam and in-house CNC machining for custom three-dimensional refractory shapes.

The business model centres on direct B2B sales of technical materials and customised components, combined with technical advisory, in-house laboratory testing, CNC-based custom processing, and managed logistics with stock availability for fast delivery. Profiltra sells exclusively through its own field sales teams, inside sales/customer relations staff, and product specialists — with no retail or e-commerce channels. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales complemented by custom processing and engineering services, with no disclosed public pricing and no subscription model. The company maintains wholly-owned offices in the Netherlands (Almere, headquarters), Belgium (Zulte), and China (Nanjing, supporting Asian supply chains), and serves customers in Germany and the United Kingdom. Named customers include Tata Steel, Meens Brouwerij, Brouwerij Oudaen, and Rijkswaterstaat. Ownership is family-held (Cobussen family, with Patrick Cobussen as CEO), and the company holds EcoVadis, VCA++, AEO, ELBHO, and LRAQ certifications supporting enterprise and government procurement.

Name

Profiltra

Legal name

Profiltra B.V.

Website

https://profiltra.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Profiltra is a privately-held Dutch industrial materials supplier, founded in 1941, that provides customised technical components and materials — including pigments, filtration media, expansion joints, wear linings, and refractories — across six specialised business units to industrial customers in 20+ sectors such as chemicals, food and beverage, energy, mining, and construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Materials and Components

NAICS

All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (32599)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial filtration materials
• Technical pigments supply
• Expansion joint systems
• Wear-resistant linings
• Refractory insulation products

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial materials and components sales: Profiltra supplies technical materials and components across six product groups (pigments, additives, filtration, piping technology, wear, refractories) to industrial customers. Revenue is generated through the sale of products, often combined with technical advice, customization, and logistics services. The company holds stock for a large part of its range enabling fast delivery.
2. Custom processing and engineering services: Profiltra provides customized processing of materials (e.g., CNC machining of refractories), technical advice, engineering support, and logistics services as part of its comprehensive solution offering.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Profiltra supplies custom technical materials and components for industrial production processes through six specialized business units: pigments (Color Solutions), functional additives (Functional Material Solutions), filtration materials and systems (Filtration Solutions), expansion joints (Piping Technology Solutions), wear-resistant linings (Wear Solutions), and refractory insulation (Insulation Solutions). Offerings combine product supply with technical advice, in-house CNC machining, laboratory testing, and logistics services for industrial customers across more than 20 sectors including chemicals, petrochemicals, food & beverage, mining, energy, aerospace, and maritime.

Product overview

Profiltra is a Dutch industrial solutions provider offering a portfolio of six specialized product groups organized into two divisions: Performance Materials (Color Solutions, Functional Material Solutions, and Filtration Solutions) and Engineered Products (Piping Technology Solutions, Wear Solutions, and Insulation Solutions). The company supplies technical materials and components for industrial processes, combining products with technical advice, testing, custom processing (including CNC technology), and logistics services. Their offerings range from pigments and functional fillers to expansion joints, wear-resistant materials, refractories, and filtration solutions, supported by in-house laboratory, production, and logistics facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Genicel light-grey asphalt enables up to 50% energy savings in tunnel public lighting due to reflective effect
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CFF (manufacturer of Genicel)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGenicel was originally developed by Profiltra and is now produced and processed by manufacturer CFF. Profiltra maintains the product specification and brand relationship while CFF handles manufacturing and processing for the asphalt applications market.
• Reliable producers in India and China (own brand production)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfiltra works closely with trusted producers in India and China who produce under Profiltra's own brand specifications. Products are made according to Profiltra's requirements, ensuring consistent quality and competitive products for the European market. The Profiltra team in China (Richard and Amber) supports these relationships.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IMCD: Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor focused on coatings, polymers, food, pharma, and industrial applications across Europe, Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Closely matches Profiltra's role as a value-adding specialty distributor of pigments, additives, and performance materials with technical sales support.
• Azelis: Global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor serving personal care, pharma, food, coatings, and industrial markets. Highly comparable business model to Profiltra's specialty distribution of pigments, additives, filter aids, and functional materials, with a far broader geographic and product footprint.
• Barentz: Specialty ingredients distributor serving food, nutrition, personal care, and industrial markets across Europe and beyond. Operates a similar specialty distribution model with technical sales teams supporting industrial customers, comparable to Profiltra's vertical specialization across pigments and functional materials.
• Heubach: Global pigments and pigment preparations producer serving coatings, plastics, inks, and construction applications. Comparable pigment product portfolio to Profiltra's Color Solutions unit; notably Profiltra's Sales Director Oliver Konrad previously held a Global Key Account role at Heubach.
• Senior Flexonics (BOA Group): Specialist manufacturer of metal, rubber, and fabric expansion joints as well as other engineered components for piping systems. Directly comparable to Profiltra's Piping Technology Solutions business unit (including rectangular metal expansion joints) but operates as a producer rather than a distributor.
• Calddic: European specialty ingredients and chemical solutions distributor serving life sciences, food, personal care, and industrial markets. Comparable to Profiltra in regional size, vertical focus on specialty materials, and combination of product supply with technical advice and custom processing.
• Biesterfeld: Family-owned European specialty chemicals distributor with strong positions in coatings, plastics, rubber, and industrial applications. Closely mirrors Profiltra's family-ownership structure, European specialty focus, and combination of pigments, additives, and engineering components.

Broad incumbents

• Imerys: Global specialty minerals producer including diatomite (Celite), perlite, and other filter-aid and functional-mineral products used in beverage filtration, coatings, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Profiltra's filtration/aid and functional materials product lines, but at vastly greater scale and as a producer rather than distributor.
• Brenntag: World's largest chemical distribution company with broad industrial and specialty portfolios. Overlaps significantly with Profiltra's coatings/chemicals distribution lines but operates at vastly greater scale and across all geographies.
• Univar Solutions: Major North American and European chemical and ingredients distributor serving industrial and life-science customers. Comparable broad-line distribution model to Profiltra but at significantly larger scale and with broader product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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