Daikin Chemical Europe

Name

Daikin Chemical Europe

Legal name

Daikin Chemical Europe GmbH

Website

https://daikinchem.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty fluorochemicals

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Fluoropolymers & High-Barrier Resins Manufacturing (PTFE, PVDF, ETFE, EVOH) (IMANAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polymer Compounds & Masterbatches (Compounding, Color/Fill/Additive Concentrates) (IMAEANAJ), Textile, Leather & Paper Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAM), Food-Grade, Medical & Cleanroom Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAH), Plasticizers & Solvents (Phthalates/Alternatives, Commodity Solvents) (IMAEADAK)

Keywords

• Specialty fluorochemicals
• Fluoropolymer materials
• Water repellent coatings
• Fluoroelastomer compounds
• Industrial chemical manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fluorochemical Products B2B Sales: Daikin Chemical Europe generates revenue through direct B2B sales of high-performance fluorochemical products including PTFE polymers, fluoroelastomers, fluoropolymers, and specialty chemicals to industrial customers across automotive, semiconductor, energy, electronics, and life sciences sectors. Revenue is generated through product sales with quotes-based pricing for custom formulations and standard product catalogs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Daikin Chemical Europe manufactures and sells specialty fluorochemical products — including PTFE fluoropolymers (POLYFLON PTFE, POLYFLON BDP), fluoroelastomers (DAI-EL), water and oil repellents (UNIDYNE, GXDYNE), fluorinated liquids (DAISAVE), anti-smudge coatings (OPTOOL), refrigerants, fine chemicals and intermediates, and advanced materials for batteries, e-powertrain and semiconductors — to European industrial customers across automotive, semiconductor, energy, electronics, life science, building/construction and chemical sectors.

Product overview

Daikin Chemical Europe operates as the European headquarters of Daikin Industries' Chemical Division, providing a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance fluorochemical products organized into three main categories: Polymer & Elastomer (including POLYFLON PTFE, POLYFLON BDP binders for dry electrode production, DAI-EL fluoroelastomers, advanced compounds, E-Powertrain materials, and fluoropolymer coatings), Surface Modification (featuring UNIDYNE and GXDYNE water/oil repellents, anti-smudge coatings, mold release agents, and infrared reflection technologies), and Specialty products (including battery materials supporting the ProLiT dry coating project, fine chemicals, refrigerants, semicon etching agents, and pharma propellants). The company serves diverse industries including automotive, semiconductor, energy solutions, electronics, life science, building & construction, HVAC, transportation, and chemical & oil sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DAIKIN-EL: Fluoroelastomers product line
• POLYFLON
• DAISAVE
• POLYFLON BDP
• UNIDYNE
• GXDYNE
• OpTool

Quantifiable outcome

• Elimination of toxic NMP solvents from battery electrode production
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ProLiT Research ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Research collaboration between academia and industry partners to develop industrialization concept for dry coating of lithium-ion battery cathodes. Daikin contributed advanced PTFE binders for solvent-free electrode production, enabling elimination of toxic NMP solvents and energy-intensive drying processes. Project funded by German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) under grant 03XP0413B, managed by Project Management Agency Jülich (PTJ).
• SOLID Research ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20254-partner consortium (2025-2029, 1.9M€ funding) to establish independent value chain for All-Solid-State Batteries (ASSB) within North Rhine-Westphalia and EU. Daikin leads material innovation developing high-performance binders for sulfidic solid-state electrolytes. Project funded by European Union and state of North Rhine-Westphalia (ERDF/JTF program).
• Arkema (Oullins-Pierre-Bénite site host)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaikin Chemical France has been based at Arkema's Oullins-Pierre-Bénite site in the Rhône department since 2004, co-locating with Arkema's chemical manufacturing facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arkema: Arkema produces Kynar PVDF fluoropolymers and competes in specialty fluorinated coatings and surface treatment chemistries. Notably, Daikin Chemical France is co-located at Arkema's Pierre-Bénite site since 2004, making Arkema simultaneously a co-location host and direct competitor in fluoropolymers.
• Solvay: Solvay is a global specialty chemicals producer with significant fluoropolymer and fluoroelastomer offerings (Solef, Tecnoflon). Direct competitor in automotive, oil & gas, and semiconductor sealing applications; also the parent of Syensqo, which will house the specialty fluorochemicals business post-spin-off.
• AGC Chemicals (formerly Asahi Glass): AGC is a major Japanese fluoropolymer and fluoroelastomer producer offering competing grades of PTFE, ETFE, and fluoroelastomers (Aflas). Directly comparable to Daikin's POLYFLON and DAI-EL product families, with similar vertical integration from a Japanese conglomerate parent (AGC Inc.).
• Chemours: Chemours is the largest dedicated fluorochemical producer globally, with direct overlap in PTFE (Teflon), fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers (Viton), and refrigerants. Direct head-to-head competitor to Daikin's POLYFLON PTFE and DAI-EL fluoroelastomer product lines across automotive, semiconductor, and chemical processing end-markets.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Honeywell is a major producer of HFO refrigerants and fluorinated specialty chemicals through its Performance Materials and Technologies segment, overlapping with Daikin's refrigerant product line and fluorinated specialty intermediates. Broad incumbent with a much larger industrial portfolio.
• 3M: 3M historically competed in PFAS-based fluorochemicals but is exiting PFAS manufacturing by 2025, reshaping the competitive landscape. As a former broad incumbent with comparable PTFE, fluoroelastomer, and surface treatment products (e.g., Dyneon), 3M's exit creates share recapture opportunities for Daikin.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical: Shin-Etsu is the world's largest PVC producer with significant specialty fluorochemical and silicone elastomer operations. It overlaps with Daikin's fluoroelastomer and specialty compounds product lines while serving similar semiconductor and electronics end-markets from a broader chemicals platform.

Emerging players

• Gujarat Fluorochemicals (GFL): India-based GFL is a fast-growing fluoropolymer and fluoroelastomer producer (Inoflar brand) competing on cost in PTFE, FKM, and refrigerants. An emerging player pursuing global share gains, particularly in automotive and industrial applications overlapping with Daikin's DAI-EL and POLYFLON lines.

Regional players

• Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain produces fluoropolymer-based performance materials and sealing solutions for construction and industrial applications, with comparable offerings in chemical-resistant coatings and high-performance polymer components across European markets.

Others

• Daikin Industries Ltd. (parent): Daikin Industries Ltd. (TSE: 6367) is the publicly listed Japanese parent conglomerate of Daikin Chemical Europe and the originator of the fluorochemical technology platform since 1935. Comparable at the group level for chemicals division valuation, though Daikin Industries is far more diversified into HVAC/refrigeration equipment and defense electronics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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