What Alumichem does

Alumichem A/S is a Danish specialty chemicals and engineered systems supplier focused on industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment. Founded in 2011 as Copenhagen Chemicals ApS by Christian Kemp and Jens Husted Kjær and consolidated under the Alumichem brand in 2021, the company designs, manufactures, and services functional aluminates (sodium aluminate AluSAL, potassium aluminate AluPAL, polyaluminium chloride AluPAC, aluminium chlorohydrate AluACH, and the nano-based Norfloc NF1 coagulant), specialty polymers (BOFLOC), activated carbon, foam and odor control chemistry, paint detackification (AluTACK), and adjacent process chemicals for boiler, cooling, membrane cleaning, and CMA de-icing applications. Core production runs from an ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 certified facility in Kalundborg, Denmark, with headquarters in Birkerød and a third Danish logistics site in Padborg.

The company pairs its chemicals portfolio with engineered systems, including dosing systems, sludge thickening and dewatering systems, membrane systems, phosphorus removal (Phosrex), rural drinking water packages, and containerized mobile treatment units (including the ICEWATER demonstrator). It monetizes through four streams: sale of specialty chemicals (transactional), engineered system delivery (one-time equipment), technical services and consulting (professional services), and innovation partnerships, equipment leasing, and pilot deployments (managed services). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct B2B field and inside sales targeting municipalities and industrial customers (food and beverage, aquaculture, automotive and industrial paint, pulp and paper, and heavy manufacturing), supported by a global network of wholly-owned offices in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Chile, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, and Ghana, plus participation in major international exhibitions.

Alumichem has executed an active inorganic growth strategy, acquiring Bo Jensen Vandbehandling and Waterhouse (Canada) in 2016, Nordisk Aluminat in 2017, Advantage Chemicals (UK) in 2024, and Northstar Chemicals' water treatment division in 2025, while pruning non-core assets (solid CMA de-icing divested to Photocat A/S in late 2025). It serves an installed base it describes as 35,000+ municipalities and industrial customers worldwide, holds an AAA credit rating, and has won the Børsen Gazelle Award in two consecutive years and DI's National Initiative Prize in 2024. Leadership and the board are concentrated among the founders and senior industry operators from Grundfos, Haldor Topsøe, GE Water, and Trelleborg.

Name

Alumichem

Legal name

Alumichem A/S

Website

https://alumichem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alumichem A/S is a Danish specialty chemicals and engineered systems company that supplies functional aluminates, coagulants, polymers, and treatment systems to municipalities and industrial customers worldwide for water and wastewater treatment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coagulants, Flocculants & Dewatering Aids (IMAEAJAM), pH Control, Antiscalants & Corrosion Inhibitors (IMAEAJAN), Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD)

Keywords

• Water treatment chemicals
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Coagulants and flocculants
• Sludge dewatering solutions
• Industrial paint detackification

Headquarters

HQ city

Birkerød

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemicals and Specialty Products: Alumichem produces and supplies a full range of functional aluminates (AluSAL, AluPAL), polyaluminium chloride (AluPAC), aluminium chlorohydrate (AluACH), coagulants, polymers/flocculants, defoamers, and activated carbon. Revenue is generated from the sale of these chemical products to municipalities and industrial customers.
2. Water Treatment Systems and Equipment: Complete customized systems and technology for state-of-the-art water and wastewater treatment including dosing systems, sludge thickening/dewatering systems, membrane systems, and containerized/mobile treatment solutions. Revenue generated from equipment sales and system deliveries.
3. Technical Services and Consulting: Technical support including start-up and commissioning, process optimization and analysis, operator training, troubleshooting, and ongoing optimization support. Professional services revenue from consulting and technical engagement.
4. Innovation Partnerships and Project Services: Customized project and innovation services including complete solution design, technology partnerships, leasing of equipment, and pilot unit deployment. Revenue from project-based engagements and innovation development partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alumichem manufactures and supplies a full range of specialty water treatment chemicals (functional aluminates, polyaluminium chloride, aluminium chlorohydrate, coagulants, polymers, defoamers, activated carbon) alongside engineered water treatment systems (dosing, sludge dewatering/thickening, membrane, and containerized mobile units) and complementary technical services. Solutions are tailored for municipal drinking/wastewater treatment, industrial process water, aquaculture, automotive/industrial paint systems, and battery materials applications. The company delivers directly to 35,000+ municipalities and industrial customers across Europe, North America, Latin America, and West Africa.

Product overview

Alumichem delivers tailored water treatment solutions combining advanced chemistry, technology, and expertise. The product portfolio is organized around two core pillars: specialty chemicals and engineered systems, supported by technical service. The chemicals portfolio centers on aluminum-based functional aluminates and coagulants — including the AluSAL (sodium aluminate), AluPAL (potassium aluminate), AluPAC (polyaluminium chloride), AluACH (aluminum chlorohydrate), AluBLEND, Norfloc NF1, and BOFLOC polymer lines — supplemented by activated carbon, foam inhibitors, odor control (OdorClear), membrane cleaning chemicals, boiler and cooling water chemicals, and CMA for de-icing. The systems portfolio includes dosing systems, sludge dewatering and thickening systems, membrane systems, Phosrex phosphorus removal, rural drinking water systems, and containerized mobile purification units. The AluTACK detackification program (covering the AluTACK brand announced in 2023) addresses industrial and automotive paint systems. Services span technical support (startup, commissioning, operator training), optimization and analysis, and innovation partnerships for custom product and process development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AluSAL: Sodium aluminate solution for water treatment applications with excellent phosphorus control properties
• AluPAC
• AluACH
• AluPAL
• Norfloc NF1
• AluTACK
• BOFLOC
• OdorClear
• IntenseOx
• CSS

Products and services

• AluSAL (Sodium Aluminate)

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% reduction in chemical consumption for paint detackification
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nutrifoods Ghana LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumichem partnered with Nutrifoods Ghana Limited to design and support an advanced wastewater treatment plant at its Tema Tasty Tom tomato processing factory in Ghana. The US$1 million facility treats 8,000 liters daily for reuse, incorporates multi-stage treatment, solar power, and biogas conversion for sludge, and exceeds EPA discharge regulations. The partnership was supported by the Royal Danish Embassy.
• EimurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumichem collaborated with Eimur in the ICEWATER project (focusing on sustainable pretreatment of wastewater from the food industry, resource recovery, and circular solutions). Alumichem built the mobile treatment container demonstrator unit for the project.
• IðnvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumichem collaborated with Iðnver in the ICEWATER project (focusing on sustainable pretreatment of wastewater from the food industry, resource recovery, and circular solutions). Iðnver and Eimur initiated the project.
• BIOFOScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumichem partnered with BIOFOS (operator of Damhusåen wastewater treatment plant) to conduct full-scale trials replacing iron chloride with Norfloc NF1 coagulant, demonstrating improved settling properties, reduced dosing, and more stable operation during rain events.
• Royal Danish EmbassyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Royal Danish Embassy supported the Nutrifoods Ghana Limited wastewater treatment project partnership with Alumichem, providing diplomatic and potentially financial backing for the Danish water-tech partnership.
• Dansk EmballageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumichem partnered with Dansk Emballage (Danish packaging recycling organization) to promote return collection of empty packaging in Denmark, supporting circular economy and sustainability goals.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Kemira: Finnish global leader in water-intensive chemistry, including coagulants, flocculants, and water-treatment process chemicals for municipalities and industry. Closest publicly listed comparable to Alumichem's functional aluminate and coagulant portfolio.
• USALCO: US-based manufacturer of aluminium-based water treatment chemicals including polyaluminium chloride, aluminium sulphate, and sodium aluminate. Closest North American direct peer in product chemistry.
• SNF Floerger: World's largest producer of water-soluble polymers (polyacrylamides) for flocculation and sludge dewatering. Directly comparable to Alumichem's BOFLOC polymer range and sludge dewatering system offering.
• Feralco: European specialist in aluminium-based water treatment chemicals (polyaluminium chloride, aluminium sulphate, sodium aluminate). Directly comparable to Alumichem's AluPAC, AluACH, and AluSAL chemistry serving municipal and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Solenis: Global specialty chemicals supplier for water-intensive industries including pulp & paper, food & beverage, and industrial process water. Comparable to Alumichem in industrial water-treatment chemistry and customer verticals.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Division of Veolia supplying water and wastewater treatment chemicals, solutions, and services globally. Overlaps with Alumichem in industrial water treatment, sludge management, and process optimization but at far larger scale.
• Kurita Water Industries: Japanese global water-treatment chemicals and services provider covering boiler, cooling, and wastewater applications with a much broader product and geographic portfolio than Alumichem.
• Ecolab (Water Process Services): Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions serving industrial, food and beverage, and healthcare customers. Overlaps with Alumichem's industrial water-treatment, boiler/cooling, and process optimization offerings.
• BASF Water Solutions: Business unit of BASF supplying coagulants, flocculants, antiscalants, and membrane-treatment chemicals for municipal and industrial water treatment. Overlaps with Alumichem's inorganic coagulant and specialty polymer lines as part of a much broader chemistry portfolio.

Regional players

• Ixom (formerly Orica Watercare): Australia/NZ-headquartered water treatment chemicals and equipment provider with similar chemistry-plus-systems-plus-services model; primarily serves APAC rather than competing directly in Alumichem's Nordic/European core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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