What ATDM CO does

ATDM CO (legal entity ATDM|3Q, Avizheh Technology and Development of Middle East) is a vertically integrated supplier of bitumen, Gilsonite (natural asphalt), petroleum waxes, lubricants, rubber process oils, carbon black, industrial chemicals, minerals, and metals. Incorporated in Singapore in 2006 and headquartered at The Burlington Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, the company owns a Gilsonite mine and a bitumen refinery — its two upstream assets — and runs a multi-grade bitumen operation using an air-blown oxidation system that produces penetration grades (60/70, 80/100, 40/50, etc.), oxidized/blown bitumen (115/15, 85/25, 90/15 and others), viscosity grades (VG-10/20/30/40), performance grades (PG), cutbacks (MC/RC/SC), emulsions (SS1/CSS/CRS), polymer-modified bitumen, and bituminous waterproofing membranes (APP, SBS, self-adhesive). Adjacent product lines span petroleum jelly, fully and semi-refined paraffin wax, slack wax, microcrystalline wax, liquid paraffin, base oils SN150/500/650, rubber process oils (DAE/TDAE/MES/TRAE), carbon black N220-N660, caustic soda, soda ash, stearic acid, cenospheres, andalusite, garnet, silica sand, steel rebar, copper, aluminum, chrome ore, cement clinker, and lead concentrate.

The business model is direct B2B export from operational offices in Dubai, Tehran, Ankara, Istanbul, and Beijing to industrial buyers in road construction, oil and gas drilling, rubber and tire manufacturing, cosmetics/pharmaceuticals, and industrial manufacturing. Pricing is quote-based, denominated in USD per metric ton on a pay-as-you-go basis, with variation by grade, oil content, origin (Iran, UAE, China, India, Turkey), packing format (25 kg meltable bag, craft bag, steel drum, jumbo bag, flexitank, bulk vessel), and destination port. Customer acquisition runs through the company's product-catalog website, a WhatsApp inquiry channel, and an Alibaba verified-supplier listing, with quality assurance provided by SGS, Intertek, and Cotecna inspections and batch test reports issued before each shipment.

Disclosed nameplate export capacity totals 380,000 metric tons per year — 200,000 MT bitumen, 100,000 MT Gilsonite, 50,000 MT lubricants, 20,000 MT wax, and 10,000 MT chemicals — but no revenue, utilization, EBITDA, or pricing realization data is publicly disclosed. The company has no disclosed external investors, no parent entity, no subsidiaries, no patents or trademarks, no partnerships, and no AI/ML or software components to its offering; reported headcount is 11-50, consistent with a trading and distribution model rather than a heavy manufacturing payroll.

Name

ATDM CO

Legal name

ATDM|3Q (Avizheh Technology and Development of Middle East)

Website

https://atdmco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ATDM CO is a vertically integrated exporter of bitumen, Gilsonite, petroleum waxes, lubricants, base oils, and petrochemicals, supplying road construction, oil and gas, rubber, and industrial buyers worldwide from offices in Dubai, Tehran, Ankara, Istanbul, and Beijing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bitumen and Petrochemicals

NAICS

Petrochemical Manufacturing (32511), Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Commodity Monomers & Feedstocks (e.g., Methanol, Ethylene Oxide) (IMAEAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk Plasticizers & Additives (Commodity Grade) (IMAEAAAJ)

Keywords

• Bitumen supply
• Petrochemical products
• Gilsonite export
• Industrial waxes
• Construction materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bitumen and Asphalt Products: Export sales of bitumen in various forms including penetration grade, oxidized, cutback, emulsion, and polymer modified bitumen. Products shipped in drum, jumbo bag, flexitank, and bulk. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Gilsonite (Natural Asphalt): Export of Gilsonite in powder and lump form for oil well drilling, asphalt stabilization, foundry, paints, inks, and construction applications.
3. Wax and Paraffin Products: Sales of paraffin wax (fully refined and semi refined), slack wax, petroleum jelly, microcrystalline wax, liquid paraffin, and related products.
4. Lubricants and Process Oils: Export of rubber process oils (RPO), base oils, motor oils, and greases for industrial applications.
5. Chemicals and Detergents: Supply of various chemicals including caustic soda, soda ash, LABSA, STPP, and other detergent ingredients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ATDM CO manufactures and exports bituminous products (penetration grade, oxidized, polymer modified, cutback, emulsion, VG, PG grades, and waterproofing membranes), Gilsonite natural asphalt, petroleum waxes (paraffin, slack, microcrystalline, petroleum jelly), base oils, rubber process oils, and industrial chemicals (caustic soda, soda ash, stearic acid). The company owns a Gilsonite mine and bitumen refinery, ships in drum, bag, bulk, and flexitank packaging, and supplies industrial buyers worldwide.

Product overview

ATDM CO is a global bitumen and petrochemical supplier operating as Avizheh Technology and Development of Middle East, with operations spanning UAE Dubai, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, China and Singapore. The company is a vertically integrated supplier owning a Gilsonite mine and bitumen refinery. Its product portfolio centers on bituminous products including penetration grade bitumen (60/70, 80/100, 40/50, 50/70, 70/100), oxidized/blown bitumen (115/15, 85/25, 90/15), polymer modified bitumen (PMB), bitumen emulsions (SS1, CSS, CRS), cutback bitumen (MC, RC, SC grades), and bituminous waterproofing membranes (APP, SBS, self-adhesive). Complementary product lines include Gilsonite natural asphalt, petroleum waxes (paraffin wax fully/semi refined, slack wax, microcrystalline wax, petroleum jelly, liquid paraffin), base oils (SN150, SN500, SN650), rubber process oils (RPO/DNE/TDAE/MES), carbon black, caustic soda, soda ash, stearic acid, industrial minerals (cenospheres, andalusite, garnet, silica sand), and metals (steel rebar, copper, aluminum). Annual export capacity includes 200,000 MT bitumen, 100,000 MT Gilsonite, 50,000 MT lubricants, 20,000 MT wax products, and 10,000 MT chemicals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bitumen 60/70 Penetration grade bitumen with penetration range between 60 and 70, used in road construction for areas with moderate to heavy traffic loads.
• Bitumen 80/100 Penetration grade bitumen with penetration between 80 and 100, a softer grade commonly used in road construction and pavement applications.
• Oxidized Bitumen (Blown Asphalt) Air-blown oxidized bitumen with various softening points and penetration grades (115/15, 90/40, 95/25, 85/25, 75/25, 90/10, 150/5, 85/40), used in sealants, cable covers, insulation, and waterproofing applications.
• Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) Blend of bitumen with SBS (Styrene Butadiene Styrene) polymers, offering enhanced elasticity and durability for demanding pavement applications.
• Bitumen Emulsion Mixture of bitumen with water and emulsifier additives, available in anionic and cationic grades (slow, medium, and rapid setting variants) for road construction and maintenance.
• Cutback Bitumen Mixture of bitumen with solvent, available in medium curing (MC), slow curing (SC), and rapid curing (RC) grades for different temperature and basement conditions in road construction.
• Bitumen VG (Viscosity Grade) Viscosity grade bitumen including VG-10, VG-20, VG-30, VG-40 providing better performance under heavy traffic conditions.
• Bitumen Performance Grade (PG) Performance graded bitumen including PG70-16, PG70-10, PG64-16, PG64-22, PG58-34 designed to perform at high temperatures and resist cracking at low temperatures.
• Bituminous / Waterproofing Membrane Waterproofing membrane made from bitumen blended with polymers and reinforced with polyester or fiberglass, available in APP (UV-resistant for hot climates), SBS (flexible for cold environments), and self-adhesive types in 2–5mm thicknesses.
• Gilsonite (Natural Asphalt) Natural asphalt mineral used as a drilling fluid additive and cooling agent in oil wells, as a stabilizer in asphalt, as a foundry binding agent, and in paints, inks, and construction materials.
• Paraffin Wax Petroleum-derived wax available in fully refined (0.5–0.75% oil content) and semi refined grades (1–10% oil content), used in candle manufacturing, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food packaging, and industrial applications.
• Slack Wax Wax product with varying oil content used in floor cover shining, wax emulsions, cable filling, and PVC industries.
• Microcrystalline Wax Petroleum wax with extremely small crystals providing denser, more elastic and adhesive structure, used in adhesives, tire manufacturing, rubber compounds, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and protective polishes.
• Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline) Semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons used for skin protection in cosmetic, medical, and industrial applications, providing a moisture barrier and skin conditioning.
• Residue Wax (Foots Oil) By-product of slack wax production with 40–50% oil content and 40–50% wax content, used in matches, lubricants, explosives, rubber industries, and shoe sole applications.
• Liquid Paraffin (White Oil) Mineral oil by-product of petroleum distillation, transparent and colorless, used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, industrial lubrication, and as a solvent in paints and coatings.
• Base Oil Petroleum-derived base oils in various viscosity grades used in lubricant production for industrial machinery, compressors, hydraulic systems, and fertilizer plant operations.
• Rubber Process Oil (RPO) Rubber processing oils with varying viscosities used as additives to increase bitumen viscosity and in tire manufacturing and rubber production.
• Carbon Black Virtually pure elemental carbon product (over 90% purity) used as a reinforcing filler in rubber, tires, and various industrial applications, available in grades with specific performance characteristics.
• Caustic Soda Sodium hydroxide in flake or pearl form, 99% pure, snow white solid alkali used in chemical processing, detergent manufacturing, and various industrial applications.
• Soda Ash Sodium carbonate in dense and light grades used in glass manufacturing, detergent production, water treatment, and chemical processing.
• Stearic Acid Waxy saturated fatty acid derived from fats and oils, used in soaps, cosmetics, detergents, lubricants, rubber vulcanization, candle manufacturing, and as release agents in industrial casting.
• Cenospheres Powder Low-density hollow spherical particles from fly ash (alumina and silica), used in drilling muds, paints, plastics, construction concrete, and refractory applications for thermal insulation and weight reduction.
• Andalusite Powder Refractory mineral powder used in ceramic industry and high-temperature applications requiring thermal resistance.
• Garnet Abrasive Hard abrasive mineral used in water jet cutting, sandblasting, and surface preparation applications.
• Silica Sand High-purity silica sand used in pool filtration, glass manufacturing, foundry, and various industrial applications.
• Iran Steel Rebar Steel reinforcement bars for construction applications, providing tensile strength to concrete structures.
• Copper and Copper Concentrate Copper products including refined copper and copper ore concentrate for metallurgical and industrial applications.
• Aluminium Aluminum metal products for construction, manufacturing, and industrial applications.
• Chrome Ore (Chromite) Chromium-bearing mineral ore used in metallurgical applications for stainless steel production and refractory materials.
• Cement Clinker Intermediate product in cement manufacturing used as a binding material in concrete and construction applications.
• Lead Concentrate Processed lead ore concentrate for smelting and lead production in battery manufacturing and industrial applications.
• Coating Bitumen Products (Primer, Mastic, Paint, Enamel, Epoxy) Bitumen-based coating products including primer (surface preparation), mastic (waterproofing sealing), paint (waterproofing steel/wood/concrete), enamel, and epoxy (chemical-resistant coating) used in construction and industrial protection.
• Cold Asphalt Ready-to-use asphalt mixture that can be applied without heating, used for temporary repairs and low-traffic road maintenance.
• Bitumen Pellets Pelletized bitumen product for easier handling, storage, and dosing in various industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000 MT annual bitumen export capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Reliance Industries: Indian integrated conglomerate with large refining and petrochemicals operations producing bitumen, polymers, and intermediates for export. Overlaps with ATDM in regional supply but operates at vastly larger scale and with proprietary refining integration.
• Shell Bitumen: Bitumen division of Shell, a global integrated major with proprietary polymer-modified bitumen grades and large-scale refining. Overlaps with ATDM on penetration, oxidized, and PMB grades but competes on credit terms, R&D, and global reach.
• BPCL (Bharat Petroleum): Indian state-owned oil marketing and refining company producing bitumen grades for domestic and export markets. Comparable as a major regional bitumen producer serving infrastructure customers across South Asia and the Middle East.
• TotalEnergies Bitumen: Bitumen business of TotalEnergies, offering a full range of grades including specialty PMBs across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia. A scale incumbent with branded products and technical service that competes for premium road-building accounts.
• Puma Energy: Global downstream energy company with significant bitumen and asphalt operations across Africa, Middle East, and Latin America. Competes with ATDM in regional bitumen supply but operates at materially larger scale with integrated storage and logistics.

Direct peers

• Nuroil Trading: Switzerland-headquartered trader specializing in bitumen, base oils, and petroleum products exported from CIS/Middle East origins to emerging markets. Comparable as a non-major, regionally-sourced bitumen and petrochemicals exporter.
• Gulf Petrochem: UAE-based integrated petrochemicals group producing and trading bitumen, base oils, lubricants, and fuel oils across MENA, Africa, and Asia. Closest like-for-like competitor given overlapping product portfolio and Dubai-based export footprint.
• RAHA Bitumen: Iranian-origin bitumen producer and exporter with penetration, oxidized, and modified grades sold into MENA, South Asia, and Africa. Direct competitor given shared Iranian feedstock access and similar buyer profile.
• DYM Resources: Bitumen and petroleum products supplier with sourcing from CIS and Middle East origins supplying road construction and infrastructure clients globally. Comparable in product mix (penetration and oxidized bitumen) and emerging-market export focus.

Regional players

• Chemanol: Saudi Arabian petrochemicals manufacturer producing methanol, formaldehyde, and specialty chemicals primarily serving MENA industrial customers. Comparable as a regional commodity petrochemicals producer, though focused on different chemistry than ATDM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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