Synerlogic
Synerlogic BV is a Netherlands-based specialty chemicals producer and distributor serving food, dairy, agricultural, and industrial cleaning customers across the Benelux and Germany through contract manufacturing, own brands, and private-label production. Founded 1905, now part of Germany's STOCKMEIER Group since January 2025.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1905
- HeadquartersDuiven, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Synerlogic does
Synerlogic BV is a Netherlands-based, privately held specialty chemicals producer and distributor operating from a single Seveso-classified site in Duiven. Founded in 1905 as the Dutch Dairy Cooperative purchasing federation (CA FNZ) and privatised in 1995 by the Kwakman family, the company develops, produces, stores, and distributes chemistry, cleaning and disinfection products, cheese coatings, technical additives, and food ingredients for B2B customers in the food, dairy, agricultural, and industrial cleaning industries. Its operations span four business units — Synerlogic Chemicals (contract and toll manufacturing), In2Food (food ingredients, cheese coatings, hygiene), Carclin (car, truck, and tank cleaning), and Agrarische reiniging (agricultural cleaning and disinfection) — and it serves customers across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, including blue-chip names such as FrieslandCampina, Arla Foods, Müller Milch, Abbott, and Drew Marine.
The company operates a vertically integrated supply chain under one roof: in-house R&D and laboratory, a fully automated Food Safe production hall certified to FSSC 22000, ADR/HACCP-certified warehousing, and last-mile transport outsourced to Melis Logistics. Telemetry-based sensors on customer drums, IBCs, and bulk tanks enable automatic reorder and replenishment for key accounts. Its technology stack centres on the Infor CloudSuite M3 ERP system (implemented April 2025) and a broad regulatory and certification portfolio covering food safety (FSSC 22000), feed safety (GMP+), environmental management (ISO 14001), religious dietary compliance (Kosher), food-grade chemistry (NSF), digital resilience (NIS2 SC30 High), and hazardous-substance handling (Seveso/BRZO). Since 2018 the company has reduced CO2 emissions by 84%, exceeding the EU 2030 target.
Synerlogic generates revenue primarily through product sales of formulated chemicals, food ingredients, cheese coatings, and cleaning and disinfection products under its own brands (Plasticoat, SynQ, SYN-Formaline, Carclin) and through private-label and contract/toll manufacturing arrangements via Synerlogic Chemicals. Distribution is sales-led, combining direct B2B account management with agricultural wholesale partners and telemetry-driven auto-replenishment. In January 2025 Synerlogic became part of the German STOCKMEIER Group, a family-owned chemicals distributor serving 30,000+ customers with 26,000+ products, while continuing to operate independently under its existing brands and leadership (CEO Mario Bussink, appointed September 2021).
Synerlogic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Synerlogic
- Legal name
- Synerlogic BV
- Website
- https://synerlogic.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1905
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Synerlogic BV is a Netherlands-based specialty chemicals producer and distributor serving food, dairy, agricultural, and industrial cleaning customers across the Benelux and Germany through contract manufacturing, own brands, and private-label production. Founded 1905, now part of Germany's STOCKMEIER Group since January 2025.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Synerlogic industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Chemicals
- NAICS
- Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)
- SIC
- Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Private Label & White-Label Agrochemical Manufacturing (AFABAIAH)
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Where Synerlogic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Duiven
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Synerlogic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Product Manufacturing & Sales: Synerlogic develops, produces, and distributes ingredients, food additives, base chemistry, and cleaning and disinfection products through its own brands (In2Food, Carclin, Plasticoat, SynQ) and private label arrangements. Revenue is generated from the sale of formulated chemical products, cheese coatings, and technical additives to food industry, dairy, and industrial cleaning customers.
- Contract & Toll Manufacturing: Synerlogic Chemicals acts as a flexible production partner for customers in stirring, mixing, repackaging, and filling of powder and liquid chemistry (including Food Safe). This includes both B2B manufacturing services for third parties and private label production arrangements, generating revenue from processing fees and contract manufacturing.
- Agricultural Cleaning Products: Private label cleaning and disinfection products supplied to the agricultural sector through wholesalers and service partners, including products for milking equipment, udder care, and claw disinfection.
- Distribution & Logistics Services: Storage, warehousing (ADR/HACCP), and distribution of chemistry products across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Logistics services are outsourced to Melis Logistics. Revenue is embedded within product pricing.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
Synerlogic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Synerlogic develops, sources, produces, stores and distributes specialty chemicals, cleaning and disinfection products, cheese coatings, technical additives and food ingredients for B2B customers in the food industry, agriculture, and industrial cleaning sectors. Its four business units are Synerlogic Chemicals (contract and toll manufacturing), In2Food (food ingredients and hygiene), Carclin (car, truck and tank cleaning), and Agrarische reiniging (agricultural cleaning and disinfection). Products are sold under own brands (SynQ, Plasticoat, SYN-Formaline) and via private label arrangements.
Product overview
Synerlogic is a chemical production and distribution company with four business units: Synerlogic Chemicals (contract/toll manufacturing), In2Food (food ingredients and hygiene), Carclin (industrial cleaning products), and Agrarische reiniging (agricultural cleaning). The company develops, produces, and distributes ingredients, nutritional additives, base chemicals, cleaning and disinfection products, cheese coatings, technical additives, and service products. Key proprietary brands include SynQ (cleaning/disinfection), Plasticoat (cheese coating), and SYN-Formaline (agricultural disinfectant). Services include telemetry-based inventory management and Food Safe contract manufacturing. The company operates from its Seveso-certified facility in Duiven, Netherlands.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Synerlogic Chemicals
Quantifiable outcome
- 84% CO2 reduction since 2018, exceeding EU 2030 target of 49%
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Synerlogic
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Synerlogic technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Synerlogic partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- DigiTrustcoreDigiTrust conducted the independent NIS2 SC30 High certification audit for Synerlogic. DigiTrust is one of the limited group of parties in the Netherlands authorised to perform SC30 High audits. The certification confirms Synerlogic's compliance with the European NIS2 directive and demonstrates digital security is embedded within the organisation and supply chain.
- AuditConnectminorAuditConnect conducted an extensive gap analysis prior to the NIS2 SC30 High certification audit performed by DigiTrust, helping identify areas for improvement in Synerlogic's cybersecurity posture and digital resilience.
- Bureau VeritascoreBureau Veritas conducted the FSSC 22000 certification audit and issued Synerlogic's certificate. FSSC 22000 certification was granted for a three-year period, confirming compliance with international food safety management standards.
- Melis LogisticscoreSynerlogic transferred its transport activities to Melis Logistics, also based in Duiven, as of October 2022. Melis Logistics handles all transport planning, loading, and delivery. ADR and CLP-certified drivers (previously Synerlogic employees) transfer to Melis Logistics and continue providing services including on-site pumping of chemicals. The partnership ensures continuity of Synerlogic's logistics service quality with access to a larger logistics network and digital capabilities.
- VHCP (Verbond van Handelaren in Chemische Producten)minorSynerlogic is a member of VHCP (the Dutch Association of Chemical Distributors) and participates in the Responsible Care programme. Synerlogic takes an active role in the Responsible Care Working Group and the Environment & Safety committee. VHCP organises industry events including the annual Stoffendag and Safety Day, and workshops on topics like poison centre notifications and the Omgevingswet.
- Groene Allianties de LiemersminorSynerlogic joined the Groene Allianties de Liemers (Green Alliances of the Liemers) in November 2019 as a participant. The initiative aims to make existing businesses future-proof by transitioning to a circular economy and developing new business models through local collaboration with businesses, governments, and educational/research institutions on sustainable industrial estates in Duiven.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Synerlogic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Overlack: German specialty chemicals distributor and toll manufacturer serving food, personal care, and industrial markets; highly comparable mid-sized player with private-label and contract manufacturing capabilities overlapping directly with Synerlogic Chemicals and In2Food.
- Azelis: Belgian-headquartered specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with a strong formulation and application laboratory network across EMEA; comparable mid-sized European B2B distributor with adjacent cleaning and life-sciences verticals overlapping with Synerlogic's ingredient and chemistry offerings.
- Biesterfeld: Hamburg-headquartered chemical distributor with divisions covering food, cleaning, cosmetics, and industrial chemistry; comparable European family-owned distribution model with broad product portfolio and contract manufacturing services paralleling Synerlogic Chemicals' toll-manufacturing offering.
- IMCD: Rotterdam-headquartered specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with strong food, nutrition, and personal-care exposure; comparable European B2B distribution model with emphasis on formulation support and value-added services similar to Synerlogic's In2Food and Synerlogic Chemicals units.
- TER Chemicals: Hamburg-based distributor of specialty chemicals, food ingredients, and personal-care raw materials serving industrial customers across Europe; overlapping in food ingredients and industrial chemistry distribution with strong DACH/Benelux presence, directly comparable to Synerlogic's geographic and product mix.
- Häffner & Co: German family-owned chemical distribution and manufacturing group with food ingredients, cleaning chemistry, and toll manufacturing lines; closely comparable in scale, family-business heritage, and product mix, and competes in adjacent DACH and Benelux geographies.
- Caldic: Global B2B distributor of specialty ingredients and chemicals serving food, personal care, and industrial markets; comparable in scope (food ingredients + industrial cleaning + contract manufacturing) and customer type (enterprise dairy and food processors) to Synerlogic, particularly across Europe.
Broad incumbents
- Brenntag: World's largest chemical distribution company with extensive food, cleaning, and industrial chemistry portfolios across Europe; competes with Synerlogic in food ingredients, cleaning chemistry, and contract manufacturing but at vastly greater scale, providing both head-to-head competition and a benchmark for inorganic growth paths.
- Stockmeier Chemie: Bielefeld-based parent group's core operating entity; same parent as Synerlogic with overlapping chemical distribution, cleaning, and food ingredient portfolios across Europe — comparable in capability but considerably broader in scale and geographic reach.
Regional players
- Quadra Chemicals: North American specialty chemical distributor and toll manufacturer with food, cleaning, and industrial chemistry verticals; comparable business model (ingredients + toll manufacturing + cleaning chemistry) but operates primarily in Canada/US rather than Europe, providing a regional benchmark rather than direct competition.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Synerlogic social profiles
Digital presenceSynerlogic compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
Synerlogic financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Synerlogic leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Synerlogic subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Synerlogic funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Synerlogic M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Synerlogic
What does Synerlogic do?
Synerlogic develops, sources, produces, stores and distributes specialty chemicals, cleaning and disinfection products, cheese coatings, technical additives and food ingredients for B2B customers in the food industry, agriculture, and industrial cleaning sectors. Its four business units are Synerlogic Chemicals (contract and toll manufacturing), In2Food (food ingredients and hygiene), Carclin (car, truck and tank cleaning), and Agrarische reiniging (agricultural cleaning and disinfection). Products are sold under own brands (SynQ, Plasticoat, SYN-Formaline) and via private label arrangements.
Is Synerlogic a public or private company?
Synerlogic is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Synerlogic founded?
Synerlogic was founded in 1905. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Synerlogic based?
Synerlogic is headquartered in Duiven, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Synerlogic make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Product Manufacturing & Sales are the primary driver. The others are contract & Toll Manufacturing, agricultural Cleaning Products and distribution & Logistics Services.
Who are Synerlogic's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Overlack, Azelis, Biesterfeld, IMCD, TER Chemicals, Häffner & Co and Caldic. Broad incumbents are Brenntag and Stockmeier Chemie. Quadra Chemicals is listed as a regional player.
Does Synerlogic have an API?
No public API is recorded for Synerlogic.
What industry is Synerlogic in?
Synerlogic's product category is Specialty Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAIAH, Private Label & White-Label Agrochemical Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 3259 and its SIC code is 2800.