What PCC Rokita does

PCC Rokita SA is a Polish chemical manufacturer headquartered in Brzeg Dolny, operating since 1945 and majority-owned by the German conglomerate PCC SE. Listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE:PCR) since 2014, the company runs a 300-hectare integrated complex producing chlor-alkali products, polyurethanes, surfactants, and specialty chemicals across four reporting segments: Specialty Products, Chloroalkali (raw materials and intermediates), Surfactants, and Polyurethanes. Its portfolio spans approximately 1,200 products and formulations, including branded polyols (Rokopol®, Rokester®), flame retardants (Roflam®, Roflex T70L), spray foam insulation systems (Ekoprodur®), and the PCC Greenline® sustainable chemistry line based on membrane electrolysis. Manufacturing is anchored by membrane electrolysis chlorine technology (installed 2010), DMC catalyst-based polyol production, and proprietary polyurethane foam technology (iPoltec®).

The company's revenue model is B2B industrial chemicals: products are sold via direct sales to enterprise customers and, increasingly, through digital channels — the PCC Group Product Portal (www.products.pcc.eu) with ~3.5 million annual visits in 17+ language versions, the e-panel B2B ordering platform (launched 2022), and the PCCAdvisor AI assistant (launched 2025) for product information retrieval. Customers are diversified across cosmetics and personal care, construction, plastics and rubber, lubricants, textiles, and agriculture — the company reports participation in supply chains of 74 global firms including BASF, Evonik, Solvay, Brenntag, Clariant, Henkel, P&G, and Mondi. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The group operates subsidiaries including PCC Exol SA (surfactants), PCC Prodex (polyurethane foams, acquired 2012), the PCC BD joint venture with PCC Exol (PLN 351M alkoxylates plant, mid-2026), and a 25% stake in IRPC Polyol Company Ltd (Thailand JV, 2016) for Southeast Asian markets. Recent capital intensity is high: the PCC Innovation and Technology Centre (PLN 100M, 2024) consolidates 32 specialized labs and 13 process scaling fields, while a ~30 MW solar farm and biodegradable hydraulic fluid / eco-polyol initiatives point to a sustainability-driven product roadmap.

Name

PCC Rokita

Legal name

PCC Rokita SA

Website

https://pcc.rokita.pl

Company type

Public

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PCC Rokita SA is a Polish chemical manufacturer producing chlor-alkali products, polyurethanes, surfactants, and specialty chemicals (~1,200 SKUs) for B2B industrial customers across cosmetics, construction, plastics, lubricants, textiles, and agriculture, majority-owned by Germany's PCC SE and listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE:PCR).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251), Petrochemical Manufacturing (32511), Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (325613), Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ), Commodity Surfactants & Detergent Base Chemicals (IMAEAAAI)

Keywords

• Chemical manufacturing
• Chlor-alkali products
• Polyurethane production
• Surfactant manufacturing
• Specialty chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Brzeg Dolny

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products Manufacturing and Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling wide range of chemical products including chlor-alkali products, polyurethanes, surfactants, and specialty chemicals. Products sold to industrial customers in cosmetics, construction, plastics, textile, lubricants, and agriculture sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PCC Rokita SA manufactures and sells a diversified portfolio of approximately 1,200 industrial chemical products and formulations across four main segments: Specialty Products, Chloroalkali (raw materials and intermediates), Surfactants, and Polyurethanes. The company's offerings include branded polyols (Rokopol, Rokester), flame retardants (Roflam, Roflex T70L), spray foam insulation systems (Ekoprodur), and chlor-alkali commodities, supplied to industrial customers in cosmetics, construction, plastics, textile, lubricants, and agriculture sectors.

Product overview

PCC Rokita is a leading Polish chemical company in Central and Eastern Europe operating as part of the PCC Group. The company offers a diverse portfolio of approximately 1,200 chemical products and formulations across four main segments: Speciality Products, Chloroalkali (raw materials and intermediates), Surfactants, and Polyurethanes. The product portfolio includes branded polyols (Rokopol polyether polyols, Rokester polyester polyols), flame retardants (Roflam, Roflex T70L), and spray foam insulation systems (Ekoprodur). The company also operates digital platforms including the PCC Group Product Portal for product discovery, the e-panel B2B platform for customer transactions, and various virtual showrooms for specific industries (cosmetics, auto care, paints and coatings). The PCCAdvisor AI assistant on the Product Portal provides intelligent product information retrieval.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PCC Greenline: Green chemistry product line including eco-friendly chlorine and sodium hydroxide based on membrane technology
• Ekoprodur
• Rokopol
• Rokester
• Rokanate
• Roflam
• Roflex
• iPoltec
• PCCAdvisor
• e-panel
• PCC Innovation and Technology Centre
• CROSSIN Insulations
• PCC Group Product Portal
• PCC Group Chemistry Academy

Products and services

• Rokopol Polyether Polyols Polyether polyols product line used as raw material for polyurethane production across CASE and OCF (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers and One-Component Foam) applications.
• Rokester Polyester Polyols Polyester polyols for polyurethane production dedicated to construction industry applications including sandwich panels and one-component assembly foams.
• Rokanate Gel Systems Gel systems for hydrophilic and hydrophobic applications in polyurethane formulations.
• Roflam Flame Retardants Flame retardants including halogen-free types used in polyurethane and other chemical applications to meet fire safety standards.
• Roflex T70L Flame Retardant Plasticiser Flame retardant plasticiser from the Phosphorus Chemistry Complex. Included in the OEKO-TEX Active Chemical Products list, used in construction, textile, electronics, and automotive industries.
• Ekoprodur Spray Foam Systems Spray foam insulation systems (PUR) for thermal insulation of attics, ceilings, walls, floors and foundations, including products like CROSSIN ATTIC SOFT for internal thermal and acoustic insulation.
• Chlor-Alkali Products (Chlorine and Soda Lye) Chlorine and soda lye produced via environmentally friendly membrane electrolysis technology, including the green chemistry PCC Greenline product line. Base raw materials for polyol production and other chemical processes.
• Polyalkylene Glycols for Lubricants Synthetic base oils for hydraulic fluids and industrial oils used in gearboxes, compressors, and processing fluids, including biodegradable hydraulic fluids with enhanced fire resistance.
• Polyols for Memory Foam Mattresses Specialized polyols for production of lightweight and resilient memory foam mattresses with increased ventilation and cooling capacity.
• PCC Group Product Portal Digital B2B product platform presenting the chemical companies within the PCC Group, featuring nearly 1,300 active product cards with search by chemical name, CAS number, INCI name, industry, and application.
• e-panel B2B Platform Modern B2B platform for customers to place orders, track order status 24/7, access purchase history, download delivery documents and certificates of analysis, and manage business arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduced by 140,000 tons annually through membrane technology transition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PCC ExolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Joint PLN 351 million expansion project - largest investment in group history, targeted for mid-2026. Joint venture company PCC BD established for universal alkoxylates plant in Brzeg Dolny.
• IRPC Polyol Company LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Joint venture established in Thailand to serve Southeast Asian markets including China and India. PCC Rokita holds 25% stake. Enables international expansion of PCC chemical division.
• PCC ProdexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary manufacturer of high-quality polyurethane foams. Part of PCC Group. Products used in insulation, construction, and mining applications.
• PCC IntermodalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary operating intermodal transport services. 10-year anniversary of Hamburg office celebrated in 2020.
• PCC Consumer ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated company within PCC Group. Purchase of shares in Kosmet-Rokita and Kosmet companies transferred to this entity in 2011.
• Fraunhofer ISEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for silicon-carbon composite material development for more efficient lithium-ion batteries. Signed December 2021.
• PetronasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2017, PCC Rokita Group signed contracts with Petronas companies to initiate preparation for potential manufacturing project in Malaysia.
• OEKO-TEX®minorOthersInternational Association for Textile and Leather Research and Testing. Includes Roflex T70L on Active Chemical Products list.
• EcoVadisminorOthersGlobal CSR ratings platform. PCC Rokita maintains silver level rating, placing in top 15% globally.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Regional players

• PKN Orlen: Polish integrated oil and petrochemical company with significant petrochemicals and plastics production. Comparable as a domestic Polish chemicals producer serving overlapping industrial customers, though its petrochemical focus is more upstream than PCC Rokita's specialty downstream portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Covestro: Global polyurethane and polycarbonate materials producer (formerly Bayer MaterialScience). Comparable given direct overlap in polyether polyols, MDI/TDI-based polyurethane systems, and coatings/ adhesives end-markets, though at significantly greater scale and global reach.
• BASF: World's largest chemical company with broad portfolio spanning basic chemicals, intermediates, performance products, and agricultural solutions. Comparable as the incumbent benchmark in surfactants, polyurethanes, and specialty additives that PCC Rokita competes against across multiple end-markets.
• Solvay: Belgian chemical company with specialty polymers, advanced materials, and chemical intermediates operations. Comparable in chlor-alkali derivatives, specialty surfactants, and polyurethane inputs, and is among the global majors that source from PCC Rokita's approved supplier base.
• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals company with strong positions in polyurethane additives, surfactants, and performance materials. Directly comparable in polyol additives, specialty surfactants, and coatings/construction chemistry, and is one of the 74 global majors that PCC Rokita supplies through approved supply chains.

Others

• LANXESS: German specialty chemicals producer focused on additives, urethanes, and performance chemicals. Comparable in polyurethane systems, flame retardant chemistry, and industrial lubricant additives serving automotive, construction, and electronics customers.
• Brenntag: Global chemical and ingredients distribution leader that acts as a key channel partner for specialty chemicals, including surfactants and polyurethane raw materials. Comparable as both a competitor (in distribution) and customer for PCC Rokita's products in European and global markets.

Direct peers

• PCC Exol SA: Polish surfactant manufacturer and sister company within PCC Group; produces surfactants and formulations for cosmetics, detergents, and industrial applications. Most direct comparable given shared chlor-alkali/ethylene oxide derivative chemistry and overlapping customer base in personal care and cleaning.
• Grupa Azoty: Poland's largest chemical company with operations in fertilizers, plastics (including polyamides and polyurethanes), and specialty chemicals. Comparable as a Warsaw-listed Polish chemical manufacturer with diversified end-market exposure and overlapping polyurethane/agrochemical adjacencies.
• CIECH: Polish-headquartered chemical group producing soda ash, silicates, epoxy resins, and polyurethane raw materials. Direct comparable given Polish CEE footprint, chlor-alkali/derivatives exposure, and similar end-market mix including construction and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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