2-S

What 2-S does

2-S B.V. is a privately held Dutch specialist distributor and technical service provider of metalworking fluids and process chemicals, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Helmond, Netherlands. The company operates as the Benelux distribution partner for Petrofer GmbH, supplying an integrated portfolio of cutting emulsions (notably Emulcut 160 with ASML/Carl Zeiss SMT Grade 1 and 2 approvals), industrial cleaners (Feroclean N neutral series, Feroclean A alkaline series, Feroclean L solvent series), polymer quenchants and hardening oils (Aquacool, ISO Rapid), fire-resistant hydraulic oils (Ultrasafe 620), corrosion protection oils, foundry products, paper chemicals, and machine lubricants. Product sales are complemented by dosing equipment, filter paper, skimmers, refractometers, mixing units, and demi-water installations, and by a Fluid Service Management program that provides ongoing on-site fluid monitoring and optimization.

The company maintains an ISO 9001:2015 certified in-house laboratory in Helmond equipped with FTIR, GC/MS, ICP, HPTLC, HPLC, and IC instrumentation for fluid analysis, and holds third-party approvals from ASML, Carl Zeiss SMT, Safran Group, Airbus, BMW, Daimler, Rolls Royce, DMG Mori, Hermle, GROB, ABB Robotics, and others. Its customer base spans precision manufacturers serving the semiconductor supply chain (KMWE, VDL GL Precision, IG Watteeuw), kitchenware (Reginox), precision engineering (Coolen Engineering), steel hardening (Dominial, De Wit), CNC machining (Aluro CNC, T&T Houben), hydraulic equipment (Holmatro), and aluminum die casting (Aluminium Donk). The company is pursuing adjacent verticals including dielectric immersion cooling oils for AI/GPU datacenters.

2-S generates revenue through direct product sales (chemicals, accessories, equipment) priced on a quote basis, supplemented by professional services from its Fluid Service Management program and laboratory analysis offering. The go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, with free product trials used as a customer acquisition lever, supported by a 37-article knowledge bank, named case studies, and trade press coverage in Metaalnieuws. Geographic scope is the Benelux region (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg) and no external funding, parent company, or M&A activity is recorded.

Name

2-S

Legal name

2-S B.V.

Website

https://2-s.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

2-S specializes in processing fluids for machining, cooling emulsions, rolling oils, and industrial cleaning fluids.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metalworking Fluids Distribution

NAICS

Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

Keywords

• Metalworking fluids
• Industrial cleaning chemicals
• Cutting emulsions
• Corrosion protection oils
• Hydraulic fluid distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Helmond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metalworking Fluids Sales: Sale of specialized metalworking fluids including cutting emulsions, industrial cleaning fluids, corrosion protection oils, hydraulic fluids, rolling oils, and forming oils. Products are supplied by Petrofer GmbH and distributed directly to industrial manufacturers across the Benelux.
2. Technical Services & Fluid Management: Fluid Service Management (FSM) program provides ongoing monitoring, analysis, and optimization of metalworking fluids at customer sites. Laboratory analysis services (water analysis, sample analysis) are offered as technical support services bundled with product sales.
3. Accessories and Equipment: Sale of peripheral equipment for production fluids including dosing equipment, filter paper, skimmers, mixing units, refractometers, and drum taps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

2-S Service & Specialties is a specialist distributor and technical service provider of Petrofer GmbH metalworking fluids and process chemicals for the Benelux market. The company supplies cutting emulsions, industrial cleaners (neutral, alkaline, solvent), hardening oils and polymer quenchants, fire-resistant hydraulic fluids, corrosion protection oils, foundry chemicals, paper industry chemicals, immersion cooling oils for datacenters, and accessories such as dosing equipment and refractometers. Offerings are backed by an in-house ISO-9001 certified laboratory for fluid analysis and a Fluid Service Management (FSM) program providing ongoing monitoring and optimization.

Product overview

2-S Service & Specialties is a total supplier of production fluids for metalworking industries, operating since 2004 from Helmond, Netherlands. The company offers an integrated portfolio of complementary metalworking fluids sourced primarily from Petrofer GmbH, organized into distinct product lines: Verspaningsvloeistoffen (cutting fluids including Emulcut 160, 7150, 116, and Isocut T400), Industriële reinigingsvloeistoffen (industrial cleaning fluids including the Feroclean N neutral series, Feroclean A alkaline series, and Feroclean L solvent series), Harderijen (hardening products including Aquacool polymer quenchants and ISO rapid hardening oils), Speciale hydraulische oliën (special hydraulic oils including fire-resistant Ultrasafe 620), Corrosiebescherming (corrosion protection including Isotect OSD 303 de-watering oil), Gieterijen (foundry products including release agents, heat transfer oils, and piston lubricants), Machine smeermiddelen (machine lubricants from Shell and Mobil brands), Papier chemicaliën (paper industry chemicals including Yankee release agents and adhesives), and Accessoires (accessories including dosing equipment, filters, skimmers, refractometers, and demi-water installations). Products are designed to work together as an integrated system, with coordinated chemistries for optimal process performance. The company also supplies immersion cooling oils for datacenter and AI server applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emulcut Cutting Fluid Series High-performance water-miscible cutting emulsions for precision machining, including aluminum and stainless steel parts production for semiconductor and aerospace supply chains. Targets precision manufacturers requiring Grade 1/2 cleanliness.
• Feroclean N Neutral Industrial Cleaners pH-neutral industrial cleaners for high-tech cleanliness applications. Used for ultrasonic and high-pressure cleaning in semiconductor, aerospace, and precision parts manufacturing. ASML and Carl Zeiss SMT approved for Grade 1 and 2 cleanliness production.
• Feroclean A Alkaline Industrial Cleaners Alkaline industrial cleaners for heavy-duty degreasing, silicate-free and foam-free formulations. Used in metal parts cleaning before hardening, in steel nail production, and for plastic components.
• Feroclean L Solvent Cleaners Volatile solvent-based industrial cleaners for strong contamination removal. Aromatics-, sulfur-, and chlorinated hydrocarbon-free. Used in closed vapor degreasing machines and approved for high-tech parts cleaning.
• RG Cleaner 63 Modified Alcohol Modified alcohol solvent developed for cleaning high-quality complex mechanical parts in closed vapor degreasing machines. Approved for ASML Grade 2 molecular cleanliness and Rolls Royce applications.
• Aquacool Polymer Quenchants Environmentally conscious polymer quenchants for steel hardening that replace traditional hardening oils, eliminating smoke and providing uniform cooling for consistent hardness. Used by steel hardening companies and fastener manufacturers.
• ISO Rapid Hardening Oils Hardening oils (ISO Rapid 277 HM and ISO Rapid 280) used in heat treatment applications for steel parts at industrial steel hardening facilities.
• Ultrasafe 620 Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Oil Fire-resistant hydraulic oil (HFC group) for extremely fire-hazardous areas such as foundries, heat treatment, die casting and mines. Approved by BMW for automotive production and multiple machine builders for die casting.
• Isotect OSD 303 De-watering Rust Protection Oil Solvent-containing de-watering rust protection oil for corrosion protection of metal components. Displaces moisture from surfaces and protects complex geometries such as screw threads and small holes. Approved by Wagner spray systems.
• Foundry Products (Release Agents, Heat Transfer Oils, Piston Lubricants) Foundry chemical portfolio for die casting operations: release agents, heat transfer oils, water-glycols, and piston lubricants (Piston Granulat and Piston Lubricant Oil). Approved by major die casting machine builders.
• Paper Industry Chemicals Chemicals for paper and tissue paper machine production: Yankee release agents, edge lubricants, water-dilutable adhesives, and defoamers. Multiple Isega Food approvals for food-contact paper production.
• Immersion Cooling Oils for Datacenters Dielectric hydrocarbon oils for single-phase immersion cooling of datacenters, AI servers, GPU servers, and electronic components. High dielectric strength, aromatic-free, low viscosity. Targets AI datacenters and HPC operators seeking liquid immersion cooling.
• System Cleaners for Circulating Systems System cleaners and disinfectants for circulating systems including CNC machines. Includes formaldehyde-free Feroclean CS 8 Basic (Petrofer) and Grotanol SR2 (Vink Chemicals) for biofilm removal and biocide control.
• Accessories and Equipment Peripheral equipment for production fluids: dosing equipment, filter paper, oil skimmers, refractometers, mixing units, demi-water reverse-osmosis installations (Grünbeck), and drum taps. Sold alongside metalworking fluids to support on-site fluid management.
• Fluid Service Management (FSM) Managed service program providing ongoing monitoring, analysis, and optimization of metalworking fluids at customer sites. Bundles technical consultation and laboratory analysis with product supply for precision manufacturers.
• Laboratory Analysis Services In-house ISO-9001 certified laboratory services for fluid analysis (water analysis, sample analysis, RGA testing, HIO-element determination) supporting customer technical support and fluid optimization. Equipped with FTIR, GC/MS, ICP, HPTLC, HPLC, and IC analytical instruments.
• Technical Development and Advisory Consultative technical advisory on metalworking fluid selection, REACH compliance, and process optimization, supported by the company's own technical specialists and laboratory staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% reduction in manual finishing labor
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Petrofer GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary supplier of metalworking fluids, industrial cleaning chemicals, hydraulic fluids, and process chemicals. Petrofer is described as the main product supplier and technology partner. 2-S distributes Petrofer products across the Benelux market. Products are co-developed and jointly marketed, with 2-S providing local technical support and Fluid Service Management.
• Ecoclean GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for industrial cleaning machines. Ecoclean provides high-tech cleaning equipment (UCMSmartLine and other systems) for precision cleaning applications. 2-S supports on the chemical side for Ecoclean machines, recommending Feroclean products and RG Cleaner 63 for use in Ecoclean equipment. Joint testing of cleaning processes performed for ASML Grade 2 applications.
• KMWEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKMWE is a tier 1/2 precision manufacturer for ASML and Carl Zeiss SMT. 2-S worked with KMWE on pre-cleaning of Al5083 Grade 1 components, testing Feroclean N 405 cleaning process. Jointly developed and validated the Grade 1 cleanliness cleaning protocol that 2-S now markets as a reference case.
• KMWEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKMWE is a tier 1/2 precision manufacturer for ASML and Carl Zeiss SMT. 2-S worked with KMWE on pre-cleaning of Al5083 Grade 1 components, testing Feroclean N 405 cleaning process. Jointly developed and validated the Grade 1 cleanliness cleaning protocol that 2-S now markets as a reference case.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Quaker Houghton: Global leader in metalworking fluids, cleaners, and specialty chemistries. Direct competitor to 2-S's Petrofer-sourced portfolio, with overlapping product lines in cutting fluids, cleaners, and corrosion protection targeting the same industrial manufacturing base.
• FUCHS Group: Major German industrial lubricant and metalworking fluid manufacturer. Comparable to 2-S in serving precision machining and tooling customers with cutting fluids, hydraulic oils, and corrosion protection; competes directly for the same Benelux and German industrial accounts.
• Blaser Swisslube: Swiss specialist in metalworking fluids with a strong reputation in Swiss/European precision machining (watch, medical, aerospace). Comparable to 2-S in targeting high-precision machine shops with premium cutting fluids and technical service.
• MotulTech: Industrial division of Motul, focused on metalworking fluids, forming, and cleaning chemistries. Direct competitor in the European market for cutting fluids, cleaning fluids, and lubricants used by precision manufacturers.
• Cimcool (Dover Corporation): Specialty metalworking fluids and fluid management services provider. Comparable to 2-S in pairing cutting fluids and cleaners with on-site service programs for industrial manufacturers, including aerospace and automotive customers.
• Chem-Trend (Freudenberg): Specialty release agents and process fluids for die casting, composites, and metalworking. Overlaps with 2-S's foundry product line (release agents, plunger lubricants, heat transfer oils) and competes for the same aluminum high-pressure die casting customers.

Broad incumbents

• Petrofer GmbH: 2-S's principal supplier and the underlying manufacturer of virtually all its marketed chemistries. Acts as a broad incumbent in industrial process chemicals globally; competes with 2-S indirectly where Petrofer serves other regional distributors or expands direct presence.
• Castrol (BP): Global industrial and metalworking fluids brand under BP. Competes with 2-S broadly in cutting fluids, cleaners, and hydraulics, but at scale and across many verticals beyond 2-S's precision-semiconductor niche.
• Henkel (Adhesive Technologies): Global industrial adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment major. Competes with 2-S's paper chemicals (adhesives, defoamers, Yankee release agents) within its broad industrial portfolio serving paper and packaging customers.

Others

• Ecoclean / Dürr Ecoclean: Industrial parts cleaning equipment manufacturer. 2-S is a partner/complementary supplier of cleaning chemistries (Feroclean N, RG Cleaner 63) approved for use in Ecoclean machines; included as an ecosystem peer because their machines and 2-S's fluids are sold jointly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

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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