Kemitura

What Kemitura does

Kemitura A/S is a Danish chemical and technical products company founded in 1941 and headquartered in Lynge, Denmark. The company name combines "Kemi" (Chemistry in Danish) and "Futura," reflecting its founding principle of substituting dangerous chemicals with less harmful, more environmentally friendly alternatives. It operates with 11–50 employees as an independently owned private firm.

The company's commercial core is the KemituraSil® fumed silica product line (manufactured in Ukraine since 1977), offered in both hydrophilic grades (120, 150, 200, 300, 380) used as thickening agents, and specialized hydrophobic grades (AM-1-120, AM-1-175, AM-2-120) for high-durability industrial applications — a production process the company describes as mastered by very few producers globally. Around this anchor, Kemitura distributes a broad specialty chemical portfolio: welding and steel products (Purefix® pickling paste, Steel Clean®, Steel Protect®, Kemtex welding covers), modelmaking materials (RTV silicones, polyurethane and epoxy resins, Necumer boards), insulation fabrics (PTFE- and silicone-coated glass fabrics, glass needle mats), waterproofing systems (Eliminator® liquid membranes, Preprufe sheet membranes applied via the KBT Waterproofing division to bridges, tunnels, and car parks), water and sewage products (pipe lubricants, deep hole saws), specialty lubricants (Kem-lub aerosols), offshore chemicals (corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, hydrate inhibitors, release agents), and the Nordcoll toll manufacturing service for custom powder and liquid mixtures.

Kemitura monetizes through B2B chemical and technical product sales (hardware) and through professional services such as KBT Waterproofing applications and Nordcoll contract manufacturing. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales and factory shipments with a multi-channel retail approach via its shop.kemitura.com webshop for SMB and individual buyers. In February 2026 it added an authorized distribution partnership with LBB Specialties to bring KemituraSil® into the United States and Canada. Customer segments span the offshore, chemical/industrial manufacturing, infrastructure waterproofing, modelmaking/prototyping, and welding/steel industries, with offshore identified as the largest area of growth over the past decade.

Name

Kemitura

Legal name

Kemitura

Website

https://kemitura.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kemitura is a privately held Danish specialty chemical and technical products company (founded 1941) that manufactures KemituraSil® fumed silica and distributes welding, insulation, waterproofing, offshore, and modelmaking chemicals to industrial, infrastructure, and offshore customers in Scandinavia and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Can Coatings (IMAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals
• Fumed silica
• Industrial chemicals
• Waterproofing services
• Technical fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Lynge

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products Sales: Kemitura develops, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of chemical products including fumed silica (KemituraSil®), cleaning agents, additives, fillers, base chemicals, sodium, solvents, silicones, inhibitors, descalers, release agents, and defoamers. Also offers private label products for customers.
2. Technical Equipment and Products: Distribution of technical equipment including welding covers, fibreglass fabric, steel surface protection, lubricants, technical fabrics, insulation materials, and modelmaking products.
3. Waterproofing Services: Application of waterproofing solutions on bridges, tunnels, and larger structures. Includes acrylic liquid membrane for concrete and steel, and sheet membranes for below ground exterior waterproofing.
4. Custom/Toll Manufacturing: Nordcoll toll manufacturing service providing powder- and liquid mixtures according to customer demand in any packaging size and shape.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kemitura manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of specialty chemicals including KemituraSil® fumed silica (hydrophilic and hydrophobic grades), welding and steel products (Purefix®, Steel Clean®, Steel Protect®, welding covers), modelmaking materials (silicones, polyurethane and epoxy resins, Necumer model boards), insulation products (PTFE- and silicone-coated glassfiber fabrics, glass needle mats), waterproofing membranes (Eliminator®, Preprufe), pipe lubricants, specialty Kem-lub aerosols, and offshore chemicals. The company also delivers waterproofing application services on bridges, tunnels, and larger structures through its KBT Waterproofing division, and offers Nordcoll toll manufacturing for custom powder and liquid mixtures.

Product overview

Kemitura is a Danish chemical and technical company established in 1941 that distributes a diverse portfolio of specialty chemicals and technical products. The portfolio centers on KemituraSil® fumed silica (hydrophilic and hydrophobic grades) as a core product line, supported by complementary categories including welding products (Purefix®, Steel Clean®, Steel Protect®), modelmaking materials (silicones, polyurethane resins, epoxy resins, Necumer model boards), insulation products (PTFE/silicone coated glassfiber fabrics, glass needle mats), waterproofing products (Eliminator, Preprufe membranes) and services (KBT Waterproofing for bridge/tunnel applications), water and sewage products (pipe lubricants, hole saws), specialty lubricants (Kem-lub aerosol line), and offshore chemicals (corrosion inhibitors, release agents, hydraulic oils). The company also offers toll manufacturing through Nordcoll for custom powder and liquid mixtures. A notable recent distribution partnership with LBB Specialties expands KemituraSil® fumed silica products across North America (US and Canada), with products manufactured in Ukraine since 1977.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KemituraSil®: Fumed silica products used as thickening agents in production industry, available in hydrophilic and hydrophobic grades
• KBT Waterproofing
• Purefix®
• Steel Clean®
• Steel Protect®
• Kem-lub
• Kemtex
• Nordcoll

Products and services

• KemituraSil® Fumed Silica White fluffy powder with extremely small particle size, enormous surface area, and high purity, available in hydrophilic grades (120, 150, 200, 300, 380) used as thickening agents in coatings, composites, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, adhesives, sealants, and electro-photographic painting, and hydrophobic grades (AM-1-120, AM-1-175, AM-2-120) for highest-stability, longest-durability applications.
• Purefix® Pickling Paste Pickling paste for stainless steel welding that is totally free from Hydrofluoric acid, known for user-friendly handling and outstanding environmental capabilities, well-established in the food industry.
• Steel Clean® Water-based ultimate cleaner for stainless steel that removes mineral deposits, flash rust, and corrosion; safe for use on stainless steel, aluminium, copper, and brass.
• Steel Protect® Silicone-based corrosion protection product for stainless steel that promotes uniform aging, prevents permanent finger marks on brushed and polished stainless steel, displaces moisture, and provides temporary corrosion protection.
• Kemtex Welding Cover Specially developed double-layered welding cover that is waterproof, windproof, non-skid, non-absorbing, and anti-itch; used in offshore industry to improve work environment and safety.
• Kem-lub Aerosol Products Specialty lubricant aerosols including KEM-107 universal degreaser, KEM-WO40 PTFE lubricant, KEM-WO50 white medical oil, KEM-FORM T woodwork lubricant, and KEM-SLIP silicone-based release agent for plastic moulding, including products functional at -50°C.
• Eliminator® Waterproofing Membrane Acrylic liquid membrane waterproofing product for concrete and steel applications, used on bridges, tunnels, car parks, and larger structures.
• Preprufe Sheet Membrane Sheet membrane for below-ground exterior waterproofing of concrete structures.
• KBT Waterproofing Services Application services for bridges, tunnels, car parks, and larger structures using Eliminator® acrylic liquid membranes for concrete/steel and Preprufe sheet membranes for below-ground exterior waterproofing; completed over 100 projects in Scandinavia since 2013.
• Nordcoll Toll Manufacturing Custom powder- and liquid-mixture manufacturing according to customer demand, in any packaging size or shape.
• Offshore Chemicals Portfolio Chemicals and technical products for offshore industry including release agents, corrosion inhibitors, defoamers, demulsifiers, hydrate inhibitors, oxygen scavengers, paraffin inhibitors, tracer dyes, water clarifiers, greases, gear and hydraulic oils, and biodegradable anti-corrosion products.
• Pipe Assembly Lubricants Lubricants based on soap and silicone for pipe jointing and electrical cable threading, including silicone-based products with 5-50% silicone content approved for foods and drinking water.
• Necumer Model Boards Complete range of modeling boards from German producer Necumer, used as substitutes for wood, polystyrene, or clay in automotive and other industrial modelmaking and rapid prototyping applications.
• RTV Silicones, Polyurethane Resins, and Epoxy Resins RTV silicone rubber products for models and molds with trapped air escape and multiple-cast strength; polyurethane resins in hard plastic-like and soft rubber-like textures including UV-stable products; epoxy resins for lightweight construction in racing, boat building, automotive, rail, and wind power applications.
• Technical Insulation Fabrics PTFE (Teflon) coated fabrics for high temperature applications; Alpha Maritex silicone-coated high-temperature glassfiber fabrics; Fil-o-mat glass needle mats in various thicknesses for insulation, fire protection, and heat insulation applications.

Named customers3 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

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LBB SpecialtiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 February 2026LBB Specialties announced an authorized distribution partnership with Kemitura to distribute KemituraSil® fumed silica products across the United States and Canada. The partnership strengthens LBB Specialties' Industrial Specialties portfolio and serves the C.A.S.E. (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) markets. LBB Specialties provides formulation support, market insight, and reliable supply while developing new business opportunities for Kemitura's fumed silica technologies in North America. Products are manufactured in Ukraine since 1977.
• NordcollminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordcoll toll manufacturing partnership providing powder- and liquid mixtures according to customer demand in any packaging size or shape. Located at kemitura.com as a related product/service offering.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tokuyama Corporation: Tokuyama is a Japanese chemical manufacturer producing fumed silica under the Reolosil™ brand. They serve similar applications to KemituraSil® (silicones, coatings, adhesives) and represent an Asia-based competitor in the global fumed silica market, offering a regional alternative for Asian customers.
• Evonik Industries: Evonik is the global market leader in fumed silica under the Aerosil®/AEROXIDE® brand, producing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic grades. As the most direct competitor to KemituraSil®, Evonik represents the benchmark for scale, technical service, and geographic reach in the fumed silica market that Kemitura is now entering in North America via LBB Specialties.
• Cabot Corporation: Cabot Corporation produces CAB-O-SIL® fumed silica, one of the most established brands globally, with applications in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. CAB-O-SIL® directly competes with KemituraSil® in the C.A.S.E. markets that Kemitura is targeting through its LBB Specialties distribution partnership.
• Wacker Chemie: Wacker Chemie manufactures HDK® fumed silica for silicone rubber, coatings, and adhesives applications. Their hydrophobic HDK® grades directly compete with KemituraSil® hydrophobic products, and Wacker has the advantage of integrated silicone production and broader application expertise.

Broad incumbents

• Imerys: Imerys is a French specialty minerals company producing functional additives and fillers for industrial applications, with products used in coatings, adhesives, and similar end markets to Kemitura's fumed silica offerings. They compete in adjacent specialty chemical applications across Europe.
• Sika AG: Sika is a global leader in construction chemicals, including waterproofing systems for bridges, tunnels, and below-ground applications. Sika competes with KBT Waterproofing in Scandinavian and broader European infrastructure waterproofing with a much larger product portfolio and global footprint.
• BASF: BASF is the world's largest chemical company with broad offerings across construction chemicals, coating additives, and specialty chemicals. While not a direct fumed silica producer, BASF competes with several of Kemitura's product lines including waterproofing additives and offshore/marine chemicals.
• Elkem: Elkem is a Norwegian-based silicones manufacturer producing specialty chemicals including fumed silica intermediates. Their Scandinavian location and integrated silicon value chain make them a regional peer to Kemitura's specialty chemical operations, with significantly larger scale.
• Mapei: Mapei is a major Italian manufacturer of construction chemicals including waterproofing membranes, adhesives, and sealants. They compete with KBT Waterproofing in the infrastructure waterproofing segment with significantly larger scale, broader product lines, and global distribution.

Emerging players

• OCI Company: OCI is a Korean chemical company that has expanded into fumed silica production, competing in the global market with hydrophilic and hydrophobic grades. They represent a newer entrant that could compete with KemituraSil® in price-sensitive applications and Asian markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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