Kevin Electrochem

What Kevin Electrochem does

Kevin Electrochem is a privately held Indian specialty-chemicals distributor and contract manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mumbai. The company operates three business lines: (i) distribution and importation of specialty chemicals, silicones, adhesives, sealants, thermal interface materials, LED components, fluid handling equipment, and electronic components on behalf of global principals including Dow Corning (DOWSIL), Bridgelux, Graco, Moso, and Schurter Electronics; (ii) OEM packaging and re-packaging services for chemicals and adhesives produced at a 30,000 sq ft facility in Umergaon, Gujarat; and (iii) in-house manufacturing of LED Surge Protection Devices at a 9,000 sq ft facility in Bhiwandi, Mumbai.

Its product portfolio spans silicone-based chemicals, thermal interface materials, protection and assembly materials, adhesives and sealants, moldable silicones, LED chips/arrays/drivers, fluid handling systems, and electronic components such as connectors, circuit breakers, and fuses. The company sells exclusively to industrial customers across seven verticals — automotive, lighting, solar, instrumentation, consumer appliances, defense and aerospace, and industrial and telecom — with named enterprise accounts including Bajaj, TVS, Continental, GE, Havells, Hitachi, Honeywell, Philips, Onida, and Videocon.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of LED SPDs, professional services for OEM packaging, and one-time distribution sales of imported specialty chemicals and components. The company is founder-owned and bootstrapped, led by Vijay Shah (Founder & CEO) with 30+ years of industry experience, and supported by sales offices in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Delhi that provide pan-India coverage. No external institutional capital, M&A activity, or public-market exposure is indicated in available materials.

Name

Kevin Electrochem

Legal name

Kevin Electrochem

Website

https://kevinelectrochem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kevin Electrochem is an India-based specialty chemicals distributor and contract manufacturer that imports Dow Corning, Bridgelux, Graco, Moso, and Schurter products, performs OEM packaging in Gujarat, and manufactures LED surge protection devices in Mumbai for automotive, lighting, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals & Electronic Components Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (33599)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power & Energy Electronics Manufacturing Services (UPS, converters, inverters, chargers) (IMAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA), Electrical Supplies Retail (Wiring, Switches, Breakers, Conduit) (CRAIADAE)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals distribution
• LED surge protection devices
• OEM packaging services
• Electronic components distribution
• Industrial fluid handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Distribution of Specialty Chemicals and Adhesives: Importing and distributing specialty chemicals, silicone-based products, adhesives, and specialty chemicals from global brands like Dow Corning. Revenue generated through product sales to industrial customers across India.
2. Distribution of LED and Electronic Components: Distribution of LED products (Bridgelux LEDs, Moso LED drivers), electronic components (Schurter fuses, connectors, circuit breakers), and fluid handling equipment (Graco pumps and dispensing systems).
3. OEM Packaging Services: State-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Umergaon, Gujarat for OEM packaging of chemicals, adhesives, and specialty chemicals. Custom packaging solutions for industry leader consumers.
4. LED Surge Protection Device Manufacturing: Modern manufacturing facility in Bhiwandi, Mumbai for manufacturing LED Surge Protection Devices (SPDs). Products supplied to various LED industries Pan India.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kevin Electrochem distributes specialty chemicals, adhesives, silicone-based products, LED components, and electronic components from global brands (Dow Corning, Bridgelux, Graco, Moso, Schurter) to industrial customers across India. It also operates two in-house manufacturing lines: OEM packaging and re-packaging of chemicals at Umergaon (Gujarat) and LED Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) at Bhiwandi (Mumbai), sold to industrial customers Pan India.

Product overview

Kevin Electrochem operates a dual business model combining distribution of specialty chemicals, adhesives, sealants, and electronic components from global brands (Dow Corning, Graco, Bridgelux, Moso, Schurter) with in-house manufacturing of LED Surge Protection Devices and OEM packaging/re-packaging services. The core offering spans silicone-based chemicals, thermal interface materials, adhesives and sealants, moldable silicones, LED lighting solutions (chips, arrays, drivers), fluid handling systems, and electronic components (connectors, circuit breakers, fuses, EMC products), serving Automotive, Lighting, Solar, Instrumentation, Consumer Appliances, Defense & Aerospace, and Industrial & Telecom sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialty Chemicals Distribution Sales partnership, wholesale, and importation of specialty chemicals, silicone-based products, adhesives, and specialty chemicals from global brands (Dow Corning/DOWSIL, Graco) for India's industrial and manufacturing sectors including automotive, lighting, defense, aerospace, industrial, telecom, consumer, and solar.
• OEM Packaging and Re-packaging Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ satisfied clients across various industries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dow Corning (DOWSIL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKevin Electrochem is a top-ranked sales partner and distributor of Dow Corning (now DOWSIL) silicone-based products including gels, fluids, encapsulants, adhesives, sealants, thermal interface materials, moldable silicones, and conformal coatings for various industrial applications.
• BridgeluxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Bridgelux LED products including LED chips, LED arrays (COB), and LED subsystems for general illumination, portable lighting, automotive lighting, and display applications.
• GracocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Graco fluid handling equipment including pumps, metering systems, bulk supply systems, and dispensing equipment for automotive, industrial, and electronics manufacturing applications.
• MosocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Moso LED drivers including smart drivers for rail transit, landscape, industrial, and road lighting applications with various power ratings.
• Schurter ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Schurter electronic components including fuses, connectors, circuit breakers, power entry modules, EMC products, and input systems for various industrial applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB India: Major Indian subsidiary of ABB offering electrical industrial apparatus including surge protection, switchgear, and power distribution products. Overlaps Kevin Electrochem's LED SPD manufacturing category at much larger scale and brand strength.
• Brenntag India: Subsidiary of the world's largest chemical distributor, distributing specialty chemicals and ingredients across India. Overlaps with Kevin Electrochem's Dow Corning silicone and specialty chemicals distribution franchise at much larger scale.
• Univar Solutions India: Global specialty chemical distributor with India presence, supplying industrial customers with silicones, adhesives, and specialty ingredients — comparable to Kevin Electrochem's chemical distribution core, but operating at significantly broader scale and product breadth.
• AZelis India: Global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor serving industrial customers across India through principal-brand partnerships. Directly comparable model to Kevin Electrochem's silicone/adhesive distribution franchise but at international scale.
• Schneider Electric India: Global power management and electrical equipment major with India operations covering SPDs, circuit protection, and industrial electronic components — competing with Kevin Electrochem across both distribution and SPD manufacturing at significantly larger scale.
• Eaton India: Global power management company with India presence in surge protection, power quality, and electrical components — directly comparable to Kevin Electrochem's LED SPD product category with stronger certifications and utility-grade customer reach.

Direct peers

• Hical Technologies: Indian EMS and specialty chemical distribution company serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers with custom manufacturing and global brand partnerships — closely mirrors Kevin Electrochem's combination of distribution + light manufacturing for industrial customers in India.
• Littelfuse India: Global manufacturer of circuit protection including surge protection devices (SPDs), fuses, and breakers — the same product category as Kevin Electrochem's LED SPD line, with an established India sales and distribution presence that competes for the same Indian LED OEM customers.
• Phoenix Contact India: Manufacturer and distributor of industrial electronic components, connectors, and circuit protection devices including SPDs — directly competes with Kevin Electrochem's Schurter electronic component distribution and in-house SPD manufacturing in India.

Regional players

• Bajaj Electricals: Large Indian lighting and consumer electrical products company that is both a Kevin Electrochem customer and a potential peer in the LED lighting and surge protection value chain, illustrating the Indian LED OEM customer base Kevin Electrochem serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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