Unica Canada

What Unica Canada does

Unica Canada (UNICA CANADA inc.) is a Quebec-based manufacturer of biodegradable sanitary products, hand soaps, and skin care formulations, operating from Boucherville, Quebec since 1965. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of West Penetone Inc., a diversified Canadian conglomerate. Its product portfolio spans over 70 SKUs across hand soaps, waterless hand cleaners, antiseptic gels (with NPN certifications), protective creams, industrial degreasers using natural solvents (orange oil/d-limonene, pine oil), floor care, laundry detergents, vehicle and boat cleaners, and a proprietary Unicafoam foam dispenser system available in manual (800, 1900) and touchless motion-detector (1950) variants. Technical differentiation is rooted in biodegradable formulations using natural, renewable ingredients and a razor-and-blade dispenser-plus-refill model that creates recurring consumable revenue.

The company serves four primary verticals: food processing and food service (CFIA/CIFA approved), healthcare (hospitals, dental clinics), industrial and manufacturing (heavy machinery cleaning, fleet washing), and commercial laundry. It holds multiple Drug Identification Numbers (DIN) and Natural Product Numbers (NPN) required for the Canadian market, including approvals for antiseptic products. Distribution is direct-to-customer via a bilingual (French/English) company website, with products available in container sizes ranging from 500mL bottles to 205L drums. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and orders are placed via direct contact. The company operates as a niche specialty manufacturer with 11-50 employees and no disclosed funding, hinting at a modest sub-$25M revenue base serving regional Canadian industrial and institutional buyers.

Name

Unica Canada

Legal name

UNICA CANADA inc.

Website

https://unicacanada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unica Canada is a Quebec-based manufacturer of biodegradable hand soaps, sanitary products, and industrial cleaners, founded in 1965 and serving food service, healthcare, industrial, and commercial laundry customers across Canada as a subsidiary of West Penetone Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning & Sanitation Chemicals

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (32562), Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Hand Soap & Hand Wash (CRABAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hand Sanitizers & Antibacterial Personal Care (CRADANAI), Hand Sanitizers & Cleansing Sprays (CRABAEAJ), Dishwashing Products (Hand Dish Soap, Automatic Dishwasher Detergents, Rinse Aids) (CRADAKAF)

Keywords

• Biodegradable cleaning products
• Industrial sanitary chemicals
• Hand soap manufacturing
• Commercial degreasers
• Skin care formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Boucherville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cleaning and Sanitization Products: Manufacturing and sale of a complete line of biodegradable hand soaps, sanitary products, and skin care products in Canada. Revenue generated through direct product sales to industrial, commercial, and institutional customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Unica Canada manufactures and sells a complete line of biodegradable hand soaps, skin care products, and sanitary/cleaning chemicals from its facility in Boucherville, Quebec. The product portfolio spans waterless hand cleaners, lotion soaps, antiseptics, protective creams, industrial degreasers, disinfectants, floor care, laundry detergents, and vehicle/boat cleaners, complemented by proprietary foam dispenser systems (Unicafoam).

Product overview

Unica Canada is a Quebec-based manufacturer offering a complete line of biodegradable hand soaps and sanitary products since 1965. The product portfolio includes: skin care products (lotion soaps, waterless hand cleaners, protective creams, antiseptics), sanitary products (cleaners, disinfectants, degreasers, floor care products, laundry products, vehicle/boat cleaners, industrial solvents), and dispensers/accessories (Unicafoam systems 800/1900/1950, pumps, stands, valves). The products are designed for industrial, commercial, and residential use with a focus on biodegradability and environmental safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graff-O-Gone Graffiti remover product designed for removing graffiti from surfaces. Sold for industrial and commercial cleaning applications.
• Septo San Disinfectant cleaner with Drug Identification Number (DIN) 02548836 for sanitary applications in commercial and institutional settings.
• Cuvex Toilet gel cleaner with DIN 02313146 designed for easy maintenance and disinfecting of restroom facilities.
• Micro Orange Biodegradable citrus degreaser with DIN 02292645 for all washable surfaces, using natural orange oil solvent.
• 100-Super Gel Waterless hand cleaner paste formulated for removing grease, wax, ink, paint, tar, carbon, adhesives, asphalt, and spruce gum.
• 1300-Super Orange Waterless hand cleaner with pumice abrasive and citrus solvent for removing rust, grease, paint, tar, and heavy stains.
• 1400-Super Orange Waterless hand cleaner with citrus solvent, formulated without pumice abrasive, for industrial cleaning applications.
• 1500-Super Crem Waterless hand cleaner in creamy violet lotion with pumice for dissolving urethane-based products, printing inks, and paint.
• 1700-Super Crem Waterless hand cleaner in semi-liquid blue lotion with plastic abrasive for removing grease, wax, ink, and tar.
• 2000-Super Crem Solvent-based waterless hand cleaner for removing grease, wax, ink, tar, and carbon from hands.
• 2400-Super Crem Solvent-free cream hand cleaner with natural lime scent for removing heavy dirt and grease.
• 400-Super Gel Waterless hand cleaner in soft green paste with pumice abrasive for deep scrubbing action.
• Orangel Waterless hand cleaner in white lotion with pumice and citrus solvent with pump dispenser, accepted by Agriculture Canada for use in food establishments.
• Purgel Mousse - 70 Antiseptic foam with 70% alcohol (NPN 80098514) for disinfecting hands where water and soap are not available, made with benzalkonium chloride.
• Purgel Antiseptic hand gel (NPN 80098292) made from ethyl alcohol for hand disinfection in restaurants, food factories, dental clinics, and hospitals.
• 1000-Super Lotion Pearlescent aqua blue lotion soap for shower, bath, hands, body, and hair with high-quality surfactants.
• 600-Super Lotion Yellow lotion hand cleaner with natural exfoliant for deep cleaning while keeping skin soft.
• 700-Super Lotion Pink pearlescent lotion soap with almond scent (nut allergy safe) for hands, body, and hair.
• 700-Super Lotion Blanc White pearlescent lotion soap with cherry scent for hands, body, and hair.
• 800-Super Lotion Green pearlescent lotion soap for hands, body, and hair.
• 900-Super Lotion Pinkish lotion soap formulated as a low-priced liquid soap for hands, body, and hair.
• Purgel Mousse Cleansing foam with fruity scent, formulated to be gentler than conventional alcohol gels.
• Super Lotion Mousse Rich foam with mango scent designed for high-frequency washing, contains emollients to moisturize skin, suitable for hands, body, and hair.
• 1100-Super Derm White emollient cream for hands and body designed to restore natural oils and keep skin healthy and supple.
• 1200-Super Derm Pink protective cream for hands forming a barrier against irritants like alcohol, urine, detergents, and machining fluids while hydrating skin.
• 800 Unicafoam Dispenser Foam soap dispenser for foaming lotion soap, antibacterial foaming, or gel with 1.2L quick-refill cartridges, measuring system, and anti-leakage system.
• 1900 Unicafoam Dispenser Push-button foam dispenser for foaming lotion soaps, antibacterial foaming, or gels with 1L cartridges.
• 1950 Unicafoam Dispenser Automatic motion-detecting foam dispenser for foaming lotion soaps, antibacterial foaming, or gels with 1L cartridges.
• Biosolve 1 Liquid degreaser with 100% natural solvents containing orange oil solvent (d-limonene) for concrete surfaces.
• Biosolve 2 Liquid degreaser with orange oil solvent and odourless solvent for concrete surfaces.
• Biosolve 3 Liquid degreaser with pine oil solvent and odourless solvent, 100% biodegradable with fresh pine scent.
• Biosolve en gel Gel degreaser with 100% orange oil solvent (d-limonene) specially formulated for vertical surfaces.
• Biosolve Extra Solvent degreaser with orange oil for removing urethane residues, glue, grease, oil, and silicone from various surfaces.
• Aciersolve 100% biodegradable product for removing lime, scales, and rust stains from various surfaces including stainless steel and chrome.
• Alusolve Powerful aluminium cleaner for ferrous and nonferrous metals, removes oxidation and corrosion.
• Bétonex Product for removing concrete and cement dirt from concrete mixers with corrosion inhibitors.
• Camclean Concentrated biodegradable liquid detergent for manual truck and heavy equipment washing.
• Camnet Ultra concentrated biodegradable liquid detergent for automatic car wash or pressure machine truck washing.
• Inoxsolve Stainless steel cleaner for transport trucks that removes carbon deposits.
• Biospot OXY Biodegradable concentrated fabric stain remover for removing blood, fruits, grass, beverages, and oil stains.
• Ultra HE Ultra-concentrated laundry detergent with bleach alternative for high-efficiency machines.
• Unica Soft Biodegradable fabric softener that removes static electricity and gives fresh spring scent to fabrics.
• Purodor Ultra concentrated liquid deodorant and air sanitizer for neutralizing bad odours at source, available in five fragrances.
• Uniboat Boat cleaner that instantly removes stains from algae, rust, and scum line, safe for fiberglass, metal, and painted surfaces.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• West Penetone Inc.coreOthersParent company of Unica Canada. West Penetone Inc. owns Unica Canada as a subsidiary.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Charlotte Products Ltd. Canadian manufacturer of eco-friendly and biodegradable cleaning, sanitation, and personal care products. Directly comparable as a Canada-based competitor with overlapping customer segments and a similar biodegradable-product positioning.
• West Penetone Inc. Parent company of Unica Canada and direct manufacturer of industrial cleaners, degreasers, and sanitation products in North America. Comparable product lines (industrial degreasers, cleaners, disinfectants) and overlapping customer base in foodservice and industrial cleaning.
• Bionature (Bionature.ca): Sister company of Unica Canada operating in the Canadian eco-friendly cleaning products space. Both share the biodegradable natural-solvent formulation philosophy and serve overlapping foodservice and institutional customers.

Broad incumbents

• Zep Inc. Manufacturer of cleaning and sanitation products for industrial, institutional, and foodservice customers. Directly comparable product portfolio including degreasers, floor cleaners, hand soaps, and disinfectants.
• GOJO Industries (Purell): Major manufacturer of hand soaps, sanitizers, and skin care products with the Purell brand. Directly competes in Unica's hand hygiene and antiseptic segments (Purgel, Purgel Mousse) and operates dispenser systems in institutional channels.
• Ecolab Inc. Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions serving foodservice, healthcare, and industrial markets. Comparable product categories (hand soaps, sanitizers, degreasers, floor care) but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Spartan Chemical Company: US-based manufacturer of specialty cleaning and sanitation products for industrial, institutional, and foodservice markets. Overlapping product lines in degreasers, disinfectants, hand soaps, and floor care.
• SC Johnson Professional: Global manufacturer of professional cleaning, hand hygiene, and skin care products for industrial and institutional markets. Comparable offering across hand soaps, sanitizers, dispensers, and cleaners.
• Deb Group (SC Johnson): Specialist in occupational skin care and hand hygiene, offering foam soap dispensers, hand cleaners, and protective creams. Closely comparable to Unica's skin-care line (lotion soaps, waterless hand cleaners, protective creams, Unicafoam dispensers).

Regional players

• State Industrial Products: Manufacturer of industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals serving North American markets. Comparable product categories (degreasers, sanitizers, floor care, laundry) and similar customer verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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