Axcentive
Axcentive is a France-based specialty chemicals company operating four platforms — HALAMID® disinfection, EXOCOAT™ sol-gel smart coatings, KETJENFLEX® plasticizers, and Sulfo Chemicals — serving biosecurity, marine, aerospace, automotive, architecture, and pharmaceutical customers across 50+ countries via direct sales and a global distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersBouc-bel-air, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Axcentive does
Axcentive SARL is a France-based specialty chemicals company, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bouc-Bel-Air with a regional subsidiary in Singapore (Axcentive Asia Pte Ltd). The company operates four technology platforms: HALAMID® (chloramine-T based professional disinfection, trusted for over 60 years in poultry, aquaculture, livestock, and healthcare biosecurity); EXOCOAT™ (sol-gel nanotechnology smart coatings including Ceramic+, ClearView, 151A/151B photocatalytic TiO2, AC chromium-free conversion coating, SH superhydrophobic, and AM antimicrobial variants); KETJENFLEX® (REACH-compliant phthalate-free specialty plasticizers for inks, coatings, and plastics); and Sulfo Chemicals (high-purity PTSC, PTS Amide, and Chloramine-T pharma grade intermediates serving pharmaceutical and agrichemical synthesis).
Axcentive generates revenue through one-time sales of formulated chemical products distributed via a hybrid GTM: direct sales engagement handled by Axcentive SARL (EMEA/Americas) and Axcentive Asia Pte Ltd (Asia-Pacific), combined with a network of authorized specialized distributors (60+ countries for Halamid). The company serves industrial verticals including animal health and biosecurity, marine and surface protection (yachts, solar, automotive), architecture and construction, industrial manufacturing and aerospace, chemical formulation, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Products are quote-priced by volume, region, and application; no public list pricing exists. Distribution partners (e.g., Alucol for Benelux anodized aluminum, Biotechnature for French Riviera yachts) extend reach into specialized segments.
The company's strategic positioning rests on three pillars: (1) proprietary sol-gel organometallic nano-resin chemistry enabling covalent substrate bonding and PFAS-free formulations; (2) comprehensive regulatory compliance (REACH, BPR, FDA, European Pharmacopeia, EcoVadis Gold top 5%) that creates barriers to entry; and (3) multi-decade brand equity in established names like HALAMID®. Recent activity indicates active expansion into yacht/marine, automotive glass, aerospace aluminum, and digital printing pretreatment markets, supported by accelerated product launches and new European distribution channels in 2025-2026.
Axcentive firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Axcentive
- Legal name
- AXCENTIVE SARL
- Website
- https://axcentive.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Axcentive is a France-based specialty chemicals company operating four platforms — HALAMID® disinfection, EXOCOAT™ sol-gel smart coatings, KETJENFLEX® plasticizers, and Sulfo Chemicals — serving biosecurity, marine, aerospace, automotive, architecture, and pharmaceutical customers across 50+ countries via direct sales and a global distributor network.
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- akta.pro rank
Axcentive industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Chemicals
- NAICS
- Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (325613), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Biocides & Preservatives (IMAEABAH), Biocides & Disinfection Chemicals (Non-Agricultural) (IMAEAJAL), Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ)
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Where Axcentive is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bouc-bel-air
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Axcentive business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Smart Coatings (EXOCOAT™): Revenue from sol-gel based functional coatings sold as formulated end products. Includes Ceramic+, ClearView, 151A, 151B, AC, SH, AM product lines sold directly and through distributors to industrial customers, OEMs, and applicators in marine, automotive, architecture, aerospace, and healthcare sectors.
- Professional Disinfection (HALAMID®): Chloramine-T based disinfectant products sold to livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and healthcare industries. Distributed globally through specialized partner network. Sold as formulated biocidal products under BPR authorization.
- Specialty Additives (KETJENFLEX®): REACH-compliant plasticizers and specialty additives sold to inks, coatings, adhesives, and plastics manufacturers. Phthalate-free formulations addressing regulatory compliance needs.
- Sulfo Chemicals: Specification chemicals (PTSC, PTS Acid, PTS Amide, Chloramine-T pharma grade) sold as intermediates to pharmaceutical, agrichemical, and specialty chemical industries. Used as intermediates, catalysts, or formulation components.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Axcentive product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Axcentive manufactures and sells specialty chemical products across four technology platforms: HALAMID® chloramine-T based professional disinfectants for animal biosecurity; EXOCOAT™ sol-gel nanocoatings (Ceramic+, ClearView, SH, AC, 151A, 151B, AM) for surface protection, self-cleaning, antimicrobial and anti-corrosion applications; KETJENFLEX® REACH-compliant phthalate-free specialty plasticizers for inks, coatings, adhesives, and plastics; and Sulfo Chemicals (PTSC, PTS Acid, PTS Amide, Chloramine-T pharma grade) sold as intermediates to pharmaceutical and agrichemical manufacturers. Products are sold as formulated end-products or intermediates to industrial B2B customers.
Product overview
Axcentive is a global specialist in innovative chemistry offering three core technology platforms: HALAMID® professional disinfection (chloramine-T based), EXOCOAT™ smart coatings (sol-gel nanotechnology with multiple specialized variants including Ceramic+, Ceramic+ Yacht, ClearView, SH, AC, 151A, 151B, and AM), KETJENFLEX® specialty additives (REACH-compliant plasticizers), and Sulfo Chemicals (high-specification pharmaceutical intermediates including PTSC, PTS Acid, and PTS Amide). The company serves diverse markets across 50+ countries with compliant solutions and sustainable technologies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Halamid®: Professional disinfection technology based on chloramine-T, trusted for biosecurity in livestock, aquaculture, and poultry industries across 50+ countries for over 60 years.
- EXOCOAT™
- KETJENFLEX®
- Sulfo Chemicals
Products and services
- HALAMID® Professional Disinfectant
Quantifiable outcome
- Solar farm efficiency increased by 11% in first year with EXOCOAT™ self-cleaning coating
- +11 more outcomes
Companies that use Axcentive
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Axcentive technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature12 records
Axcentive partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Elling YachtingcorePartnership with Elling Yachting for real-world technical demonstrations of EXOCOAT Ceramic+ Yacht and ClearView coatings. In February 2026, Axcentive's Sales & Business Development Manager Stijn Meijers visited Elling Yachting facilities to document the complete coating process on an operational yacht. Ronald Van Prooijen from Butler Yacht Support facilitated the demonstration.
- BiotechnaturecoreCooperation between Axcentive and Biotechnature began in 2025 to introduce EXOCOAT surface protection coatings to yachts and vessels along the Côte d'Azur. First projects initiated in early 2026. Biotechnature applies and markets EXOCOAT solutions within its existing professional network of shipyards, yacht management companies, and refurbishment specialists. Coordinated by Colin Wilcken, Co-Founder of Biotechnature.
- AlucolcoreCollaboration with Alucol, a Dutch specialist in aluminum anodization, to develop and distribute EXOCOAT Ceramic+ as a protective treatment for anodized aluminum surfaces. Alucol provides the distribution channel for the product in the Netherlands/Benelux region and contributes to validation testing including outdoor weathering trials on real façades.
- Butler Yacht Support (Ronald Van Prooijen)minorButler Yacht Support, led by Ronald Van Prooijen, facilitates EXOCOAT demonstrations within the yachting industry, inviting Axcentive to showcase coating technology on operational yachts and providing real-world application context for customer videos.
- St David's Poultry Team (UK & Ireland)minorIndependent veterinary practice in the UK and Ireland that uses Halamid® in data-driven cleaning and disinfection protocols for poultry farms. Dave Oram, Field Services Technician, provides thermal fogging demonstrations and protocol development using Halamid®.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Axcentive competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Jotun: Norwegian coatings company with leading marine, protective, and decorative coatings businesses; comparable to Axcentive's marine/yacht EXOCOAT franchise and broader protective coatings portfolio.
- Hempel: Danish coatings specialist focused on marine, yacht, protective, and decorative coatings. Most directly comparable to Axcentive's EXOCOAT Ceramic+ Yacht and ClearView product lines serving the yacht and marine segments.
- Neogen Corporation: Animal safety and biosecurity company offering veterinary disinfectants, biosecurity products, and animal-health diagnostics — comparable to Axcentive's HALAMID disinfection franchise for poultry, livestock, and aquaculture.
- BYK (ALTANA): Specialty additives and coating additives business under ALTANA, providing performance additives, surface modifiers, and rheology modifiers for coatings and inks — directly comparable to Axcentive's KETJENFLEX specialty additives platform.
- LANXESS: German specialty chemicals company with a Material Protection Products division offering biocides (including chloramine-T adjacent chemistries), preservatives, and disinfection solutions for animal health and industrial water treatment — directly comparable to Axcentive's HALAMID franchise.
Broad incumbents
- Clariant: Swiss specialty chemicals producer with additives, pigments, and surface solutions for coatings, plastics, and personal care — overlapping with Axcentive's additives, cosmetic ingredients, and coatings chemistry.
- BASF: World's largest chemical company with extensive portfolios in coatings raw materials, biocides, plasticizers, and pharmaceutical intermediates — overlapping with Axcentive across nearly every product platform.
- Evonik Industries: Global specialty chemicals major with coatings additives, silica-based surface solutions, and specialty plasticizers. Comparable as a broad incumbent overlapping Axcentive's KETJENFLEX additives and EXOCOAT sol-gel chemistry spaces.
- AkzoNobel: Global paints and coatings major with strong marine, aerospace, automotive, and architectural coatings businesses; broad incumbent comparable to Axcentive across multiple EXOCOAT verticals.
- Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company with sealants, adhesives, and concrete admixtures — adjacent comparable to Axcentive's adhesives/sealants applications and architectural protective coatings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Axcentive social profiles
Digital presenceAxcentive compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance15 records
Axcentive financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Axcentive leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Axcentive subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Axcentive funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Axcentive M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Axcentive
What does Axcentive do?
Axcentive manufactures and sells specialty chemical products across four technology platforms: HALAMID® chloramine-T based professional disinfectants for animal biosecurity; EXOCOAT™ sol-gel nanocoatings (Ceramic+, ClearView, SH, AC, 151A, 151B, AM) for surface protection, self-cleaning, antimicrobial and anti-corrosion applications; KETJENFLEX® REACH-compliant phthalate-free specialty plasticizers for inks, coatings, adhesives, and plastics; and Sulfo Chemicals (PTSC, PTS Acid, PTS Amide, Chloramine-T pharma grade) sold as intermediates to pharmaceutical and agrichemical manufacturers. Products are sold as formulated end-products or intermediates to industrial B2B customers.
Is Axcentive a public or private company?
Axcentive is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Axcentive founded?
Axcentive was founded in 1998. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Axcentive based?
Axcentive is headquartered in Bouc-bel-air, France, in the Europe region.
How does Axcentive make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Smart Coatings (EXOCOAT™) is the primary driver. The others are professional Disinfection (HALAMID®), specialty Additives (KETJENFLEX®) and sulfo Chemicals.
Who are Axcentive's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Jotun, Hempel, Neogen Corporation, BYK (ALTANA) and LANXESS. Broad incumbents are Clariant, BASF, Evonik Industries, AkzoNobel and Sika AG.
Does Axcentive have an API?
No public API is recorded for Axcentive.
What industry is Axcentive in?
Axcentive's product category is Specialty Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAL, Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives, with a secondary code of IMAEABAH, Industrial Biocides & Preservatives. Its NAICS code is 3255 and its SIC code is 2890.