Bomix Chemie

What Bomix Chemie does

Bomix Chemie GmbH is a German specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1935 in Erfurt and now headquartered in Telgte, Germany, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Swiss Berlac Group since 2003. The company specializes in polyurethane finishing solutions, producing a portfolio of five core product lines: release agents, mould coatings (In-Mould Coatings / IMC), PU pigment pastes, mould cleaners, and the proprietary IMFC (In-Mold Foil Coating) technology. These products function as an integrated system, with release agents and coatings precisely matched to enable PU component manufacturers to eliminate post-production painting steps. Bomix holds 60-65% global market share in cable foaming release agents and 70% European market share in steering wheel manufacturing release agents, reflecting its dominant position in defined polyurethane finishing niches.

The company's products serve enterprise customers across automotive/mobility (steering wheels, engine covers, cable grommets, interior components), footwear (PU shoe soles), lifestyle/furniture, medical/hygiene (biocompatible coatings), and transportation (bus, train, aviation) sectors. Technology differentiation is built on 45+ years of polyurethane specialization, OEM approvals across major automotive brands, water-based and bio-based formulations achieving up to 95% VOC reduction versus solvent-based alternatives, and medical-grade certifications including DIN EN ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards. Bomix also offers industry-specific variants such as flame-retardant coatings for aviation and electrostatic dissipative surfaces for medical equipment, supported by a global distribution network of 14 channel partners across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia.

Bomix operates on a B2B specialty chemicals revenue model with quote-based pricing, multi-year enterprise contracts, and direct field sales supported by on-site technical consultation. The company produces approximately 4,000 customized batches annually with a reclamation rate below 0.1%, demonstrates ISO 9001:2015 certification since 1996, and participates in the German Chemical Industry Association's Responsible Care Program. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, consistent with a focused, niche-dominant specialty chemicals operation rather than a high-volume commodity producer. The company is privately held with no external funding history and no publicly disclosed financial metrics.

Name

Bomix Chemie

Legal name

Bomix Chemie GmbH

Website

https://bomix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bomix Chemie GmbH is a German specialty chemicals manufacturer producing release agents, mould coatings (IMC), pigment pastes, cleaners, and proprietary IMFC technology for polyurethane component finishing. The company serves automotive, footwear, furniture, medical, and aviation OEMs globally, with dominant niche market shares in cable foaming and steering wheel applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals — Polyurethane Finishing

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEADAH

Polyurethanes (MDI/TDI, Polyols, PU Systems)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Petrochemicals & Derivatives

Keywords

• Polyurethane finishing chemicals
• Release agents manufacturing
• Mould coating systems
• Polyurethane pigment pastes
• Industrial chemical formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Telgte

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemicals - Polyurethane Finishing Products: Bomix generates revenue through the sale of specialized chemical formulations for polyurethane finishing including release agents, IMC coatings, PU pastes, mould cleaners, and related products. The company produces both large tonnages with first-class quality and small customized quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels14 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bomix Chemie GmbH manufactures and sells specialty polyurethane finishing chemical systems, including release agents, in-mould coatings (IMC), polyurethane (PU) pigment pastes, mould cleaners, and the proprietary IMFC (In-Mold Foil Coating) technology. The company produces both large-volume standard grades and small customized batches (approximately 4,000 customized batches per year) for industrial customers in automotive, footwear, furniture, medical, and mobility sectors.

Product overview

Bomix Chemie GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of polyurethane finishing solutions comprising five core product lines: Release Agents (Bomix Release Agents), Mould Coatings/In-Mould Coatings (IMC), PU Pastes (pigment preparations), Mould Cleaners, and the innovative IMFC (In-Mold Foil Coating) technology. These products work synergistically as a complete system—release agents are precisely matched to the mould coatings, and PU pastes provide coloration that complements the coating process. The portfolio includes specialized industry variants for Automotive/Mobility (steering wheels, engine covers, cable foaming, automotive interiors), Footwear (shoe soles), Lifestyle/Furniture, Medicine/Hygiene, and Bus/Train/Aviation sectors. The company emphasizes water-based, low-VOC formulations for environmental sustainability and offers both 1K (no hardener, no pot life) and 2K coating systems. Additional specialized offerings include Finish Lacquers, Fingerprint Technology, and Skin Coat for enhanced surface effects. Production capabilities span from large tonnages to small customized batches, with approximately 4000 customized batches produced.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bomix Mould Coatings: Coating systems for polyurethane finishing, available as 1K or 2K technology, waterborne formulations.
• Bomix Release Agents
• Bomix PU Pastes
• Bomix Mould Cleaner
• Bomix IMFC (In-Mold Foil Coating)

Products and services

• Bomix Release Agents PU release agents for efficient production of polyurethane components with adjustable effects such as gloss level, look and feel. Available in water-based, solvent-free, and high-solid formulations; used by industrial manufacturers of molded PU parts.
• Bomix Mould Coatings (IMC - In-Mould Coating) Revolutionary coating systems for polyurethane components that allow avoidance of time-consuming surface treatments and subsequent painting. Available as 1K technology with optional 2K systems, water-based formulations, and allow mold temperatures above 40°C.
• Bomix PU Pastes Pigment preparations for coloring polyurethane foam with excellent storage stability and high color intensities. Compatible with all standard PU systems, offering UV-stability options and adjustable viscosities.
• Bomix Mould Cleaner High-dissolving-power cleaners for PU and release agent residues, producing immaculately clean molded parts and molds. Available in standard and viscous formulations for vertical or overhead cleaning applications.
• IMFC - In-Mold Foil Coating Revolutionary proprietary technology where coating is applied to a carrier film, transferred to PU, and peeled off. Enables coating without release agent with individually adjustable colors and surface patterns.
• Bomix Finish Lacquers Top-coat lacquers for shoe manufacturing that can be applied after IMC for finishing touches. Available with extensive color repertoire for various finishing options.
• Bomix Fingerprint Technology Specialized coating technology for creating unique surface textures and patterns on polyurethane components.
• Bomix Skin Coat Specialized coating system for creating skin-like surface finishes on polyurethane components.
• Release Agent for Steering Wheels Specialized release agent for steering wheel manufacturing with very matte finish, maximum color stability, and excellent bondability. Water-based with up to 95% VOC reduction compared to solvent-based products; reduces grinding time by 80-90%.
• Release Agent for Cable Foaming Highly concentrated solvent-based release agents covering 60-65% of worldwide cable sleeve production. Products provide 4-5 times demolding and create dense surfaces for perfect cable insulation.
• Release Agent for Automotive Interior Water-based release agents with very low VOC content for low-density foam parts such as armrests, center consoles, pillows and seats. Enables significant CO2 footprint reduction in manufacturing.
• IMC for Engine Covers Water-based IMC systems for engine covers and acoustic components that are solvent-free with high-fill systems providing excellent coverage and resistance to abrasion and media such as gasoline.
• IMC for Bus, Train and Aviation Highly resistant, flame-retardant, and biocompatible coatings for rail, bus, and aviation sectors meeting standards for acoustic parts, biocompatible surfaces, and flame-retardant surfaces (RL 95/28/EGB1, FMVSS 302, DIN EN1021-2, DIN 4102B1).
• IMC for Agricultural Sector / Forklift Trucks Coating systems for ACE (Agriculture, Construction, Earthmoving) manufacturers using PU parts. Water-based systems meeting requirements for flexibility, durability, and color matching.
• IMC for Medicine / Hygiene 2K spray paint systems (solvent-based and water-based) for medical equipment meeting standards for biocompatibility (DIN EN ISO 10993-1, -5, -12), electrostatic dissipation (ISO 2878:2011-09), and disinfectant resistance (DIN 2812-3, -4). Suitable for cleanrooms.
• Release Agent for Medicine / Hygiene Water-based release agents for medical and hygiene sector meeting requirements for biocompatibility. Products for armrests, recliners, seat cushions, wheelchair supports, and rehabilitation equipment.
• Release Agent for Lifestyle / Furniture Release agents for lifestyle and furniture production including armrests, seats, headrests, work and fitness mats. Water-based formulations with low VOC content and options for 'Blue Angel' compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-90% reduction in steering wheel grinding time
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Berlac GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2003Bomix Chemie has been part of the Swiss Berlac Group since 2003. Berlac Group is a multinational company specializing in surface finishing solutions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BASF SE: Largest chemical company globally with extensive polyurethane and coatings portfolios; serves overlapping automotive, footwear, and furniture end markets with broader formulation offerings.
• Covestro AG: One of the world's largest polyurethane raw material (MDI, TDI, polyols) producers; competes indirectly with Bomix along the PU value chain and can offer bundled system solutions to OEM customers.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Global coatings supplier focused on transportation and industrial applications; competes indirectly for high-performance PU coating specifications in automotive and bus/train sectors where Bomix is qualified.
• PPG Industries: Global coatings giant whose industrial coatings overlap with Bomix's In-Mould Coating technologies for transportation, industrial, and consumer applications.
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA: Global adhesives, sealants, and coatings major with broad industrial portfolios that can displace specialised suppliers like Bomix in large enterprise procurement, particularly for automotive OEM contracts.

Direct peers

• Marbo Group: Italian producer of release agents and ancillary chemical products for the polyurethane industry, particularly for footwear soles - an overlapping vertical with Bomix's footwear business.
• Concentrol: Spanish specialty chemical company producing release agents, coatings, and additives for polyurethane processing; directly competitive in European PU finishing markets.
• Chem-Trend: US-based global leader in release agents and process chemicals for polyurethane, composite, rubber, and die-casting applications; directly competitive with Bomix's release-agent portfolio across automotive and industrial customers.
• Stoner Molding Solutions: Specialty manufacturer of release agents, mould cleaners, and mould coatings for plastics, polyurethane, and rubber processors; competes head-to-head with Bomix's release agents and mould cleaner lines for PU component makers.

Others

• Berlac Group: Parent company of Bomix Chemie since 2003; a Swiss multinational specializing in surface finishing solutions - relevant as the controlling shareholder and ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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