What Alberdingk Boley does

Alberdingk Boley GmbH is a privately held German specialty chemicals manufacturer headquartered in Krefeld-Uerdingen, founded in 1775 and operating as an independent GmbH under German law. The company produces environmentally friendly water-based dispersions (acrylics, acrylic-polyurethane hybrids, hydrosols, polyurethanes, styrene-acrylics, and UV-curing variants), polyols, and natural oils (castor oils and linseed oils, including derivatives and specialities), serving industrial customers in the coatings, adhesives, and related sectors worldwide.

Its core technology centers on waterborne and biobased polymer chemistry, with 30 years of accumulated expertise in waterborne biobased dispersions under the 'Alberdingk biobased' sub-brand, alongside vertically integrated oil processing capability. The company maintains dedicated production and commercial entities in Germany, the United States (Alberdingk Boley USA), and China (Alberdingk Resins China), giving it multi-continent direct sales reach.

Alberdingk Boley operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market, selling specialty chemical raw materials to industrial customers globally on a one-time product-sale basis with no disclosed subscription or recurring revenue streams; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The management board comprises Timm Wiegmann (President) and Thomas Hackenberg, and the company emphasizes its independence, medium-sized family-controlled status, and 250-year heritage as core elements of its market positioning.

Name

Alberdingk Boley

Legal name

Alberdingk Boley GmbH

Website

https://alberdingk-boley.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1775

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Alberdingk Boley is a privately held German specialty chemicals manufacturer that produces water-based dispersions, polyols, and natural oils for industrial customers in the global coatings and adhesives markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Acrylics & Methacrylates (PMMA, Acrylic Resins) (IMAEANAG), Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

Keywords

• Water-based dispersions
• Polyurethane dispersions
• Biobased specialty chemicals
• Industrial coatings raw materials
• Castor oil derivatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Krefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemicals Sales: Sale of water-based dispersions (acrylics, polyurethanes, styrene-acrylics, UV-curing), polyols, and oils (castor oils, linseed oils) to industrial customers in coatings, adhesives, and related industries. Revenue is generated through product sales with no indication of subscription or recurring revenue models.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Alberdingk Boley manufactures and sells specialty chemical intermediates, principally water-based polymer dispersions (acrylics, polyurethanes, hydrosols and copolymers), polyols, and natural-oil derivatives such as castor and linseed oils. These intermediates are formulated inputs supplied to industrial downstream producers of coatings, adhesives, printing inks, and related polymer systems.

Product overview

Alberdingk Boley is a chemical raw materials company that offers environmentally friendly acrylic and polyurethane dispersions, polyols, and oils. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: Water-Based Dispersions (including Acrylics, Acrylic-polyurethane-hybrids, Hydrosols, Polyurethanes, Styrene-acrylics, and UV-curing variants), Oils (castor oils and linseed oils with derivatives and specialities), and Polyols. The company emphasizes its 30 years of expertise in waterborne biobased dispersions and positions itself as a sustainable chemical supplier serving industrial customers worldwide. Additional offerings include Biobased products, Technology Information resources, Highlights ECS 2025 exhibition products, Videos, and Banknotes products for security printing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alberdingk biobased: Sub-brand focusing on biobased products with sustainability focus.

Products and services

• Water-Based Dispersions Water-based polymer dispersions including acrylics, polyurethanes, hydrosols and copolymers supplied to industrial formulators for coatings, adhesives, and printing-ink systems.
• Polyols Polyol intermediates, including biobased variants, supplied to industrial customers for use in polyurethane systems and related polymer formulations.
• Oils (castor and linseed oil derivatives) Modified castor and linseed oil derivatives sold as raw-material inputs for industrial coatings, lubricants, and related polymer applications.
• Biobased Product Line Focused line of biobased chemical intermediates that enable downstream customers to meet sustainability targets while maintaining formulation performance.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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 subsidiary.

• Alberdingk Boley USAsubsidiaryOthersWholly-owned US subsidiary of Alberdingk Boley, operating as the company's presence in the North American market.
• Alberdingk Resins ChinasubsidiaryOthersRegional subsidiary in China operating as Alberdingk Resins China, providing local presence in the Chinese market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lubrizol: Lubrizol is a US-based specialty chemicals business (Berkshire Hathaway) producing polymer dispersions, polyurethane dispersions, and acrylic emulsions for coatings and personal care. Direct product overlap with Alberdingk Boley's water-based dispersion portfolio.
• DSM (dsm-firmenich): Dutch specialty chemicals company (now dsm-firmenich post merger) with biobased and specialty resin product lines serving coatings and industrial applications. Comparable in sustainability positioning and biobased raw material strategy.
• Wacker Chemie: Wacker Chemie is a German specialty chemicals company with polymer dispersions, binders, and biobased chemistries serving coatings, adhesives, and construction. Comparable mid-large German peer with overlapping specialty dispersion technology and customer base.
• Covestro: Covestro is a major German polyurethane and coating raw materials supplier with water-based dispersion technology for industrial coatings. It competes with Alberdingk Boley in polyurethane dispersions but operates at significantly larger scale with broader polymer coverage.
• Arkema: Arkema is a French specialty materials company with strong positions in coating resins, adhesives, and biobased specialty chemicals through its Bostik and Coating Solutions segments. Direct overlap with Alberdingk Boley's biobased dispersion strategy at larger scale.
• Celanese: Celanese is a global specialty chemicals company with significant emulsion polymers and redispersible powders business serving coatings, adhesives, and construction. Overlaps with Alberdingk Boley's styrene-acrylic and acrylic dispersion offerings.
• BASF: BASF is the world's largest chemical company with extensive water-based dispersion, acrylic, and polyurethane portfolios serving coatings and adhesives. It competes broadly with Alberdingk Boley but as part of a vastly larger and more diversified product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Allnex: Allnex is a global leader in industrial coating resins, including water-based acrylic and polyurethane dispersions. It is the most direct competitor to Alberdingk Boley in environmentally friendly binders for industrial coatings and adhesives applications.
• Synthomer: Synthomer is a UK-listed specialty dispersions and latex producer serving coatings, adhesives, and construction end markets. Its water-based polymer dispersion portfolio directly overlaps Alberdingk Boley's core offering and target customer base.

Regional players

• Mitsui Chemicals: Mitsui Chemicals is a Japanese specialty chemicals producer with polyurethane dispersions, acrylic resins, and adhesive raw materials. Comparable product portfolio but primarily serves the Asian market rather than directly competing in Europe.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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