What Lavollée does

Lavollée SAS is a French specialty chemical and mineral raw material distributor founded in 1963 and headquartered in Levallois-Perret. The company imports and distributes a curated portfolio of specialty ingredients organized into seven vertical divisions: Cosmétique, Pharma, CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers), Détergence, Lubrifiants, Polymères, and Agro-Phyto. Its supplier network spans more than 50 specialty producers globally (e.g., Vanderbilt Minerals, Venator, Borregaard, IFF, Rousselot, KCC Beauty, MÜNZING, MÜNZING, Seprosys, Clariant/Beraca, Genomatica), enabling coverage of pigments, rheology modifiers, surfactants, biosolvents, antioxidants, UV filters, excipients, APIs, fermentation-derived and biosourced actives, and natural pigments produced in-house at a southern France facility.

The company sells exclusively to industrial B2B customers in France through a technico-commercial engineering field force that provides technical and regulatory advisory, formulation support, and outsourced supply chain services (price negotiation, consignment, just-in-time delivery, bundled invoicing) for major clients. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the operating model is transaction-driven distribution supplemented by outsourced procurement services rather than a software, licensing, or subscription model.

Lavollée is privately held as LAVOLLÉE SAS (share capital €6,684,480; RCS Nanterre B 442137345) and since 2022 has operated as the historical core entity of SIDG (Specialty Ingredients Distribution Group), a combination with food-and-nutrition specialist Firmalis backed by Waterland Private Equity, with President Hervé ORY-LAVOLLEE retaining his role. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, RSPO, REPHINE GMP, and an EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating (2022), credentials that materially support access to pharmaceutical and sustainability-procured industrial accounts.

Name

Lavollée

Legal name

LAVOLLÉE SAS

Website

https://lavollee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lavollée is a French specialty chemical, mineral, and natural ingredient distributor founded in 1963, serving industrial formulators across cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, CASE, detergents, lubricants, polymers, and agro-chemicals with technical advisory and outsourced supply chain services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemical Distribution

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Compounding Ingredient & API Distributors (Pharma Supply) (HLAIAJAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food-Grade Additives & Functional Ingredients Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAI), Fortification Ingredients (Vitamins, Minerals, Nutrient Premixes) (CRADAOAM)

Keywords

• Specialty chemical distribution
• Industrial raw materials
• Cosmetic ingredients
• Pharmaceutical excipients
• Mineral pigments

Headquarters

HQ city

Levallois

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemical Distribution: Importation and distribution of chemical and mineral raw materials for industrial synthesis and formulation markets. Revenue generated through product sales with possible outsourcing and consignment services for major clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lavollée SAS specializes in the importation and distribution of specialty chemical, mineral, and natural raw materials for industrial synthesis and formulation markets. The company supplies ingredients across seven divisions — cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, CASE (coatings/adhesives/sealants/elastomers), detergents, lubricants, polymers, and agro-phyto — combined with technical-regulatory advisory, formulation support, and outsourced supply chain services (consignment, just-in-time delivery, end-of-month invoicing) for industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

Lavollée SAS is a specialty chemical, mineral, and vegetable raw material distribution company founded in 1963, serving industrial formulation markets. The company offers a unified portfolio organized into seven product divisions: Cosmétique (cosmetic ingredients), Pharma (pharmaceutical ingredients), CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers), Détergence (detergents), Lubrifiant (lubricants), Polymères (polymers), and Agro-Phyto (agro-chemicals). Each division provides a comprehensive range of specialty ingredients including thickeners, stabilizers, pigments, antioxidants, surfactants, waxes, and performance additives for formulation applications. Lavollée operates as part of the SIDG (Specialty Ingredients Distribution Group) and focuses on technical support, regulatory guidance, and supply chain services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cosmétique (Cosmetic Ingredients) Distribution of specialty cosmetic ingredients including natural actives, fermented actives, hyaluronic acid, botanical extracts, colorants, emollients, surfactants, thickeners, exfoliants, UV filters, and perfumes for cosmetic formulators.
• Pharma (Pharmaceutical Ingredients) Distribution of pharmaceutical ingredients including thickeners, stabilizers, excipients, sweeteners, natural flavors, colorants, vitamins, probiotics, expectorants, analgesics, APIs, lipids, fatty acids, triglycerides, and fine chemistry intermediates for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) Distribution of pigments, fillers, resins, rheology agents, matting agents, texturants, corrosion inhibitors, adhesion promoters, additives, and construction raw materials for the coatings, paints, adhesives, and sealants industries.
• Détergence (Detergent Ingredients) Distribution of sulfate-free surfactants, biosolvents, thickeners, antifoams, corrosion inhibitors, waxes, water treatment chemicals, and pool maintenance products for cleaning product manufacturers.
• Lubrifiant (Lubricant Ingredients) Distribution of lubricant additives including extreme pressure additives, anti-wear agents, friction reducers, rheological agents, antioxidants, anti-corrosion agents, solid lubricants, and special additives for lubricant formulators.
• Polymères (Polymer Ingredients) Distribution of polymer and rubber ingredients including vulcanization accelerators and agents, processing agents, coupling agents, antioxidants, fillers, pigments, resins, plasticizers, and flame retardants.
• Agro-Phyto (Agrochemical Ingredients) Distribution of agrochemical ingredients including suspensions/emulsions agents, seed coating materials, actives for fertilizers and pesticides, rheological agents, dispersants, and natural and synthetic pigments for agricultural formulation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deliveries within 1 week for all in-stock products
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

47 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 3V SigmaminorOthers3V Sigma is a leading global producer of advanced specialty chemical products ranging from synthetic polymers to organic chemistry molecules.
• Alland & RobertminorOthersFamily business based in Normandy, founded over 135 years ago. Specialists in natural plant exudates, particularly acacia gum and sterculia gum for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.
• ASSESSAminorOthersBrazilian company pioneering the development and production of innovative, high-performance, and objectified bioactive ingredients for care and hair products.
• Atanor 118 S.A.minorOthersFounded in Barcelona in 2016, dedicated to producing new exclusive and innovative active principles for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry.
• Beraca (Clariant)minorOthersUnion of Beraca, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics and Clariant. Beraca brings rich knowledge of Amazon biodiversity ingredients, committed to sustainable sociobiodiversity alongside local communities.
• CirebelleminorOthersFounded in 2001 as a wax-based raw material manufacturer for personal care market. South African science and technology-based global manufacturer producing exceptional products supporting a circular beauty economy.
• CELLUGYminorOthersInspired by natural processes, CELLUGY creates sustainable pathways for biomaterials and high-quality ingredients enabling industry transition to a circular future through fermentation-produced pure cellulosic material.
• CosmActminorOthersManufacturer of a wide range of natural raw materials from around the world, accompanying finished product manufacturers through successive development stages.
• Daedal IndustrialminorOthersLeading Korean company specializing in research and manufacturing of preservatives and emollients for cosmetic care and hair products.
• DöhlerminorOthersTechnology-driven natural ingredients producer mastering sensory and coloring performance. Ingredients derived from natural raw materials including natural flavors, natural colorants, and plant-based ingredients.
• Hydrior SAminorOthersFounded in 1946 in Wettingen, Switzerland. Committed partner in producing surfactants (foaming, emulsifying, or solubilizing) for cosmetic and detergent industries.
• KCC BeautyminorOthersFocused on quality silicone production and functional silicone fluids for cosmetic care covering a wide spectrum of sensory properties for antiperspirants, makeup, sun care, and perfumes.
• PhenbioxminorOthersFounded in 2006 in Bologna (Italy) by industrial biochemistry researchers. Produces and commercializes actives and over 2000 plant ingredients using different production technologies, manufactured in Italy.
• Pigm'azurminorOthersCreation, production, and commercialization of natural pigments that are extremely resistant and environmentally and health-friendly from 100% natural and biosourced raw materials using an eco-compatible and patented manufacturing process.
• RousselotminorOthersCompany journey began in 1891 founding a family business producing glue and gelatin. Today Rousselot produces and distributes hundreds of products including Peptan, the world's first collagen brand.
• Schill+SeilacherminorOthersFounded in 1877 in Heilbronn, Germany. Medium-sized company with production sites in Germany and USA. Traditional amino acid-based surfactant manufacturer committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly economic activities.
• Stévia NaturaminorOthersState-of-the-art factory located in Riom (France), 100% dedicated to stevia extract production with the best and latest quality standards using sustainable and environmentally friendly methods.
• TRISUN LtdminorOthersIsraeli-origin jojoba oil manufacturer.
• TS-BiotechminorOthersLocated in Linqu, Shandong province, second largest sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid) manufacturer in China with annual production of 60 tonnes. Global biotechnology innovator combining white technology with ingredient solutions serving health and personal care industries.
• Vanderbilt MineralsminorOthersAmerican company with all extraction and manufacturing facilities in the USA. Smectite clays under VEEGUM, VAN GEL, and VANATURAL brands are key ingredients for natural rheology control, emulsion and suspension stabilization for pharmaceutical, personal care, animal care, agricultural, and industrial applications.
• Vanessence SAminorOthersSwiss-based family perfume house passionate about innovation and creativity. Specialized in creating unique and personalized fragrances with two generations of perfumers and expertise in marketing, brand strategy, and consumer behavior analysis.
• VenatorminorOthersLeading global chemical company dedicated to development and manufacturing of titanium dioxide (TiO2) based pigments and performance additives.
• ActivenminorOthersPioneering biotechnology company proposing a new class of actives for dermo-cosmetic industry by exploring genomic sequences of living organisms to find promising actives. Identified Miniproteins for dermo-cosmetic applications.
• GenomaticaminorOthersProduces biosourced butylene glycol, Brontide, from natural plant-based sugars using safe and sustainable fermentation-based process technology. Awarded prestigious ICIS chemical industry innovation award.
• TripleWminorOthersCommitted since 2016 to addressing environmental and financial waste management challenges by developing circular solutions transforming waste into renewable lactic acid.
• IFFminorOthersProposes a range of food ingredients improving bio-protection, nutritional, gustative, and organoleptic profile of food while offering better profitability and lower environmental impact for food, beverage, nutritional supplements, and pet food industries.
• IOI OleominorOthersExcipients and active ingredients based on triglycerides, fatty acids, lipids manufactured in Germany, certified EU GMP Good Manufacturing Practices.
• BorregaardminorOthersOperates the world's most advanced bioraffinery. Developed a wide portfolio of vanillin-based products using sustainable raw materials including single-component (EuroVanillin Pure), blended (EuroVanillin Plus), and custom products (EuroVanillin Expert).
• Divi's NutraceuticalsminorOthersGlobal leader in carotenoid and vitamin manufacturing based on molecular synthesis and stable finished product production expertise serving dietary supplements, human food, beverages, and animal feed industries worldwide.
• NovonesisminorOthersPartnership of Chr. Hansen and Novozymes creating a biosolutions leader with premier expertise in probiotics and vitamin K2-7.
• MomentiveminorOthersSpecialty chemical company offering products for pharmaceutical applications.
• Jiangxi Black Cat Carbon BlackminorOthersNumber 1 carbon black producer in China. Proposes a wide range offering high-quality technical performance meeting industrial requirements for polymers, inks, and coatings applications.
• Brad-ChemminorOthersUK-based producer and supplier of specialized lubricant additives, multi-metal corrosion inhibitors, copper passivators, solid lubricants, and dispersions for lubricant, cleaning, deicing, and water treatment industries.
• CAS AdditivesminorOthersSpanish producer of paint additives. Proposes anti-skin agents as MEKO replacement proven effective in aqueous and solvent systems.
• Climax Molybdenum CompanyminorOthersFounded in 1916, subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, today the leading global producer and supplier of molybdenum. Offers high-quality molybdenum derivatives such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and molybdenum oxide through integrated operations.
• Cutch OilminorOthersOne of the leading Indian producers of bentonite usable in all solvent-based, liquid, and organic oil systems.
• GalacticminorOthersBelgian company producing lactic acid and its derivatives such as biosourced lactic acid esters (ethyl lactate and butyl lactate).
• HauthawayminorOthersBoston-based American company producing polyurethane resin dispersions for coating and adhesive applications. Proposes polyester, polyether, and polycarbonate type grades.
• ICL Phosphate SpecialtyminorOthersDivision of ICL Specialty Products Inc., one of the world's leading specialty phosphate producers. Since 1972, develops HALOX brand corrosion inhibitors and anti-tannin products meeting regulatory and industrial requirements for non-toxic, lead-free, and chromate-free pigments.
• KOLONminorOthersSouth Korea-based group proposing hydrocarbon tackifying resins from KOLON for adhesives and road marking: C9 aromatic and phenolic modified (HIKOTACK range), C5 aliphatic and modified aliphatic (HIKOREZ range), hydrogenated DCPD (SUKOREZ range), Multi-performance Hydrocarbon Resin (MKOREZ range) with ISCC certified grades.
• Miwon Specialty ChemicalminorOthersServing UV/EB markets since 1983 as specialized business unit of Miwon Commercial. Leading UV/EB chemical company achieving sustainable growth since spin-off in 2009. Proposes wide range of acrylate and methacrylate monomers and oligomers including amine, epoxy, polyester, specialty, urethane acrylates, and waterborne UV/EB acrylates.
• MÜNZINGminorOthersReputed specialty additives company. Additives include antifoams, dispersants, rheology modifiers, emulsifiers, wetting agents, micronized and coated waxes, and wax dispersions and emulsions recognized worldwide for performance, quality, and technical innovation. Also has R&D laboratory for customer project support.
• Silysiamont S.p.AminorOthersItalian company producing synthetic micronized silicas (SYLYSIA range). Used in various industries including paint, coating, and inks for matting and antiblocking properties with wide range varying particle size, pore volume, and density.
• SEKISIU KASEIminorOthersInnovative Japanese company since 1959 manufacturing spherical hydrophobic vinyl monomer polymer particles. Microbeads provide light diffusion, matting, scratch resistance, and anti-slip properties especially for ink and paint applications.
• TolsaminorOthersSpanish company proposing mineral range including rheological clays, mainly sepiolites and bentonites. Sepiolites have strong thixotropic properties. Also proposes absorbent fillers and ADINS additive product line bringing new functionalities to materials.
• Vanderbilt ChemicalsminorOthersAmerican company specialized in manufacturing and distribution of chemical additives for various industrial sectors such as rubber, lubricants, and plastics for automotive and aerospace. Proposes full additive package including antioxidants (VANOX), vulcanization accelerators (VAROX), and processing agents (VANFRE).
• WIWAXminorOthersPolish company founded in 2006 specialized in polyethylene wax production. Proposes wide range of non-oxidized, oxidized (low or high density), or emulsified waxes adapted for various industrial applications such as polymers or adhesives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Biesterfeld AG: German family-owned specialty chemical distributor serving industrial, personal care, pharma, and CASE markets across EMEA. Closely aligned with Lavollée in family-owned heritage, European focus, and specialty formulation focus.
• Barentz International: Netherlands-based specialty ingredients distributor focused on human nutrition, personal care, animal nutrition, and industrial markets. Closely matches Lavollée's formulation-industry verticals and high-touch technical sales approach.
• Caldic: Dutch specialty distribution group serving life sciences and industrial formulation markets globally. Comparable business model with vertical specialization, technical advisory, and outsourced supply chain services similar to Lavollée.
• Nordmann (Nordmann, Rassmann): Hamburg-based chemical and ingredient distribution company serving personal care, pharma, CASE, and industrial markets. Similar family/independently-owned heritage to Lavollée with comparable vertical specialty distribution focus.
• Azelis Group: Belgium-based specialty ingredients distributor serving life sciences (personal care, pharma, food) and industrial chemicals markets across EMEA, Americas, and APAC. Highly comparable to Lavollée's vertical-driven specialty distribution model with strong technical sales coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Univar Solutions: North America-headquartered global chemical and ingredient distributor serving industrial, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods end markets. Comparable in breadth of verticals but with different geographic concentration.
• Brenntag SE: Germany-based global market leader in chemical distribution. Overlaps with Lavollée in specialty industrial chemicals and ingredients distribution, but operates at much larger scale with broader chemical portfolio including commodity products.
• DKSH Holding: Switzerland-based market expansion services company distributing specialty ingredients (personal care, pharma, food) across Asia and Europe. Comparable in specialty ingredients distribution with vertical focus, though with stronger Asia footprint.
• IMCD N.V. Global market leader in specialty chemicals and ingredients distribution, headquartered in the Netherlands. Closest large-scale peer to Lavollée in terms of formulation-focused distribution across pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, though at vastly greater scale and global reach.

Regional players

• Manuchar: Belgian-headquartered global chemical distribution company with strong presence in emerging markets. Overlaps with Lavollée in specialty industrial chemical distribution but with different geographic and customer mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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