What LEFA Temsilcilik does

LEFA Temsilcilik A.Ş. is a privately held Turkish specialty chemical distribution company founded in 1997 by Levent Kırıkoğlu, who brought prior experience from Sabancı Holding, DuPont USA, Bekaert Belgium, Teijin Japan, and Eastman. Originally established in Istanbul and now headquartered in İzmit/Kocaeli, LEFA operates as a stocking technical representative — rather than a broker — for more than 15 international specialty chemical manufacturers, holding Official Sole Authorized Distributor status for several major principals (Therminol, Marlotherm, Eastman Aviation Solutions, Permabond, Naia, Atul) and Authorized Representation for others (Demak, Ekofluid, Micafluid, Turboden, METECH, LPS/ITWPRO BRANDS, Marston Domsel). The company maintains inventory of 300+ certified specialty chemical and industrial machinery products, with same-day shipment for in-stock items.

The product portfolio spans nine categories: synthetic heat transfer fluids (Therminol, Marlotherm, DOWTHERM A), aviation chemicals (Eastman turbo oils, Skydrol hydraulic fluids, SkyKleen solvents, Clearway de-icers, ZOK 27 gas turbine cleaners), industrial adhesives (Permabond UV, epoxy, structural acrylic, anaerobic, cyanoacrylate), maintenance chemicals (LPS), potting compounds and resins (Demak polyurethanes and epoxies), specialty latexes (NBR, SBR from Jiangsu Yatai), sustainable textile fibers (Naia Renew), industrial machinery (Turboden ORC systems, Ekofluid/Micafluid transformer oil regeneration, MEA motor testing, METECH impregnation units), and resorcinol/specialty chemicals from Atul.

Revenue is generated through product-margin resale of specialty chemicals and equipment to Turkish industrial customers in four primary verticals: industrial manufacturing (heat transfer and process chemicals), aviation/MRO (with named customers including Turkish Airlines, Onur Air, AtlasGlobal, Corendon, and Freebird Airlines), textile (chemical auxiliaries and sustainable fibers), and electrical/transformer (insulation resins and oil regeneration equipment). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting a direct-sales motion with technical consultation rather than e-commerce transactional pricing. The company distributes exclusively within Turkey for most principals, with a broader Europe and Middle East scope under the Eastman Aviation authorization.

Name

LEFA Temsilcilik

Legal name

Lefa Temsilcilik A.Ş

Website

https://lefa.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LEFA Temsilcilik is a privately held Turkish specialty chemical stocking distributor, founded in 1997, that represents 15+ international manufacturers and holds inventory of 300+ certified products serving industrial manufacturing, aviation/MRO, textile, and electrical customers in Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemical Distribution

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Petrochemical Manufacturing (32511)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Oilfield & Refining Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Styrenics (Styrene Monomer, PS, EPS, ABS) (IMAEADAE)

Keywords

• Specialty chemical distribution
• Heat transfer fluids
• Industrial adhesives
• Aviation chemicals
• Technical product distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Besiktas

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemical Distribution: LEFA purchases specialty chemicals from international manufacturers (Therminol, Eastman, Permabond, Demak, Atul, Jiangsu Yatai, Naia, LPS, Marlotherm, etc.) and resells them to Turkish industrial customers. Revenue is generated through product margin on heat transfer fluids, aviation chemicals, adhesives, resins, latex, textile chemicals, and machinery. The company maintains large inventories for same-day or next-day shipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

LEFA Temsilcilik A.Ş is a Turkish stocking distributor and authorized representative that sells more than 300 specialty chemical products from over 15 international manufacturers to industrial customers in Turkey. Its portfolio covers heat transfer fluids, aviation turbine oils and hydraulic fluids, industrial adhesives, maintenance chemicals, specialty latex polymers, textile fibers, epoxy and polyurethane resins, and industrial machinery for oil regeneration and energy recovery, supported by technical consultation and laboratory services.

Product overview

LEFA Temsilcilik is a chemical distribution company with over 30 years of experience, acting as an authorized distributor for leading international specialty chemical manufacturers. The product portfolio spans multiple categories: (1) Heat Transfer Fluids including Therminol (VP-1, 66, 59, 54, 55, LT, D-12, VLT, XP, 62, 68, 72, 75, VP3), Marlotherm (SH, LH, N, XC), and DOWTHERM A; (2) Aviation Chemicals including Eastman Turbo Oils (2380, 2197, 2389, 25), Skydrol Hydraulic Fluids (PE-5, LD-4, 500B-4), SkyKleen solvents, Clearway de-icers, and ZOK 27 gas turbine cleaner; (3) Industrial Adhesives under Permabond brand including UV adhesives (UV605, UV610, UV620, UV625, UV630), 2-part epoxies (ET500, ET515, ET5145, ET5147), 1-part epoxies (ES550, ES560, ES578), structural acrylics (TA4246, TA4610), anaerobic adhesives (A1062, A1024), and cyanoacrylates (101, 102, 737, 2011) plus QFS16 activator; (4) Maintenance Products under LPS brand including lubricants (LPS 1, 2, 3), specialty products (LST Penetrant, Force 842, CFC-Free Contact Cleaners, Presolve Degreasers, ChainMate), and Dykem inspection markers; (5) Specialty Latexes including NBR Latex and SBR Latex from Jiangsu Yatai; (6) Sustainable Textile Fibers including Naia Renew acetate yarns in various deniers; (7) Industrial Machinery including Turboden ORC energy systems, Ekofluid and Mikafluid oil regeneration systems, Brockhaus test equipment, MEA motor testing, and Metech impregnation units; (8) Specialty Chemicals including Resorcinol and Resorform products from Atul, Freezium secondary coolant, and Glacial Acetic Acid; (9) Potting Compounds and Resins for LED encapsulation and electronics protection. The company maintains stock of over 300 products from more than 15 suppliers, with same-day shipping capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therminol Heat Transfer Fluids Synthetic heat transfer fluids from Eastman (Therminol and DOWTHERM A brands) for industrial process heating, cooling, and vapor-phase systems across a wide temperature range from -75°C to 400°C, including NSF H1 food-grade options, sold to Turkish industrial manufacturers and process plants.
• Marlotherm Heat Transfer Fluids Synthetic organic heat transfer media (Marlotherm SH, LH, N, XC) for closed and forced-circulation liquid and vapor phase heat transfer systems, sold to Turkish industrial process heating customers.
• Eastman Aviation Turbine Oils High-performance aviation turbine oils from Eastman qualified to MIL-PRF-23699 STD/HTS, SAE AS5780 SPC, DOD-PRF-85734 and MIL-PRF-7808 Grade 3, sold to commercial airlines, helicopter operators, and MRO facilities in Turkey.
• Skydrol Aviation Hydraulic Fluids Type IV aviation hydraulic fluids (Skydrol PE-5 and LD-4) offering low density, valve erosion control, deposit control and long fluid life, sold to commercial aviation operators and MRO facilities in Turkey.
• Permabond Industrial Adhesives Permabond engineering adhesives for industrial assembly, including UV-curable adhesives, 1-part and 2-part epoxies, structural acrylics, anaerobic threadlockers and sealants, and cyanoacrylates, sold to Turkish manufacturers across electronics, lighting, glass bonding, plastics, and general assembly.
• LPS Industrial Maintenance Chemicals LPS brand industrial maintenance chemicals (penetrants, lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, rust preventatives, contact cleaners, and Dykem torque seal inspection markers) qualified to MIL-PRF, Boeing BMS, Airbus AIMS, Pratt & Whitney, Lockheed Martin, and NSF H2 specifications, sold to industrial, aviation, military and facility maintenance customers in Turkey.
• Naia Renew Sustainable Acetate Fibers Sustainable acetate fiber (Naia Renew) made from 60% sustainably sourced wood pulp and 40% certified recycled waste material, offered in bright and matte filament yarns and staple fiber, sold to Turkish textile manufacturers seeking sustainable fiber alternatives.
• Specialty Latex Polymers (NBR and SBR) Carboxylated NBR latex and SBR latex from Jiangsu Yatai Chemical used in tire, conveyor belt, and rubber goods manufacturing, sold to Turkish rubber and rubber product manufacturers.
• Turboden ORC Energy Systems Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) turbogenerator systems for distributed electricity generation from industrial process heat, waste heat, biomass, geothermal, and solar thermal sources, sold to Turkish industrial energy users and power producers.
• Transformer Oil and Heat Transfer Fluid Regeneration Systems Industrial systems for the purification, regeneration and reclamation of transformer oils and heat transfer fluids (Ekofluid and Micafluid), extending oil service life and supporting electrical insulation performance, sold to Turkish electric utilities, transformer service companies, and industrial users.
• Epoxy and Polyurethane Resins for Electronics and LED Encapsulation Epoxy and polyurethane potting, encapsulation, and PCB resins including optically clear polyurethane, flame-retardant general-purpose epoxy, and translucent polyol additives for LED encapsulation, sold to Turkish electronics, LED, and electrical insulation manufacturers.
• Resorcinol and Resorform Specialty Chemicals Resorcinol and resorcinol-formaldehyde resins (Resorcinol, Resorform P-19, Resorform P-20) from Atul Ltd used in rubber adhesives, wood adhesives, and flame retardants, sold to Turkish industrial and adhesive manufacturers.
• Freezium Secondary Coolant Non-toxic, non-flammable potassium formate-based secondary coolant (Freezium -60) for indirect cooling systems and heat pumps, sold to Turkish industrial and refrigeration users.
• SkyKleen Aviation Cleaning Solvents Biodegradable, non-halogenated, non-ozone-depleting aviation cleaning solvents (SkyKleen 1000 liquid and SkyKleen 2000 thickened paste for vertical/overhead surfaces), sold to aviation MRO and maintenance facilities in Turkey.
• Clearway F1 Runway De-icer Potassium formate-based, corrosion-inhibited airport runway de-icer (Clearway F1) meeting AMS 1435 standard and WGK1 classification, sold to Turkish airports and aviation ground operators.
• ZOK 27 Gas Turbine Compressor Cleaner Water-based, corrosion-inhibiting, pH-neutral, biodegradable gas turbine compressor cleaner (ZOK 27) qualified to MIL-PRF-85704 Type II, Airbus CML 11-K09A, and Pratt & Whitney CML 11-003D, sold to aviation operators, power producers, and industrial gas turbine users in Turkey.
• Textile Processing Auxiliaries and Industrial Solvents Textile processing auxiliaries and industrial solvents (IPA isopropyl alcohol to MIL SPEC TT-I-735 and MIL-P-87931, Oakite Super Rustripper / DBS 4000, Difil oil, Glacial Acetic Acid, Triethylene Glycol, machine oils, and Release Agent 96), sold to Turkish textile processors and industrial users.
• Dykem Cross Check Torque Seal Inspection Markers Tamper-proof torque seal inspection paste (Dykem Cross Check) for visual detection of loose fasteners, approved to Boeing BMS8-45 Type II and Lockheed Martin 302-40812, sold to Turkish aerospace and industrial maintenance customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ systems worldwide using Therminol heat transfer fluids
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Demak PolymerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015LEFA is the Official Authorized Distributor for Demak Polymers since 2015. Demak is an Italian company supplying epoxy and polyurethane resins for the electrical and electronics industries, serving motor, lighting, and transformer sectors.
• Therminol (Eastman)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEFA is the Official Sole Authorized Distributor for Therminol and Marlotherm in Turkey. Therminol is the world's best-selling synthetic heat transfer fluid with production facilities on four continents and over 15,000 systems operating globally. LEFA serves as the primary channel for Therminol products in the Turkish market.
• Eastman Aviation SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEFA is the Official Sole Authorized Distributor for Eastman Aviation Solutions in Turkey, and also the Official Authorized Distributor for Europe and Middle East. Products include Eastman turbo oils, Skydrol aviation hydraulic fluids, and SkyKleen aviation solvents. Eastman products are used in approximately 12,000 commercial aircraft and 24,000 engines worldwide, completing 2 billion flight hours.
• PermabondcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEFA is the Official Sole Authorized Distributor for Permabond engineering adhesives in Turkey. Permabond supplies high-quality industrial adhesives including cyanoacrylates, UV adhesives, epoxies, and structural acrylics to customers across all industries globally.
• Atul LTDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEFA is the Official Sole Authorized Distributor for Atul LTD in Turkey. Atul is India's only integrated resorcinol and resorcinol formaldehyde resin manufacturer, also producing value-added products like 1-3 Cyclohexanedione and Anisol.
• Jiangsu Yatai Chemical Co. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEFA is the Official Sole Authorized Distributor for Jiangsu Yatai Chemical in Turkey. Yatai is China's oldest latex manufacturer for tire and conveyor belt production, supplying SBR latex, VP latex, Carboxylic SBR latex, and Carboxylic NBR latex.
• Ekofluid GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEFA is the Official Authorized Representative for Ekofluid GmbH in Turkey. Ekofluid produces facilities for the purification and refinement of transformer oils and other oily liquids.
• Turboden (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEFA is the Official Authorized Representative for Turboden in Turkey. Turboden, a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries group company, designs, manufactures, and maintains Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems for electricity generation from multiple heat sources including industrial processes, waste heat, renewable energy, and traditional fuels.
• Micafluid AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEFA is the Official Authorized Representative for Micafluid AG in Turkey. Micafluid produces facilities for the purification and refinement of transformer oils and other oily liquids such as heat transfer fluids.
• Naia (Eastman)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEFA is the Official Sole Authorized Distributor for Naia in Turkey. Naia Renew is a sustainable acetate fiber made from 60% sustainably sourced wood pulp and 40% certified recycled waste material, addressing sustainability challenges in the textile industry.
• LPS (ITWPRO BRANDS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEFA is the Official Authorized Representative for ITWPRO BRANDS' LPS products in Turkey. LPS is a leader in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) providing high-performance maintenance chemicals for industrial, aviation, military, and industrial facility applications worldwide.
• Marston DomselminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEFA is the Official Authorized Representative for Marston Domsel in Turkey. Marston supplies high-quality industrial adhesives to customers across many industries globally.
• METECH S.R.L.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEFA is the Official Authorized Representative for METECH S.R.L. in Turkey. METECH produces vacuum and pressurized impregnation machines as well as thermal vacuum ovens.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• ICC Chemical: Turkey- and Middle East-focused chemical distributor serving industrial, oil & gas, and manufacturing customers. Closest direct regional peer to LEFA in terms of geography, customer segments, and product categories (specialty industrial chemicals, additives, raw materials).
• Manuchar: Belgian-headquartered chemical distributor with a particularly strong footprint in Turkey, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Highly comparable in geographic and product mix to LEFA — distributes specialty and commodity chemicals to industrial customers in Turkey via local warehousing.

Direct peers

• Azelis: Belgian-headquartered specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor operating across EMEA, Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Highly comparable business model: distributes specialty chemicals (including heat transfer fluids, adhesives, and resins) to industrial customers via regional country teams — analogous to LEFA but at global scale.
• Nordmann, Rassmann: European specialty chemicals distributor distributing raw materials and specialty additives to industrial customers across adhesives, coatings, plastics, and personal care. Comparable third-party specialty distribution model with strong EMEA footprint; larger scale than LEFA but similar principal-agency structure.
• TER Chemicals: German specialty chemicals distributor distributing coatings additives, adhesives, plastics additives, and industrial specialties across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Comparable distribution model to LEFA, with deeper resources and a broader principal portfolio.
• Caldic: Dutch specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor operating across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Comparable model: principal-agency distribution of specialty raw materials with technical applications support to industrial customers.
• Biesterfeld Spezialchemie: German specialty chemical distributor distributing industrial, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical specialty chemicals across EMEA. Comparable to LEFA in distributing third-party specialty chemicals with technical sales support; stronger European footprint and broader product portfolio.
• IMCD N.V. Dutch specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor focused on high-value formulations and technical sales across coatings, plastics, personal care, and industrial markets. Closest peer in terms of technical specialty distribution model and reliance on principal relationships rather than volume logistics.

Broad incumbents

• Brenntag: Global market leader in chemical and specialty chemical distribution with broad industrial, food, and pharma portfolios. Directly comparable to LEFA as a downstream chemical distributor; far larger scale and global footprint but overlapping end-customers in heat transfer, adhesives, and industrial chemicals.
• Univar Solutions: North American-headquartered chemical and ingredient distributor serving industrial and consumer markets worldwide. Comparable distribution model for specialty and commodity chemicals to industrial end-customers, including heat transfer and lubrication applications; broader scale than LEFA.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance24 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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