Globalchimica

What Globalchimica does

Globalchimica S.r.l. is a privately held Italian specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1949 in Turin and currently operating from a single plant in Lombardore, Italy. The company develops, produces, and distributes chemical formulations organized into three product categories: Casting and Composites (RTV2 silicone elastomers, polyurethane and acrylic resins, epoxy resins, Jesmonite composites, encapsulation/potting systems, and release agents for industrial, artistic, and architectural applications); Mechanized Excavation - Injections (soil conditioning foaming agents and polymers, TBM/MTBM sealants and lubricants, HDD consumables, and polyurethane/epoxy injection resins for tunnel and infrastructure waterproofing); and Coating and Treatment (waterproofing mortars, polyurea-based elastomeric coatings, thermo-efficient paints, and water-repellent protective treatments for civil engineering surfaces). The company also serves as the European distributor of Jet-Lube specialty lubricants and compounds for drilling, construction, oil and gas, and food and beverage applications.

The business model is B2B direct sales with consultative technical assistance. Products are typically quoted on a project or order-volume basis rather than through published price lists, and the company offers tailored customization of formulations for extreme operating conditions and customer-specific requirements. Revenue derives from one-time product sales of proprietary chemical formulations, professional services tied to formulation customization and technical support, and distribution margins on Jet-Lube resales. Customer segments span construction and infrastructure (bridges, viaducts, tunnels, chemical plants, facades, flat roofs), mechanized tunneling and mining (TBM, MTBM, HDD operators), the casting and composites industry (industrial, artistic, architectural prototyping), and industrial lubricant buyers. The company employs between 11 and 50 people, runs two quality control laboratories with pilot systems for product development, and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and INAIL chemical industry health and safety compliance.

Ownership and management remain within the Besson family across three generations - founder Amedeo Besson (1949), Marco Besson (since 1974), and the current third generation including Clara Besson in the account function - with no external investors or parent company identified in the available data. Capital structure shows the standard minimum Italian S.r.l. share capital of €48,360. The company has invested in plant infrastructure (new Lombardore plant in 2009, expansion in 2016) and sustainability (photovoltaic system started up in 2021 and inaugurated in 2022), positioning itself for an increasingly ESG-compliant, sustainable chemistry focus. Marketing and lead generation are conducted primarily through the corporate website with downloadable technical documentation, while orders are captured through a dedicated export/sales department ([email protected]), an R&D and compliance contact ([email protected]), and the account department.

Name

Globalchimica

Legal name

Globalchimica S.r.l.

Website

https://globalchimica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Globalchimica S.r.l. is a family-owned Italian specialty chemicals manufacturer (founded 1949) producing RTV2 silicones, polyurethanes, epoxies, soil conditioning agents, waterproofing systems, and protective coatings for construction, tunneling, casting, and infrastructure customers worldwide, and serving as European distributor for Jet-Lube lubricants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA), Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)

Keywords

• Specialty chemical formulations
• Waterproofing coatings
• Tunnel boring consumables
• Casting and molding materials
• Civil engineering chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Lombardore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Formulations Sales: Globalchimica develops and manufactures chemical formulations including silicone rubbers, polyurethane products, epoxy resins, soil conditioning chemicals, waterproofing systems, and protective coatings. Products are sold directly to industrial customers for applications in casting, tunneling, construction, and surface treatment.
2. Product Customization and Technical Assistance: The company offers tailored product formulation services for customers with particular needs, including products for extreme operating conditions, representing an additional revenue stream through specialized/customized solutions.
3. Jet-Lube Distribution: As European distributor of Jet-Lube lubricants and compounds, Globalchimica earns margins on the resale of these specialized lubricants for drilling, construction, oil & gas, food & beverage, and general industry applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Globalchimica develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty chemical formulations organized into three product lines: Casting & Composites (silicone rubbers, polyurethane rubbers, epoxy/acrylic resins, Jesmonite, encapsulation potting compounds, and release agents); Mechanized Excavation - Injections (soil conditioning polymers, TBM/MTBM and HDD consumables, and polyurethane/epoxy injection resins for tunnel waterproofing and consolidation); and Coating & Treatment (waterproofing mortars, polyurea and acrylic protective coatings, thermo-efficient paints, and water repellents). The company is also the European distributor for Jet-Lube specialty lubricants used in drilling, construction, oil & gas, and food & beverage.

Product overview

Globalchimica is an Italian chemical formulations company that develops and manufactures specialty chemical products organized into three main categories: CASTING & COMPOSITES (silicone rubbers, polyurethane rubbers, epoxy and acrylic resins, encapsulation/potting products, Jesmonite composites, and release agents for industrial, artistic, and architectural molding applications); MECHANIZED EXCAVATION - INJECTIONS (soil conditioning agents, HDD drilling consumables, injection resins and foams for tunnel waterproofing and restoration, and TBM/MTBM sealants and lubricants); and COATING & TREATMENT (waterproofing and restoration mortars, protective coatings, thermo-efficient paints, and water repellents for construction and infrastructure protection).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jet-LubecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobalchimica is the European distributor of Jet-Lube, a globally recognized brand specializing in lubricants and compounds for complex and extreme applications. The partnership covers drilling, construction, oil & gas, food & beverage, and general industry sectors. Jet-Lube products complement Globalchimica's existing chemical formulations for tunneling and industrial applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss global leader in construction chemicals including waterproofing, sealing, bonding, and concrete protection. Directly overlapping with Globalchimica's Coating & Treatment and injection/waterproofing product families, but operating at vastly larger scale and breadth.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives and sealants business unit of Arkema, producing industrial bonding, sealing, and specialty chemical formulations. Comparable to Globalchimica's RTV2 silicone, polyurethane elastomer, and epoxy/injection-resin chemistries across construction, industrial assembly, and tunneling applications.
• Wacker Chemie AG: German specialty-chemical manufacturer and global leader in silicones (RTV-2 elastomers, encapsulants, potting compounds). Directly overlaps with Globalchimica's GLOBALSIL silicone rubber and encapsulation product lines but at much larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• RPM International Inc. US-listed specialty coatings, sealants, and building solutions holding company (Tremco, Carboline, Stonhard). Comparable to Globalchimica's protective coatings, waterproofing, and sealants portfolio, particularly for infrastructure and construction end markets.
• Henkel AG: German multinational with a large Adhesive Technologies division serving packaging, construction, and industrial assembly. Comparable to Globalchimica on industrial polyurethane/epoxy chemistries and on customer-base overlap in European manufacturing and construction.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: Global BASF division dedicated to construction chemicals, including waterproofing, concrete protection, grouts, and tunneling/injection systems. Directly comparable to Globalchimica's mechanized excavation injection resins and civil-engineering waterproofing lines.
• Tremco Construction Products Group: Specialty construction products group (part of RPM International) covering waterproofing, sealants, coatings, and concrete repair. Directly comparable to Globalchimica's Coating & Treatment and waterproofing/restoration product lines for infrastructure and building-envelope applications.

Direct peers

• Kerakoll Group: Italian specialty-chemical manufacturer focused on green-building adhesives, sealants, and waterproofing for construction. Closely comparable product overlap (waterproofing, surface treatment, construction chemistry) and similar mid-sized Italian private-company profile.
• Mapei: Italian-headquartered global specialty chemical company producing adhesives, sealants, waterproofing systems, and construction chemicals. Directly comparable to Globalchimica on waterproofing, coating, and civil-engineering product lines, and shares an Italian SME-rooted commercial culture.
• MC-Bauchemie: German mid-sized specialty-chemical manufacturer focused on construction chemicals, concrete protection, waterproofing, and tunnel/injection systems. Closely matches Globalchimica on waterproofing, coating, and tunneling-chemistry product families, with similar mid-market European profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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