Grillo Zinc Oxide

What Grillo Zinc Oxide does

Grillo Zinc Oxide is the zinc oxide business of GRILLO-Werke AG, a family-owned German industrial group headquartered in Duisburg with the zinc oxide production base located in Goslar, Germany. Grillo Zinc Powder GmbH is the operating entity for these products. The business develops and manufactures high-purity zinc oxides across three primary application segments: industrial (zinc source for catalysts and adsorbents in chemical and petrochemical processes), cosmetics (EU-GMP compliant pigments for suncare, skincare, and decorative cosmetics under the Eclipse Z and ZincoSense sub-brands), and pharmaceuticals (high-quality zinc oxide meeting pharmaceutical industry standards). The company emphasizes tailor-made formulations, over 100 years of accumulated production experience, and a portfolio of global certifications.

The go-to-market is direct B2B enterprise sales with personalized customer consultation via named contact points, quote-based pricing, and a customer registration system for accessing technical content. Sub-brands Eclipse Z and ZincoSense are commercialized through a strategic partnership with UViva Technologies, and an ECO ZINC sub-brand positions climate-neutral, low-CO2 production. Distribution is direct global sales targeting enterprise industrial, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical buyers, with marketing support through the corporate website, LinkedIn, YouTube, and trade show participation. No public pricing, revenue figures, funding rounds, or third-party investor ownership were disclosed in the source material.

Name

Grillo Zinc Oxide

Legal name

GRILLO-Werke AG

Website

https://grillo-zno.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grillo Zinc Oxide, a subsidiary of family-owned GRILLO-Werke AG, manufactures high-purity zinc oxide in Goslar, Germany for industrial (catalysts, adsorbents), cosmetic (Eclipse Z, ZincoSense), and pharmaceutical applications under EU-GMP and COSMOS certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Zinc Chemicals

NAICS

Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying (33149)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral & Inorganic Colorants (Titanium Dioxide Alternatives, Iron Oxides, Calcium Carbonate) (AFAJAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)

Keywords

• Zinc oxide production
• Specialty zinc chemicals
• Cosmetic grade pigments
• Pharmaceutical zinc compounds
• Industrial catalysts materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Goslar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Zinc Oxide Product Sales: Sale of high-purity zinc oxide products across industrial, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical segments. Products include zinc oxides for technical industry (catalysts, adsorbents), cosmetics (Eclipse Z, ZincoSense), and pharmaceuticals. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales with personalized consultation and custom product development services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Grillo Zinc Oxide manufactures and supplies high-purity zinc oxide products for industrial, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and catalysis applications. Its portfolio includes the ECLO line of industrial zinc oxides, Eclipse Z and ZincoSense cosmetic-grade zinc oxides, and tailored zinc oxide solutions engineered for specific customer formulations across cosmetics, pharma, and industrial chemistry.

Product overview

Grillo Zinc Oxide offers a portfolio of high-purity zinc oxide products organized into three primary application categories: industrial zinc oxide for catalysts and adsorbents in chemical/petrochemical industries; cosmetic zinc oxide (Eclipse Z and ZincoSense sub-brands) for sunscreens, skincare, and decorative cosmetics; and pharmaceutical zinc oxide for drug applications. The company also provides custom/tailor-made zinc oxide solutions and individual product development services to meet specific customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eclipse Z: A high-performance range of zinc oxide products for use in sunscreen, skincare, and decorative cosmetics, providing both protection and aesthetics.
• ZincoSense
• ECO ZINC

Products and services

• ECLO Industrial Zinc Oxides Industrial-grade zinc oxide products used as functional additives and intermediates in industrial applications including rubber, ceramics, paints, and chemical processes. Targeted at industrial chemical buyers and manufacturers.
• Eclipse Z Cosmetic Zinc Oxides Cosmetic-grade zinc oxide ingredients formulated for use in sun protection products and skincare applications, designed for cosmetics manufacturers and brand owners requiring consistent quality and regulatory compliance.
• ZincoSense Cosmetic Ingredients Cosmetic-grade zinc oxide ingredients developed for formulators seeking specific sensorial and functional properties in cosmetic products such as color cosmetics and skincare.
• Tailor-Made Zinc Oxide Solutions Custom zinc oxide formulations engineered to customer specifications, including tailored particle size, surface area, and purity profiles, designed for B2B customers requiring differentiated zinc oxide performance in their target applications.
• Zinc Oxide for Catalysts Zinc oxide materials used as components in catalyst formulations, offered to industrial chemistry buyers producing catalysts for chemical processes.

Segments3 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.

• UViva TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUViva Technologies is a strategic partner for GRILLO's cosmetic zinc oxide product lines. GRILLO offers UViva's Eclipse Z product line (high-performance zinc oxide for suncare, skincare, and decorative cosmetics) and ZincoSense (COSMOS-approved zinc oxide for skincare as non-UV filter) through their product portfolio. This partnership enables GRILLO to provide comprehensive cosmetic ingredient solutions with both protection and aesthetic performance.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Zochem: Zochem is one of the largest North American producers of zinc oxide, supplying high-purity grades for industrial, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications. It is the most direct global competitor to Grillo's ZnO portfolio across the same three end-market verticals.
• Hakusui Tech: Hakusui Tech is a Japanese specialty chemicals company with a significant zinc oxide business serving cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial customers. It competes with Grillo in high-purity ZnO grades, particularly in Asian cosmetic formulations.
• Sakai Chemical Industry: Sakai Chemical is a Japanese producer of inorganic chemicals including zinc oxide for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, rubber, and electronics. It is a comparable specialty-grade ZnO producer targeting many of the same end uses as Grillo.
• Zinc Nacional: Zinc Nacional is a major Mexican producer of zinc oxide and zinc products serving industrial, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical customers worldwide. It competes with Grillo on volume-scale ZnO supply and on premium-grade specialty applications.
• US Zinc: US Zinc is a long-established North American zinc oxide and zinc chemicals manufacturer serving rubber, ceramics, paints, and specialty applications. It is a direct competitor to Grillo in industrial ZnO and overlaps in select higher-purity grades.
• EverZinc: EverZinc (formerly Zinifex/Pexinox) is a Belgium-headquartered global zinc oxide specialist serving rubber, ceramics, paints, cosmetics, and pharma. It overlaps Grillo on high-purity ZnO grades and competes in the same European industrial and cosmetic channels.

Broad incumbents

• Umicore: Umicore is a Belgian materials technology group with zinc chemicals and surface treatment products. It overlaps Grillo in selected zinc chemistry and catalyst-related applications, but operates as a much broader materials and recycling platform.
• BASF: BASF is the world's largest chemical company with a broad portfolio of zinc oxide and zinc-based specialty chemicals for cosmetics, pharma, catalysts, and industrial applications. It is a broad incumbent rather than a ZnO pure-play, but competes directly with Grillo in cosmetic and pharma-grade ZnO.
• Lanxess: Lanxess is a German specialty chemicals group with inorganic and zinc-based product lines serving industrial and consumer markets. It overlaps Grillo on selected zinc chemistry applications and is a German-headquartered broad incumbent competitor.

Regional players

• Brüggemann: Brüggemann is a German specialty chemicals producer of zinc-based and other performance additives serving industrial customers, primarily in Europe. It is comparable to Grillo as a German-based specialty zinc chemistry supplier but focuses on additives and polymer applications rather than ZnO cosmetics/pharma.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@grillowerke1842
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grillo-werke-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 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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