Reininghaus Chemistry

What Reininghaus Chemistry does

Reininghaus-Chemie GmbH & Co. KG is a German chemical trading and contract manufacturing company headquartered in Essen, founded in 1988 as a trading and production business originally focused on laboratory chemicals. Over 35 years the firm has evolved into a specialty chemical distributor and toll manufacturer operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CG GROUP, a diversified chemical trading group with locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The company employs 39 full-time staff and serves more than 1,500 active commercial customers exclusively on a B2B basis, refusing sales to private consumers.

The firm distributes a portfolio of more than 2,500 industrial and specialty chemicals spanning acetates, glycols and glycol ethers, ethanolamines and other amines, acids and alkalis, phosphates, phosphonates, surfactants, and organic solvents. Beyond distribution, Reininghaus operates contract manufacturing services producing custom mixtures (liquid–solid and liquid–liquid) to customer specifications, supported by an in-house laboratory for quality analytics. Operations are anchored by substantial physical infrastructure: 10 storage tanks of 30 m³ for acids and alkalis, 12 storage tanks of 12 m³ plus a mixing tank for hydrogen peroxide, 4 amine storage tanks, 13 underground storage tanks totaling 390 m³ for organic liquids, 3,000 m² of storage for oxidizing, toxic and corrosive substances, plus mixing vessels up to 7.5 m³ capable of handling aggressive media. Direct filling from tank trucks into IBCs and drums (10–1,000 L) and partner-forwarder logistics complete the service stack.

The commercial model is sales-led with personal consulting and what the company describes as 360° customer support, delivered through a dedicated sales organization including a Head of Sales, a Sales Manager, Key Account Managers, and field sales representatives. Pricing is handled through direct sales consultations and is not publicly disclosed; the revenue stream is transactional on chemical distribution and professional-services-based on contract manufacturing. Customer segments are distributed horizontally across construction chemicals, paints and lacquers, industrial cleaners, corrosion protection, metalworking, oil and gas, cleaning and detergent manufacturing, and lubricants. Certifications include ISO 9001 (2024), ISO 14001, ISO 50001 (2025), SQAS (2023), Responsible Care, and an EcoVadis Bronze Medal, which collectively serve as procurement pre-qualifications in regulated chemical supply chains.

Name

Reininghaus Chemistry

Legal name

Reininghaus-Chemie GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://reininghaus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reininghaus-Chemie GmbH & Co. KG is a German specialty chemical distributor and toll manufacturer serving more than 1,500 B2B industrial customers across DACH with a 2,500+ SKU portfolio, custom-mixing capabilities, hazardous-materials storage, and direct-filling logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals Distribution

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Chemical Manufacturing (325), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (424690)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemicals, Ingredients & Raw Materials Marketplaces (CRAFAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commodity Surfactants & Detergent Base Chemicals (IMAEAAAI), Bulk Industrial Solvents (IMAEAAAE), Commodity Organic Chemicals (Solvents & Intermediates) (IMAEAAAB)

Keywords

• Industrial chemicals distribution
• Specialty chemicals supply
• Contract chemical manufacturing
• Chemical toll blending
• Bulk chemical storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Distribution: Trading and distribution of industrial and specialty chemicals. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio of over 2,500 industrial & specialty chemicals sourced through established partnerships, providing stable supply chains and high quality products to commercial customers across various industries.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Toll manufacturing/contract manufacturing services where Reininghaus produces custom chemical mixtures according to customer formulations, including sample and specimen production, with professional analytics support. Services include direct filling from tank trucks into IBCs and drums.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Reininghaus Chemistry distributes and trades a portfolio of more than 2,500 industrial and specialty chemicals, including acetates, glycols, glycol ethers, ethanolamines, acids, alkalis, phosphates, surfactants, and organic solvents, exclusively to commercial B2B customers. The company complements this distribution business with contract/toll manufacturing of custom chemical mixtures, in-house laboratory analytics, bulk and hazardous-materials storage, direct filling into IBCs and drums, and third-party logistics distribution.

Product overview

Reininghaus Chemistry is a chemical trading and production company offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 2,500 industrial and specialty chemicals combined with full-service capabilities including contract manufacturing, storage, direct filling, and transport & distribution. The core product is the extensive chemical portfolio spanning acetates, glycols, glycol ethers, amines (ethanolamines, ethylenamines, propanolamines), acids, alkalis, phosphates, phosphonates, surfactants, and organic solvents. These chemical products are supported by complementary services: contract manufacturing for custom formulations, storage facilities with specialized tank capacities for various chemical types, direct filling from tank trucks, and logistics distribution. The company serves industrial sectors including construction chemicals, paints & lacquers, industrial cleaners, corrosion protection, metalworking, oil & gas, and cleaning/detergent industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial and Specialty Chemicals Portfolio Comprehensive portfolio of over 2,500 industrial and specialty chemicals, including acetates, glycols, glycol ethers, amines, acids, alkalis, phosphates, phosphonates, surfactants, and organic solvents, sourced through established long-term partnerships and supplied to commercial B2B customers across multiple industrial sectors.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Professional contract/toll manufacturing of custom chemical mixtures, including liquid-solid and liquid-liquid mixtures such as amine mixtures, solvent and glycol mixtures, and aqueous mixtures and solutions, executed according to customer formulations and supported by in-house laboratory analytics. Designed for industrial clients in chemical metalworking, water chemistry, refrigeration, and cleaning applications.
• Specialized Chemical Storage Services Bulk storage services for hazardous and specialty chemicals, including 10 x 30 m³ tanks for acids and alkalis, 12 x 12 m³ tanks plus mixing tank for H2O2, 4 amine storage tanks, 13 underground organic liquid tanks (390 m³ total volume), and 3,000 m² of storage area for oxidizing, toxic, and corrosive substances.
• Direct Filling Services Direct filling of chemicals from tank truck into IBCs and drums, with filling systems supporting containers from 10 to 1,000 liters, offered as part of the 360° customer service model.
• Transport and Distribution Services Flexible logistics concept delivered via partner forwarding companies, providing reliable transportation and distribution for industrial chemical customers.
• Acetate Esters Acetate ester products, including EDGA, PGDA, TEGDA, Diacetin, Triacetin, and assorted acetate compounds, supplied for industrial use.
• Ethanolamines Ethanolamine products, including Diethanolamine (DEA), Monoethanolamine (MEA), N-Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA), and Triethanolamine (TEA), available also in mixtures, used across industrial applications.
• Glycols and Glycol Ethers Glycol products including MEG, DEG, TEG, MPG, DPG, TPG, Hexylyne glycol, Phenoxyethanol (EPH), Phenoxypropanol (PPH), and glycol ethers including BG, BDG, BTG, PM, DPM, TPM, PMA, PnB, DPnB, TPnB, PnP, DPnP.
• Surfactants (Tensides) Surfactant products including Ether sulfates 28%/70%, Cumene sulfonates KNA+NA, Betaines, Alcoholethoxylates C10/C13/C12-14, Alcanolamides, Aminoxides, and EO/PO copolymers.
• Acids and Alkalis Acids including acetic acid, phosphoric acid, phosphorous acid, glycolic acid 57%/70%, and formic acid; alkalis including soda lye/caustic soda, potash lye/caustic potash, and ammonia solution; plus soda light/heavy in various concentrations.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CG GROUPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReininghaus-Chemie GmbH & Co. KG is a company of CG GROUP, operating as part of this chemical trading group. CG GROUP serves customers globally from various locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The partnership provides Reininghaus with access to a broader network, strategic partnerships, and the ability to serve international customers while maintaining local expertise.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Azelis S.A. Belgian-headquartered specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with strong European presence. Comparable in specialty chemicals focus but significantly larger and more diversified by geography and end-market.
• Brenntag SE: Global market leader in chemical distribution, headquartered in Essen, Germany. Operates an overlapping industrial chemicals portfolio with much greater scale, broader geographic reach, and a more diversified end-market mix than Reininghaus.
• Univar Solutions: North American-headquartered global chemical distributor with European operations. Overlaps with Reininghaus in industrial chemicals distribution but serves a broader geographic and end-market footprint.
• IMCD N.V. Rotterdam-based specialty chemicals distributor with strong European footprint and focus on formulated products. Competes with Reininghaus in specialty segments but operates at materially larger scale with broader application coverage.

Direct peers

• TER Group (TER Chemicals): Hamburg-headquartered distributor of specialty chemicals with distribution, contract manufacturing, and storage services across Europe. Comparable mid-sized German chemical distributor with overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• Häffner & Co. GmbH & Co. KG: German chemical distribution specialist serving industrial customers across acids, alkalis, solvents, and surfactants. Operates as a B2B-only distributor with a comparable focus on specialty chemicals, contract manufacturing, and storage services.
• CSC Jäklechemie GmbH & Co. KG: Nuremberg-based chemical distributor specializing in solvents, acids, and industrial chemicals with similar B2B sales-led model and customer overlap in paints, coatings, and industrial cleaning applications.
• Biesterfeld AG: One of Europe's leading chemical distributors, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Directly comparable to Reininghaus across industrial and specialty chemical distribution with a similar DACH-centric footprint, though at larger scale and broader international reach.
• Overlack GmbH: Mönchengladbach-based chemical distributor offering industrial and specialty chemicals with contract manufacturing and logistics services. Highly comparable GTM (B2B direct sales) and product mix to Reininghaus.
• Caldic B.V. Dutch-headquartered specialty chemicals distributor serving industrial customers across Europe with a similar portfolio of solvents, surfactants, and formulated products. Comparable in customer base and contract manufacturing service orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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