Quimialmel Italia

What Quimialmel Italia does

Quimialmel Italia, S.p.A. a socio unico is a privately held Italian distributor of specialty chemical and mineral raw materials, headquartered in Fiorano Modenese (Modena) and operating since 1998 as the wholly-owned Italian subsidiary of Quimialmel Grupo, a diversified group with 38+ years of trading and processing experience. The company distributes imported chemical inputs across eight industrial verticals: glass, ceramic and refractory, plastics and rubber, construction, paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, fibercement, and bricks. Its product catalog spans chlorinated paraffins and chlorinated polyethylene (CPE), halogen-free PNA220 flame retardants, Hydromag magnesium hydroxide, titanium dioxide rutile R248+, active zinc oxide and zinc borate, cellulose ethers (HPMC, MHEC, HEC, CMC, EC, MC), PVA resin and fibers, precipitated calcium carbonate, and acrylic/styrenic/vinyl emulsion resins. The company acts as the Italian point of distribution for an international roster of principals including Shandong Head, Pangang Titanium, Hangzhou JLS, Shuanxing Inner Mongolia (China), Rubamin (India), Qu\u00edmica del Cinca and Bear Qu\u00edmica (Spain), Condall Srl (Italy), and AdaCAL (Turkey).

Operations are anchored on a 4,000+ sqm logistics warehouse at the Fiorano Modenese site, which also houses a customs warehouse enabling flexible import and stock guarantee service for key products. The company is UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certified and relies on direct enterprise sales, participation in major industry trade fairs (Plast, Cersaie, European Coatings Show), and trade-body membership (ASSICC, PVC Forum Italia, International Antimony Association) as its go-to-market motion. Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee, quote-based B2B distribution model with no public pricing or software product layer.

The firm's strategic positioning sits squarely at the intersection of European chemical compliance (REACH for zinc products, ISO quality system) and the substitution of European-domiciled supply with cost-competitive Asian and Turkish alternatives, channeled through centralized Italian inventory and customs handling. No M&A, funding rounds, organic product R&D, or proprietary technology development is documented; growth is supplier-led via new exclusive distribution contracts.

Name

Quimialmel Italia

Legal name

Quimialmel Italia, S.p.A. a socio unico

Website

https://quimialmel.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quimialmel Italia is a privately held Italian specialty chemical and mineral distributor serving industrial manufacturers across ceramics, glass, plastics, rubber, construction, coatings, adhesives, and fibercement sectors from a 4,000+ sqm customs warehouse in Fiorano Modenese, operating as the Italian subsidiary of Quimialmel Grupo since 1998.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals Distribution

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

Barite Mining (IMAKAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Talc & Pyrophyllite (IMAEAFAC), Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK), Silica, Alumina & Metal Oxide Adsorbents/Desiccants (IMAEAIAG), Mineral/Particulate Thickeners (Silicates, Clays, Calcium Carbonate as texturizers) (AFAJAMAJ)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals distribution
• Mineral raw materials trading
• Industrial chemical additives
• Flame retardant distribution
• Polymer raw materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Fiorano Modenese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Distribution and Trading: Quimialmel Italia generates revenue through the distribution and trading of chemical raw materials and minerals to industrial customers in Italy. The company provides import services, maintains warehouse inventory, and offers stock guarantee for key products, serving sectors including ceramics, glass, plastics, construction, coatings, and rubber.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Quimialmel Italia distributes specialty chemical raw materials and mineral products to industrial manufacturers in Italy. The company imports, stores, and resells a broad portfolio including flame retardants (chlorinated paraffins, PNA220 series, magnesium hydroxide/brucite), polymers (chlorinated polyethylene CPE, PVA resins and fibers, emulsion resins), metal oxides (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide), mineral fillers (precipitated calcium carbonate, talc, silica), and cellulose ethers across sectors such as ceramics, glass, plastics, rubber, construction, coatings, adhesives, fibercement, and bricks. Operations are supported by a 4,000+ sqm warehouse with customs-bonded storage in Fiorano Modenese.

Product overview

Quimialmel Italia is a chemical raw materials distribution company and Italian subsidiary of Quimialmel Grupo (since 1998), distributing minerals, chemical products and raw materials across multiple industrial sectors including ceramics, glass, plastics, rubber, construction, coatings, adhesives, and fibercement. The company offers a complete service including import, storage, and stock guarantee of main products from a 4,000+ sqm logistics warehouse in Fiorano Modenese. The product portfolio includes flame retardants (chlorinated paraffins, PNA220 series, Hydromag), polymers (CPE, PVA), metal oxides (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide), mineral fillers (PCC, talc, silica), cellulose ethers, and specialty additives for various industrial applications. Products are sourced from global partners including Rubamin (India), Pangang Titanium (China), Shandong Head (China), Hangzhou JLS (China), Bear Quimica (Spain), AdaCAL (Turkey), and Química del Cinca (Spain).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quimialmel Italia: Italian subsidiary and trading division of Quimialmel Grupo serving the Italian market for chemical products and raw materials

Products and services

• Chlorinated Paraffins
• Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Shandong Head Co., LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 November 2017Chinese company and one of the world's leading producers of cellulose ethers for industrial (building, inks, PVC), pharmaceutical, and food sectors. Founded in 1992, Shandong Head has current annual production capacity of 37,000 tons across HPMC, MHEC, HEC, CMC, EC, and MC product lines. A new production line investment of over 50 million euros at their Zibo facility (completion June 2018) will add 20,000 tons/year, reaching 57,000 tons/year and confirming Head as China's leading and world's fourth largest producer.
• Shuanxing Inner MongoliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 October 2017Fourth largest Chinese PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) resin producer with annual production capacity of 130,000 tons. The only Chinese PVA producer fully integrated from coal, lime, calcium carbide mines, water resources, and internal power plant. Quimialmel Italia is authorized distributor for both PVA fibers and PVA resins in Italy, serving adhesives, emulsions, dispersants, paper, safety glass, plastic films, and auxiliary products for textile, colorific, and building industries.
• Hangzhou JLS Flame Retardants Chemicals LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 September 2017One of the world's leading producers of halogen-free flame retardants with total annual production capacity exceeding 30,000 tons, over 70 products, 17 national patents, serving over 1,200 customers in more than 40 countries. Quimialmel Italia distributes the PNA220 series of phosphorus and nitrogen-based halogen-free flame retardants for polyolefin compounds (PP, PE, TPE) suitable for electrical and electronic components, appliances, and cables.
• Pangang TitaniumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 September 2017China's largest integrated titanium producer with the largest ilmenite production (800,000 tons/year), titanium slag (180,000 tons/year), and titanium sponge (20,000 tons/year). Third largest Chinese titanium dioxide producer with total capacity of 235,000 tons/year (220,000 tons via sulfate and 15,000 tons via chloride). Quimialmel Italia distributes titanium dioxide rutile grade R248+ for masterbatch and thermoplastic compounds.
• Condall SrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 September 2017Italian company specializing in mineral fillers and magnesium hydroxide (Brucite) production. The Hydromag brand magnesium hydroxide is marketed by Quimialmel Italia as a natural flame retardant product with high thermal stability and halogen-free properties, suitable for electric cables, plastic compounds, and paints.
• Química del CincacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 July 2017Spanish company and historic European producer of chloro-derivatives. Quimica del Cinca operates a state-of-the-art Chloro-Soda plant in Spain using membrane technology, producing chlorinated paraffins that guarantee standards and consistency of quality at the highest levels while fully adhering to current environmental regulations. Quimialmel Italia distributes their chlorinated paraffins in the Italian market for use as traditional flame retardants and co-plasticizers in synergy with esters in the PVC industry.
• Bear Química S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 March 2017Spanish company founded in 1996 with annual production capacity of 14,000 tons of acrylic, styrenic, acrylic-styrenic, polyacrylic, vinyl, and vinyl-versatate emulsion resins. Quimialmel Italia distributes Bear Quimica products in the Italian building sector for applications including cementitious waterproofing membranes, anchor primers, sealing primers, water-based road marking paint, and concrete stamps.
• Quimialmel GrupoflagshipOthersQuimialmel Italia is a member of Quimialmel Grupo since 1998. Quimialmel Grupo has over 38 years of experience in the minerals and chemicals trading and processing industry with an important network of selling and purchasing. The parent company provides strategic support enabling the Italian subsidiary to maintain an important position in ceramics, glass, coatings, plastics, building, and rubber sectors.
• RubamincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian company with over 30 years of activity, one of the most important producers of zinc, cobalt, and molybdenum production, recovery, and recycling. Rubamin has achieved REACH registration and is a reference producer for the European market for zinc borate (flame retardant and smoke suppressant), active zinc oxide, and transparent zinc carbonate for elastomers sector. Quimialmel Italia distributes Rubamin products in Italy.
• AdaCAL Industrial Mineral CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish company with long experience in mineral fillers production. Quimialmel Italia distributes precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) for paints, coatings, sealants, and polymers sectors in Italy.
• ASSICCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian chemical trade association representing companies operating in chemical products commerce, production, and distribution. ASSICC provides training programs, technical committees, conferences, seminars, and practical tools for member companies to address market challenges and complex industry regulations.
• PVC Forum ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian association representing the entire PVC value chain including PVC resin producers, additives producers, and converters. PVC Forum Italia members represent about 60-70% of PVC transformed in Italy, headquartered in Milan with over 100 members. Part of the European Network of PVC Forum linked to ECVM (European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers).
• International Antimony Association (i2a)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association that conducts studies and disseminates information concerning the safety and benefits of antimony and antimony compounds, providing data on environmental, health, and safety regulations for producers and distributors worldwide.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IMCD: Dutch-listed global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor serving coatings, plastics, personal care, and industrial markets across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Directly comparable as a third-party specialty distributor with a similar technical sales model and multi-vertical reach.
• Azelis: Belgian global distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients with strong European presence. Closely comparable business model and end-market coverage in industrial specialties including coatings, plastics, rubber, and construction chemicals.
• Biesterfeld: Hamburg-based family-owned European chemical distributor active in industrials, specialties, and consumer care. Comparable multi-vertical industrial distribution model serving plastics, coatings, adhesives, and construction customers across Europe.
• Nordmann, Rassmann: Hamburg-headquartered European chemical and mineral distributor (over 100 years old) serving plastics, rubber, coatings, construction, and personal care markets. Directly comparable as a specialty distributor sourcing globally for European industrial buyers.
• TER Group: German specialty chemical distribution group distributing raw materials, additives, and pigments into rubber, plastics, coatings, and adhesives throughout Europe. Similar business model and end-market focus to Quimialmel Italia.
• Caldic: Dutch-headquartered global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients active in industrial materials, coatings, and personal care. Comparable European mid-market distributor with multi-vertical reach and supplier representation model.
• Häffner (CG Chemikalien): German chemical distributor specializing in industrial minerals, oxides, and specialty additives for ceramics, glass, plastics, and construction. Highly comparable product portfolio (talc, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, barium carbonate) and customer base.

Regional players

• ICC Chemical: Chemical distribution group with European operations focused on industrial chemicals and raw materials. Comparable as a regional multi-specialty distributor competing in adjacent geographies and product lines to Quimialmel Italia.

Broad incumbents

• Univar Solutions: North American and European chemical and ingredient distributor with industrial and specialty chemical lines. Comparable as a broad-line incumbent offering overlapping product portfolios (industrial minerals, additives, polymers) to similar downstream manufacturers.
• Brenntag: Germany-headquartered global market leader in chemical distribution with operations in industrial and specialty chemicals across more than 70 countries. Comparable as a much larger incumbent operating in overlapping product categories (industrial chemicals, minerals, additives) for similar downstream industries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/quimialmel
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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