SCALP

What SCALP does

SCALP SAS is a French manufacturer of professional chemical products for surface treatment, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Les Pavillons-sous-Bois, Seine-Saint-Denis. The company designs and produces a portfolio of chemical formulations organized into four primary lines: Building (Bâtiment, 71+ SKUs across strippers, cleaners, waterproofing agents, algicides/biocides, anti-graffiti treatments, hardeners and the EKO'R eco-responsible sub-range), Industry (hot/cold stripping, degreasers, passivators, additives), Transport (bodywork, brakes, interiors, rims, engines, tires), and Drone-applicable products for facade and rooftop treatment without scaffolding. Core technology centers on aqueous-based formulations, VOC-free chemistries, and biosourced raw materials, with proprietary products such as SCALPFUGE PRO CE (compliant with European standard EN 1504-2 for concrete protection) and BATI'NET M 3100 (3-in-1 algicide/hydrofuge/cleaner concentrate). Recent launches in 2025 and recognized sustainability credentials (EcoVadis Bronze Medal, EXCELL+ and EXCELL Zone Verte certifications) support the company's positioning on environmental compliance.

The company operates a sales-led, direct-to-customer go-to-market via e-commerce, with a primary French site (scalpsas.com) and seven localized country websites spanning France, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Germany, the UK, and Italy. Products are sold in professional volumes (5L, 20L, concentrates) to three B2B customer segments — building contractors and facade specialists, industrial maintenance operators, and transport/auto service professionals — with custom formulation available through an in-house laboratory. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales appear to be one-time transactions rather than recurring contracts. Supporting marketing includes a content blog, YouTube video tutorials, downloadable PDF product guides segmented by vertical, email newsletter, and SEO-optimized product pages. The company is privately held under the French SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) structure with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds identified.

Name

SCALP

Legal name

SCALP SAS

Website

https://scalp-sas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCALP SAS is a French manufacturer founded in 1945 that designs and produces professional chemical surface treatment products — strippers, cleaners, waterproofing agents, algicides, and protective treatments — for B2B customers in building, industry, and transport sectors across 8 European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals — Surface Treatment & Cleaning

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

Keywords

• Surface treatment chemicals
• Industrial cleaning products
• Concrete waterproofing products
• Professional paint strippers
• Facade maintenance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Pavillons-sous-bois

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical product sales: Sale of professional chemical treatment products including strippers, cleaners, waterproofing agents, algicides/biocides, and anti-graffiti treatments for building, industry, and transport sectors. Products sold in various volumes (5L, 20L, concentrates). Custom product formulation services available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SCALP SAS designs, manufactures, and sells professional chemical products for surface treatment, including chemical strippers, cleaners, waterproofing/hydrofuge agents, algicides/biocides, anti-graffiti treatments, and protective coatings. Products are organized into four verticals — Building (Bâtiment), Industry, Transport, and Drone-applicable — and sold in various volumes (5L, 20L, concentrates) to professional B2B customers across 8 European countries. The company also operates an in-house laboratory offering custom-formulated products tailored to specific customer requirements.

Product overview

SCALP SAS is a French manufacturer of professional chemical products for surface treatment, cleaning, and protection. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio organized into four main product categories: Building (Bâtiment), Transport, Industry (Industrie), and Drone products, plus custom formulations. The Building category includes 71+ products across 8 sub-categories (Décapants, Nettoyants, Hydrofuges-Oléofuges, Algicides-Biocides, Anti-Graffitis, Anti-salpêtre, Durcisseurs-Consolidants, and Gamme EKO'R). Key individual products include SCALPFUGE PRO CE (EN 1504-2 compliant concrete hydrofuge), BATI'NET M and M 3100 (biocide treatments with detergent), SCALP ANTI-M and ANTI-M 3100 (anti-green deposit treatments), SCALP FACANET PAE (rinse-free facade cleaner), SCALPEX AQUA 50 (gel facade stripper), SCALP RENOV'EXPRESS (express facade cleaner), SCALPFUGE 35 (colorless roof/facade hydrofuge), and SCALP AQUA 03/04 (universal and food-surface cleaners). The company also offers industry-specific products (hot/cold stripping, degreasers, passivators, oils) and transport products (bodywork, brakes, interiors, rims, engines, tires). The EKO'R line features biosourced materials and eco-responsible formulations. Drone-application compatible products enable cleaning and treatment of facades and roofs without scaffolding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EKO'R: Eco-friendly product range featuring biosourced raw materials, sustainable processes, and eco-responsible logistics.
• SCALPEX
• SCALPFUGE
• SCALP ANTI-M
• SCALP AQUA
• SCALP RENOV'EXPRESS
• BATI'NET

Products and services

• SCALPFUGE PRO CE Impregnation hydrofuge for concrete (béton) compliant with EN 1504-2, formulated for the protection of new or old concrete facades and walls, both interior and exterior. Penetrates deeply to form an invisible barrier against water, chlorides, carbonation, and corrosion, without altering the appearance or porosity of the substrate. Colorless, non-film-forming, UV-resistant, and VOC-free. Suitable for all concrete types (cast, prefabricated, fiber-reinforced, BFUHP, GRC). Intended for professional construction and renovation use.
• BATI'NET M Ready-to-use treatment against green deposits, formulated from the combination of a biocide and an integrated detergent additive. Designed for cleaning greasy dirt and black marks and for treating algae, lichens, and micro-organisms on roofs, facades, walls, and exterior floors. For professional building-maintenance use.
• BATI'NET M 3100 Concentrated 3-in-1 multifunctional treatment (algicide + hydrofuge + cleaner), specially formulated for roofs, facades, walls, and exterior floors. The concentrate form allows dilution at point of use. For professional building-maintenance use.
• SCALP ACCELERATOR-M Concentrated detergent additive (booster) designed to enhance the effectiveness of algicide and biocide treatments, accelerating cleaning action on greasy and soiled surfaces. Sold separately for professional building-maintenance use alongside the SCALP algicide/biocide range.
• SCALP FACANET PAE Professional rinse-free facade cleaner formulated for deep cleaning of facades, roofs, walls, and exterior floors soiled by urban atmospheric pollution. Eliminates the need for rinsing after application. For professional building-maintenance contractors.
• SCALP ANTI-M Professional rinse-free anti-green-deposit treatment for the durable protection of roofs, facades, walls, and floors against green deposits, algae, lichens, and micro-organisms. EXCELL+ certified for high quality and effectiveness. For professional building-maintenance use.
• SCALP ANTI-M 3100 Concentrated 2-in-1 anti-green-deposit treatment and waterproofing (imperméabilisant) for durable protection of roofs, facades, walls, and exterior floors against algae, lichens, and micro-organisms, while simultaneously waterproofing treated substrates. For professional building-maintenance use.
• SCALP AQUA 03 Ultra-concentrated professional universal cleaner and degreaser designed for cleaning and washing all synthetic surfaces in the building sector. For professional building-maintenance contractors and cleaning services.
• SCALP AQUA 04 Professional food-contact cleaner and degreaser, specially formulated for cleaning surfaces that may come into contact with food. EXCELL Zone Verte certified for environmental and safety compliance. For professional use in food-service and food-processing environments.
• SCALPEX AQUA 50 High-performance gel-form facade stripper, specially formulated to rapidly strip exterior paints, RPE (Revêtement Plastique Épais), waterproofing systems, and thin films. The gel consistency adheres to vertical surfaces for effective stripping action. For professional facade renovation contractors.
• SCALP RENOV'EXPRESS Professional cleaning product for facades, roofs, walls, and exterior floors, formulated to clean, descale, and deeply renovate the most heavily soiled exterior substrates. For professional renovation contractors.
• SCALPFUGE 35 Colorless professional hydrofuge (waterproofing agent) formulated for the durable protection of roofs, facades, and all types of porous materials. Provides long-lasting water repellency without altering the substrate's appearance. For professional building-maintenance and waterproofing contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Results visible within 15 minutes to 2 hours for cleaning products
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss-listed global leader in construction chemicals, including concrete protection, waterproofing, and facade systems. Competes with SCALP in hydrofuges and concrete-protection categories but at vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• Henkel: German multinational with industrial cleaning, surface treatment, and adhesive technologies. Overlaps with SCALP's industrial cleaners and protective treatments but serves a much broader customer base.
• PPG Industries: Global paints and coatings giant with architectural, industrial, and protective coatings divisions. Competes broadly in surface protection but at multi-billion-dollar scale across many geographies.
• BASF (Master Builders Solutions): BASF's construction chemicals unit offers concrete protection, facade treatments, and surface-prep systems globally. Comparable on waterproofing and surface treatment but at massive industrial scale.

Direct peers

• Watco (RPM Industrial): UK-based manufacturer of industrial floor coatings, cleaners, and repair products for industrial and commercial users. Comparable on industrial-grade chemical solutions and direct-to-professional distribution.
• PROSOCO: US-based specialty chemicals maker focused on concrete/masonry cleaners, strippers, and protective treatments. Comparable product mix (chemical strippers, cleaners, water repellents) for professional building restoration contractors.
• Soprema: French-headquartered specialist in waterproofing, facade protection, and building chemicals. Directly comparable on waterproofing (hydrofuge) and anti-deposit treatments, with similar European footprint and contractor-led GTM.
• KEIMFARBEN: German manufacturer of silicate-based paints and specialist facade coatings with a strong sustainability positioning. Comparable as a European specialty building-chemicals brand competing on durability and eco-formulation.
• Zolpan: French manufacturer and distributor of paints, coatings, and facade treatment solutions serving building professionals. Highly comparable to SCALP on geography (France-led), product categories (décapants, nettoyage, protection), and B2B professional channel.

Emerging players

• Kärcher: Global leader in cleaning equipment with growing branded chemical/detergent lines for facade and vehicle cleaning. Comparable end-use applications (facade, vehicle cleaning) but competes via equipment-and-chemistry bundles rather than pure chemistry sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzAFL2rZVuyNTr8vsJBJ3yg
• Facebookfacebook.com/scalpsas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scalp-sas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 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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