What Synteko does

Synteko AB is a Swedish specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1944 that designs and produces wood floor finishing systems, sold under the Synteko brand and the regional Skania sub-brand in Brazil. The product portfolio spans water-based and solvent-based lacquers, 100% solid alkyd-based floor oils, tung-oil deck treatments, wax-free maintenance agents, and application accessories. Technical differentiation centers on proprietary Small Particles Technology, which incorporates ceramic silica particles into waterborne 2K PU finishes (e.g., Synteko Zero 2K) to improve scratch and chemical resistance, combined with bio-based formulations achieving low VOC emissions (43 g/L) and EC1/EC1+ EMICODE certifications.

The company sells exclusively through third-party regional distributors and direct-order channels, with no consumer-facing retail or e-commerce storefront. Distribution coverage extends to more than 70 countries, anchored by a wholly owned Australian subsidiary (Synteko Australia Pty Ltd) and a consolidated US distribution agreement with Gehl Flooring Supply effective December 1, 2025. All manufacturing remains at the Jörlanda, Sweden headquarters, with the company describing its role as a brand and formulation owner leveraging distributor-led go-to-market execution.

Customer segmentation is broadly diversified across professional floor-laying contractors, residential end-users, and commercial specification projects (offices, cultural venues, historic renovations). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set by individual distributors on a quote basis; revenue mechanics are transactional one-time product sales with a recurring-use consumables layer from maintenance products. The entity is privately held, with no disclosed parent company, no external funding rounds, and 1-10 direct employees, suggesting a lean parent operation supported by outsourced/toll manufacturing and an extensive distributor network.

Name

Synteko

Legal name

Synteko AB

Website

https://synteko.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Synteko AB is a Swedish manufacturer of wood floor finishing systems — water-based lacquers, oils, and maintenance products — selling through regional distributors in more than 70 countries to professional contractors, residential users, and commercial specification projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Floor Finishing Products

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Coatings & Finishes (IMAEAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Coatings & Finishes (IMADAKAD), Wood & Laminate Surface Cleaners & Polishes (CRAJACAD), Hardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing (HSAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Wood floor finishes
• Waterborne floor lacquer
• Floor oil treatments
• Floor maintenance products
• Wood floor accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Jörlanda

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Floor Finishing Products: Synteko generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of professional floor finishing products including water-based lacquers, solvent-based finishes, floor oils, and maintenance products. Products are sold through distributors and directly to contractors and professionals treating wooden floors.
2. Maintenance and Care Products: Ongoing revenue from maintenance products including floor soaps, cleaners, refinishers, and accessories that complement the primary finishing products.
3. Accessories: Sale of application tools and accessories including rollers, applicators, microfibre pads, cotton pads, and application equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Synteko manufactures and sells professional wood floor finishing systems including water-based and solvent-based lacquers/finishes, 100% solid floor oils, maintenance and care products (soaps, cleaners, refreshers), and application accessories. Products are sold through regional distributors and direct sales to flooring contractors and commercial projects in more than 70 countries.

Product overview

Synteko is a Swedish manufacturer of high-quality floor finishing systems for wooden floors, operating since 1944. The product portfolio includes three main categories: (1) Water-based and solvent-based floor finishes/lacquers for residential and commercial applications, including products like Synteko Zero 2K (100% PU waterborne finish), Synteko Nova Best XC (2K anti-slip finish), and Synteko PRO XC (1K finish); (2) Floor oils including Synteko 2K SolidMax Oil (100% solid, solvent-free oil) and Synteko Natural Oil (100% solid, solvent free); and (3) Maintenance products including Synteko Super Clean (wax-free cleaning agent), Synteko Soap, and cleaning accessories. The products are sold through distributors in over 70 countries worldwide, with production based in Sweden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skania: Products for the Brazilian market under the Skania brand

Products and services

• Synteko Zero 2K Waterborne 100% PU floor finish for wood and parquet floors in heavy-traffic areas. Bio-based formulation with Small Particles Technology (ceramic silica) for exceptional durability against scratches, heel marks, and household chemicals. EC1 certified low-emission product with low VOC (43 g/L). Designed for professional contractors in residential and commercial settings.
• Synteko 2K SolidMax Oil Fast-curing, 100% solid, alkyd-based solvent-free floor oil for high-traffic commercial use. Available in 8 color shades (Natural, X-White, White, Grey, Black, Brown, Red-Brown, Mahogany). Re-coatable with Synteko 2-component finishes for enhanced protection. Designed for professional flooring contractors.
• Synteko Super Clean Wax-free cleaning and care agent with high cleaning effect and adapted care properties. Leaves a thin, matte, lime-free, non-skid, antistatic film that improves wear resistance. Suitable for hardwood and cork floors treated with Synteko finishes, as well as clinker and stone floors. For use on finished surfaces by end users and maintenance professionals.
• Synteko Deck Oil Outdoor oil based on tung oil for deck treatment. For professional and end-user application on exterior wooden decks.
• Synteko Microfibre Pad Microfibre pad designed for Synteko cleaner kits and the Synteko Spray mop kit. Effectively traps and removes dirt and dust from floor surfaces. Machine washable. Sold as a standalone accessory for use with Synteko maintenance products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low VOC emissions - only 43g/L for Synteko Zero 2K
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gehl Flooring SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2025Synteko and Gehl Flooring Supply strengthened their partnership for US distribution. Effective December 1, 2025, Gehl takes over distribution from Arboritec USA, Inc. and becomes the sole distributor of all Synteko products, including products under the Arboritec brand, in the United States. This builds on more than a decade of successful cooperation and aligns the US with Synteko's distribution model in other global markets. Contact: Robert Gehl ([email protected] | +1-414-312-7037).
• Synteko Australia Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSynteko Australia Pty Ltd operates as the production and distribution company for products treating, maintaining, and protecting wooden floors in Australia. Registered as an Australian proprietary company (limited by shares), headquartered at Unit 19/380 Eastern Valley Way, Chatswood, NSW 2067. The company provides technical support and supplies products to a distribution network across Australia. Product range includes varnishes, oils, fillers, maintenance liquids, and accessories. Phone: +61 2 9406 8100.
• Arboritec USA, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFormer US distribution partner that has been replaced by Gehl Flooring Supply effective December 1, 2025. Synteko products previously sold under Arboritec brand in the US market will now be distributed exclusively through Gehl Flooring Supply.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bona AB: Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of waterborne finishes, lacquers, oils, and adhesives for wood floors — the closest direct competitor to Synteko, with very similar customer base of professional contractors and a comparable global distributor model.
• Arboritec: Swedish wood floor finishes brand that was previously distributed by Arboritec USA and is now distributed in the US by Gehl Flooring Supply under Synteko's umbrella — historically a direct competitor with overlapping lacquer and oil portfolios.
• Rubio Monocoat: Belgian manufacturer of single-layer wood floor oils and finishes, including the flagship Monocoat oil. Competes head-to-head with Synteko's 2K SolidMax Oil and Natural Oil ranges in the professional wood floor finishing segment.
• Basic Coatings: US-based manufacturer of wood floor finishes, sealers, and maintenance products. Direct competitor in the North American professional wood floor finishing market alongside Synteko's US distributor Gehl Flooring Supply.
• WOCA Denmark: Danish manufacturer of wood floor oils, soaps, and maintenance products. Closely mirrors Synteko's combination of finishing oils plus recurring-revenue maintenance/cleaning consumables for the professional contractor channel.
• Pallmann (Uzin Utz): German brand of Uzin Utz Group producing water-based lacquers, oils, and wax finishes for wood flooring. Directly overlaps with Synteko's waterbased, oil, and maintenance product lines and serves the same professional contractor channel.

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals giant with a flooring/wood adhesives sub-segment. Competes with Synteko in commercial-project specifications but operates at vastly larger scale across construction, automotive, and industrial markets.
• MAPEI: Global construction chemicals manufacturer with a sizable wood floor adhesives and finishes division (Ultrabond/Ultracoat lines). Overlaps with Synteko on finishes but offers a much broader portfolio across tile, concrete, and waterproofing.

Emerging players

• Minwax: US consumer/DIY wood finishes brand (owned by Sherwin-Williams). Adjacent rather than directly competitive — Synteko is professional-grade while Minwax is retail/DIY — but both share the wood coatings end-user consideration set.
• DriTac Flooring Products: US manufacturer of adhesives and accessories for wood and resilient flooring. Adjacent competitor on the floor installation value chain with partial overlap where Synteko sells accessories and bundled solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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