What Icap-Sira Chemicals And Polymers does

ICAP-SIRA Chemicals and Polymers S.p.A. is a family-owned Italian specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1945, headquartered in Parabiago (Milan) with a second manufacturing site in Barberino di Mugello. The company produces, formulates, develops, and commercializes water-based and solvent-based polymer systems — including acrylic dispersions, polyurethane dispersions (PUD), styrene-acrylics, vinyl-acrylics, vinyl-versatates, tackifying resins, pigment dispersions, plastisol, biobased polymers, and UV curing hotmelt acrylics — for industrial customers in textile and nonwovens finishing, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA), industrial coatings, and specialty applications such as waterproofing.

The technology base spans polymerization chemistry and formulation expertise accumulated over eight decades, supported by dedicated in-house R&D laboratories that recently introduced differentiated products including Acrilem® V27FR (a halogen-free flame retardant water-based acrylic polymer for textiles), a new portfolio of halogen-free flame retardant acrylics for PSA, and a UV curing hotmelt pilot coater for customer-specific technical assistance. The company holds ISO 14001:2004 environmental certification and was awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal in 2026, placing it in the top 15% of evaluated companies for sustainability performance. Sub-brands include Acrilem® (water-based flame retardant polymers for textiles) and the Savarè affiliate referenced across PSA industry events.

The business model is direct B2B sales of customized polymer solutions to industrial converters, with pricing based on volume, specification, and contract terms rather than disclosed standard rates. The go-to-market relies on direct technical sales supported by industry trade show presence (INDEX, Techtextil, EUROCOAT, PSTC Tape Week, European Coating Show), downloadable product brochures across five verticals, and a corporate website with market-segmented landing pages. ICAP-SIRA generates ancillary revenue from contract manufacturing (tolling) services and pursues international markets via its self-described global footprint and EDANA industry association membership since 2014. The company is structured as an Italian S.p.A. a socio unico (single-shareholder joint-stock company) under family ownership, with €28,000,000 of fully paid-up share capital and no disclosed external institutional investors.

Name

Icap-Sira Chemicals And Polymers

Legal name

ICAP-SIRA Chemicals and Polymers S.p.A. a socio unico

Website

https://icapsira.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ICAP-SIRA is a family-owned Italian specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1945 that produces water-based and solvent-based polymer dispersions for textile/nonwovens, pressure-sensitive adhesives, coatings, and specialty industrial applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Polymer Chemicals

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Styrenics & Specialty Copolymers Manufacturing (ABS, SAN, ASA, SBS/SIS) (IMANAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ), Functional Additive Compounds (UV/Antioxidant/Slip/Antiblock/Processing Aids) (IMANABAJ)

Keywords

• Acrylic polymer dispersions
• Polyurethane dispersions
• Pressure-sensitive adhesives
• Textile chemical coatings
• Specialty chemical manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Parabiago

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ICAP-SIRA is a family-owned Italian specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1945 that produces, develops, formulates, and commercializes water-based and solvent-based polymer specialties. Its portfolio centers on aqueous acrylic and polyurethane dispersions, styrene-acrylics, vinyl-acrylics, vinyl-versatates, tackifiers, pigment dispersions, plastisols, UV curing hotmelts, halogen-free flame retardant polymers, and biobased polymers. These are sold to industrial B2B customers in the textile and nonwovens, pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA), coatings, and special-application markets, supplemented by contract/tolling manufacturing services.

Product overview

ICAP-SIRA Chemicals and Polymers S.p.A. is a family-owned chemical specialty company founded in 1945, offering a comprehensive portfolio of water-based and solvent-based polymers. The company's product portfolio centers on acrylic and polyurethane dispersions for textile/nonwovens, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA), and industrial coatings. Key product lines include aqueous acrylic dispersions, polyurethane dispersions (PUD), styrene-acrylics, vinyl-acrylics, tackifiers, pigment dispersions, plastisol, and UV curing hotmelt polymers. The company also offers biobased products derived from renewable materials and contract manufacturing (tolling) services. Recent additions include Acrilem® V27FR (flame retardant water-based polymer for textiles) and halogen-free flame retardant acrylic polymers for PSA applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acrilem: Brand for water-based flame retardant polymers for textiles
• Savarè

Products and services

• Water-Based Polymers

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• EDANAminorOthers · 1 January 2014ICAP-SIRA became a member of EDANA (International Association Serving the Nonwovens and Related Industries) from January 2014, gaining access to industry networking, standards development, and market intelligence for the nonwovens sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arkema SA: French specialty chemicals major with Bostik adhesives, coating solutions, and advanced materials divisions producing acrylic and polyurethane polymer dispersions for PSA, textile, and coatings applications — a broader incumbent that competes in the same chemistries as ICAP-SIRA.
• Covestro AG: German polyurethane and coatings raw materials major producing polyurethane dispersions and aromatic/aliphatic isocyanate-based binders for coatings, adhesives, and textile applications — competes directly with ICAP-SIRA's PUD range and broader coating polymer lines.
• BASF SE: World's largest chemical company with extensive acrylic dispersions, styrene-acrylics, and polyurethane binders serving coatings, adhesives, and textile applications — a broad incumbent whose specialty polymer portfolio overlaps significantly with ICAP-SIRA's product range.
• Celanese Corporation: US specialty chemical company with a large Emulsion Polymers business producing vinyl-acrylic and acrylic emulsions for coatings, adhesives, and nonwovens — a broader incumbent with overlapping water-based polymer offerings serving the same industrial end-markets as ICAP-SIRA.

Direct peers

• Synthomer plc: UK-listed specialty polymer producer of aqueous acrylic, vinyl-acrylic, and styrene-acrylic dispersions serving coatings, adhesives, textiles, and nonwovens — the closest direct competitor to ICAP-SIRA across the same three verticals with similar B2B specialty chemical positioning.
• Trinseo PLC: Specialty materials company producing latex binders, styrene-butadiene and acrylic emulsions for coatings, textiles, and paper — comparable mid-sized specialty emulsion producer competing in adjacent chemistries and end-markets to ICAP-SIRA.
• Wacker Chemie AG: German specialty chemical company with a leading position in polyurethane dispersions (PUD), acrylic binders for textiles/nonwovens, and specialty coating polymers — directly comparable chemistry platform and end-market focus to ICAP-SIRA's aqueous polymer portfolio.
• Allnex (formerly Cytec Surface Specialties): Global specialty resins producer with a leading portfolio of water-based acrylic, polyurethane, and styrene-acrylic resins for coatings, adhesives, and industrial finishes — directly comparable in product offering and end-market coverage to ICAP-SIRA.

Regional players

• Organik Kimya: Turkish producer of acrylic emulsions, styrene-acrylics, and polyurethane dispersions for coatings, textiles, and adhesives — a regional specialty polymer competitor in southern Europe/Middle East with overlapping chemistry and end-market focus to ICAP-SIRA.

Emerging players

• STI Polymer (Specialty Tire & Industrial Polymer): Specialty polymer compounder with niche capabilities in polymer dispersions and custom formulations for industrial applications — a smaller, more focused emerging player operating in the same specialty water-based polymer space as ICAP-SIRA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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