Layer-Chemie

What Layer-Chemie does

Layer-Chemie is a family-owned German B2B manufacturer and full-range distributor of professional cleaning chemistry and operational hygiene products, headquartered in Leingarten, Germany, with a workforce of 51-100 employees. The company produces in-house developed, high-concentration cleaning solutions for commercial kitchens, food processing, building services, industrial applications, and public sector facilities, supported by a DIN ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system held since 2017. Its assortment spans more than 15,000 articles covering proprietary brands (LAMAT®, SUTAL®, WESAPON®, INTECH®, SOLAFIX®, LYRASAN®, LATOP®) and distributed partner brands (SanTRAL®, Tork, Dr. Weigert, Dr. Schnell, Kimberly-Clark), with the company's own formulation lab and manufacturing base in Germany.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining direct B2B sales, a B2B online shop (L-Shop), and distribution through the HIGHCLEAN GROUP purchasing cooperative of 36 independent wholesalers covering Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Luxembourg. Recurring revenue mechanics come from integrated hygiene concepts, installed dosing equipment, skin protection plans, and subsidiary Michael Weissert GmbH's dishwashing equipment technical service. Pricing is quote-based and project-driven, with raw-material-driven surcharge adjustments disclosed in the 3.45%-14% range for 2025-2026; solar PV capacity (~300,000 kWh/year) underwrites part of the energy cost base.

Customers span gastronomy, hotels and hospitality, food production and processing, municipalities and public institutions, industrial manufacturing, and trade/commerce. The leadership comprises three managing directors (Ute Layer, Matthias Layer, Uwe Häußer). Recent strategic positioning emphasizes brand consolidation, automation-related solutions (Robotik Solutions across cleaning, service, marketing and warehouse logistics), specialty cold-chain products (LAMAT® Freezon for -30°C freezers), and a debut as exhibitor at Intergastra 2026.

Name

Layer-Chemie

Legal name

Layer-Chemie GmbH

Website

https://layer-chemie.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Family-owned German B2B manufacturer and distributor of professional cleaning chemistry and operational hygiene products, serving gastronomy, food processing, industry, municipalities, and hospitality across the DACH region through direct sales and the HIGHCLEAN GROUP network of 36 wholesalers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Chemicals

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEABAG

Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning Chemicals

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Specialty Chemicals

SECONDARYCRAJACAA

Kitchen & Countertop Cleaners & Degreasers

Consumer Products & Retail/Household Products & Cleaning Supplies/Hard Surface Cleaners

SECONDARYCRAJAKAE

Alkaline Cleaners & Heavy-Duty Degreasers (Caustic/Soda Ash)

Consumer Products & Retail/Household Products & Cleaning Supplies/Household Chemicals & Specialty Cleaners (Bleach, Ammonia, Solvents)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning chemistry
• Professional dishwashing chemicals
• Operational hygiene supplies
• B2B cleaning products
• Commercial disinfection solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Leingarten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cleaning Chemistry Products: Sale of proprietary cleaning chemistry products including surface cleaners, floor cleaners, disinfectants, dishwashing chemicals, sanitizers, and specialized cleaning solutions under own brands (LAMAT®, SUTAL®, WESAPON®, INTECH®, SOLAFIX®) as well as third-party branded products.
2. Equipment and Dispensers: Sale of hygiene equipment including SanTRAL® dispenser systems (soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, toilet paper dispensers), commercial dishwashing machines, and dosing equipment.
3. Full-Sortiment (Complete Hygiene Portfolio): As a full-range supplier (Vollsortmenter), the company offers over 15,000 articles in the field of operational hygiene, including paper products, personal protective equipment, cleaning tools, and accessories.
4. Service and Consulting: Services include maintenance and repair of dishwashing equipment, hygiene consulting, custom skin protection plans (Hautschutzpläne), and hygiene plans (Hygienepläne) for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Layer-Chemie GmbH manufactures and supplies concentrated professional cleaning chemistry and a full-range portfolio of over 15,000 operational hygiene articles for B2B customers in gastronomy, industry, municipalities, hotels/canteens, and commercial trade. Offerings span own-brand cleaning products (LAMAT®, SUTAL®, WESAPON®, INTECH®, SOLAFIX®, LATOP®, LYRASAN®), partner-brand hygiene equipment (SanTRAL®, Tork), dosing technology, and complementary services including hygiene consulting, online training seminars, custom skin-protection and hygiene plans, and private-label product manufacturing.

Product overview

Layer-Chemie GmbH is a B2B manufacturer of concentrated professional cleaning chemistry and operational hygiene solutions based in Leingarten, Germany. The company operates both as a manufacturer with its own production facility and as a full-range supplier, offering over 15,000 articles in operational hygiene. Their proprietary brand portfolio includes LAMAT® (multi-purpose cleaning products), SUTAL® (kitchen cleaning and dishwashing chemicals, formerly SPÜLMAT), WESAPON® (hand and skin care, including WESAPON® Avera), INTECH® (specialty products), and SOLAFIX® (heavy-duty cleaning products). As a Tork Premium Partner and distributor of SanTRAL® dispensers from OPHARDT Hygiene AG, they provide comprehensive hygiene solutions including commercial dishwashing chemicals, disinfection products, surface/floor cleaners, sanitizers, glass cleaners, and specialty products. The company also offers digital services through a B2B online shop, online training seminars, custom skin protection and hygiene plans, and private label product development starting from small quantities. Recent additions include robotics solutions for cleaning, service, marketing, and logistics automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUTAL®: Brand encompassing the entire Layer-Chemie product range for kitchen hygiene, from cleaning chemistry for surfaces to dishwashing chemistry for professional applications. Formerly known as Spülmat.
• WESAPON® Avera
• LATOP®
• LAMAT®
• LYRASAN®
• INTECH®
• SOLAFIX®

Products and services

• SUTAL® Professional Kitchen Cleaning Brand Layer-Chemie's own brand for commercial kitchen cleaning chemistry including surface cleaners, dishwashing detergents, rinse aids, and chemical supplementary products, used by gastronomy and food-service operators.
• WESAPON® Skin Care Brand Layer-Chemie's own brand of hand and skin cleansing products including the WESAPON® Avera pleasantly perfumed skin-cleansing soap cream, used in custom skin-protection plans for B2B customers.
• LATOP® Trade Products Brand Layer-Chemie's own brand of non-chemical commercial products including washroom equipment (metal), consumables, waste-disposal aids, and cleaning cloths for B2B buyers.
• LAMAT® Surface and Floor Cleaning Brand Layer-Chemie's core multi-purpose cleaning brand covering surface cleaners, floor cleaners, glass cleaners, sanitizers, toilet cleaners, degreasers, and specialty products including the LAMAT® Freezon freezer cleaner for sub-zero cleaning down to -30°C.
• SOLAFIX® Heavy-Duty Cleaning Brand Layer-Chemie's own brand of concentrated heavy-duty and basic cleaners including SOLAFIX® H-forte, Grundreiniger I/G, WBR2, HDM1, and Schmutz EX for industrial and demanding applications.
• INTECH® Specialty Cleaning Brand Layer-Chemie's own brand of specialized cleaning products including INTECH® Magic Fluid, Entschäumer (defoamer), and Zement EX cement remover for unique industrial application requirements.
• LYRASAN® Disinfection Brand Layer-Chemie's own brand of disinfection products including LYRASAN® Desinfektionsreiniger, Activclean CL, Aluclean Plus, PC 300, and Foam ND for reliable elimination of bacteria, viruses, and germs in food operations and other regulated environments.
• Commercial Dishwashing Chemicals Layer-Chemie's commercial dishwashing chemistry line including Brillant G, Forte, Intensiv, Extra, Plus, GT4S, GT99, and GT1N commercial rinse aids and machine-dishwasher concentrates formulated for gastronomy and the food industry.
• Hand Dishwashing Products Manual dishwashing liquids for gastronomy and food industry including SUTAL Professional, SUTAL Sensitiv, and SUTAL Eco formulations.
• Surface and Floor Cleaners Floor and surface cleaning solutions for daily maintenance cleaning in commercial, industrial, and public facilities, marketed primarily under the LAMAT brand.
• Sanitary Cleaners and Scale Removers Sanitary cleaners and scale removers including SUTAL Entkruster that reliably remove limescale deposits, urine scale, rust, soap residue, and stubborn dirt in commercial washrooms.
• Disinfection Products Disinfectants for food operations ensuring reliable elimination of bacteria, viruses, and germs for highest hygiene standards in gastronomy and production environments.
• Glass Cleaners High-quality glass cleaners for quick and effective streak-free cleaning of glass surfaces, mirrors, and shiny surfaces for commercial use.
• Deep Cleaners (Grundreiniger) Heavy-duty cleaning solutions from mild to strongly alkaline formulations that significantly reduce required cleaning time.
• Gastronomy Environment Chemicals Kitchen environment chemicals including Force F, Lime S, Superclean, Rauch-Ex, Grillrein, and Eiweiß und Fettlöser for effective removal of oil, grease, and protein stains.
• Specialty Products Specialized cleaners including the LAMAT® Freezon freezer cleaner (effective down to -30°C without defrosting), stain removers, and defoamers for demanding applications.
• SanTRAL® Stainless-Steel Dispensers OPHARDT Hygiene AG SanTRAL® stainless-steel dispenser family distributed by Layer-Chemie, including soap, paper-towel, toilet-paper, combination, hygiene-bag, and hygiene-station dispensers with Anti-Fingerprint (AFP) coating; manufactured in Germany with five-year warranty.
• Tork Professional Hygiene Products Tork dispenser systems, paper towels, toilet paper, soaps, and disinfectants offered through Layer-Chemie's Tork Premium Partner status, including CO2-neutral dispensers and the Tork PaperCircle recycling service.
• B2B OrderManager Online Shop Layer-Chemie's 24/7 self-service B2B e-commerce portal offering the full assortment with approval workflows, cost-center management, and individual product assortments for commercial customers.
• Online Hygiene Training Seminars Free online training seminars covering Folge-Belehrung nach §43 Infektionsschutzgesetz and hygiene training nach VO (EG) 852-2004 Lebensmittelhygieneverordnung for gastronomy and food-processing staff, with certificate issuance on completion.
• Custom Skin Protection and Hygiene Plans Customized skin-protection plans (Hautschutzpläne) and hygiene plans (Hygienepläne) tailored to individual company requirements, including matching products and services for B2B customers.
• Custom Label (Private Label) Cleaning Products Private-label cleaning products manufactured by Layer-Chemie starting from one-pallet minimum order quantity, with full support for label design from concept to final implementation within 4-6 weeks.
• Commercial Dishwashing Equipment Maintenance Service Maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and water-treatment services for commercial dishwashing technology provided through Layer-Chemie's wholly-owned subsidiary Michael Weissert GmbH, including preventive maintenance, weekend emergency service, and qualified repairs since 1966.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wasserverbrauch um bis zu 90% reduziert (Water consumption reduced by up to 90%) with robotic cleaning systems
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• OPHARDT Hygiene AG (SanTRAL)coreTechnology or IntegrationOPHARDT Hygiene AG manufactures SanTRAL® stainless steel dispenser systems for washroom hygiene. Layer-Chemie serves as a distributor (Vertriebspartner) for SanTRAL products in their sales territory. The partnership provides Layer-Chemie customers with high-quality stainless steel soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, toilet paper dispensers, combination units, and hygiene stations featuring Anti-Fingerprint (AFP) coating technology. Products are manufactured in Germany with a five-year manufacturer warranty.
• SANIT-Chemie GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSANIT-Chemie GmbH has developed chemical products for professional use since 1983, specializing in areas of Service, Cleanliness, Hygiene, Value Preservation, and Environment. Layer-Chemie distributes SANIT-Chemie products as part of their comprehensive product portfolio. The partnership provides products for tradespeople in the SHK (plumbing/heating) sector, offering highly effective yet environmentally friendly formulations.
• Michael Weissert GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichael Weissert GmbH has operated since 1966 specializing in qualified repairs on household appliances and commercial dishwashing technology. The company is a subsidiary of Layer-Chemie and provides maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting services for commercial dishwashing equipment. Services include preventive maintenance, repair, water treatment systems, and a weekend emergency service line. This partnership enables Layer-Chemie to offer comprehensive kitchen solutions including equipment, chemistry, and service from a single source.
• HIGHCLEAN GROUPflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHIGHCLEAN GROUP is a nationwide specialist trade group for hygiene, cleaning, and care consisting of 36 specialist wholesalers across Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Italy, and Switzerland. Layer-Chemie is a member of this purchasing and marketing network, which provides collective purchasing power, shared logistics infrastructure, and a unified brand identity. The network enables nationwide coverage and provides Layer-Chemie customers access to the network's proprietary brands (axid, axisoft, aximed, axirec, axides) while Layer-Chemie contributes its manufactured products and regional market presence.
• Tork (Essity)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLayer-Chemie operates as a Tork Premium Partner (Tork Premium Partner), distributing Tork professional hygiene solutions including dispenser systems, paper towels, toilet paper, soaps, and disinfectants. The partnership enables tailored hygiene solutions for customers based on Layer-Chemie's deep understanding of the comprehensive Tork product range. Tork offers sustainable products including CO2-neutral dispensers and recycled paper products (Tork PaperCircle recycling service).
• Dr. WeigertminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDr. Weigert is a manufacturer of professional cleaning and disinfection products for commercial applications. Layer-Chemie distributes Dr. Weigert products (Neodisher brand) as part of their comprehensive product portfolio.
• Dr. SchnellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDr. Schnell produces professional cleaning and hygiene products. Layer-Chemie distributes Dr. Schnell products as part of their comprehensive product range.
• Kimberly-Clark ProfessionalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKimberly-Clark Professional is a leading provider of professional hygiene products including wipers, gloves, and safety equipment. Layer-Chemie offers Kimberly-Clark products through their sustainability-focused product selection.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Schnell GmbH & Co. KGaA: German manufacturer of professional cleaning and disinfection chemistry for commercial and institutional customers. Direct competitor in the same I&I channel Layer-Chemie serves; also listed as a distribution partner, illustrating the overlap between competitor and supplier dynamics in this market.
• Werner & Mertz GmbH: German family-owned cleaning products manufacturer (Tana Professional, Frosch, Green Care Professional) with strong I&I and professional cleaning lines. Comparable as a German manufacturer of professional cleaning chemistry serving B2B customers across DACH and Europe.
• Dr. Weigert GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of professional cleaning and disinfection products (Neodisher brand) for commercial kitchens, healthcare, and laboratories. Direct comparable in the professional dishwashing and hygiene chemistry space Layer-Chemie targets with its SUTAL and LYRASAN lines.
• Buzil-Werk Wagner GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned manufacturer of professional cleaning chemistry headquartered in Memmingen, serving facility management, gastronomy, industry, and healthcare. Closely mirrors Layer-Chemie's B2B focus, in-house formulation, and German Mittelstand structure.
• Hagleitner Group: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of professional cleaning, hygiene, and skin care products with its own production facility, comparable in scale and go-to-market to Layer-Chemie. Operates in DACH with private label capabilities and dispenser systems, making it the closest direct comparable for a regional Mittelstand cleaning chemistry manufacturer.
• Kiehl Group (now part of Hagleitner): German manufacturer of professional cleaning and hygiene chemistry serving facility management, healthcare, gastronomy, and industry. Comparable as a mid-sized specialty B2B cleaning chemistry brand in DACH.

Regional players

• CWS Group: European hygiene services and product provider operating across DACH and other European markets with mat, towel, and washroom services combined with cleaning supplies. Adjacent business model with similar DACH customer base but service-led rather than chemistry-led.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab Inc. Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions serving hospitality, food service, healthcare, and industrial markets. Operates broadly in the same I&I cleaning and sanitation space as Layer-Chemie but at vastly greater scale with global accounts that Layer-Chemie cannot match.
• Diversey Holdings (Solenis): Global provider of hygiene, cleaning, and infection prevention products and services for the food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Overlaps with Layer-Chemie's full-range cleaning chemistry portfolio but operates at multinational scale across geographies Layer-Chemie does not serve.

Others

• OPHARDT Hygiene AG: German manufacturer of SanTRAL® stainless steel washroom dispenser systems; Layer-Chemie is one of its distribution partners. Adjacent ecosystem participant — OPHARDT supplies the dispenser hardware while Layer-Chemie supplies chemistry, so they share customer relationships but are not direct competitors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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