Focor

What Focor does

FOCOR - Produtos Químicos S.A. is a privately held Portuguese chemical distribution company founded in 1962 and headquartered in Porto (Tv. da Prelada, 613). The company imports and distributes specialty chemicals across three business departments: Textile (dyestuffs, sizing, preparation, dyeing, finishing, laundry and digital printing chemicals), Plastics (powder pigments, masterbatches, PVC stabilizers/lubricants, additives), and Industrial Chemicals (nitrocellulose, titanium dioxide, maleic/acrylic resins, and commodity chemicals serving paints, varnishes, pharmaceutical, ceramics, and food industries). The current activity is described by FOCOR itself as serving national and international markets for several decades, with operations primarily anchored in Western Europe via direct B2B sales.

FOCOR's technical differentiator is its in-house quality control laboratory with specialized technicians, supported by a 2017 EUR 200,000 investment (co-financed by Portugal 2020) in pipetting, dyeing, and pilot garment-dyeing equipment. The lab enables batch-level analysis reports under ISO 9001:2008 (APCER) certification and recipe formulation/process optimization services, delivered alongside an online technical assistance channel. The company holds ZDHC Level 3 certification for textile chemicals (2022) and aligns products with Oko-Tex and Eco 2000 standards. Sub-brands include SUNFIX (reactive dyes, via OhYoung), LIVRE (sustainable vintage-look dyeing process), Nearpon UCM, NearART, Indimina HID Ultra, Indipon ECO-SB, and VISCOBLEACH.

FOCOR operates a sales-led B2B distribution model with three department-specific phone and email channels (Textile: [email protected]; Plastics: [email protected]; Industrial Chemicals: [email protected]), supplemented by a general contact center and supported by a website, LinkedIn/Facebook/YouTube presence, news and testimonials sections, and industry sponsorships (e.g., TCR Europe 2019). Pricing is B2B and quote-based, with no publicly disclosed tiers. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales rather than subscription or licensing models. The company is part of the FOCOR Group, which spans chemical industry, agri-food (subsidiaries Vale Barqueiros and Encostado Xisto), and real estate activities. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or external investors are disclosed.

Name

Focor

Legal name

Focor - Produtos Químicos, S.A.

Website

https://focor.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FOCOR is a privately held Porto-based chemical distributor (founded 1962) importing and selling specialty dyes, pigments, additives, and industrial chemicals to textile, plastics, paints, pharmaceutical, ceramics, and food industry clients in Western Europe via three specialized B2B departments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oporto

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Product Distribution: Importation and distribution of chemical products (dyes, pigments, additives, specialty chemicals) for textile, plastics, and industrial chemicals industries. Revenue generated through product sales across three departments serving different industry sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Focor imports and distributes chemical products including dyestuffs, pigments, masterbatches, additives, stabilizers, and specialty chemicals. The company's commercial activity is organized into three departments — Textile, Plastics, and Industrial Chemicals — serving manufacturers in textile, plastics, paints and varnishes, pharmaceutical, ceramics, and food industries. Alongside product supply, Focor provides recipe formulation, process optimization, and quality control services through an in-house laboratory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUNFIX: Range of reactive dyes distributed in partnership with Korean company OhYoung
• LIVRE
• Nearpon UCM
• NearART
• Indimina HID Ultra
• Indipon ECO-SB
• VISCOBLEACH

Quantifiable outcome

• ZDHC Level 3 certification for textile chemicals achieved from beginning of 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OhYoungcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Partnership with Korean company OhYoung (founded 1981, leading Korean textile dye manufacturer) for sole distribution of Ohyoung dyes in Portugal. OhYoung is recognized for quality and performance, holding certifications including ISO 9001, 14001, 50001, OSHAS 18001, Okotex 100 Class 1, and ZDHC. Most dyes are listed in GOTS, Bluesign, and Inditex The List.
• IQAP (now part of PolyOne)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFOCOR continues to represent IQAP in Portugal. IQAP was recently acquired by PolyOne, an American group that leads the worldwide masterbatches and additives sector for the plastics industry. Synergies with PolyOne group will strengthen IQAP's offerings.
• Trison Polymers (Turkey)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Trison Polymers from Turkey allows FOCOR to expand its offering of resins for the paints and varnishes industry by including VEOVAS resins in their portfolio. This represents a strategic development and organic growth vector for FOCOR.
• NearchimicaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for NearART natural colours - inorganic dyes that form through geological evolution and volcanic eruptions. Products offer vibrant shades with particular chromatic characteristics and transparency, used for garment dyeing, coating, and printing applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Univar Solutions: Major North American and European chemical distributor with similar end-market exposure in industrial chemicals, plastics, and specialty chemicals. Comparable in B2B distribution model and product breadth.
• Brenntag: Global market leader in chemical distribution serving specialty and industrial chemicals across multiple industries including textiles, plastics, and paints. Directly comparable to FOCOR in B2B chemical distribution model, though operating at vastly larger scale.
• Biesterfeld: European specialty chemicals distributor focused on plastics, rubber, and industrial chemical markets. Comparable in regional European distribution model and plastics/industrial chemicals focus.
• Manuchar: Global chemical distribution company with strong presence in Europe, Africa, and emerging markets. Comparable in B2B distribution of industrial and specialty chemicals across multiple downstream industries.
• IMCD: European-headquartered specialty chemicals distributor with strong emphasis on formulation and technical support. Closely comparable to FOCOR in technical-service-led specialty chemical distribution across multiple industries.
• Barentz: Specialty ingredients and chemical distributor with strong European presence. Comparable to FOCOR in B2B distribution model and emphasis on technical service across multiple end markets.
• Azelis: Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with operations in life sciences, industrial chemicals, and personal care. Comparable in B2B specialty distribution model and end-market breadth.

Regional players

• Quimidroga: Long-established Spanish chemical distribution company founded in 1940, serving similar end markets from a neighboring Iberian base. Directly comparable as a regional Iberian chemical distributor with overlapping product categories.
• Sapec: Portuguese chemical group with crop protection, industrial chemicals, and logistics businesses. Comparable as a Portuguese-headquartered chemical group operating in the same domestic market context as FOCOR.
• Barcelonesa: Spanish chemical company combining manufacturing and distribution across industrial chemicals. Comparable in Iberian market presence and B2B chemical distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GrupoFOCOR
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInpt.linkedin.com/company/grupo-focor

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 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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