What SF Composites does

SF Composites operates as the composite-materials specialty of Gaches Chimie, a French chemical solutions provider headquartered in Mauguio, France. Founded in 2012, the company supplies commodity and specialty chemicals, logistics services, and regulatory compliance support across eight verticals: aerospace/space/defense, marine and transport, environment (water, air, energy), textile care and laundry, pool and spa, health and agri-food, paint and formulation, and industrial manufacturing. The product portfolio spans inorganic and organic chemistry, structural adhesives, silicones, lubrication, surface treatment, aeronautical paints, and composite materials, supplemented by registered branded innovations including the GARO® filtration/electrolysis/carbon/barrier family and AQUAcouleur pool colorant.

The company's technology stack centers on the E-Chemicals Data Management platform, a digital solution that extracts data from Safety Data Sheets (SDS/FDS) and cross-references it with regulatory constraints including REACH. Physical infrastructure includes NADCAP and COFRAC accredited laboratories for chemical analysis and product qualification, and ICPE/SEVESO compliant storage facilities with cold storage capacity. The combination of accredited labs, regulated storage, and digital compliance tooling positions the firm as a qualified supplier for aerospace, defense, and other regulated buyers.

Gaches Chimie monetizes through four revenue streams: one-time sale of chemical commodities and specialties (the largest), professional logistics and storage services (warehousing, custom repackaging, line-side delivery, kitting), subscription-based E-Chemicals digital services for compliance management, and regulatory/compliance consulting including REACH support and hazardous waste solutions. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year enterprise contracts typical. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales via phone and quote request, supplemented by the wholly-owned Gaches Chimie Iberica subsidiary for Iberian market coverage.

Name

SF Composites

Legal name

Gaches Chimie

Website

https://sf-composites.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gaches Chimie (SF Composites) is a French specialty chemical solutions provider serving aerospace, marine, industrial, pool, and regulated sectors with chemicals, ICPE/SEVESO logistics, NADCAP/COFRAC labs, and the E-Chemicals compliance platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals Distribution

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB), Dry Cleaning & Laundry Additives (Dryer Sheets, Anti-static, Ironing Aids) (CRADAKAE)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals supply
• Composite materials distribution
• Chemical logistics services
• REACH compliance solutions
• Aerospace chemical products

Headquarters

HQ city

Mauguio

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products & Formulation Solutions: Sale of chemical commodities, specialties, and formulation products across multiple sectors including inorganic/organic chemistry, disinfection, food ingredients, structural adhesives, textile care, lubrication, composite materials, paint/coatings, silicones, surface treatment, pool chemistry, and water treatment.
2. Logistics & Storage Services: ICPE/SEVESO compliant storage capabilities, cold storage facilities, international operations, on-site logistics services including custom product preparation, repackaging, line-side delivery, kitting, and global sourcing.
3. Digital E-Services: E-Chemicals data management platform for regulatory compliance, SDS management, and chemical inventory optimization.
4. Regulatory & Compliance Services: Regulatory watch, REACH compliance support, waste solutions for hazardous materials, and product qualification assistance throughout the chemical supply chain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SF Composites (operating as Gaches Chimie) supplies specialty chemicals, composite materials, adhesives, fibers, and tools, alongside value-added services including ICPE/SEVESO-compliant logistics, NADCAP/COFRAC-accredited laboratory testing, REACH regulatory compliance support, hazardous waste handling, and the E-Chemicals Data Management digital platform for SDS and chemical inventory management.

Product overview

Gaches Chimie is a global chemical solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty chemicals and services. The core offerings include E-Chemicals Data Management for digital chemical product management, laboratory services (NADCAP & COFRAC qualified), and logistics services with ICPE/SEVESO storage capabilities. Their specialty products span composite materials, surface treatment, painting/coating, silicones, lubrication, and textile care. The company also offers branded innovations including GARO® product line (GARO®Filtre, GARO®TEK, GARO®Salt, GARO®SORB, GARO®Barrière) and AQUAcouleur for pool applications. Services include global sourcing, regulatory compliance (REACH), and customized supply chain solutions serving aerospace, marine, environment, textile, pool, health/agri-food, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-Chemicals Data Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Secure chemical supply chain management with OSD (On Safety Delivery), OTD (On Time Delivery), OQD (On Quality Delivery), and OED (On Environmental Delivery) commitments

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brenntag: World's largest chemical distributor with full-line specialty and commodity chemical distribution plus value-added services across Europe. Directly comparable as a multi-vertical B2B chemical solutions provider, but operating at vastly greater scale and geographic reach than SF Composites.
• Azelis: Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with significant European presence and laboratory/formulation capabilities. Closely comparable on multi-vertical specialty distribution with technical sales coverage and lab support.
• IMCD: European-headquartered specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with strong formulation expertise. Comparable because both operate as specialty-focused distributors offering formulation support and application labs to industrial customers.
• Helm AG: Hamburg-based global chemical distribution and marketing company with specialty chemicals, crop protection, and feed materials. Comparable as a European-headquartered multi-specialty chemical distributor with international reach.
• Univar Solutions: Global chemical and ingredient distributor serving industrial, pharmaceutical, and food customers across Europe and the Americas. Comparable as a broad-line specialty chemicals distributor with similar end-market exposure (industrial, aerospace, food ingredients).
• Barentz: European specialty ingredients distributor covering personal care, pharma, food, and industrial markets. Comparable for its specialty distribution model and pan-European footprint serving industrial chemical buyers.

Emerging players

• PPG Aerospace: Aerospace coatings, sealants, and chemical solutions business of PPG Industries. Comparable as an aerospace-qualified chemicals supplier; SF Composites serves as a downstream distribution and qualification partner for similar aerospace-grade chemistry.

Direct peers

• Biesterfeld: Hamburg-based specialty chemicals distributor serving industrial, composites, and consumer care customers across Europe. Highly comparable on composite materials specialty distribution and European industrial customer base.
• Caldic: European specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with focus on life sciences, personal care, and industrial solutions. Comparable as a mid-sized specialty distributor with formulation labs and multi-vertical exposure in Europe.
• TER Chemicals: European specialty chemical distributor focused on composites, coatings, adhesives, and elastomers. Direct peer on the composite materials and structural adhesives specialties that anchor SF Composites' portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sfcomposites
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sf-composites
• Facebookfacebook.com/sfcomposite

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

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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