What Deren kimya does

Deren Kimya A.Ş. is a Turkish industrial water treatment chemicals manufacturer founded in 1984, headquartered in Kadıköy, İstanbul, with production operations at a 20,000 tons/year facility in Kocaeli. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary water conditioning chemicals — scale and corrosion inhibitors, biocides, dispersants, antifreeze/heat transfer fluids, cleaning chemicals, and specialty formulations — organized into branded series (DERKOMPLEKS, DEROX, DERAMIN, DERSO, DEROPT, DEROCID, DERİZ, DERCLEAN, DETERMAL, etc.) that address steam boilers, open/closed cooling systems, closed circuits, wastewater treatment, RO/NF membrane systems, Legionella control, geothermal and solar energy systems, pool/spa/thermal facilities, industrial cleaning, and marine applications. The technology base combines chemical formulation know-how with in-house chemistry and microbiology laboratories, including Turkey's first TÜRKAK-accredited laboratory for Legionella spp. analysis under TS ISO 11731 and a mobile water analysis laboratory for on-site rapid intervention.

The business model is enterprise field sales: field service engineers conduct biweekly site visits to client facilities, perform on-site water analyses, deliver written service reports, and provide monthly stock control and quarterly performance reviews, effectively functioning as an outsourced water management department. Revenue is generated through two streams — direct sale of manufactured chemical products (one-time product sales) and ongoing professional service contracts (recurring technical service and engineering support), supplemented by standalone laboratory testing services. The company is a privately held Turkish joint-stock company with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or public listing. Customer segments span industrial facilities (petrochemical, automotive, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, manufacturing), hospitality (hotels, plazas, shopping centers, thermal spas), geothermal energy operators, municipal and industrial drinking/wastewater treatment plants, and the maritime sector (via the MatMaritime distribution channel).

Deren Kimya claims the largest customer portfolio among Turkish water treatment chemical manufacturers operating with local technology, knowledge, and capital, serving 4,500+ industrial facilities. The company holds an extensive certification stack (ISO 9001, 14001, 17025, 13485, 22716, 45001; FDA compliance; NSF; ASTM D1384; DIN 4757; Yerli Malı Belgesi) and memberships in international bodies (NACE International, Cooling Technology Institute, NFPA, Water Management Society), positioning it as the most quality-credentialed domestic player in Turkey's water treatment chemicals market. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to contact the company for quotes.

Name

Deren kimya

Legal name

Deren Kimya A.Ş.

Website

https://derenkimya.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Deren Kimya is a Turkish industrial water treatment chemicals manufacturer founded in 1984, producing proprietary chemical formulations and providing recurring field-engineering services and TÜRKAK-accredited Legionella testing to over 4,500 industrial facilities across Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boiler Water Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAD), Chemical Tank Cleaning, Decontamination & Turnaround Waste Services (BPALAHAH)

Keywords

• Industrial water treatment chemicals
• Boiler water conditioning
• Cooling water treatment
• Legionella control services
• Wastewater treatment chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Kadikoy

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Chemical Sales: Deren Kimya manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of water conditioning and treatment chemicals for steam boilers, cooling systems, closed circuits, wastewater, RO/NF membranes, Legionella control, geothermal/solar energy, pools/spas, industrial cleaning, and marine applications. Products are sold under proprietary brand series (DERKOMPLEKS, DEROX, DERAMIN, DERSO, DEROPT, DRN-209, DERIZ, etc.). The company delivers these products along with engineering support and water quality monitoring services to industrial facilities.
2. Technical Service and Engineering Support: Deren Kimya provides ongoing technical service programs including biweekly field service visits, water analysis, system observation visits, monthly inventory control, and performance reporting. Service engineers monitor client systems and deliver written service reports, functioning as an outsourced water management department for clients.
3. Laboratory Testing Services (Legionella and Water Analysis): The company's ISO 17025-accredited microbiology laboratory performs Legionella spp. detection and counting (TS ISO 11731), as well as physical, chemical, and microbiological water analysis for client systems, generating revenue as a standalone testing service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Deren Kimya manufactures and sells industrial water treatment chemicals for steam boilers, cooling systems, closed circuits, wastewater, RO/NF membranes, Legionella control, geothermal/solar energy, pools/spas, industrial cleaning, and marine applications, sold under proprietary brand series. The company complements chemical sales with field service engineering (biweekly site visits, water analysis, written reports), laboratory testing services, and mobile on-site water analysis for industrial clients across Turkey.

Product overview

Deren Kimya is a Turkish industrial water treatment company founded in 1984, offering a comprehensive portfolio of water conditioning chemicals and hygiene products. The product portfolio is organized into distinct chemical product series for different applications: steam boiler water treatment (DERKOMPLEKS, DEROX/DERAMIN, DERODISP, DESCALE, DEROFER, DERAMINE series), cooling system water treatment (DERSO, DEROPT, DERODISP, DERBIODISP, DEROCID, LEGIONECID series), closed-circuit systems and flushing/passivation chemicals, wastewater treatment chemicals (PAC-108, DERFOAM-WW, DERSOL, POLYD-A/C, EGEZYM-ST), industrial cleaning products (DERICA, DERAS, DERALKALIN, DERET, DERYAK series), geothermal and solar energy inhibitors (DETERMAL, DERCLEAR, DERIZ SOL series), Legionella control products (DERTIV-OX, DEREN FILM), antifreeze/heat transfer fluids (DERİZ 9551, DERİZ 9666), pool/SPA/thermal bath chemicals (DERCLEAN, DERSHOCK, DERWIN, DERANT-CL), ship chemicals, and mobile water analysis and microbiology laboratory services. The company also provides engineering services including technical service visits, performance monitoring, and monthly stock control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DERİZ: Antifreeze/heat transfer fluid series for closed-circuit heating-cooling systems, providing freeze and corrosion protection. Includes DERİZ 9551 for industrial systems and DERİZ 9666 for food and pharmaceutical sectors.
• JELANTÖR
• DERICA
• DERAS
• DERALKALIN
• DERET
• DERYAK
• DETERMAL
• DERCLEAR
• DERIZ SOL
• DERCLEAN
• DERSHOCK
• DERANT-CL
• DERWIN
• DERKOMPLEKS
• DEROX and DERAMIN
• DERODISP
• DESCALE
• DEROFER
• DERAMINE
• DERSO
• DEROPT
• DERBIODISP
• DEROCID
• LEGIONECID
• DERTIV-OX
• DEREN FILM
• PAC-108
• DERFOAM-WW
• DERSOL
• POLYD-A
• POLYD-C
• EGEZYM-ST

Products and services

• Steam Boiler Water Treatment Chemicals (DERKOMPLEKS, DEROX, DERAMIN, DERODISP, DESCALE, DEROFER, DERAMINE series) Scale, corrosion, and fouling prevention chemicals for steam boilers and condensate lines, including oxygen scavengers, carbon dioxide neutralizers, film-forming amines, sludge dispersants, and hydrophobic film-forming corrosion preventives, suitable for all industrial sectors.
• Cooling System Water Treatment Chemicals (DERSO, DEROPT, DERBIODISP, DEROCID, LEGIONECID series) Scale and corrosion prevention chemicals for open, semi-open, and closed cooling circuits, plus biocides for bacteria, algae, and biological deposit cleaning, including a special biocide (LEGIONECID) for Legionella risk control in industrial cooling, air conditioning, and evaporative condensers.
• Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (PAC-108, DERFOAM-WW, DERSOL, POLYD-A, POLYD-C, EGEZYM-ST) Coagulants, anti-foaming agents, oil cleaners, anionic and cationic polyelectrolytes, and enzyme-based odor/oil removers used by municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants for sedimentation, clarification, and bilge water treatment.
• Flushing and Passivation Chemicals for Closed Circuits Chemical program applied by experienced engineering staff to clean iron oxides, welding slag, mud, cement, oil, and grease from closed-circuit systems during installation to prevent blockages.
• Geothermal and Solar Energy Inhibitors (DETERMAL, DERCLEAR, DERIZ SOL series) Anti-scaling chemicals for geothermal facilities, sludge cleaners for geothermal systems, and freeze, scale, and corrosion inhibitors for solar energy heat transfer fluid systems, providing corrosion protection for at least two years per DIN 4757 standard.
• Industrial Cleaning and Maintenance Chemicals (DERICA, DERAS, DERALKALIN, DERET, DERYAK series) Scale-lime cleaners for soft metals, special chemical cleaners for lime deposits on heat transfer surfaces with protective inhibitors for iron, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper, neutralization and passivation chemicals post-cleaning, special cleaning chemicals for resins, and fuel additives for fuel oil combustion efficiency.
• DERİZ Antifreeze and Heat Transfer Fluids (DERİZ 9551, DERİZ 9666) Heat transfer fluids for industrial cooling and heating systems with high resistance to freezing and corrosion, providing ASTM D1384-compliant corrosion protection for copper, steel, and aluminum. DERİZ 9551 covers -48°C to +140°C; DERİZ 9666 is for food and pharmaceutical sectors, covering -51°C to +170°C with biodegradable structure.
• Legionella Control and Water Hygiene Products (DERTIV-OX Chlorine Dioxide System, DEREN FILM series) FDA-approved on-site chlorine dioxide generation system (DERTIV OX-20 and DERTIV-8 with DEREN CHLORINE DIOXIDE GENERATOR) for biofilm control and Legionella spp. control, plus DEREN FILM disinfecting chemicals forming protective film barriers in drinking water pipelines.
• Marine Chemicals and Fuel Additives (Gemi Kimyasalları) Specialty chemicals for ship systems including carbon cleaners, air cooler cleaners, electric motor cleaners, oil and grease cleaners, tank cleaners, and bilge cleaners for heating-cooling and bilge systems, addressing high-salinity seawater challenges.
• Pool, Spa, and Thermal Bath Chemicals (DERCLEAN-B, DERCLEANER-P, DERCLEANER-L, DERSHOCK, DERANT-CL, DERWIN) Clarifiers for colloidal particles, powder and liquid cleaners for pool surfaces and equipment, chlorine-free shock treatment for organic matter oxidation, chlorine neutralizers, and algae prevention treatments for winter maintenance.
• DRN-209-BW and DRN-209-CW (JELANTÖR) Online Scale and Sludge Cleaners Online scale and sludge cleaner for steam boilers and heating systems (DRN-209-BW) and dispersant for open/closed cooling systems with high-hardness waters (DRN-209-CW), addressing lime, corrosion, sediment, and sludge problems with eco-friendly organic structure.
• Mobile Water Analysis Laboratory Service On-site mobile water analysis laboratory service supporting boiler and cooling water treatment programs by collecting samples from appropriate locations, performing on-site analysis, and intervening immediately based on results.
• Laboratory Services (Chemistry and Microbiology) Detailed water analysis, bacteriological analysis, and deposit analysis performed at the Istanbul headquarters chemistry and microbiology laboratories, ISO 17025-accredited and customized according to system and treatment type.
• Technical Service (Bi-weekly Field Service Visits) Water treatment program initiation and biweekly site visits by technical service engineers, including water analysis, written service reports with recommendations, and ongoing system monitoring as an outsourced water management function.
• Shutdown and Observation Visits (Duruş ve Gözlem Ziyaretleri) Service during unit shutdowns where all system controls are performed, samples are analyzed in laboratories, and control findings and analysis results are documented in written reports.
• Monthly Stock Control (Aylık Stok Kontrolü) Monthly determination of target and actual consumption of chemicals used, identification of reasons for differences, and participation in domestic training seminars.
• Performance Monitoring (Performans Takibi) Quarterly reporting of all observations, recorded progress, and emerging problems from program start, evaluated by the technical manager and senior personnel.
• Microbiology Laboratory Services (Legionella Testing) Legionella spp. detection and counting according to TS ISO 11731 standard using Membrane Filtration Technique, accredited by TÜRKAK, with annual proficiency testing through LGC, Public Health England, and BİPEA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 mm scale buildup causes 5–8% fuel loss in boiler systems
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Istanbul University — General Biology DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeren Kimya's Microbiology Laboratory was established in early 2005 with support from a TÜBİTAK-TEYDEB R&D project and under the consultancy of Prof. Dr. Ayşın Çotuk, Head of the General Biology Department at Istanbul University, and the Legionella Working Group. The partnership established the laboratory's scientific foundation for Legionella analysis.
• NACE InternationalminorOthersDeren Kimya is a member of NACE International (National Association of Corrosion Engineers), gaining access to international corrosion control technology and knowledge.
• CTI (Cooling Technology Institute)minorOthersDeren Kimya is a member of the Cooling Technology Institute, an international body providing technical information and standards for cooling water systems.
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)minorOthersDeren Kimya holds membership in NFPA, demonstrating adherence to fire and life safety standards relevant to chemical manufacturing and handling.
• WMS (Water Management Society)minorOthersDeren Kimya is a member of WMS, a water management society providing technical guidance on water treatment best practices.
• MatMaritimeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMatMaritime (matmaritime.com) serves as a distribution channel for Deren Kimya's ship chemicals and fuel additives, specifically serving the maritime sector under a dedicated brand.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ChemTreat: ChemTreat (Danaher subsidiary) is a US-based specialty chemical company providing industrial water treatment programs for boiler, cooling, and wastewater applications. Directly comparable to Deren Kimya's service-plus-chemistry model and target verticals.
• Kemira: Kemira is a Finnish specialty chemicals company with a sizeable water treatment segment serving pulp & paper, municipal, and industrial customers. Direct competitor in water chemistry formulations, including boiler/cooling and process water treatment.
• Kurita Water Industries: Kurita is a Japanese specialty chemicals and engineering firm providing water treatment chemicals, chemicals for boilers/cooling systems, and water reuse solutions. Directly comparable to Deren Kimya in boiler and cooling water chemistry portfolios and engineering services.
• Solenis: Solenis is a global specialty chemicals company focused on water treatment and process chemistries for industrial customers. Direct competitor to Deren Kimya in boiler, cooling, and wastewater treatment chemistries, with similar service-led commercial model.

Regional players

• Thermax Limited: Thermax is an Indian energy and environment specialist providing water and wastewater treatment chemicals and solutions across industrial customers in South Asia and the Middle East. Comparable chemistry-and-service offering with a regional (not global) focus similar to Deren Kimya's Turkey-centric footprint.

Emerging players

• Accepta Water Treatment: Accepta is a UK-based specialty water treatment chemicals manufacturer serving industrial and institutional customers. Comparable in product scope (boiler, cooling, cleaning, hygiene chemistries), though smaller and geographically different.
• BWA Water: BWA Water is a specialty water treatment chemicals and engineered services provider focused on cooling water, boilers, and process water. A more focused / niche direct competitor with similar service-and-chemistry positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia Water Technologies supplies water and wastewater treatment solutions, chemicals, and equipment globally. A broad incumbent that overlaps with Deren Kimya in industrial water chemistry and water management services for industrial customers.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: SUEZ (now part of Veolia) provides industrial water treatment chemicals, equipment, and services to manufacturing, power, and municipal customers. Comparable broad-line incumbent in the same end-markets as Deren Kimya, with stronger international reach.
• Ecolab (Nalco Water): Ecolab's Nalco Water segment is the global leader in water treatment chemicals and services for industrial and institutional customers. Covers much broader geographies and verticals than Deren Kimya but offers directly overlapping products (boiler, cooling, Legionella control, wastewater).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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