VB Technochemicals

What VB Technochemicals does

VB Technochemicals SA is a privately held Swiss company established in 2010 and headquartered in Chiasso, Switzerland. It operates through two divisions: VB Chemicals, a backward-integrated producer of specialty barium and zinc derivatives — including Blanc Fixe (synthetic barium sulphate), Lithopone, Natural Barite, Zinc Phosphate, Barium Hydroxide, Radiological Barium Sulphate, Strontium Carbonate Powder, and Zinc Sulphide Powder — manufactured to European standards for use in paints, coatings, plastics, rubber, polymers, paper, batteries, adhesives, and marine and protective coatings; and VB Care, a Swissmedic GDP-certified distributor of patented and branded pharmaceutical solutions across ophthalmology, probiotics, ear-nose-throat, food supplements, medical devices (including X-ray contrast agents), dermatology, and hemorrhoid therapeutics.

The underlying technology platforms are chemical rather than digital. VB Chemicals operates a fully backward-integrated production chain that gives it direct control over raw-material purity, engineered precipitation, and micronization, supporting both commodity-grade industrial pigments and pharmaceutical-grade barium sulphate meeting USP and EP specifications. VB Care distributes third-party patented formulations through regulated channels under Swissmedic Good Distribution Practices, providing registration, launch, promotional, and marketing services for partner brands such as Oftalpharma, Otosan, Probiotical, PJ Pharma, Sildeha Pharma, and DGP Pharma. In 2022 the company joined the EU Interreg V-A Italy-Switzerland 2014-2020 program to co-develop an Anti Covid-19 Spray with Italian and Swiss partners, with successful in vitro results completed in December 2023.

The business model is direct B2B: one-time-sale industrial chemicals to manufacturers and specialty chemical buyers, and regulated distribution plus sales-and-marketing services for pharmaceutical products through the VB Care partner network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue is highly concentrated in Europe, primarily Switzerland. The company reports 11-50 employees, holds no disclosed external funding or institutional investors, and operates without any digital platform or AI/ML infrastructure.

Name

VB Technochemicals

Legal name

VB Technochemicals SA

Website

https://vbtechno.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VB Technochemicals SA is a privately held Swiss firm operating two divisions: VB Chemicals, which backward-integrated-produces specialty barium and zinc derivatives for industrial coatings and plastics manufacturers, and VB Care, a Swissmedic GDP-certified distributor of patented pharmaceutical solutions across ophthalmology, probiotics, ENT, and dermatology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing & CDMO (Synthesis, GMP, Packaging, QA/QC) (EUAKAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Radiopharmacy Compounding & Dispensing (Hospital/Commercial) (HLAIAGAE)

Keywords

• Barium zinc stabilizers
• Industrial chemical pigments
• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Specialty chemical manufacturing
• Barium sulphate products

Headquarters

HQ city

Chiasso

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products (VB Chemicals): Sale of barium and zinc based chemical products including Blanc Fixe, Lithopone, Natural Barite, Zinc Phosphate, Barium Hydroxide, Radiological Barium Sulphate, Strontium Carbonate Powder, and Zinc Sulphide Powder for industrial applications.
2. Pharmaceutical Products (VB Care): Sales and marketing of patented pharmaceutical solutions for therapeutic fields including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various illnesses. VB Technochemicals is fully approved by Swissmedic for distribution of medicinal products.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

VB Technochemicals is a Swiss-based chemical and pharmaceutical company operating two divisions. VB Chemicals manufactures barium and zinc derivatives, stabilizers, and industrial chemical pigments sold to industrial buyers. VB Care distributes patented pharmaceutical solutions to pharmaceutical and healthcare buyers. The company combines specialty chemical manufacturing with regulated pharmaceutical distribution under a single Swiss/EU entity established in 2010.

Product overview

VB Technochemicals SA is a Swiss company established in 2010 operating two main divisions: VB Chemicals and VB Care. VB Chemicals is a fully backward integrated production company offering barium and zinc derivatives including Blanc Fixe (synthetic barium sulphate), Lithopone (white pigment), Natural Barite (natural barium sulphate), Zinc Phosphate (anticorrosive pigment), Barium Hydroxide, Radiological Barium Sulphate (medical contrast agent), Strontium Carbonate Powder, and Zinc Sulphide Powder. VB Care provides patented and innovative pharmaceutical solutions including ophthalmological products, probiotics, ENT products, food supplements, medical devices, and specialized creams for skin repair and hemorrhoid treatment. The company operates in chemical and pharmaceutical sectors with distribution approved by Swissmedic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VB Chemicals: Fully backward production integrated company providing state of the art barium/zinc derivatives manufactured according to highest European standards. Products include Blanc Fixe, Lithopone, Natural Barite, Zinc Phosphate, Barium Hydroxide, Radiological Barium Sulphate, Strontium Carbonate Powder, and Zinc Sulphide Powder.
• VB Care

Products and services

• VB Chemicals barium derivatives

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ibis ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Italian partner in the Anti Covid-19 Spray project under Interreg V-A Italy-Switzerland 2014-2020. The project aims to develop a formulation to be sprayed in the mouth and nose capable of preventing COVID-19 infection.
• Sferalp SAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Swiss galenic development laboratory identified by VB Technochemicals for the Anti Covid-19 Spray project. Located in Monteggio, Switzerland. Responsible for optimizing absorption and effectiveness of natural ingredients of the preparation.
• DGP PharmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in VB Care pharmaceutical solutions network. DGP Pharma collaborates with VB Technochemicals for the Anti Covid-19 Spray project under the Interreg V-A Italy-Switzerland 2014-2020 cross-border cooperation program.
• OftalpharmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVB Care partner providing ophthalmology solutions for specific therapeutic fields.
• OtosanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVB Care partner providing non-pharma products for nose, ears and throat.
• PJ PharmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVB Care partner for pharmaceutical solutions.
• ProbioticalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVB Care partner providing advanced probiotic products.
• Sildeha PharmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVB Care partner for pharmaceutical solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Solvay: Global specialty chemicals major with a barium- and zinc-derived products portfolio serving coatings, industrial, and pharmaceutical markets. Direct comparability to VB Chemicals in barium/zinc derivatives, but with vastly greater scale, geographic reach, and R&D resources.
• GE HealthCare: Major medical imaging and contrast media provider, including pharmaceutical-grade barium sulfate products. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same regulated radiopharmaceutical and contrast agent space where VB's radiological barium product competes.
• Lanxess: German specialty chemicals company with inorganic pigments, zinc-based additives, and barium compounds for industrial and pharmaceutical applications. Comparable in product chemistry and end-markets, though operating at significantly greater scale.
• Honeywell Performance Materials: Diversified specialty chemicals and materials business with barium and zinc derivative products serving coatings, polymers, and industrial customers. Comparable product lines with a much broader portfolio and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Bausch + Lomb: Ophthalmology-focused pharmaceutical and medical device company. Directly comparable to VB Care's ophthalmology solutions business as a branded specialty player in eye care pharmaceuticals.
• Cathay Industries: Specialty pigments and chemicals manufacturer with products in anticorrosive pigments, barium sulfate, and zinc-based compounds for industrial coatings. Direct competitor in several of VB Chemicals' core application segments including marine and protective coatings.
• Bracco Imaging: Global diagnostic imaging company producing X-ray and contrast agents including barium sulfate-based gastrointestinal products. Directly comparable to VB's Radiological Barium Sulphate business as a regulated manufacturer of imaging contrast agents.
• Venator Materials: Specialty chemicals company producing barium sulfate extenders and zinc sulfide-based pigments for coatings, plastics, and industrial applications. Highly comparable product portfolio to VB Chemicals' Blanc Fixe, Lithopone, and Zinc Sulphide lines.
• Recordati: European specialty pharmaceutical company with a portfolio of niche, often patented or branded products in underserved therapeutic areas. Comparable business model to VB Care's niche patented pharmaceutical distribution approach.

Emerging players

• AFT Pharmaceuticals: Trans-Tasman specialty pharmaceutical company commercializing patented and niche branded products in multiple therapeutic categories through licensed distribution. Comparable in size and niche distribution strategy to VB Care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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