What Bio-Chem CleanTec does

Bio-Chem CleanTec Soluções Ambientais is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of industrial cleaning chemistry and cleaning-system hardware, headquartered in Vargem Grande Paulista, São Paulo. It was founded in 1985 and operates as the Brazilian affiliate of the German Bio-Circle group, with a direct website link to bio-circle.de and German-original technology positioning ("Tecnologia original e qualidade Alemã"). The company serves eight industrial verticals — automotive, oil & gas, transportation, maintenance & remanufacturing, food & pharmaceutical, furniture, energy, and paper & cellulose — through a catalog of approximately 48 SKUs spanning degreasers, descalers, anti-spatter agents, anti-seize pastes, corrosion inhibitors, bactericides, anti-foam additives, mold cleaners, and protective coatings.

The technology base is differentiated water-based, solvent-free, VOC-free, non-flammable, biodegradable chemistry formulated from plant extracts and renewable sources. Products are classified as "não perigoso" (non-hazardous), which reduces regulatory handling burden for buyers in regulated industries. The portfolio combines proprietary chemistry with proprietary parts-washer and high-pressure cleaning equipment — including the Bio-Chem Evo iSi MAXI/Compact, Sistema Prolaq Compact, SISTEMA BIO-CHEM HP VIGO, SISTEMA MobilaTECT, and Sistema RWR 80 KST — together with accessories such as the manual Snow Foam sprayer, immersion adapter, and tool-box supports, creating a hardware-plus-consumables ecosystem. Concentrated formulations (e.g., CleanTec ACP 90 dilutable to 1:200; CleanTec IC effective from 0.3%) support cost-efficient consumption.

The business model is a quote-based, B2B enterprise sales motion. Pricing is not publicly listed — most catalog items display R$0.00 and buyers submit requests through a quotation cart that is routed to internal sales consultants — supplemented by a WhatsApp Comercial line, dedicated phone support across multiple departments, downloadable catalogs and brochures, a YouTube channel (@biochembr), and on-site technical visits ("Solicite uma vista técnica"). Revenue is generated through one-time chemical sales, capital-equipment hardware sales, and consumable/tooling attachments. The company is led by Ulrich Berens as President of the Board, with no public listings, no disclosed funding, and no investor relations footprint.

Name

Bio-Chem CleanTec

Legal name

Bio-Chem CleanTec Soluções Ambientais

Website

https://biochem.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Bio-Chem CleanTec is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of water-based, solvent-free industrial cleaning chemistry and parts-washer hardware, serving automotive, oil & gas, food & pharmaceutical, energy, furniture, paper & cellulose, transportation, and MRO customers as the Brazilian arm of the German Bio-Circle group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Chemicals and Equipment

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (325613)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Food & Beverage Process & CIP/Sanitation Chemicals (IMAEAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preservatives & Antimicrobials (Sorbates, Benzoates, Natamycin, Cultured Dextrose) (CRADAOAF), Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning chemicals
• Parts washing systems
• Water-based degreasers
• Solvent-free cleaning
• Corrosion protection products

Headquarters

HQ city

Vargem Grande Paulista

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial cleaning chemical sales (quote-based): Primary revenue stream is sale of consumable industrial cleaning chemicals (degreasers, anti-spatter, lubricants, protectives, anti-seize, descalers, bactericide, anti-foam additive, corrosion inhibitor, primers, mold cleaners, etc.) sold in multiple pack sizes (e.g., 1 kg up to 1,000 kg) priced via quotation rather than public list price.
2. Cleaning equipment / parts washer hardware sales: Sale of cleaning-system hardware: Bio-Chem Evo iSi MAXI/Compact, Sistema RWR 80 KST, Sistema Prolaq Compact, SISTEMA MobilaTECT, SISTEMA BIO-CHEM HP VIGO — purchased by industrial customers as capital equipment.
3. Cleaning-system accessories and consumable tooling: Sale of accessories for cleaning systems (Caixa de Ferramentas tool box, Suporte para Caixa de Ferramentas stainless-steel bracket, Adaptador de Imersão immersion adapter, Shamporizador Snow Foam Manual foam sprayer) to complement hardware purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bio-Chem CleanTec develops, manufactures and sells water-based, solvent-free, VOC-free and biodegradable industrial cleaning chemistry (degreasers, descalers, anti-spatters, anti-seize pastes, bactericides, corrosion inhibitors) alongside proprietary parts-washer and high-pressure cleaning hardware (Bio-Chem Evo iSi MAXI/Compact, RWR 80 KST, Prolaq Compact, MobilaTECT, HP Vigo) and accessories. The integrated chemistry-plus-hardware system is sold to industrial B2B customers across 8 verticals (automotive, oil & gas, transportation, maintenance & remanufacturing, food & pharmaceutical, furniture, energy, paper & cellulose) primarily in Brazil, leveraging German-original Bio-Circle engineering and a quote-based distribution model.

Product overview

Bio-Chem CleanTec Soluções Ambientais operates as a single integrated portfolio of industrial cleaning solutions rather than a unified SaaS-style platform. The offering combines physical parts washer and high-pressure cleaning equipment (Bio-Chem Evo iSi MAXI, Bio-Chem Evo iSi Compact, Sistema Prolaq Compact, SISTEMA BIO-CHEM HP VIGO, SISTEMA MobilaTECT, Sistema RWR 80 KST) with a broad consumables line of water-based, solvent-free degreasers and additives (the Cleantec HC, Cleantec ACP, Cleantec APC, BIO-CHEM L / L EVO, BIO-CHEM PLASMA CUT, BIO-CHEM ALL-IN-ONE, BIO-CHEM INOX, BIO-CHEM INOX SHINE, BIO-CHEM INOX 100, BIO-CHEM RUST, BIO-CHEM 100, BIO-CHEM PRIMOX PLUS, BIO-CHEM ANTI-SEIZE, ANTIRRESPINGO Shield/BC/HT/GEL, PHOSPHA CLEAN, CLEAN.EDGE, MOLD CLEANER, MOLD CLEANER STEEL, Líquido PROLAQ L 400) plus additives (ADITIVO ANTIESPUMANTE, ADITIVO BACTERICIDA, CLEANTEC IC corrosion inhibitor) and accessories (Shamporizador Snow Foam Manual, Caixa de Ferramentas, Suporte para Caixa de Ferramentas, Adaptador de Imersão). The parts washer systems form the core cleaning platforms, the consumables are designed to be used inside those systems or in manual/immersion cleaning, and the additives and accessories extend the systems' functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CleanTec HC 30 Heavy-duty water-based degreaser formulated from renewable plant extracts, free of solvents and VOCs, non-flammable, designed to remove heavy greases, oils, fresh paints, bitumen, silicones and other contaminants in manual, automatic, and immersion cleaning applications for industrial users.
• CleanTec ACP 90 Highly concentrated, biodegradable, phosphate- and solvent-free degreaser for removing oxidation and mineral deposits from metal surfaces (plates, structures, electrical resistances, heat exchangers, tanks); renews the shine of brass, copper, aluminum and non-ferrous metals, usable pure or diluted up to 1:200 in immersion, automatic, tumbling, spray or ultrasonic cleaning.
• BIO-CHEM ANTI-SEIZE Ceramic-based anti-seize paste that forms a ceramic protective layer to prevent seizing and oxidation between nuts and bolts; classified as non-hazardous, suitable for high-temperature (up to 1200°C) and high-pressure equipment applications in industrial environments.
• Aditivo Bactericida Water-based, solvent-free bactericide additive developed to eliminate and prevent the proliferation of microorganisms and unwanted odors in aqueous industrial solutions such as soluble oils and degreasers; dilutable from 0.2% to 5% depending on exposure.
• Aditivo Antiespumante Water-based, biodegradable, solvent-free antifoam additive compatible with all Bio-Chem CleanTec cleaning systems that rapidly eliminates and controls excess foam in industrial cleaning processes.
• CleanTec IC Highly concentrated industrial corrosion inhibitor providing extra protection to parts after cleaning; usable pure or diluted from 0.3%, compatible with all metal alloys and the entire Bio-Chem line.
• BIO-CHEM PRIMOX PLUS Biodegradable, non-flammable cleaner for difficult residues such as labels, glue, pigmented and fresh paint, grease, oils, resins, dust pollution, fingerprints, felt and pencil residues; cleans glass, metal, wood and polished surfaces without leaving residue, enabling subsequent painting, coating, labeling or gluing.
• Shamporizador Snow Foam Manual Manual foam sprayer (1.5 L capacity, model G98100) producing thick continuous foam for cleaning inclined and vertical surfaces; manually pressurized, ergonomic, requires no electricity or water point, and is compatible with the entire Bio-Chem product family.
• Caixa de Ferramentas Plastic tool box with accessories and aluminum carrying handle (green), compatible with Bio-Chem Evo and Prolaq parts washers.
• Adaptador de Imersão Plastic immersion adapter (code G48D743-01) that transforms the Bio-Chem EVO into an immersion parts cleaning tank, compatible with Bio-Chem Evo and Prolaq parts washers.
• Suporte para Caixa de Ferramentas Stainless steel support for the Bio-Chem tool box, sold separately, designed to be used with Bio-Chem Evo and Prolaq parts cleaning systems.
• Bio-Chem Evo iSi MAXI Industrial parts washer system (MAXI size) from the Bio-Chem Evo iSi line of water-based, solvent-free cleaning equipment used for automated technical cleaning in industrial environments.
• Bio-Chem Evo iSi Compact Compact parts washer system from the Bio-Chem Evo iSi line of water-based, solvent-free cleaning equipment for automated technical cleaning in industrial environments.
• Sistema Prolaq Compact Compact Prolaq coating/lacquering system designed for use with Bio-Chem cleaning lines; works in conjunction with PROLAQ L 400 liquid consumables for industrial surface protection.
• Sistema Bio-Chem HP Vigo High-pressure cleaning system (HP Vigo) from the Bio-Chem equipment portfolio, used for industrial parts and surface cleaning.
• Sistema MobilaTECT Mobile parts cleaning system from the Bio-Chem MobilaTECT line, designed for on-site / MRO cleaning of parts in industrial maintenance and remanufacturing operations.
• Sistema RWR 80 KST RWR 80 KST parts washer system from the Bio-Chem equipment portfolio, used for technical parts cleaning in industrial MRO and manufacturing environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• CleanTec ACP 90 is dilutable up to 1:200 in water while remaining effective at removing oxidation and mineral deposits.
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chem-Trend: Chem-Trend specializes in release agents, anti-spatter, die lubricants and process chemicals for molding, casting and metalworking. Highly comparable to Bio-Chem's Antirrespingo (anti-spatter), mold cleaners (MOLD CLEANER/STEEL) and Prolaq coating products targeting the same industrial fabricators.
• ZEP Inc. ZEP manufactures and markets industrial and institutional cleaning/maintenance chemicals, including water-based degreasers, descalers and food-grade cleaners. Comparable as a specialized industrial-cleaning-chemicals vendor targeting maintenance, manufacturing and food customers.
• CRC Industries: CRC Industries manufactures specialty chemicals for maintenance and repair — degreasers, anti-seize, corrosion inhibitors, lubricants — sold to industrial MRO and automotive workshops. Comparable product portfolio and end-user base to Bio-Chem's Bio-Chem line of degreasers, protectives and anti-seize.
• Bio-Circle Surface Technology GmbH: German parent of Bio-Chem CleanTec; develops and markets the same water-based, solvent-free industrial cleaning chemistry (CleanTec line) and Bio-Chem parts-washer systems across Europe. Direct peer sharing IP, formulations, and the 'Making Green Work' brand positioning.
• Walter Surface Technologies: Walter Surface Technologies sells industrial cleaning, surface preparation and finishing solutions (biodegradable degreasers, cleaners, parts-washer accessories) to metalworking, automotive and MRO customers in the Americas. Direct peer with overlapping product categories and similar channel model.

Broad incumbents

• Houghton International (Quaker Houghton): Global leader in industrial fluids, cleaners and corrosion protection for metalworking, automotive, oil & gas and aerospace. Comparable because it sells water-based cleaners, degreasers and corrosion inhibitors to the same heavy-industrial B2B verticals, with a much larger global footprint.
• Henkel (Bonderite / Loctite industrial cleaners): Henkel's Adhesive Technologies division offers Bonderite cleaning, surface treatment and corrosion-protection chemistry used in automotive, metalworking and industrial MRO. Comparable product overlap with Bio-Chem's CleanTec degreasers, descalers and inhibitors, serving similar OEM and maintenance customers globally.
• Diversey (Solenis): Diversey (now part of Solenis) supplies industrial cleaning and sanitization solutions, including water-based degreasers and food/pharma hygiene chemistry. Comparable to Bio-Chem's food & pharmaceutical and MRO cleaning lines, with much broader global scale.
• 3M Industrial (Cleaning & Workplace Safety): 3M's industrial portfolio includes cleaning chemicals, wipes, degreasers and surface-prep products sold into automotive, oil & gas, food/pharma and MRO. Comparable chemistry and customer base to Bio-Chem CleanTec, but as one segment within a much larger diversified industrial conglomerate.

Regional players

• Magistral Química (Brazil): Brazilian industrial and institutional chemicals manufacturer offering degreasers, descalers, sanitizers and food-grade cleaners. Regional peer in the same Brazilian industrial-cleaning market as Bio-Chem CleanTec, competing for similar B2B customers across verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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