Integrated Chemicals

What Integrated Chemicals does

Integrated Chemicals Specialties BV (ICS) is a Dutch private limited company (BV) operating as a stockholding and advisory distributor of specialty chemical additives and process aids for industrial customers in the Benelux and Germany regions. The company distributes two core product categories — Additives and Process Aids — across thirteen industrial verticals including construction, coatings, inks, ceramics, clay, adhesives, personal care, plastics, polyurethane, cleaning, rubber, sealants, and lubricant/oil additives. Its stated value proposition rests on "over 50 years" of combined team and supplier experience, deep market and application knowledge, and a focus on niche markets. Founded per its copyright notice in 2013, ICS operates from a Netherlands headquarters and a dedicated German regional office.

The business model is a classic specialty-distribution model: ICS earns distribution margins by holding inventory of specialty chemicals sourced from global long-term suppliers and reselling them to Benelux and German industrial buyers, supplemented by technical advisory consultation on product suitability. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, blending digital marketing and ordering processes with personal contact via direct phone and email channels. No proprietary technology, patents, certifications, AI/ML capabilities, named customers, management team, headcount, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed. The publicly visible website copyright extends only through 2020, which limits visibility into current operating cadence.

Name

Integrated Chemicals

Legal name

Integrated Chemicals Specialties BV

Website

https://icspecialties.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Integrated Chemicals Specialties BV is a Dutch stockholding and advisory distributor of specialty chemical additives and process aids, serving industrial customers across construction, coatings, plastics, personal care, and twelve other verticals in the Benelux and Germany markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemical Distribution

NAICS

Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemicals, Ingredients & Raw Materials Marketplaces (CRAFAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ), Aftermarket Fluids, Lubricants & Chemical Products Manufacturing (Oils/Coolants/Additives/Cleaners) (IMACANAK)

Keywords

• Specialty chemical distribution
• Chemical additives supply
• Process aids distribution
• Industrial chemical advisory
• Benelux chemical distributor

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuw-vennep

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chemical Distribution: Revenue generated through distribution margins on specialty chemical additives and process aids sold to industrial customers in the Benelux and Germany regions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Integrated Chemicals Specialties BV is a stockholding and advisory distributor of specialty chemical additives (Additieven) and process aids (Proceshulpmiddelen). It sources from global long-term suppliers and resells to industrial customers in the Benelux and Germany, providing technical consultation on product selection alongside digital ordering and personal service.

Product overview

Integrated Chemicals Specialties operates as a stockholding and advisory distributor of specialty chemical additives and process aids, serving industrial customers across the Benelux and Germany. The company offers two core product categories: Additieven (Additives) and Proceshulpmiddelen (Process Aids), which are distributed to industries including construction, coatings, inks, ceramics, adhesives, personal care, plastics, polyurethane, cleaning, rubber, sealants, and lubricant/oil additives. The company emphasizes long-term relationships with first-class suppliers and customers, combining digital processes with personal service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Additieven (Additives) Specialty chemical additives distributed to industrial customers across verticals including construction (Bouw), coatings, inks, ceramics, clay, adhesives, personal care, plastics, polyurethane (PU), cleaning, rubber, sealants, and lubricant/oil additives. Sourced from global long-term suppliers and resold in Benelux and Germany with advisory consultation.
• Proceshulpmiddelen (Process Aids) Specialty chemical process aids distributed to industrial customers in the Benelux and Germany as part of the company's specialty chemical portfolio, with advisory services on product suitability for specific applications.

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Manuchar N.V. Belgian-headquartered chemical distributor focused primarily on emerging markets but with European operations — comparable distribution model with a different geographic focus.

Direct peers

• Biesterfeld AG: Hamburg-headquartered specialty chemicals distributor active across coatings, adhesives, plastics, and personal care in DACH — directly comparable geography and product portfolio.
• Caldic: Dutch specialty ingredients and chemicals distributor with strong Benelux presence and verticals in personal care, coatings, and industrial chemicals — closely comparable operating model to ICS.
• TER Chemicals: German specialty chemicals distributor serving plastics, coatings, adhesives, and personal care across DACH and broader Europe — highly comparable niche-distributor model.
• IMCD N.V. Dutch-headquartered global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor serving coatings, personal care, plastics, and similar verticals as ICS — the most directly comparable peer and the dominant Benelux-based competitor.
• Barentz International: Netherlands-based specialty ingredients distributor covering personal care, coatings, plastics, adhesives, and lubricants — directly overlaps ICS's vertical footprint and Benelux/DACH geography.

Broad incumbents

• Azelis Holdings: Belgian-headquartered global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients serving life sciences, personal care, and industrial markets across Europe — broad incumbent with overlapping verticals.
• Univar Solutions: North America-anchored global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with a European presence — competes with ICS as a broad-line incumbent rather than a niche specialist.
• Brenntag SE: Global chemical distribution market leader with extensive specialty chemicals and industrial chemical coverage across Europe — a broad incumbent competing with ICS across most of its verticals.
• Helm AG: Hamburg-based family-owned chemical distribution and marketing company active across specialty chemicals in DACH — broader portfolio but overlapping customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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