Bentoproduct

What Bentoproduct does

Bentoproduct d.o.o. is a privately held manufacturer of bentonite-based industrial products headquartered in Banja Luka, Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina), with production facilities in Šipovo adjacent to bentonite reserves estimated at approximately 5 million tons and 70–95% montmorillonite content. Founded in 2011 and led by General Director Saša Grbić, the company operates with 101–250 employees and an installed production capacity of approximately 50,000 tons annually, serving six distinct industrial verticals — foundry (BENTOPRO-A, BENTOPROCARBO binders), construction/geotechnical (BENTOPROSEAL sodium-activated bentonite, BENTOCARPET and BENTOCARPET V5 geosynthetic clay liners, Ground PLUS grounding bentonite), drilling (BENTOPRODRILL-A/P/HDD fluids), agriculture (Farma PLUS mycotoxin binders, Green FIELD soil amendment), food industry (Claris and Claris-UF wine and juice clarification), and pet care (B-Gran clumping litter).

The company monetizes through direct B2B sales of bulk industrial bentonite products (25kg bags, 1-ton jumbo bags, and loose bulk tanker deliveries) on quote-based multi-year contracts, complemented by free technical support services delivered through a dedicated specialist team. Manufacturing is integrated with a computer-controlled production system, a five-level quality control regime, and a comprehensive certification stack (ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, HACCP, HALAL, KOSHER, CE marking with ZAG certification for BENTOCARPET). Distribution combines direct field sales with exclusive country-level channel partners — InterVienna GmbH (Austria) for construction/drilling and Kaszimpex Kft. (Hungary) for foundry binders.

The customer base is concentrated in southeastern and central Europe (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, Austria, Serbia) and comprises enterprise industrial buyers and infrastructure contractors — including EURCO d.d., Swietelsky, Züblin/STRABAG, Ing-jet, GRASA, HP Investing, Geomehanički Tim GMT, Radis, HIS, and Geosonda Zenica — across project-based demand for landfill remediation, railway and road infrastructure, diaphragm walls, grout curtains, and wind farm grounding systems. Marketing is executed via industry trade shows (VÖBU Vienna, Slovenian Foundry Association annual conference), technical content on the corporate website, LinkedIn/Facebook presence, and dedicated expert "Ask Jovan/Ask Boro/Ask Irena" consultation channels.

Name

Bentoproduct

Legal name

BENTOPRODUCT d.o.o.

Website

https://bentoproduct.ba

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bentoproduct is a Bosnia and Herzegovina-based manufacturer of bentonite-based industrial products (foundry binders, construction waterproofing GCLs, drilling fluids, agricultural feed additives, wine clarification bentonites, and cat litter), serving enterprise customers across southeastern and central Europe from a 50,000-ton-capacity plant adjacent to its own ~5 million-ton raw bentonite reserves.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Minerals / Specialty Bentonite Products

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Warehousing, Blending & Distribution for Agrochemicals (bulk handling, IBC/drum management) (AFABAIAL)

Keywords

• Bentonite-based products
• Foundry binders
• Geosynthetic clay liners
• Drilling fluids bentonite
• Animal feed additives

Headquarters

HQ city

Banja Luka

HQ country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Bentonite-based Industrial Products Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and sale of high-quality bentonite-based products across six industry verticals: foundry (binding agents), construction (waterproofing membranes, drilling fluids, ground improvement), drilling operations, agriculture (animal feed additives, soil improvement), food industry (wine clarification), and pet care (cat litter). Products sold in various packaging formats (25kg bags, jumbo bags, bulk) with reliable delivery logistics.
2. Technical Support Services: Free technical support services including on-site consultations, laboratory testing, and process optimization provided to customers. Technical support team includes dedicated experts (Jovan for foundry, Boro for construction, Irena for food industry).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bentoproduct manufactures and distributes high-quality bentonite-based products across six industry verticals: foundry (binding agents BENTOPRO-A and BENTOPROCARBO), construction (waterproofing membranes BENTOCARPET, BENTOCARPET V5, BENTOPROSEAL, and grounding material Ground PLUS), drilling operations (BENTOPRODRILL-A, -P, and -HDD), agriculture (feed additive Farma PLUS and soil amendment Green FIELD), food industry (Claris and Claris-UF for wine/juice clarification), and pet care (B-Gran clumping cat litter). The company operates a production plant in Šipovo with computer-controlled manufacturing processes and sells through direct enterprise sales and exclusive distribution partnerships in Austria and Hungary.

Product overview

Bentoproduct is a manufacturer of high-quality bentonite-based products operating a platform model with multiple product lines serving diverse industries. The core portfolio includes: foundry products (BENTOPRO-A, BENTOPROCARBO) for metal casting; construction products (BENTOPROSEAL, BENTOCARPET, BENTOCARPET V5, Ground PLUS) for geotechnical and waterproofing applications; drilling products (BENTOPRODRILL-A, BENTOPRODRILL-P, BENTOPRODRILL-HDD) for drilling fluid preparation; agricultural products (Farma PLUS, Green FIELD) for animal feed and soil improvement; food industry products (Claris, Claris-UF) for wine and juice clarification; and pet care products (B-Gran) for hygienic pet litter. The company operates from production facilities in Šipovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with an installed capacity of approximately 50,000 tons annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BENTOPRO-A: Top-quality bentonite binder for preparation of sand mould for casting iron (grey, ductile, vermicular, white malleable iron), steel and some non-ferrous metals
• BENTOPROCARBO
• BENTOPROSEAL
• BENTOCARPET
• BENTOCARPET V5
• Ground PLUS
• BENTOPRODRILL-A
• BENTOPRODRILL-P
• BENTOPRODRILL-HDD
• Farma PLUS
• Green FIELD
• Claris
• Claris-UF
• B-Gran

Products and services

• BENTOPRO-A Top-quality bentonite binder for preparation of sand moulds for casting iron (grey, ductile, vermicular, malleable), steel, and some non-ferrous metals. Features excellent binding properties, good thermal stability, and consistent quality. Targeted at foundries serving automotive, machinery, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
• BENTOPROCARBO Bentonite binder combined with mineral lustrous carbon formers (20-40% content) for foundry sand mould preparation. Lustrous carbon formers create protective layer on mould surface in contact with molten metal, improving casting surface quality and casting economics.
• BENTOPROSEAL Sodium-activated bentonite with high yield and exceptional rheological and waterproofing properties for geotechnical and hydrotechnical construction works. Used for diaphragm wall construction, excavation stabilization, grout curtains, pile drilling, and waterproof membranes. Produced in multiple quality grades (BENTOPROSEAL-A, BENTOPROSEAL-S) for different project requirements.
• BENTOCARPET Geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) produced from evenly distributed layer of high-swelling sodium-activated bentonite granules between non-woven and woven geotextiles, mechanically bonded through needle-punching. Features self-healing hydraulic barrier properties for landfill sealing, transportation infrastructure, hydrotechnical facilities, and environmental protection. CE certified by ZAG Slovenija.
• BENTOCARPET V5 Geosynthetic membrane with bentonite core for waterproofing works in building construction. Designed for waterproofing and protection of underground structures including foundations, walls, basements, garages, and tunnels. Features efficient waterproofing, fast and simple installation, self-healing properties, and eco-friendly system.
• Ground PLUS High-quality granulated bentonite for improving electrical conductivity in grounding installations. Used for grounding systems with horizontally placed conductors (plates, strips, nets), with the ability to absorb and retain moisture from surrounding soil. Applied to wind turbine and substation grounding projects.
• BENTOPRODRILL-A High-quality OCMA grade bentonite with high yield (>18m³/t) for preparation of drilling fluids with exceptional rheological properties. Particularly suitable for initial drilling depths up to 500m.
• BENTOPRODRILL-P High-quality API grade bentonite with high yield (>19m³/t) for preparation of drilling fluids, exceeding API 13A/ISO 13500 specifications. Suitable for all types of drilling operations including oil/gas exploration, water wells, geothermal, and geotechnical drilling.
• BENTOPRODRILL-HDD High-yield sodium bentonite (200mesh/74μm) with additives for preparing water-based drilling fluids for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations.
• Farma PLUS Natural mineral animal feed additive (85-95% montmorillonite content) for effective adsorption of mycotoxins (particularly aflatoxin B1) with up to 98% binding efficiency, preventing resorption in animal digestive systems. Also provides cost-effective pelletization of animal feed. Available in three formulations: Farma PLUS, Farma PLUS-50, Farma PLUS-100.
• Green FIELD Completely natural mineral additive (calcium or sodium-activated bentonite with high montmorillonite content) for soil improvement in agriculture, gardening, and horticulture. Prevents soil drying and nutrient leaching.
• Claris Premium bentonite of exceptional purity (>90% montmorillonite content with <0.015% soluble iron) for efficient clarification and protein stabilization of wine and fruit juices. Available in formulations: Claris-p, Claris-p30, Claris-p50, Claris-p70.
• Claris-UF Combined calcium and sodium-activated bentonite of exceptional purity and high efficiency for clarification and protein stabilization in ultrafiltration systems for fruit juices. Protects filter membranes and pumps from damage during ultrafiltration.
• B-Gran Clumping hygienic pet litter produced from high-quality granulated bentonite with above-average montmorillonite content for efficient moisture absorption and odour control. Very low dust levels. Available in granule sizes 0.5-2.0mm, 2.0-5.0mm, and 0.5-5.0mm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of approximately 50,000 tons annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kaszimpex Kft.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution representative for Hungarian market for foundry program products (BENTOPRO-A and BENTOPROCARBO). Long-term strategic partnership developed over years, confirmed by highest ratings from valued customers and consistent achievement of joint strategic market goals.
• InterVienna GmbhcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for Austrian market for construction program products. All Austrian construction projects are realized in cooperation with InterVienna Gmbh.
• SwietelskyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAustrian railway construction company, contractor for Zaprešić-Zabok railway rehabilitation project. Used BENTOCARPET 5000 GCL for the project.
• Ing-jet d.o.o.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for Rotor Zagreb infrastructure project, diaphragm wall construction using BENTOPROSEAL-A.
• GRASA d.o.o.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for Rotor Zagreb infrastructure project, diaphragm wall construction using BENTOPROSEAL-A.
• EURCO d.d.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for Sarvaš landfill remediation project (110,000 m²) and Nemetin landfill project (50,000 m²) using BENTOCARPET 5000.
• HP InvestingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for Podveležje wind farm project (15 turbines, 3.2 MW each) using Ground PLUS-G for grounding systems.
• Geosonda d.o.o. ZenicaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for Buško jezero grout curtain project using BENTOPROSEAL-A bentonite injection.
• Geomehanički Tim GMTminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for Belgrade diaphragm wall construction project using BENTOPROSEAL-A.
• Radis d.o.o.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for artificial lake construction in Istočno Sarajevo using BENTOCARPET 5000.
• HIS doominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for Sorinj-Rab waste landfill remediation project (20,000 m²) using BENTOCARPET 5000.
• Züblin Ground Engineering (STRABAG)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for Vienna residential-commercial diaphragm wall project using BENTOPROSEAL-S.
• Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije (ZAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding institute that tested and certified BENTOCARPET, conferring CE marking rights and Declaration of Conformity with European standards.
• Biotehniška fakulteta, Univerza v LjubljaniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotechnical Faculty for research cooperation in bentonite product development.
• Tehnološki fakultet Banja LukaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Technology for research and development cooperation.
• Tehnološki fakultet TuzlaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Technology for research and development cooperation.
• Prirodno matematički fakultet Banja LukaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics for research cooperation.
• JZU Institut za javno zdravstvo Republike SrpskeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute for Public Health of Republika Srpska for health-related product testing.
• Zavod za javno zdravstvo dr. Andrija Štampar, ZagrebminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Andrija Štampar Institute for public health testing and certification.
• Institut za tehnologiju nuklearnih i drugih mineralnih sirovina, BeogradminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute for mineral raw materials technology for mineral analysis and testing.
• Metalurški fakultet SisakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Metallurgy for foundry-related research.
• Institut za higijenu i tehnologiju mesa BeogradminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute for Meat Hygiene and Technology for feed additive testing.
• Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo Novi SadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute for Field and Vegetable Crops for agricultural product research.
• Institut MOL, Stara PazovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOL Institute for research cooperation.
• Slovenačko udruženje livača (Slovenian Foundry Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull member of Slovenian Foundry Association. Participates in annual International Foundry Conference in Portorož.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ashapura Group: Indian multinational bentonite and industrial minerals producer supplying foundry, drilling, construction, and agricultural customers globally. Comparable specialty mineral model with broader geographic footprint.
• IMERYS: Global performance minerals leader with a multi-vertical bentonite product portfolio serving foundry, construction, drilling, agriculture, and industrial markets. Direct competitor on the same end-use categories as Bentoproduct, though at substantially larger scale and global reach.
• Tolsa: Spanish specialty bentonite and mineral products company with applications in foundry, construction, animal health, and industrial uses. Closely mirrors Bentoproduct's multi-vertical specialty mineral approach.
• Laviosa: Italian specialty bentonite manufacturer producing foundry binders, construction products, pet litter, and industrial grades. Highly comparable regional specialist with a similar multi-vertical, B2B-focused business model.

Broad incumbents

• Halliburton (Baroid): Major oilfield services firm whose Baroid division supplies bentonite-based drilling fluids and completion products. Comparable in the BENTOPRODRILL product category but embedded in a far broader upstream services franchise.
• Clariant: Swiss specialty chemicals company with bentonite-based foundry, oilfield, and adsorbent offerings. Direct overlap in foundry and drilling bentonite but bentonite is one of many product lines within a much larger diversified chemicals portfolio.
• Mineral Technologies (incl. CETCO / Volclay): Global performance minerals company whose CETCO and Volclay units produce bentonite-based products for environmental, construction, and industrial applications. Overlaps directly with Bentoproduct's GCL and drilling fluid offerings but sits within a much broader mineral portfolio.

Regional players

• Black Hills Bentonite: Wyoming-based bentonite miner and processor supplying drilling fluids, foundry binders, and environmental sealing products. Overlapping product categories with Bentoproduct, but concentrated in North America.
• Wyo-Ben: US-based bentonite producer with drilling fluids, foundry binders, and environmental grades. Similar product portfolio to Bentoproduct but focused on North American regional markets rather than Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bentoproduct
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bentoproduct

Compliance7 records

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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