alkapharm

What alkapharm does

Sodel, operating commercially under the Alkapharm brand, is a French manufacturer of hygiene and disinfection products headquartered in Lisieux, France, structured as a SAS with €652,740 in share capital (RCS Lisieux 627 150 105, APE Code 2041Z). The company produces professional and healthcare-grade hygiene products organized under two main divisions — Professional Hygiene and Healthcare — and marketed through multiple sub-brands: EXEOL (with vertical-specific variants EXEOL Sante for healthcare, EXEOL Dental, EXEOL Pro for professional use, and Propre Odour for odor control), the ALKAPHARM healthcare unit (including the SEPTALKAN LINGETTES alcohol-free disinfectant wipes line), and ALKAPHARM UK for the United Kingdom market. Core product technology centers on chemical formulations for hand and surface disinfection: hydroalcoholic gels (EXEOL GEL 82), hand and body washing lotions (EXEOL SKIN), and alcohol-free disinfectant wipes, all manufactured in France and certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality management standards with EU Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 compliance for products classified as medical devices.

The company runs a B2B go-to-market targeting healthcare facilities (hospitals, dental practices, medical professionals) and professional hygiene providers. Revenue is generated through three channels: direct B2B sales to healthcare and dental facilities, an international distributor network with localized websites across 23+ countries spanning Western and Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, and private-label/OEM manufacturing for third-party healthcare and hygiene brands. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; commercial transactions follow standard 30-day payment terms under published General Terms and Conditions of Sale. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors and operates with a lean core team of 8 employees, with Hervé Lizée listed as head of publication on the corporate website.

Despite the small disclosed headcount, the company maintains a notably broad geographic footprint through its distributor model, and the website features dedicated sales-assistance tooling (catalogues, technical data sheets, application guides) for channel partners. No M&A, funding, leadership change, or restructuring events are disclosed in the source material beyond the establishment of the ALKAPHARM UK subsidiary and the creation of the ALKAPHARM Healthcare Unit as a dedicated division.

Name

alkapharm

Legal name

Sodel

Website

https://alkapharm.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sodel, operating as Alkapharm, is a French manufacturer of professional and healthcare-grade hygiene and disinfection products, serving hospitals, dental practices, and professional hygiene buyers across 23+ countries via direct sales, distributors, and private-label manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Disinfectants

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Hand Hygiene & Skin Antisepsis (Soaps, Sanitizers, Surgical Scrubs, CHG Prep) (HLAHANAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disinfection & Surface Decontamination (Wipes, Sprays, Fogging, UV Robots) (HLAHANAD)

Keywords

• Medical disinfectants
• Hygiene products
• Surface disinfection
• Hand sanitizers
• Professional hygiene

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisieux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of professional hygiene and healthcare disinfection products to B2B customers including hospitals, dental practices, and medical facilities. Products are sold through direct sales and distributor networks with invoicing upon delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Alkapharm, operating under its legal entity Sodel SAS, is a French manufacturer of hygiene and disinfection products. It produces hydroalcoholic gels, hand and body washing lotions, alcohol-free disinfectant cleaner wipes, and surface disinfection solutions for healthcare facilities, dental practices, and professional hygiene providers. The company markets products under the EXEOL brand (with Santé, Dental, and Pro variants), the ALKAPHARM healthcare brand, and Propre Odour for odor control, and offers private label manufacturing.

Product overview

Sodel is a manufacturer of hygiene and disinfection products operating two main divisions: Professional Hygiene and Healthcare. The company markets products under multiple sub-brands including EXEOL (with variants for healthcare, dental, and professional use), Propre Odour for odor control, and ALKAPHARM for the healthcare unit. The product portfolio includes hydroalcoholic gels, hand and body washing lotions, disinfectant wipes, and surface cleaners. SEPTALKAN is a specific product line under ALKAPHARM for alcohol-free disinfectant wipes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EXEOL: Brand for professional hygiene products including hydroalcoholic gels (EXEOL GEL 82), hand washing lotions (EXEOL SKIN), and disinfectant solutions
• ALKAPHARM
• ALKAPHARM UK

Products and services

• EXEOL Gel 82

Quantifiable outcome

• Products delivered with minimum 6-month use-by date from shipment

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Schumacher GmbH: Dr. Schumacher is a German manufacturer of hygiene and disinfection products including surface disinfectants, instrument cleaners, and hand hygiene solutions for medical and dental practices. A European mid-sized specialist highly analogous to Alkapharm's positioning.
• GOJO Industries: GOJO is the maker of Purell and a global leader in hand hygiene and skin care products for healthcare, food service, and industrial markets. Highly comparable to Sodel/Alkapharm as a specialist in hand antisepsis formulations serving institutional healthcare channels.
• Nice-Pak / PDI: Nice-Pak (parent of PDI – Professional Disposables International) is a leading manufacturer of pre-moistened disinfectant wipes for healthcare, foodservice, and consumer markets. Closely comparable to Sodel/Alkapharm's SEPTALKAN LINGETTES alcohol-free disinfectant wipes offering.
• Paul Hartmann AG: Hartmann is a German medical and hygiene company offering wound care, surgical supplies, and infection prevention products including hand sanitizers and surface disinfectants for healthcare facilities. Directly comparable to Alkapharm's healthcare channel and product portfolio.
• Diversey: Diversey (now part of Solenis) manufactures professional hygiene and infection prevention products including hand hygiene soaps, surface disinfectants, and instrument chemistries for healthcare, foodservice, and hospitality. Directly comparable to Sodel/Alkapharm's EXEOL Pro and EXEOL Santé lines.
• Schülke & Mayr: Schülke is a German manufacturer of hygiene, disinfection, and preservation products with a strong healthcare focus, including hand antiseptics (e.g., desderman) and surface disinfectants. Closely comparable to Sodel/Alkapharm as a European mid-sized specialist in medical-grade disinfection chemistries.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, supplying hand sanitizers, hard-surface disinfectants, and instrument cleaning chemistries to healthcare and food service customers. A broad incumbent whose healthcare hygiene portfolio competes directly with Alkapharm's range.
• 3M Health Care: 3M's Health Care division supplies a broad range of infection prevention products including surgical hand antiseptics, surface disinfectants, and sterilization assurance products. A broad incumbent competitor across Alkapharm's healthcare disinfection categories.
• Medline Industries: Medline is one of the largest privately-held manufacturers and distributors of medical supplies, including hand hygiene products, disinfectants, and surface cleaning wipes sold to hospitals and dental groups. A broad incumbent whose infection-prevention portfolio overlaps directly with Alkapharm's range.
• Steris: Steris is a large global provider of infection prevention and sterilization products, including surface disinfectants and consumables for hospitals and dental clinics. Overlaps with Alkapharm's healthcare disinfection portfolio but operates at vastly larger scale across a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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