What Ambersil does

Ambersil is a manufacturer of specialty industrial maintenance chemicals, operating as the principal Europe, Middle East, and Africa brand under the privately held CRC Industries group. The company designs and blends cleaners, lubricants, release agents, anti-corrosion coatings, adhesives, sealants, paints, and welding consumables at a purpose-built UK production facility in Bridgwater, supported by in-house technical specialists. Its portfolio of roughly 150+ SKUs is organised across functional categories and industry verticals including automotive, defence and aviation, electronics, food processing, metal working, polymer processing, and rail. A sub-brand called Green Force bundles products that meet evidence-based sustainability criteria around biodegradability, water-based formulation, low VOC, and absence of substances of very high concern.

The company sells exclusively through a network of local, national, and international distributors, complemented by its own sales force and the CRC Web Store, which provides 24-7 ordering, live stock checks, multi-branch delivery, and an English/Polish-language experience across global markets outside the US. End customers are engineers and maintenance professionals, with products specified or approved by organisations such as the UK Ministry of Defence, NATO, Boeing, Rolls Royce, Ford, rail operators, and NSF-registered food processing users. The offering is differentiated by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, REACH compliance, Achilles LinkUp registration, and NSF food-grade registrations, which collectively function as qualification credentials in regulated procurement.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales via the distributor channel; no subscription, SaaS, or recurring licensing component is present. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set downstream by distributors and through negotiated accounts. Ambersil is not independently capitalised and does not raise external funding; it operates as a brand within CRC Industries, with CRC Industries UK Ltd as the UK entity and CRC Industries Europe BV (Belgium) coordinating EMEA operations.

Name

Ambersil

Legal name

CRC Industries UK Ltd

Website

https://ambersil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ambersil is the EMEA-focused industrial maintenance chemicals brand of CRC Industries, blending cleaners, lubricants, release agents, anti-corrosion coatings, adhesives, and welding products at its Bridgwater facility and selling exclusively through a global distributor network and the CRC Web Store to engineers, maintenance professionals, and regulated industries including defence, aerospace, rail, and food processing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Maintenance Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Fluids, Lubricants & Chemical Products Manufacturing (Oils/Coolants/Additives/Cleaners) (IMACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Beverage Process & CIP/Sanitation Chemicals (IMAEAJAK), Stainless Steel & Metal Surface Cleaners & Polishes (CRAJACAF), Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK)

Keywords

• Industrial maintenance chemicals
• Specialty cleaners lubricants
• Corrosion protection coatings
• Mould release agents
• Food grade lubricants

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgwater

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Product Sales: Sale of specialty chemical formulations including industrial cleaners, lubricants, release agents, corrosion protection products, adhesives, paints, and welding products to engineers and maintenance professionals through distributor network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ambersil manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of specialty industrial maintenance chemicals, including industrial cleaners and degreasers, lubricants and greases, mould release agents, corrosion protection coatings, paints and primers, adhesives and sealants, welding anti-spatter products, and food-grade processing chemicals. Products are designed, manufactured, and tested in a purpose-built blending and production facility in Bridgwater, UK, and are organized by application across automotive, defence and aviation, electronics, food processing, metal working, polymer processing, and rail industries. The portfolio also includes the Green Force sub-brand of environmentally preferable formulations meeting scientific sustainability criteria.

Product overview

Ambersil is a manufacturer of industrial maintenance and cleaning products, operating as part of the global CRC Industries group. The product portfolio consists of a comprehensive range of chemicals organized by functionality categories including cleaners (heavy duty, precision, water-based, wipes/hand cleaning), lubricants, adhesives, anti-corrosion products, release agents, paints, welding products, and speciality products. The company offers the Green Force sub-brand featuring environmentally preferable products meeting strict sustainability criteria. Products are categorized by industry application including Automotive, Defence & Aviation, Electronics, Food Processing Safe, Metal Working, Polymer Processing, Rail Products, and Water-based formulations. Ambersil serves industrial customers through a network of distributors with products undergoing ISO 9001:2015 quality control certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Force: Sustainable product initiative bringing together products that meet customer needs for reducing environmental impact and improving user safety while delivering premium quality and high performance.

Products and services

• Amberklene Degreaser Range
• Water-Based Degreasers
• Amberclens Foaming Cleaners
• Ambersolv Citrus Cleaners
• Electronics Cleaners
• Specialty Industrial Cleaners
• Fast Clean Solvents
• Mould Cleaners
• Ambergrease Bearing Greases
• Food-Grade Lubricants
• Chain & Drive Lubricants
• Multi-Purpose Industrial Lubricants
• Penetrants & Release Oils
• Military Specified Lubricants
• Silicone Mould Release Agents
• Non-Silicone Mould Release Agents
• Polyurethane & Specialty Release Agents
• Anti-Corrosion Coatings
• Electrical Protective Coatings
• Spray Adhesives
• Industrial Sealants
• Protective Paints & Markers
• Welding Products
• Metal Working Fluids
• Hand Cleaners & Wipes
• Trigger Spray Container
• Pool & Snooker Cloth Cleaner
• Green Force Sustainable Product Line

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CRC IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbersil is part of the global CRC Industries group, which provides an excellent understanding of the chemical industry and global marketplace. This global connection allows Ambersil to rapidly develop and bring to market new, tested products, setting them apart from competitors.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Diversified industrial manufacturer with specialty chemicals for maintenance, cleaning, lubrication and corrosion protection across automotive, aerospace, and food processing verticals. Comparable scale and end-market overlap.
• Henkel: Global chemicals and adhesives conglomerate with industrial maintenance, surface treatment and lubricant offerings through Loctite and Bonderite brands. Comparable in industrial chemistry breadth and customer approvals in regulated sectors.
• CRC Industries: Ambersil's parent company and global specialty chemicals manufacturer serving industrial maintenance, automotive, and electronics. Operates multiple regional brands including CRC, Ambersil, and KF, with overlapping product lines and customer base.
• Castrol Industrial: Global lubricants manufacturer serving industrial, automotive and food-grade applications (including NSF H1 registered products). Comparable product range and EMEA distribution presence to Ambersil.

Direct peers

• Jet-Lube: Specialty lubricants, anti-seize compounds and corrosion protection products for industrial, marine and oilfield applications. Comparable niche formulation approach and customer overlap in defence/industrial sectors.
• WD-40 Company: Multi-purpose maintenance chemicals, lubricants and specialty cleaners sold globally through industrial distribution. Highly comparable business model and product overlap with Ambersil's maintenance chemistry portfolio.
• Permatex: Manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, gasket makers and specialty maintenance chemicals for automotive and industrial applications. Direct overlap with Ambersil's automotive and maintenance chemistry categories.
• Loctite (Henkel): Specialty adhesives, sealants, threadlockers and maintenance chemicals with strong industrial distribution and food-grade certifications. Directly comparable to Ambersil's adhesives, sealants and food-processing product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CRCIndustriesEurope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ambersil

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Ambersil