Chemly
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersŁódź, Poland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Chemly firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Chemly
- Legal name
- Chemly Sp. z o.o. Spółka Komandytowa
- Website
- https://chemly.pl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Chemly industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Metal Surface Treatment Chemicals
- NAICS
- Chemical Manufacturing (325), Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)
- SIC
- Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- pH Control, Antiscalants & Corrosion Inhibitors (IMAEAJAN), Powder Coatings (IMADAKAC)
Keywords
Where Chemly is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Łódź
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Chemly business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Chemical Products for Surface Treatment: Sale of specialized chemical products for metal surface preparation including anodizing, powder coating preparation, paint stripping, hot-dip galvanizing, and metalworking coolants. Products are sourced from partner manufacturers including Alufinish, ALIT Technologies, Unitech, and Sublitex.
- Technology Consulting and Technical Services: Technology selection, process design, implementation support, process audits, and optimization services provided through a team of technical advisors. Customer care including process monitoring and support is provided free of charge as part of ongoing cooperation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Symposium lecture for suppliers |
| Other | Multi-year contract | First day lectures with lunch, no accommodation |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Double room accommodation (per person) |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Single room accommodation (per person) |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Akademia Anodowania training (3-day course) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Chemly product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Chemly supplies specialty chemicals and technologies for metal surface treatment — anodizing, powder coating preparation, hot-dip galvanizing, chemical paint stripping, metalworking coolants, and sublimation decorating — to industrial manufacturers, primarily in Poland. The chemicals are sourced from partner manufacturers (Alufinish GmbH, ALIT Technologies, Unitech, Sublitex) and sold under the Chemly portfolio alongside free technical advisory, an in-house laboratory qualified to Qualicoat/Qualanod/Qualisteelcoat standards, and the proprietary Chemly App for remote bath-parameter monitoring and Industry 4.0 integration.
Product overview
Chemly is a chemical surface treatment technology company that emerged from Alufinish Polska's rebranding, offering an integrated portfolio of products and services for metal surface treatment. The portfolio centers on the Chemly App (digital platform for remote process monitoring and control) and a comprehensive range of industrial chemicals organized into three main pillars: (1) Aluminum treatment chemicals including anodizing products (Alficlean, Alfisatin, Alfideox, Alfiflex, Alfinox, Alficolor, Alfiseal series) and surface preparation for powder coating; (2) Steel/iron treatment chemicals including iron phosphating (Ferrophos), passivation (Ferropas, Alficoat), and zirconium conversion; and (3) Specialized processes including chemical paint removal (METALSTRIP/FASTRIP from Alit Technologies), coolants and lubricants (Unitech), and sublimation products (Sublitex). The offering is complemented by Laboratory Services (analytical support, quality testing, defect identification), Akademia Anodowania (specialized training), and technical service support including technology selection and process audits.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Aplikacja Chemly (Chemly App) Standalone mobile platform for remote monitoring and control of surface-treatment baths across powder coating, anodizing, and galvanizing lines, providing real-time parameter visibility, intelligent chemistry calculation, parameter exceedance alerts, and access to historical analyses. Designed for industrial customers with sensor-equipped production lines.
- Laboratory Services In-house analytical service offering bath sample testing, coating quality testing to Qualicoat/Qualanod/Qualisteelcoat standards, salt spray corrosion testing in Chemly's own chamber, coating defect identification, technological project preparation, and specialized operator training, conducted under ISO 9001:2015 certification. Targeted at industrial customers running anodizing, powder coating, and galvanizing lines.
- Akademia Anodowania (Anodizing Academy) Paid 3-day intensive training program at Chemly headquarters covering aluminum anodizing theory, practical application, quality control, defect analysis, and elimination. Limited to 6 participants per session. Aimed at operators, laboratory technicians, and quality staff at industrial manufacturers.
- Chemicals for Metal Surface Preparation Full range of specialty chemical products sourced from partner manufacturers (Alufinish GmbH, ALIT Technologies, Unitech, Sublitex) covering aluminum anodizing chemistry (Alficlean degreasers, Alfisatin etching agents, Alfideox pickling agents, Alfiflex polishing agents, Alfinox anodizing bath additives, Alficolor coloring products, Alfiseal sealing products), steel surface preparation (Ferrophos iron phosphating, Ferropas passivation, Alficoat chromate conversion), chemical paint stripping (METALSTRIP), coolants and lubricants (Unitech MSA/HOSMAC/PURGON/MQL), and sublimation products (Sublitex foils and coatings). Sold to industrial manufacturers with metal finishing operations in Poland.
- Chemical Paint Removal (METALSTRIP chemistry and FASTRIP equipment) Paint stripping chemistry (METALSTRIP product line including Metalstrip 1333/1 and Metalstrip Aktivator 1533) and industrial stripping equipment (FASTRIP production line machines) sourced from ALIT Technologies (Italy) and distributed in Poland by Chemly. Designed for industrial customers needing low-environmental-impact coating removal from aluminum, zinc, and light alloys.
- Coolants and Lubricants (Unitech products) Cooling and lubricating product line sourced from Unitech Külschmierstoffe (Germany), including MSA waterless oils for machining, HOSMAC water-miscible emulsions, PURGON industrial cleaning products, and MQL minimal-quantity-lubrication coolants. Sold to industrial metalworking customers in Poland.
- Sublimation Products (Sublitex by Miroglio) Sublimation foils, specialized powder coatings for the sublimation process, and complete technological lines and equipment sourced from Sublitex S.r.l. (Italy). Used to decorate metal surfaces with custom patterns and finishes for interior and exterior elements, sold to industrial finishing customers in Poland.
Quantifiable outcome
- Process optimization leading to reduced chemical consumption and waste
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Chemly
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Chemly technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Chemly partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- COLOREXminorPresented on anticorrosive anodic oxide coatings manufacturing methods at the Sympozjum Chemly 2025.
- AABO IDEALminorPresented on importance of proper maintenance and service of powder coating lines at the Sympozjum Chemly 2025.
- WAGNER (Wagner-SERVICE)minorPresented on robotic powder coating processes and powder output regulation at the Sympozjum Chemly 2025.
- OPTIMAL SYSTEMSminorPresented on environmental protection and future perspectives at the Sympozjum Chemly 2025.
- EKO-BHL (GEMA)minorPresented on GEMA's role as expert in powder coating process optimization at the Sympozjum Chemly 2025.
- SATminorPresented innovations in powder coating for vertical lines at the Sympozjum Chemly 2025.
- GALVANO PARTNERSminorPresented on electricity and wastewater cost savings at the Sympozjum Chemly 2025.
- Polish Aluminum Association (Polskie Stowarzyszenie Aluminium)minorPresented on changes in EU regulations related to the Green Deal at the Sympozjum Chemly 2025. Chemly debuted its new brand identity at the association's annual meeting in March 2024.
- ALIT Technologies (Italy)coreChemly represents ALIT Technologies for chemical paint stripping products (METALSTRIP line) and FASTRIP industrial stripping machines in Poland. ALIT Technologies is recognized as a leader in innovative paint removal systems with high performance and low environmental impact. Products include Metalstrip 1333/1 and Metalstrip Aktivator 1533.
- Unitech Kühlschmierstoffe (Germany)coreChemly serves as the representative for German company Unitech Kühlschmierstoffe, which has 50 years of experience in coolants and lubricants. Products include oils (MSA), water-miscible emulsions (HOSMAC), industrial cleaning products (PURGON), and MQL coolants for minimal quantity lubrication technology.
- Sublitex S.r.l. (Italy)coreChemly distributes sublimation products from Sublitex S.r.l., including sublimation foils, specialized powder coatings for the sublimation process, and complete technological lines and equipment for the sublimation process.
- Alufinish GmbH (Germany)coreAlufinish is the original parent company from which Chemly was rebranded. The relationship continues as Alufinish products are offered under the Chemly brand. Alufinish GmbH is a key technology partner supplying chemical products for anodizing, surface preparation, and metal treatment. Alufinish also participated in the Sympozjum Chemly 2025.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Chemly competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SurTec: German specialist in metal surface pretreatment chemistry. Directly comparable niche competitor offering pickling, degreasing, passivation, and phosphating for the same European industrial finishing market.
- Unitech Kühlschmierstoffe: German supplier of coolants and metalworking fluids whose products Chemly distributes. Directly comparable as a specialty chemistry manufacturer with overlapping customer base in metal processing and finishing.
- ALIT Technologies: Italian partner supplying METALSTRIP paint stripping chemistry and FASTRIP equipment. Directly comparable as a chemistry supplier whose products Chemly distributes and whose paint-removal technology competes in the same Polish accounts.
- Alufinish GmbH: German parent/partner supplying anodizing and surface preparation chemistry. Directly comparable because it manufactures the core product lines that Chemly resells and competes against Chemly in adjacent European markets.
Regional players
- Nihon Parkerizing: Japanese leader in metal surface treatment chemicals including phosphating and pretreatment. Comparable as a regional specialist with overlapping chemistry categories, though operating primarily outside Europe.
Broad incumbents
- Coventya (Element Solutions): Specialty chemicals provider for surface finishing, owned by Element Solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent in plating, pretreatment, and functional coatings serving the same industrial customer base.
- Henkel (Surface Treatment): Henkel's surface treatment unit supplies pretreatment and conversion coatings for metal finishing. Comparable as a broad incumbent with deep R&D and global reach that competes for the same industrial accounts.
- Chemetall (BASF Coatings): Global leader in metal surface treatment chemicals, now part of BASF. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering pretreatment, passivation, and coating chemistry across the same industrial finishing customers Chemly serves.
- Atotech (MKS Instruments): Global supplier of specialty chemicals and equipment for surface finishing, including plating and pretreatment. Comparable as a broad incumbent covering the same chemistry categories Chemly addresses.
Emerging players
- Jotun Powder Coatings: Global powder coatings manufacturer with strong European presence. Comparable as an adjacent player — its powder coatings customers are exactly the paint-shop operators Chemly supplies with surface preparation chemistry.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Chemly social profiles
Digital presenceChemly compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Chemly financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Chemly leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Chemly funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Chemly M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Chemly
What does Chemly do?
Chemly supplies specialty chemicals and technologies for metal surface treatment — anodizing, powder coating preparation, hot-dip galvanizing, chemical paint stripping, metalworking coolants, and sublimation decorating — to industrial manufacturers, primarily in Poland. The chemicals are sourced from partner manufacturers (Alufinish GmbH, ALIT Technologies, Unitech, Sublitex) and sold under the Chemly portfolio alongside free technical advisory, an in-house laboratory qualified to Qualicoat/Qualanod/Qualisteelcoat standards, and the proprietary Chemly App for remote bath-parameter monitoring and Industry 4.0 integration.
Is Chemly a public or private company?
Chemly is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Chemly founded?
Chemly was founded in 1990. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Chemly based?
Chemly is headquartered in Łódź, Poland, in the Europe region.
How does Chemly make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Chemical Products for Surface Treatment is the primary driver. The others are technology Consulting and Technical Services.
Who are Chemly's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SurTec, Unitech Kühlschmierstoffe, ALIT Technologies and Alufinish GmbH. Nihon Parkerizing is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Coventya (Element Solutions), Henkel (Surface Treatment), Chemetall (BASF Coatings) and Atotech (MKS Instruments). Jotun Powder Coatings is listed as an emerging player.
Does Chemly have an API?
No public API is recorded for Chemly.
What industry is Chemly in?
Chemly's product category is Metal Surface Treatment Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAN, Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals, with a secondary code of IMAEAJAN, pH Control, Antiscalants & Corrosion Inhibitors. Its NAICS code is 325 and its SIC code is 2800.