DONAUCHEM s.r.o. , Czech Republic

Name

DONAUCHEM s.r.o. , Czech Republic

Legal name

DONAUCHEM s.r.o.

Website

https://donauchem.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Chemical Distribution

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469), Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers (4245)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Compounding Ingredient & API Distributors (Pharma Supply) (HLAIAJAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Warehousing (GDP-Compliant) (TLAIACAD), Packaging, Filling & Repacking Services (bottling, bagging, relabeling) (AFABAIAG)

Keywords

• Industrial chemicals distribution
• Water treatment chemicals
• Construction chemistry products
• Food and pharmaceutical ingredients
• Surface treatment chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Czech Republic

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chemical Distribution: Distribution of wide spectrum of raw materials used in various industrial sectors including automotive, cleaning products, cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, feed, water treatment, paints, construction, printing and technical chemicals.
2. Storage and Distribution: Storage and distribution of chemical substances and preparations including raw materials for food and feed production. Transloading, storage and distribution of liquid chemical substances and mixtures including flammables.
3. Wholesale Operations: Wholesale activities for chemical products.
4. Custom Solutions and Consulting: Customized solutions, expert consulting, and technical support services for product selection and process optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DONAUCHEM s.r.o. is a chemical distributor operating in Central Europe that supplies a broad spectrum of raw materials and specialty chemicals—including acids, alkalis, solvents, water treatment chemicals, food and pharmaceutical ingredients, surface treatment products, and printing industry supplies—to industrial manufacturers across multiple sectors. The company also markets its own branded product lines (such as MASTERsil construction chemistry, Donau Klar ferric chloride, and Noxy AdBlue) and provides technical consulting, custom formulation support, warehousing, mixing/filling, and logistics services.

Product overview

DONAUCHEM s.r.o. is a leading chemical distributor in Central Europe serving industrial sectors including automotive, cleaning products and cosmetics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, feed, water treatment, paints and coatings, construction chemistry, printing, and surface treatment. The company operates as a broad portfolio chemical distributor with its own product lines and exclusive representations. Core offerings include Technical Chemicals (acids, alkalis, solvents), Food & Pharma Raw Materials (vitamins, amino acids, emulsifiers), Water Treatment Products (Donau Klar, Donau PAC, activated carbon), and Surface Treatment Chemicals (MacDermid-Enthone, Coventya solutions). The company also develops its own branded products including MASTERsil construction chemistry (sealants, adhesives, polyurethane foams) and pool chemicals under the MASTERsil brand. Key exclusive representations include ASAHI Photoproducts for flexographic printing plates and Sensient Cosmetics Technologies for pigments and colorants. The business model combines commodity chemical distribution with technical consulting, formulation support, and logistics services including climate-controlled warehousing and railway connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MASTERsil: Own brand of construction chemistry products including sealants, adhesives, polyurethane foams and sealants, interior paints, concrete additives, and building mixtures.
• Donau Klar
• Donau PAC
• Donau ALF
• Donau Multifloc
• Calcifloc
• Noxy AdBlue
• MASTERSil
• ASAHI

Products and services

• Technical Chemicals Industrial chemicals including acids, alkalis, metal salts, solvents, and auxiliary substances supplied to industrial customers for technical applications.
• Food and Pharmaceutical Raw Materials Amino acids, antioxidants, preservatives, vitamins, minerals, sweeteners, fiber, proteins, emulsifiers, and other ingredients for food and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Cleaning Products and Cosmetics Raw Materials Plant oils, biocides, mineral oils, polymer dispersions, colorants, pigments, active ingredients, texturing agents, fragrances, surfactants, and acids for cleaning and cosmetic formulations.
• Water Treatment Products Water treatment solutions including Donau Klar (ferric chloride), Donau PAC, Donau ALF, Donau Multifloc polymer range, Calcifloc, and activated carbon for wastewater and drinking water treatment.
• Printing Industry Products Products for flexographic, offset, screen, and rotogravure printing including ASAHI photopolymer plates (AWP, AFP), cleaning chemicals, wash solutions, nonwoven textiles, rubber covers, and printing chemistry.
• Surface Treatment Products Chemical products for metal surface treatment including pre-treatment, corrosion protection (PERFORMA 285, Zn/Ni, Zn/Fe alloys), decorative surfaces, and aluminum treatment (ALUMAL, OXIDITE, CASTELOX series).
• Paints and Coatings Raw Materials Classical and ecological solvents, commodity pigments, special resins, and modifiers for paints and coatings manufacturers.
• Feed Industry Products Feed additives including trace elements, vitamins, preservatives, antioxidants, nutritional substances, probiotics, and prebiotics for animal nutrition manufacturers.
• Automotive Products AdBlue (Noxy AdBlue) for SCR catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust, washer fluids, and insect removal spray for the automotive sector.
• Activated Carbon Powdered, granular, and extruded activated carbon from coal, lignite, coconut shells, and wood for gas treatment, water management, and food/beverage industry, with reactivation services.
• MASTERsil Brand Construction Chemistry Silicone, acrylic, butyl, bitumen sealants, polyurethane foams and sealants, adhesives, interior paints, and concrete additives under the MASTERsil brand, sold through 160+ partner stores in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• Pool Chemistry (MASTERsil) Complete range of pool chemicals including chlorine-based and oxygen-based products for pool water treatment, cleaning, maintenance, and accessories.
• Noxy AdBlue DONAUCHEM's own-brand AdBlue solution for catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in diesel engine exhaust gases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple international certifications maintained including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance 2020, FSSC 22000

Named customers1 record

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MacDermid-Enthone Industrial Solutions (MEIS)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Since 2023, DONAUCHEM became distributor of MEIS products - the largest global company in surface treatment of metals. Provides access to latest technologies in metal surface treatments.
• ASAHI PhotoproductscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representation of Japanese company ASAHI Photoproducts for flexographic printing products in the Czech Republic. Offers AWP water-washable and AFP solvent photopolymer plates with CleanPrint technology.
• CoventyacoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership with prestigious French company Coventya. DONAUCHEM ranks among significant suppliers of chemical solutions for leading companies in metal surface treatment in Czech Republic.
• Sensient Cosmetics TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor of Sensient Cosmetics Technologies products in Czech Republic. Provides pigments, dyes, active ingredients, texturing agents, and color/fragrance protection products under Sensient Beauty and Sensient Industrial lines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TER Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG: European specialty chemical distributor focused on personal care, food, coatings, and industrial segments. Comparable in size and product scope to DONAUCHEM with technical sales and formulation advisory.
• Biesterfeld AG: European chemical distribution company operating in specialty chemicals, plastics, rubber, and life sciences with DACH/CEE regional focus. Closely comparable to DONAUCHEM's Central European specialty distribution model and product range overlap.
• Azelis Group: Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with strong European footprint serving life sciences, personal care, and industrial markets. Comparable go-to-market model with technical sales representatives and exclusive supplier representations similar to DONAUCHEM's.
• Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH: Hamburg-based European chemical distributor distributing specialty chemicals, food ingredients, and personal care raw materials. Comparable multi-vertical specialty distribution approach with technical sales force and exclusive supplier partnerships.
• IMCD N.V. Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor serving food, personal care, pharma, and industrial markets across Europe. Closely comparable to DONAUCHEM's specialty distribution model with technical sales and formulation support.

Regional players

• CSC Jäklechemie GmbH: Specialty chemical distributor serving industrial customers in DACH region with focus on coatings, adhesives, and personal care ingredients. Comparable mid-sized European chemical distribution model with exclusive supplier partnerships.
• Häffner & Co. GmbH: German chemical distribution company focused on industrial and specialty chemicals. Comparable business model and product overlap with DONAUCHEM but with primary concentration in the German market.

Broad incumbents

• Brenntag SE: Global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution with broad multi-vertical coverage including pharma, food, water treatment, and industrial chemicals. Highly comparable to DONAUCHEM's broad portfolio model, but at vastly larger global scale across the same industrial end-markets.
• Helm AG: Hamburg-headquartered global chemical distribution and marketing company with presence in crop protection, feed, food, pharma, and industrial chemicals. Highly comparable multi-vertical distribution model to DONAUCHEM, with much larger global scale.

Others

• Donau Chemie AG: Austrian parent group of DONAUCHEM that also operates chemical production, activated carbon manufacturing, and water treatment across Central Europe. Connected through ownership; serves similar end markets but at group level with production assets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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