INCA DETERGENTI Chemical Solutions

What INCA DETERGENTI Chemical Solutions does

INCA DETERGENTI S.R.L. is a privately held, Sicily-based chemical products distributor and formulator founded in 1980 and headquartered in the Zona Industriale of Gela. The company operates a 13,000 sqm facility (3,500 sqm covered) with 800-tonne liquid storage capacity and permanent stock of more than 2,000 SKUs, organized into two divisions: a "Chimica" division covering water treatment, oil & gas and refinery chemicals, base chemistry, oenology and food chemicals, agricultural chemicals, cosmetic chemicals, paper-mill chemicals, and custom specialty formulations; and a "Detergenza" division covering automotive, HORECA, laundry, and institutional (school/office) cleaning products. Its core technology is in-house laboratory chemical formulation combined with packaged chemical logistics, and it offers technical-application assistance as a service differentiator alongside product supply.

The company serves industrial and institutional buyers across at least eight end-verticals, with stated primary verticals being water treatment and oil & gas/refineries. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed by a dedicated technical/commercial team per vertical, supported by an owned ADR-certified fleet that enables direct nationwide Italy distribution in packaging formats ranging from 25L canisters to 30,000L tanker loads in stainless-steel or ebonite carbon-steel vessels. Revenue is generated through quote-based, one-time product sales — no subscription, licensing, or recurring-contract mechanics are disclosed — with pricing driven by quantity, formulation requirements, and delivery logistics.

INCA DETERGENTI has been certified by RINA since February 2002 and holds UNI EN ISO 9001-2015, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications since 2006; it adopted a Code of Ethics in 2008 and is a member of the Responsible Care program under AssICC. Its operating geography is restricted to Italy (national, with a Sicily regional anchor), and no parent company, institutional investors, funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes are disclosed in the available source material.

Name

INCA DETERGENTI Chemical Solutions

Legal name

INCA DETERGENTI S.R.L.

Website

https://incadetergenti.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

INCA DETERGENTI is a privately held Sicilian chemical formulator and distributor founded in 1980, producing custom and specialty chemicals plus industrial and institutional cleaning products for water treatment, oil & gas, food, agriculture, cosmetics, paper, and cleaning verticals across Italy via an owned ADR-certified fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial chemical manufacturing
• Water treatment chemicals
• Specialty chemical formulations
• Industrial cleaning products
• Oil and gas chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Gela

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products Distribution and Production: Distribution and production of a wide range of chemical products including water treatment chemicals, industrial cleaning products, base chemicals, and specialty formulations. Products are sold in various packaging formats including 25-50L canisters, 100-200L drums, 1000L IBCs, 2000-3000L transfer IBCs, and bulk tanker deliveries up to 30,000L.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

INCA DETERGENTI manufactures and distributes a wide range of chemical products and specialty formulations for industrial clients across sectors including water treatment (wastewater, potabilization, softening, demineralization, filtration, UV sterilization, reverse osmosis), oil & gas and refineries, base chemistry, food and oenology, agriculture, cosmetics, paper, and industrial/institutional cleaning. The company develops laboratory-based custom formulations and supplies products in flexible packaging from 25-50L canisters up to 30,000L bulk tanker deliveries across Italy. Beyond product supply, the company provides technical-applicative assistance, innovation, reformulation, and process/cost optimization support as part of its offering.

Product overview

INCA DETERGENTI Chemical Solutions is a Sicilian chemical products distributor and manufacturer offering a portfolio of specialized chemical formulations and cleaning products. The portfolio comprises two main divisions: Chemistry (Chimica) covering water treatment, refinery/oil & gas chemicals, base chemistry, oenology and food chemicals, agricultural chemicals, cosmetic chemicals, paper industry chemicals, and specialty/custom formulations; and Detergency (Detergenza) covering automotive cleaning, food service cleaning, laundry products, and school/office cleaning products. The company develops products in their laboratory and creates custom formulations according to specific customer requirements, providing technical-applicative assistance as part of their service offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trattamento Acque (Water Treatment Chemicals) Chemical treatments and solutions for wastewater and primary water treatment, including purification, potabilization, softening, demineralization, filtration, UV sterilization, and reverse osmosis. Targeted at industrial and civil water treatment operators.
• Raffinerie (Refinery / Oil & Gas Chemicals) Customized chemical solutions and treatments for oil, gas, and petrochemical/refinery operations. Targeted at oil & gas and petrochemical companies with dedicated technicians and commercial experts.
• Industria (Industrial Cleaning Chemicals) Chemical products and solutions for industrial cleaning applications, serving as a reference partner for chemical supply and problem-solving in industrial cleaning.
• Chimica Di Base (Base Chemistry) Distribution of base chemical products that are fundamental constituents of almost all other chemical products, covering all sectors of chemistry for distributors and industrial applications.
• Enologia ed Alimenti (Oenology and Food Chemicals) Chemical products and raw materials for oenological and food use, including ascorbic acid, anhydrous and monohydrate citric acid, and sorbic acid. Targeted at food and wine producers.
• Specialties (Specialty / Custom Chemicals) Custom-formulated specialty chemicals for a wide range of industries and applications, developed according to specific customer requirements in the company's laboratory.
• Detergenza Automotive (Automotive Cleaning Products) Wide range of cleaning products for automotive exterior bodywork, interior fabrics, and surface maintenance, targeted at automotive enthusiasts and professional detailers.
• Detergenza Ristorazione (Food Service Cleaning Products) Cleaning and sanitization products for professional kitchens, refrigerators, dispensaries, ovens, and all hygiene-critical environments in restaurants, bars, and HORECA facilities.
• Detergenza Lavanderia (Laundry Products) Soaps and fabric softeners with fragrances for clothing care, ensuring garments remain fragrant and properly sanitized. Targeted at consumer and institutional laundry use.
• Detergenza Scuole e Uffici (School and Office Cleaning Products) Advanced hygiene and cleaning products for hands, windows, floors, and air fresheners targeted at school and office environments.
• Agricoltura (Agricultural Chemicals) Raw materials and chemical products for agricultural applications, including fertilizers and agrochemical products, with innovative laboratory-developed formulations targeted at agricultural producers.
• Cosmetica (Cosmetic Chemicals) Raw materials and chemical products for cosmetic applications, including body and hair care, covering physical appearance improvement, hydration, protection, perfumery, cleansing, and personal hygiene. Targeted at cosmetic manufacturers.
• Cartiere (Paper Industry Chemicals) Value-added chemical products for paper and cardboard production covering all production phases, including functional processing chemicals and coating chemicals, targeted at paper mills.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RINAcoreOthers · 1 February 2002RINA provides certification services for INCA DETERGENTI's quality management systems. The company has been certified by RINA since February 2002, demonstrating compliance with international quality standards.
• AssICCcoreOthersINCA DETERGENTI has adhered to the Responsible Care program under AssICC (Italian Association of Chemical Industries), committing to manage activities related to chemical handling, movement, storage, and treatment with continuous improvement in Safety, Health, and Environmental protection.
• Leading Chemical SuppliersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe company maintains collaborative relationships with major industrial groups for chemical supply and market monitoring. They engage in direct dialogue with principal industrial groups to stay updated on the chemical market and access the most effective solutions for their activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brenntag: Global chemical distribution leader with significant Italian operations. Comparable in core business model of chemical distribution and value-added services such as blending and custom packaging, but operating at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Mapei: Large Italian-headquartered specialty chemical manufacturer serving construction, adhesives, and industrial applications. Comparable as a domestic Italian chemical producer with multi-vertical reach and a deep technical-sales culture, but significantly larger in scale and global footprint than INCA.
• Diversey Holdings: Global provider of hygiene, cleaning, and food-safety chemical solutions for HORECA, food service, and institutional customers. Comparable in the professional cleaning and food-service sanitization chemistries that overlap with INCA's Detergenza Ristorazione product line.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water treatment chemicals and industrial/hospitality cleaning solutions. Comparable in the water treatment and industrial/hospitality cleaning chemistries segments (overlapping with INCA's Trattamento Acque and Detergenza divisions), with a much larger global footprint.

Direct peers

• Krahn Chemie: European specialty chemicals distributor focused on custom solutions, blending, and value-added services for industrial customers. Comparable in distribution-plus-customization model for industrial and specialty chemical buyers, particularly relevant to INCA's blending and custom-formulation model.
• Zschimmer & Schwarz: Specialty chemicals manufacturer serving ceramics, personal care, industrial cleaning, and chemical auxiliaries. Direct peer in industrial cleaning/detergenza formulations and custom specialty chemistry for industrial end-markets.
• Christeyns: European manufacturer of professional cleaning, laundry, and hygiene chemicals serving HORECA, industrial, and institutional customers. Direct peer in the Detergenza line including professional kitchen, laundry, and institutional cleaning products.
• Italmatch Chemicals: Italian specialty chemical group producing performance chemicals across multiple industrial verticals including water treatment, oil & gas, plastics, and personal care. Direct peer given the overlapping product portfolio in oil & gas, water, and specialty chemistries, with a similar custom-formulation value proposition.
• Lamberti Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of specialty chemicals and chemical intermediates for paper, coatings, personal care, and industrial customers. Comparable mid-sized Italian specialty chemical producer with a similar multi-vertical industrial mix including paper and personal care.

Regional players

• CARLO ERBA Reagents: Italian chemical company supplying laboratory, industrial, and specialty chemicals with deep roots in Italy. Comparable as a domestic Italian chemical supplier with custom-formulation and distribution capabilities, though more focused on laboratory/analytical chemistries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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