Kemika S.p.A.
Kemika S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of professional cleaning chemicals, pool water treatment products, and industrial cleaning machines, selling exclusively through authorized resellers across Italy and worldwide to cleaning companies, pool operators, and healthcare facilities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersOvada, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Kemika S.p.A. does
Kemika S.p.A. is the privately held parent entity of Kemika Group, an Italian manufacturer of Made in Italy chemical specialties and professional cleaning equipment headquartered in Ovada, Piedmont, with operations dating back over 40 years (firmographic year founded 1976). The group operates through three brand-aligned entities: Kemika S.p.A. itself produces industrial and professional cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and surface treatment formulations; its wholly-owned subsidiary Controlchemi Srl supplies pool and spa water treatment chemicals, Legionella prevention systems (Aquasan, Klorosan, Oxysan, Oxineutro), dosing equipment, robotic pool cleaners, and digital photometers; and Macchine Nova manufactures battery- and petrol-powered sweepers, scrubber-dryers, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, single-disc machines, and carpet extractors. Multiple products carry Presidio Medico Chirurgico registrations and one (Oxineutro) carries an EU BPR UE 528/2012 biocidal authorization, enabling regulated disinfectant market access in the EU.
The company sells exclusively through authorized resellers across Italy and internationally, supported by a trilingual corporate website (Italian, English, French) and a reserved B2B portal that delivers safety data sheets and gated content to registered professional users. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of chemicals and equipment on a quote-based pricing model; no subscription, SaaS, or recurring service revenue is disclosed. End-customer segments are horizontal and include professional cleaning companies, pool and spa facilities, healthcare facilities, and water treatment professionals. With 27 employees and no disclosed funding history, Kemika is an independently owned SME with no identified private equity, venture capital, or institutional investment.
Strategic positioning centers on integrated solutions — bundling proprietary chemicals with proprietary dosing hardware and testing instruments for compliance-driven applications such as Legionella prevention — and on regulatory credentials that raise entry barriers in biocidal markets. The product roadmap shows incremental digitization (Bluetooth-enabled photometers, Ethernet dosing controllers) but no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or software platforms.
Kemika S.p.A. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kemika S.p.A.
- Legal name
- Kemika S.p.A.
- Website
- https://kemikagroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Kemika S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of professional cleaning chemicals, pool water treatment products, and industrial cleaning machines, selling exclusively through authorized resellers across Italy and worldwide to cleaning companies, pool operators, and healthcare facilities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kemika S.p.A. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Professional Cleaning Chemicals & Equipment
- NAICS
- Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256), Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612), Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210)
- SIC
- Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pool & Spa Chemicals (Chlorination, pH Control, Algaecides) (CRAJAKAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG), Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ), Water & Home System Care (Water Softeners, Septic Treatments, Drain/Openers, Appliance Cleaners) (CRADAKAK), Preservatives & Antimicrobials (Sorbates, Benzoates, Natamycin, Cultured Dextrose) (CRADAOAF)
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Where Kemika S.p.A. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ovada
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Kemika S.p.A. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Chemical Specialties: Production and sale of professional chemical products including cleaning, disinfection, and surface treatment chemicals for various applications (pools, healthcare, industrial)
- Professional Cleaning Equipment: Sale of professional cleaning machines including vacuum cleaners, scrubber-dryers, sweepers, and single-disc machines under the Macchine Nova brand
- Pool Water Treatment Products: Controlchemi product line including chlorine compounds, water testing equipment, dosing systems, and pool maintenance chemicals
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Kemika S.p.A. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kemika S.p.A., through its group subsidiaries Kemika Spa, Controlchemi Srl, and Macchine Nova, manufactures and sells professional chemical specialties for cleaning, disinfection, and surface treatment, pool water treatment chemicals and equipment, and professional cleaning machinery (sweepers, scrubber-dryers, vacuum cleaners, single disc machines). The portfolio also includes Legionella prevention systems, dosing/control systems, water analysis equipment, and pool cleaning robots for professional and industrial users.
Product overview
Kemika S.p.A. is part of Kemika Group, an Italian company with over 40 years of experience manufacturing Made in Italy chemical specialties and professional cleaning equipment. The group operates through three main subsidiaries: Kemika Spa produces chemical specialties for professional cleaning, disinfection, and surface treatment; Controlchemi Srl specializes in water treatment products and pool hygiene including chlorine-based disinfectants, pH adjusters, algae inhibitors, Legionella prevention products, and pool cleaning robots; Macchine Nova manufactures professional cleaning machinery including battery and petrol-powered sweepers, scrubber-dryers, vacuum cleaners, and single disc machines. The portfolio also includes Linea Sanit professional pool treatment products, water analysis equipment (photometers, test kits, digital testers), and dosing/control systems. The products serve professional cleaning, pool maintenance, and water treatment markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Nova Machines / Macchine Nova: Professional cleaning machines including sweepers, scrubber-dryers, vacuum cleaners, single disc machines, and carpet cleaners
- Controlchemi
Products and services
- Professional Cleaning and Disinfection Chemicals (Kemika Spa) Chemical specialties and professional equipment for cleaning, disinfection, and surface treatment for industrial and professional cleaning applications. Includes disinfectant detergents with Chlorhexidine (Sanocit CX 3C) and other surface treatment formulations.
- Legionella Prevention Products Products and dosing equipment for prevention and control of Legionella in water systems, including Aquasan (polyphosphate scale-inhibiting additive), Klorosan (stabilized sodium hypochlorite), Oxysan (hydrogen peroxide with silver salts), and Oxineutro (hydrogen peroxide 50%, BPR EU 528/2012 authorized). Includes Dosaleg dosing panels.
- Linea Sanit Professional Pool Treatment Products Professional products for pools, spas, and hydromassage including chlorine tablets, bromine products, chlorine-free treatments, pH adjusters, algaecides, and flocculants for swimming pool water maintenance.
- Dosing and Control Equipment Dosing and control equipment including Dosaklor automatic feeders for granular chlorine, lambitori tablet chlorinators, mixers, floating dispensers, control units with Ethernet connectivity, and dosing pumps for precise pool water treatment.
- Water Analysis Equipment Analysis kits, immersion strips for rapid tests, tablets for analysis, photometers (MD Series with Bluetooth), colorimeters, and mini electronic testers (SD 50 pH-metro) for pool water testing and quality control.
- Master Series Professional Sweepers (Macchine Nova) Battery-powered and petrol-powered sweepers with mechanical traction for professional cleaning applications. Includes Master 70BT, Master 70PT, Master 90BT, Master 90PT, Master 900B (ride-on), Master 1100B, and Master 1100P models designed for medium and large areas with over-throw sweeping systems and electric filter-shakers.
- Scrubber-Dryer Machines (Lavasciuga) Battery-powered scrubber-dryers with manual traction for professional floor cleaning. Includes Lavasciuga Bingo 43B for medium spaces (1500-2000 sqm) and Lavasciuga 36B for small surfaces (200-800 sqm), featuring impact-resistant rotational tanks and stainless steel components.
- Stream Series Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaners (Aspiraliquidi) Professional vacuum cleaners for dust and liquids. Stream 622 features two bypass single-stage motors with 62L tank capacity suitable for moderately corrosive dust and liquids. Stream 26 is a medium-sized 26L unit compatible with disposable paper filter bags.
- Single Disc Machines (Monospazzole) Low-speed single disc machines for cleaning, polishing, and maintenance operations. Includes Orion 17 for general floor maintenance and Miniactiv battery-powered model with extensible handle for stairs, pool edges, windows, and baseboards.
- Pool Cleaning Robots Professional robotic pool cleaners including Crocodile Rock Series 1 (12m cable, 12m max length), Crocodile Rock Serie 5 (15m with remote control and LED), Crocodile Rock Serie 8 XD (battery-powered, 15m), Spot Pro 100 (25m cable), Spot Pro 150 XD (battery-powered, 20m), Peps 200 (touch screen, multi-brushing), and Chrono MP3 L (radio-controlled for public pools up to 33m). Also includes Quick Vac Classic manual vacuum.
- Pool Chlorination Chemicals Granular chlorine products for pool water chlorination and clarification. Includes Sun-Clor 56 (stabilized granular chlorine at 56% available chlorine) and Puraklor HP 73 (granular chlorine without stabilizer at 73% active chlorine based on calcium hypochlorite for shock treatments and chlorination).
Companies that use Kemika S.p.A.
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Kemika S.p.A. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Kemika S.p.A. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Kemika S.p.A. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Maytronics: Israeli global leader in robotic pool cleaners (Dolphin series). Directly comparable to Kemika's Crocodile Rock, Spot Pro, and Chrono MP3 pool robot lines sold into the same European pool-dealer channel.
- Comac: Italian manufacturer of professional cleaning machines (sweepers, scrubber-dryers, vacuum cleaners). Directly comparable to Kemika's Macchine Nova equipment subsidiary in product line and Italian B2B distribution channel.
- Hayward Holdings: US-headquartered global pool equipment and chemical manufacturer. Comparable through pool automation, sanitization, and robotic cleaner lines competing in the same residential/commercial pool channel.
- IPC (IPC Euromop): European group of professional cleaning equipment brands (Euromop, Soteco, etc.). Comparable to Macchine Nova in sweepers, scrubber-dryers, and vacuum cleaners sold through European cleaning distributors.
- Barchemicals Group: Italian family-owned producer of specialty chemicals for swimming pools, cleaning, and disinfection. Highly comparable on geography (Italy), product mix (pool + cleaning chemicals), and go-to-market (B2B distributors).
- Zapi Group: Italian group active in specialty chemicals for hygiene, disinfection, and pest control. Comparable on geography (Italy), customer segments (professional cleaning, agriculture, public health), and chemical formulation expertise.
- Fluidra: Spanish-listed global leader in pool and wellness equipment, water treatment chemicals, and connected pool solutions. Directly comparable to Kemika's Controlchemi pool-chemicals and dosing portfolio across overlapping European customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Diversey (Solenis): Global provider of cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene solutions (formerly Diversey, now part of Solenis). Overlaps with Kemika Spa's professional cleaning and disinfection chemical portfolio in commercial and institutional accounts.
- Pentair: Global water treatment and pool equipment major. Comparable through its pool/water treatment chemicals, dosing systems, and automation products that overlap with Kemika's Controlchemi and Dosaklor offerings.
- Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention. Directly comparable on industrial/professional cleaning chemicals, sanitation, and Legionella control where Kemika also competes.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Kemika S.p.A. social profiles
Digital presenceKemika S.p.A. compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Kemika S.p.A. financial estimates
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Kemika S.p.A. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Kemika S.p.A. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Kemika S.p.A. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kemika S.p.A. M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kemika S.p.A.
What does Kemika S.p.A. do?
Kemika S.p.A., through its group subsidiaries Kemika Spa, Controlchemi Srl, and Macchine Nova, manufactures and sells professional chemical specialties for cleaning, disinfection, and surface treatment, pool water treatment chemicals and equipment, and professional cleaning machinery (sweepers, scrubber-dryers, vacuum cleaners, single disc machines). The portfolio also includes Legionella prevention systems, dosing/control systems, water analysis equipment, and pool cleaning robots for professional and industrial users.
Is Kemika S.p.A. a public or private company?
Kemika S.p.A. is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Kemika S.p.A. founded?
Kemika S.p.A. was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Kemika S.p.A. based?
Kemika S.p.A. is headquartered in Ovada, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Kemika S.p.A. make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Chemical Specialties are the primary driver. The others are professional Cleaning Equipment and pool Water Treatment Products.
Who are Kemika S.p.A.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Maytronics, Comac, Hayward Holdings, IPC (IPC Euromop), Barchemicals Group, Zapi Group and Fluidra. Broad incumbents are Diversey (Solenis), Pentair and Ecolab.
Does Kemika S.p.A. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kemika S.p.A..
What industry is Kemika S.p.A. in?
Kemika S.p.A.'s product category is Professional Cleaning Chemicals & Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAJAKAL, Pool & Spa Chemicals (Chlorination, pH Control, Algaecides), with a secondary code of CRADAKAG, Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen). Its NAICS code is 3256 and its SIC code is 2842.