Pramol-Chemie

What Pramol-Chemie does

Pramol-Chemie AG is a privately held Swiss specialty-chemicals manufacturer headquartered in Bazenheid, Switzerland, that has produced commercial cleaning products for over 45 years. The company's portfolio is organized into five application clusters: building cleaning (detergents, sanitary descalers, strippers, maintenance products, carpet cleaners, disinfectants, parquet care, concentrates, and the ECO-Line of environmentally conscious products), hand cleaning and hygiene, textile hygiene, kitchen hygiene, industrial and construction-site cleaners (including a dedicated facade and forecourt line), and the CarClean / CarWash vehicle-care range covering both manual-use products and automated car-wash systems. At the technical level, the offering is rooted in chemical formulation rather than software or instrumentation: in-house recipes for detergents, sanitizers, degreasers, and specialty cleaners, delivered in packaging formats ranging from small containers to IBC tanks and barrels. Pramol operates an e-commerce-enabled website with data-sheet downloads and presents its catalog in five languages (German, French, English, Polish, Italian), with stated distribution reach across Switzerland, France, Poland, and Italy.

The business model is sales-led B2B, serving professional cleaning companies, facility-management providers, industrial operators, hospitality and food-service kitchens, and automotive car-wash facilities. Pramol monetizes through direct sale of its branded catalog and, importantly, also offers individual bottling, custom recipes, and own-label manufacturing, which creates a private-label/contract-manufacturing revenue stream alongside branded sales. The company is privately held with no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed external investors; management information is not publicly available. Headcount is reported at approximately six employees, indicating a lean operation that relies on outsourced production capacity or highly efficient formulation/distribution workflows relative to its catalog breadth. The website (pramol.com) acts as both marketing surface and order portal, with social-sharing integrations on product pages but no public API, no mobile app, and no disclosed partnerships, certifications, awards, patents, or regulatory actions.

Name

Pramol-Chemie

Legal name

Pramol-Chemie AG

Website

https://pramol.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pramol-Chemie AG is a privately held Swiss specialty-chemicals manufacturer in Bazenheid that formulates and sells professional cleaning chemicals — detergents, disinfectants, degreasers, hand and textile hygiene, industrial cleaners, and CarClean car-care products — to B2B customers across Switzerland, France, Poland, and Italy, including via own-label and custom-recipe services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cleaning Chemicals

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hand Sanitizers & Antibacterial Personal Care (CRADANAI), Laundry Detergents & Boosters (Liquid/Powder/PODS, Enzymes, Bleach Alternatives) (CRADAKAA), Dishwashing Products (Hand Dish Soap, Automatic Dishwasher Detergents, Rinse Aids) (CRADAKAF), Kitchen & Countertop Cleaners & Degreasers (CRAJACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial cleaning chemicals
• Professional cleaning products
• Industrial cleaning solutions
• Car wash chemicals
• Hand hygiene products

Headquarters

HQ city

Bazenheid

HQ country

Switzerland

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cleaning Chemical Products: Manufacture and sale of professional cleaning chemicals including building cleaners, hand hygiene products, textile cleaners, kitchen cleaners, industrial cleaners, and car wash products. Products available in various packaging sizes from small containers to IBC containers and barrels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Pramol-Chemie AG manufactures and sells professional-grade chemical cleaning products for commercial, industrial, and automotive applications. The portfolio spans building cleaners (detergents, disinfectants, descalers, strippers, carpet, parquet and ECO-Line products), hand hygiene, textile hygiene, kitchen hygiene, industrial cleaners (construction, facade and forecourt), and CarClean/CarWash vehicle care products. The company also offers flexible manufacturing including individual bottlings, custom recipes, and own-label (private label) options.

Product overview

Pramol-Chemie AG is a Swiss chemical products company specializing in commercial and industrial cleaning solutions for over 45 years. The product portfolio is organized into several main categories: Building cleaning products (including detergents, sanitizers, strippers, carpet cleaners, disinfectants, ECO-Line environmentally conscious products, parquet care, and concentrates); Hand cleaning and hygiene products; Textile hygiene; Kitchen hygiene; Industry-specific products (construction industry cleaners, facade and forecourt cleaners); and CarClean-CarWash vehicle care products (manual application products like shampoos, glass cleaners, waxes, leather care, and car wash systems for automated facilities). The company offers its products in multiple languages (German, French, English, Polish, Italian) and emphasizes Swiss quality with flexibility in production and development, including individual bottlings, recipes, and own-label options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CarClean: Car wash and car care products line including CarClean (manual use) and CarWash (car wash systems)
• ECO-Line
• Graphic Corner
• Studio Design

Products and services

• Detergents (Building Cleaning) General cleaning detergents for professional building cleaning applications, sold to commercial cleaning companies and facility managers.
• Combined cleaning & maintenance products Products that combine cleaning and maintenance functions for ongoing surface care in professional settings.
• Sanitary area cleaners & descalers Specialized cleaners for sanitary facilities that also remove limescale buildup, used by professional cleaning companies.
• Strippers (Grundreiniger) Floor finish and coating removal products for deep cleaning and restoration of treated floors.
• Maintenance products (Pflegemittel) Ongoing care products for maintaining cleaned surfaces in commercial and institutional facilities.
• Carpet cleaners Products specifically formulated for carpet and upholstery cleaning in commercial and hospitality settings.
• Disinfectants & hygiene Products for sanitization and hygiene maintenance in various commercial and institutional settings.
• Special products Specialty cleaning products for specific professional cleaning challenges.
• Pol cleaning and maintenance products Products for polishing and maintaining polished surfaces in commercial environments.
• ECO-Line environmentally conscious cleaning products Environmentally conscious cleaning product line with reduced environmental impact for professional buyers seeking greener chemistry.
• Parquet care Specialized products for cleaning and maintaining parquet and wood flooring in commercial facilities.
• Concentrates High-concentration cleaning products that require dilution before use, suitable for bulk and high-volume professional users.
• Air Freshener Spray - fragrance products Fragrance products and air fresheners providing pleasant ambient scent for commercial and institutional spaces.
• Hand cleaning & hygiene products Products for hand washing and personal hygiene in commercial and industrial work environments, including soaps, sanitizers and shower gels.
• Textile hygiene products Products for cleaning and maintaining textiles, upholstery and fabrics used by laundry services, textile cleaning operations, and hospitality businesses.
• Kitchen hygiene products Cleaning products specifically designed for commercial kitchen and food preparation areas used by restaurants, hotels, and food processing facilities.
• Products for the construction industry Specialized cleaning products for construction sites and building projects, used by construction companies and industrial operations.
• Facade and forecourt cleaner Products for cleaning building facades, exterior surfaces and forecourts, used by professional cleaning and facilities contractors.
• CarClean - manual use car care products Car care products for manual application including shampoos, glass cleaners, waxes, leather care, rim cleaners, insect removers, and de-icers for vehicle care.
• CarWash (Waschstrassen) automated car wash products Car wash products designed for automated car wash systems and conveyor wash systems used by car wash facilities.
• stone-net Verstärker Booster for stone-net. For alkaline reinforcement of stone-net user solutions. Reinforces the self-cleaning effect in cases of heavy soiling on facades.
• Duftstoff Fichte Fragrance additive for façade cleaning with stone-clean F, used by professional cleaning contractors on building exteriors.
• Anti-Chlor For neutralizing surfaces cleaned with stone-clean F and waste water after facade cleaning applications.
• dusch-fit relax Shower gel for hair and body. Mild, caring, refreshing. Available in 200ml dispenser bottle format for commercial and industrial facilities.
• dusch-fit peach Shower gel for hair and body. Mild, caring, refreshing. Available in 200ml dispenser bottle format for commercial and industrial facilities.
• dusch-fit ocean Shower gel for hair and body. Mild, caring, refreshing. Available in 200ml dispenser bottle format for commercial and industrial facilities.
• CarClean Glas WK 50 C VOC-free car window cleaner concentrate for winter use, to be diluted. Designed to remove oil, grease and salt residue from vehicle glass.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Schnell Chemie GmbH: German family-owned manufacturer of professional cleaning, disinfection, and hygiene chemicals for commercial and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Pramol in product portfolio (building, kitchen, textile, hand hygiene) and B2B sales-led model targeting facility managers and contract cleaners.
• Dr. Weigert (Chemische Fabrik Dr. Weigert GmbH & Co. KG): German manufacturer of cleaning and disinfection chemicals for professional applications including commercial kitchens, laundry, and facility hygiene. Closely comparable to Pramol's kitchen hygiene and textile hygiene lines and family-owned mid-market positioning.
• Christeyns NV: Belgian-headquartered manufacturer of commercial laundry, dishwashing, and hygiene chemicals serving industrial and institutional customers across Europe. Comparable to Pramol in textile hygiene, kitchen hygiene, and contract cleaning chemicals, with similar custom-formulation capabilities.
• Calvatis GmbH: German-based manufacturer of cleaning and disinfection products for food processing, beverage, and dairy industries. Comparable to Pramol's industrial/kitchen hygiene segments and contract manufacturing of branded cleaning chemicals.
• Buzil-Werk Wagner GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of professional cleaning chemicals, sanitary maintenance, and floor-care products for commercial cleaning companies. Matches Pramol's product structure (detergents, strippers, sanitary cleaners, ECO-line equivalents) and DACH-centric B2B distribution.
• Johannes Kiehl KG (KIEHL EcoLine) / Tana Professional: European manufacturer of professional cleaning and care products under Tana Professional brand, serving commercial cleaners across multiple countries. Comparable to Pramol's multi-language European distribution and broad product portfolio across building, kitchen, and industrial cleaning.
• Kiehl Group (J. Kiehl KG): German family-owned producer of professional cleaning products, cleaning machines, and dosing systems for facility management. Highly comparable to Pramol in target customers (building cleaning contractors, industry, healthcare) and offerings (detergents, disinfectants, car-care specialties).
• Werner & Mertz Professional (Green Care Professional): German manufacturer of sustainable professional cleaning products (Frosch brand heritage) for commercial users. Directly comparable to Pramol's ECO-Line positioning and full-range building cleaning catalog, with similar emphasis on environmentally conscious formulations.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab Inc. US-headquartered global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions for commercial and industrial customers. Broad incumbent whose commercial cleaning, sanitization, and floor-care portfolios directly overlap Pramol's B2B offering at the high end of the market.
• MCPP (formerly Diversey Europe Operations) / Solenis: Global specialty chemicals and hygiene powerhouse serving foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, and facility management. Represents the large-incumbent competitor against whom Pramol competes for commercial cleaning chemical contracts across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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