What PCC Group does

PCC Group is a privately-held international specialty chemicals manufacturer centrally managed by German parent PCC SE, which comprises 74 entities across 39 locations in 17 countries spanning chemistry, energy, and logistics. The company's chemical division, anchored by Polish public limited company PCC Rokita SA (headquartered in Brzeg Dolny, dolnośląskie), manufactures surfactants, polyurethanes, chlor-alkali products, chlorosilanes, and specialty additives under brands including ROKAnol, ROKAmin, ROKAcet, Crossin, Ekoprodur, Rokanate, GREENLINE, and ROKO. Core production capabilities include non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric, and cationic surfactants; polyester and polyether polyols; polyurethane systems for spray insulation; membrane electrolysis-based chlorine, caustic soda, sodium hypochlorite, and hydrochloric acid; and chemical raw materials including monochloroacetic acid and chlorosilanes. The portfolio comprises 1,200+ chemical formulations validated by 833,000+ laboratory analyses per year.

PCC Group serves industrial manufacturers across 32 end-markets, with primary use cases spanning industrial and institutional cleaning, building and construction (insulation, adhesives, sealants), pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food and beverage sanitation, auto care and detailing, personal care, furniture manufacturing, lubricants and metalworking, and textiles. Key operating subsidiaries include PCC Exol SA (one of the largest surfactant producers in Central and Eastern Europe), PCC Synteza S.A., PCC Consumer Products Kosmet Sp. z o.o., PCC MCAA Sp. z o.o., and PCC Chemax Inc. (North American market). Certifications include ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001, EFfCI GMP for cosmetic ingredients, FDA compliance, and Halal certification.

The business model is sales-led B2B bulk chemical manufacturing with quote-based pricing and direct sales to industrial customers, supplemented by a multilingual Product Portal e-commerce channel supporting 17 languages with INCI/CAS search, formulation databases, and interactive tools such as the Cloud Point Selector. Revenue is generated through one-time bulk ingredient sales into customer formulations, with marketing emphasizing technical documentation, MSDS sheets, and formulation support. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with regional operating subsidiaries across global markets, while the GREENLINE product line leverages renewable-energy production as a sustainability differentiator for European customers facing tightening ESG procurement requirements.

Name

PCC Group

Legal name

PCC Rokita SA

Website

https://products.pcc.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PCC Group is a privately-held specialty chemicals manufacturer, part of the German PCC SE conglomerate with 74 entities across 17 countries. It produces surfactants, polyurethanes, chlor-alkali products, and chlorosilanes, serving industrial manufacturers in cleaning, construction, pharma, agrochemicals, food, personal care, and automotive sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (32519), Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

Commodity Surfactants & Detergent Base Chemicals (IMAEAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

PVC & Chlor-Vinyl Chain (Chlor-Alkali, EDC/VCM, PVC) (IMAEADAF)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals manufacturing
• Surfactant production
• Polyurethane systems
• Chlor-alkali processing
• Industrial chemical raw materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Brzeg Dolny

HQ country

Poland

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 Raw Materials Sales: PCC Group generates revenue through manufacturing and selling specialty chemical raw materials including surfactants, polyurethanes, chlor-alkali products, and chlorosilanes to industrial customers. Products are sold in bulk quantities to manufacturers who use them as ingredients in their own formulations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PCC Group manufactures and sells specialty chemicals and chemical raw materials including surfactants, polyurethanes, chlor-alkali products, chlorosilanes, and formulated cleaning products. The company operates as a B2B industrial chemical supplier producing 1,200+ chemical formulations across six chemical segments, serving 32 major industry verticals globally. Products are sold in bulk to manufacturers who use them as ingredients in their own formulations for cleaning, construction, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and automotive applications.

Product overview

PCC Group is a manufacturer of industrial and specialty chemicals operating as part of an international capital structure (PCC SE) with 74 entities across 17 countries. The company's product portfolio is organized into three main chemical segments: Surfactants (including ROKAnol non-ionic surfactants, ROKAmin ethoxylated fatty amines, ROKAcet polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, ROSULfan alkyl sulfates, ROKAmer EO/PO block copolymers, ABS alkylbenzene sulfonates, and ROKAmina betaines), Polyurethanes (including Crossin spray foam systems, Ekoprodur polyurethane systems, polyester and polyether polyols, polyurethane adhesives under the Rokanate brand, and flame retardants), and Consumer Products (including ROKO professional cleaning formulations, EXOclean industrial cleaners, and various specialty additives). The company also produces chloralkali products (Chlorine, Caustic Soda, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric Acid) and chemical raw materials including chlorosilanes and monochloroacetic acid. Products serve 32 major industries including Building & Construction, Agrochemicals, Personal Care & Home Care, Cleaning and Washing, Transportation, Food Industry, Pharmaceuticals, and more.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PCC Greenline: Green chemistry product line featuring environmentally friendly chemicals including caustic soda, chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, and other eco-conscious formulations
• ROKO
• ROKAnol
• ROKAmin
• ROKAcet
• ROKAmer
• Crossin
• Ekoprodur
• Rokanate
• ROSULfan
• SULFOROKAnol
• ABS/ABSNa
• EXOclean
• EXOdet
• EXOantifoam
• EXOemul
• ROKwin
• ROKAmina
• Solvaren
• RotClean/Rotquick
• POLIkol
• Roflam
• Roflex
• Rostabil
• EXOwet
• EXOstat
• EXOdis
• EXOtrope
• EXOlat

Products and services

• ROKAnol (Non-ionic surfactants) Non-ionic surfactants from the group of ethoxylated fatty alcohols used in cleaning, degreasing, wetting, and emulsification applications across multiple industries.
• ROKAmin (Ethoxylated fatty amines) Formulations from the group of ethoxylated fatty amines with degreasing properties, acid resistance, and high disinfection efficiency.
• ROKAcet (Polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters) Ethoxylated fatty acid esters including castor oil derivatives (PEG Castor Oil) used as emulsifiers and solubilizers.
• ROSULfan (Alkyl sulfates) Anionic surfactants with high foaming capacity used in cleaning agents with dense and stable foam properties.
• SULFOROKAnol (Sodium laureth sulfates) Anionic surfactants with foam-forming properties and high foam hydration creating small diameter bubbles.
• ROKAmer (EO/PO block copolymers) EO/PO block copolymers dedicated to institutional and industrial cleaning with anti-foam properties.
• ABS/ABSNa (Alkylbenzene sulfonates) Anionic surfactants in acid and sodium salt forms, widely used in detergent formulations.
• ROKwin (Sorbitan esters) Non-ionic surfactants derived from sorbitan and fatty acids used as emulsifiers in various applications.
• ROKAmina (Betaines) Amphoteric surfactants including cocamidopropyl betaine used as foam generators with thickening properties.
• Chlorine Pure amber-colored liquid chlorine (approximately 1.5 times heavier than water) used as a basic raw material for disinfection and cleaning agents.
• PCC Greenline Caustic Soda Lye 50% 50% aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide manufactured in an environmentally friendly process using renewable energy.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Inorganic chemical compound used for decontamination, degreasing, cleaning of surfaces, and disinfection.
• Hydrochloric Acid (Food Grade) Chemical compound used in industrial cleaning, disinfection, and as a raw material for surfactant production.
• Polyester Polyols Polyol components used in polyurethane systems for spray insulation, construction, and furniture applications.
• Polyether Polyols Polyether polyols for polyurethane formulations used in insulation, adhesives, and foam production.
• Crossin (Spray Polyurethane Foam Systems) Spray foam insulation systems including Crossin 450 Open Cell, Hard 36, Hard 40, Hard 50, and Attic Soft for construction and building applications.
• Ekoprodur (Polyurethane Systems) Polyurethane systems including Ekoprodur 1331B2, S0310/E, S0330, S0331FL, S0541, S10-HP, and S11E-MAX for spray insulation applications.
• Rokanate (Polyurethane Adhesives) One-component and two-component polyurethane adhesives for wood and construction industries, including moisture-curing and solvent-free formulations.
• Roflam (Halogen-free Phosphorus Flame Retardants) Halogen-free phosphorus flame retardants including Roflam B7 for various polymer applications.
• Monochloroacetic Acid (MCAA) Organic chemical compound used as a raw material in various chemical syntheses and production processes.
• Chlorosilanes Chemical raw materials including Silicon tetrachloride, Trichlorosilane, and Tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) for industrial applications.
• EXOclean (Industrial Cleaning Formulations) Ready-made cleaning formulations including EXOclean AC (acidic), EXOclean MC (metal degreasing), RotClean and Rotquick (petroleum derivative removal).
• ROKO Professional Products Ready-made professional cleaning agents including ROKO GOLD GLAWIN (glass cleaner), ROKO CLASIK WC TRIO, and Solvaren for injector cleaning.
• POLIkol (Polyethylene Glycols) Polyethylene glycols (PEG) with various molecular weights used in formulations and as solvents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of 1200+ chemical formulations
• +3 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PCC SEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCC SE is the German parent company that centrally manages PCC Group's chemical business division. PCC SE comprises 74 entities operating in 39 locations across 17 countries in chemistry, energy, and logistics sectors. The parent company drives strategy and development of the chemical business division.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Olin Corporation: U.S. integrated chlor-alkali and epoxy resin producer; directly comparable to PCC's chlor-alkali segment (chlorine, caustic soda, sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid) with similar commodity cyclical exposure.
• Stepan Company: U.S.-headquartered specialty surfactant manufacturer producing anionic, non-ionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants for cleaning, personal care, and agricultural applications — directly comparable to PCC's ROKAnol/ROKAmina/ROSULfan portfolio across nearly identical end markets.
• Croda International: UK-based specialty chemicals company focused on high-performance surfactants, oleochemicals, and personal care ingredients — overlapping with PCC's personal care, home care, and agrochemical specialty surfactant lines.
• Wacker Chemie AG: German specialty chemicals manufacturer with leading positions in silicones and chlorosilanes — directly comparable to PCC's chlorosilane business (silicon tetrachloride, trichlorosilane, TEOS) serving electronics and chemical intermediate markets.

Broad incumbents

• BASF SE: World's largest chemical company with extensive surfactants, polyurethanes, and chlor-alkali operations; competes with PCC across virtually every end market but at a fundamentally different scale, with stronger R&D resources and global key-account coverage.
• Clariant AG: Swiss specialty chemicals producer with personal care, cleaning, and industrial surfactant offerings — comparable to PCC in customer base and product positioning, though with stronger presence in Western Europe and specialty additives.
• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals major with leading positions in surfactants, polyurethane additives, and specialty ingredients — competing with PCC across cleaning, construction, and personal care segments, but operating at much larger scale with a broader portfolio.
• Lanxess AG: German specialty chemicals company producing additives, flame retardants, and polyurethane precursors — relevant peer for PCC's Roflam halogen-free phosphorus flame retardants and specialty additive lines serving construction and plastics end markets.
• INEOS Group: Private global chemicals major with substantial chlor-alkali, epoxy resins, and polyurethane operations; competes with PCC in chlor-alkali (chlorine, caustic soda) and downstream derivatives, though at significantly larger scale.
• Solvay SA: Belgian chemical group with soda ash, specialty surfactants, and polyurethane intermediates; relevant peer for PCC's chlor-alkali chemistry and specialty ingredient segments despite differing product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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