What QUIMICOLOR S.A.S. does

Quimicolor S.A.S. is a Colombian manufacturer of personal care, cosmetics, and household cleaning products, founded in 2004 and headquartered in the Antioquia industrial corridor (Guarne/Medellín), operating with a workforce of 54 employees. The company runs two complementary revenue engines: (i) a portfolio of proprietary consumer brands — Daulyn in baby care, Filyn in cosmetics, and QSH in household cleaning — distributed through its own commercial team via WhatsApp, email, and a bilingual website, and (ii) B22/B contract manufacturing (maquila) services that deliver integrated manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and conditioning under a single roof, including private-label production for D1, the discount banner of Grupo Éxito (Colombia's largest retailer), under the "Little Angel" baby wipes brand.

In August 2024, Quimicolor inaugurated South America's first high-speed Spunlace nonwoven fabric production line outside Brazil, an Andritz neXline system representing a US$9.8 million (€9 million) investment partially financed by Bpifrance, the French public investment bank. This vertically integrated capability allows the company to produce nonwoven fabric in-house for its own wet-wipe, cosmetic, and cleaning product lines, replacing a previous reliance on Asian imports. The plant has annual capacity of more than 10,000 tons and currently operates at approximately 35% utilization, with 3,600 tons earmarked for internal consumption and the balance available for B2B fabric sales to other Latin American wet wipe converters.

The strategic logic is cost-driven and regional supply-driven: the move reportedly reduced production costs by 35-40% and addresses a regional market that consumes approximately 40,000 tons of Spunlace fabric annually, previously supplied almost exclusively from Asia. The company is positioning itself as a regional fabric supplier with planned exports to South, Central, and North America, and is exploring adjacent applications including medical and surgical gauze. Quimicolor projects 25% sales growth in H2 2024 versus H2 2023, and is targeting a tripling of sales by 2028 versus 2024 levels, supported by a planned 30% workforce increase in H2 2024 and the addition of 40-50 new positions linked directly to the Spunlace plant, along with the acquisition of adjacent lots for warehouse expansion.

Name

QUIMICOLOR S.A.S.

Legal name

Quimicolor S.A.S.

Website

https://quimicolorsas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Quimicolor S.A.S. is a Colombian manufacturer of personal care, cosmetics, and household cleaning products, operating proprietary brands (Daulyn, Filyn, QSH), B2B maquila services including for D1 under "Little Angel," and a newly launched Spunlace nonwoven fabric line targeting Latin American converters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Care Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing (322291)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Cotton & Personal Care Paper (Cotton Balls/Swabs, Paper Cotton Products) (CRADALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Healthcare Hygiene Disposables (Patient Wipes, Underpads) (IMAMAGAF), Paper, Tissue, Wipers & Dispensers Distribution (CRAOAGAC)

Keywords

• Contract manufacturing services
• Spunlace nonwoven fabric
• Personal care products
• Wet wipes manufacturing
• Private label manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Guarne

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing (Maquila): Quimicolor provides full-service maquila — manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and conditioning — for third-party brands. This includes producing custom wet wipes, cosmetics, and personal care products tailored to client specifications. Quimicolor is noted as the maquila for D1's private label brand Little Angel.
2. Own Brand Product Sales: Sale of proprietary consumer brands: Daulyn (baby care — wet wipes, dermoprotective cream), Filyn (makeup remover, nail polish remover), and QSH (household cleaning — reusable towels, disinfectant wipes). Sold through retailers and distributors in Colombia and internationally.
3. Spunlace Fabric Sales: Sale of Spunlace nonwoven fabric rolls to other wet wipe manufacturers, primarily across Latin America. Regional consumption is ~40,000 tons/year; Quimicolor's plant is the only South American producer, positioning it as a regional supplier to former import competitors. The plant currently operates at 35% capacity, leaving substantial output available for export.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quimicolor manufactures personal care, cosmetic, and household cleaning products under its own brands (Daulyn, Filyn, QSH) and provides full-service contract manufacturing (maquila) including formulation, production, packaging, labeling, and conditioning for third-party clients. The company also produces and sells Spunlace nonwoven fabric rolls using the first high-speed Andritz neXline Spunlace plant in South America, supplying both its internal converting lines and external wet wipe manufacturers across Latin America.

Product overview

Quimicolor S.A.S. is a Colombian personal care and household product manufacturer with over 25 years of experience, offering a diversified portfolio organized around three proprietary brands (Daulyn, Filyn, QSH) and comprehensive contract manufacturing (maquila) services. The product portfolio spans consumer-facing personal care products — baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, makeup remover wipes, pet wipes, baby shampoo, antibacterial gel, dermoprotective cream, nail polish remover, and reusable kitchen towels — alongside an industrial raw material line (Spunlace nonwoven fabric) that Quimicolor produces in-house using its proprietary Andritz high-speed Spunlace line. The company operates as both a brand manufacturer and a full-service maquila provider, offering integrated services including manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and consulting. The Spunlace fabric line represents a major strategic expansion, enabling Quimicolor to control its supply chain and serve both internal production needs and external B2B fabric customers across the Americas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Daulyn: Brand for baby wet wipes and dermoprotective creams.
• Filyn
• QSH

Products and services

• Baby Wet Wipes (Toallitas húmedas para bebés) Baby wet wipes designed for gentle cleansing of baby skin, formulated with natural ingredients (aloe vera, vitamin E), free of parabens and alcohol. Sold under the Daulyn brand through Colombian retailers and to B2B clients under private label.
• Disinfectant Wipes (Toallitas desinfectantes) Antibacterial disinfectant wipes that eliminate 99.9% of bacteria, intended for household surfaces, furniture, glass, bathrooms, and kitchens. Sold under the QSH brand.
• Makeup Remover Wipes (Toallitas desmaquillantes) Micellar water-based makeup remover wipes with rose extract, designed to remove makeup while soothing and moisturizing skin. Sold under the Filyn brand.
• Pet Wipes (Toallitas para mascotas) Alcohol-free pet cleansing wipes formulated with aloe vera, vitamin E, and chlorhexidine for cleaning paws, snouts, ears, and fur without bathing.
• Reusable Kitchen Towels (Toallas de cocina reutilizables) Reusable, washable, super-absorbent kitchen towels positioned as a sustainable alternative to disposable paper towels. Sold under the QSH brand.
• Antibacterial Hand Gel (Gel antibacterial) Antibacterial hand gel that eliminates 99.9% of bacteria without soap or water, with a fast-absorbing formula. Available in multiple sizes from 300mL to 1000mL.
• Dermoprotective Cream (Crema dermoprotectora) Baby dermoprotective cream containing aloe vera, vitamin E, and zinc oxide that forms a protective barrier to prevent diaper-area irritation, redness, and chafing. Sold under the Daulyn brand.
• Nail Polish Remover (Removedor de esmalte de uñas) Acetone-free nail polish remover enriched with vitamin E and glycerin that removes polish without drying or weakening nails. Sold under the Filyn brand.
• Baby Shampoo (Shampoo para bebés) Chamomile-scented baby shampoo formulated for gentle hair and scalp cleansing, dermatologically tested and tear-free.
• Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric (Tela Spunlace) Bulk Spunlace nonwoven fabric rolls produced in-house using Andritz high-pressure water jet interlacing, available in varied weights per square meter, smooth or embossed finishes, multiple viscose-polyester ratios, and different widths. Sold to wet wipe converters, personal care manufacturers, and medical gauze producers across Latin America.
• Contract Manufacturing / Maquila Services Full-service contract manufacturing for third-party brands covering wet wipes, cosmetics, personal care liquids, solid creams, and reusable dry towels. Services span formulation, production, in-house packaging (envasado), labeling, and conditioning, delivered with vertically integrated fabric supply from Quimicolor's own Spunlace line.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% sales growth projected for H2 2024 vs H2 2023, and 30% workforce increase
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AndritzcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2024Andritz supplied the neXline Spunlace production line — the core manufacturing technology for Quimicolor's fabric production. The line includes the 130th TT card sold by Andritz. Andritz also supported Quimicolor in accessing financing solutions through French export promotion programs. This partnership makes Quimicolor the only company in South America with high-speed Spunlace production capability.
• Team Montoya (Juan Pablo Montoya Racing)minorOthersQuimicolor is an official sponsor of Team Montoya — the racing team of former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya, including drivers Sebastián Montoya (F3/F4) and Maximiliano Restrepo. This is a brand-building and community relations sponsorship aligned with the company's values of innovation, speed, and Colombian pride.
• D1 (Grupo Éxito)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorD1, the hard-discount retail chain owned by Grupo Éxito (Colombia's largest retailer), is Quimicolor's primary private-label client. Quimicolor manufactures the 'Little Angel' baby wipes brand for D1, representing a significant volume B2B relationship.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Edgewell Personal Care: Personal care company owning brands in wet wipes, feminine care, and sun care. Comparable in personal care wipes product overlap, though broader in scope than Quimicolor's niche.
• Jacob Holm Industries: Spunlace nonwoven fabric producer serving hygiene, wipes, and industrial markets. Comparable as a specialty Spunlace supplier to converters, similar to Quimicolor's external fabric sales motion.

Direct peers

• Suominen Corporation: Global nonwoven fabric manufacturer producing Spunlace and other nonwovens for wipes, hygiene, and medical applications. Directly comparable as a B2B Spunlace fabric supplier.
• Albaad Industries: Vertically integrated nonwoven fabric and wet wipes manufacturer with proprietary Spunlace production. Closest international analog for Quimicolor's fabric-plus-wipes integration model.
• Grupo Familia: Major Colombian personal care and hygiene products manufacturer (tissue, wipes, incontinence care). Direct regional competitor in the same Colombian market with overlapping personal care and wet wipe product lines.
• Nice-Pak Products: One of the world's largest wet wipe manufacturers, providing contract manufacturing and private-label wipes globally. Directly comparable B2B maquila model and end-market focus to Quimicolor's wet wipe operations.
• Fitesa: Brazil-based nonwoven fabric manufacturer with Spunlace capabilities serving hygiene and wipes markets across the Americas. Regional Spunlace peer that competes with Quimicolor for South American fabric supply.
• Rockline Industries: Large private-label wet wipe manufacturer with global production. Comparable in maquila/private-label wet wipes model and in serving retailer-owned brands similar to D1's Little Angel.

Broad incumbents

• Essity (Tork): Global hygiene and health company with leading tissue, wipes, and personal care brands. Broader incumbent that operates in many of the same retail and personal care channels as Quimicolor.
• Berry Global (now Magnera / Glatfelter): Large global nonwovens and packaging conglomerate with significant Spunlace capacity. Broad incumbent providing nonwoven fabrics and packaging solutions to the same hygiene and wipes end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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