Refarm Kimya Laboratuvarı San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

What Refarm Kimya Laboratuvarı San. ve Tic. A.Ş. does

Refarm Kimya Laboratuvarı San. ve Tic. A.Ş. (operating as Refarm A.Ş.) is a Turkish biosecurity and preventive veterinary medicine company founded in 1985 in Istanbul, with 40+ years of continuous operation. The company functions primarily as an exclusive Turkish distributor for internationally recognized animal health and biosecurity brands — most notably LANXESS/Antec (the Virkon S broad-spectrum disinfectant), Bell Laboratories (rodent control), Holm & Laue (calf feeding automation including Milktaxi, CalfExpert, and ColoQuick), ASP (vaccine stabilizers and water pH treatment), MS Schippers (hoof care), MST (egg sanitation), and NECTRA, ZAPI, EmTech, Agritech, and Viscon for equipment. Alongside distribution, Refarm markets proprietary feed additives (Vitalfarm, Grofarm, Farmeim, Grovital, Pro-Vitalyte) and animal nutrition products (calf and lamb milk replacers), and operates a training platform called Refarm Academy.

The product portfolio spans the full animal production lifecycle across multiple verticals: poultry (disinfectants, vaccine stabilizers, hatchery automation, egg sanitation, ventilation), ruminants (calf hutches, automated feeding, colostrum management, hoof care, milk replacers), aquaculture, equine, companion animals, and greenhouse agriculture. Virkon S, the flagship distributed product, is independently validated against 500+ virus strains, 400 bacterial strains, and 60 fungal strains, providing the technological credibility backbone of the portfolio.

The business operates a direct enterprise sales model from Istanbul, reaching Turkish livestock producers, poultry integrators, and agricultural enterprises primarily through trade fair participation (VIV Turkey, AGROEXPO, Konya Agriculture Fair, BURTARIM, EuroTier, Global Farm Summit) and direct account management. Revenue is generated through distribution margins on international brands, sales of proprietary feed additives and nutrition products, and equipment sales with after-sales service. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held, family-controlled (Şake Yalçın as Chairman of the Board / Honorary President), with a lean 17-person team, no public listing, no institutional investors, and no disclosed funding rounds or M&A activity.

Name

Refarm Kimya Laboratuvarı San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Legal name

Refarm Kimya Laboratuarı Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Website

https://refarm.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Refarm Kimya Laboratuvarı San. ve Tic. A.Ş. is a Turkish biosecurity company, founded 1985 in Istanbul, that exclusively distributes international animal-health brands (LANXESS/Virkon S, Holm & Laue, Bell Laboratories, ASP, MS Schippers) and sells proprietary feed additives and nutrition products to poultry, ruminant, aquaculture, equine, and pet producers across Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Health and Biosecurity Products

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Vaccine & Biologics Distributors (HLAMAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Manufacturing, Private Label & Co-Manufacturing for Animal Diets (HLAMAHAO)

Keywords

• Animal biosecurity products
• Veterinary disinfectants
• Livestock feed additives
• Rodent control solutions
• Calf feeding equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biosecurity and Disinfectant Products: Refarm generates revenue primarily through the sale of biosecurity products including disinfectants (Virkon S, Hyperox, Ambicide, DSC 1000, Iyofarm, Antec HD3), rodent and insect control products, and application equipment. These are sold as concentrated formulations with dilution guidelines, sold in various container sizes (250g to 25L).
2. Animal Health and Nutrition Products: Sale of animal feed additives, calf/lamb/kid milk replacers, horse performance products, vaccine stabilizers, water pH treatments, probiotics, vitamins and minerals. These are consumable products requiring repeat purchase across the animal production lifecycle.
3. Equipment and Machinery Distribution: Refarm distributes imported equipment including incubators and automation systems (EmTech, Viscon), calf feeding machines (Holm & Laue Milktaxi, CalfExpert, ColoQuick), egg sanitation machines (MST), ventilation systems, silos (Agritech), and hoof care systems. Revenue is generated through equipment sales and after-sales service support.
4. International Brand Representation: Refarm serves as the Turkish distributor/representative for multiple international brands (LANXESS/Antec, Bell Laboratories, Holm & Laue, ASP, MS Schippers, NECTRA, ZAPI), earning revenue through distribution margins and exclusive market representation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Refarm Kimya Laboratuvarı San. ve Tic. A.Ş. is a Turkish biosecurity company that sells and distributes an integrated portfolio of disinfectants, vaccine stabilizers, water pH treatments, rodent and insect control products, animal feed additives, calf and small ruminant milk replacers, horse performance products, and biosecurity equipment (calf feeding machines, hatchery automation, egg sanitation machines, ventilation systems, and spray/fogging applicators) for poultry, ruminant, equine, aquaculture, companion animal, and greenhouse operations. The company combines its own branded products with exclusive Turkish distribution rights for multiple international brands (LANXESS/Virkon S, Bell Laboratories, Holm & Laue, ASP, MS Schippers, MST, EmTech, Viscon) to serve livestock producers, poultry farms, and agricultural enterprises across Turkey.

Product overview

Refarm Kimya Laboratuvarı San. ve Tic. A.Ş. is a biosecurity company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for animal health, environmental health, and food safety. The company's product range includes disinfectants (ANTEC Virkon S, Hyperox, Ambicide, İyofarm, HD3, DSC 1000, Desogerme Sanhydro), teat disinfectants and milking equipment cleaners, vaccine stabilizers, water pH treatments, rodent control products, insecticides, incubators and hatchery automation systems, egg sanitation machines, calf and small ruminant feeding equipment (calf hutches, Milktaxi, CalfExpert automatic feeding robots, Colo-Quick colostrum management), lamb/kid milk replacers, herbal feed additives (Vitalfarm, Grofarm, Farmeim, Grovital), horse performance products (Advance Performance Pak), ventilation systems for poultry and greenhouses, and various spray/fogging equipment. The company operates as both a manufacturer and distributor of international brands (Lanxess/ANTEC, Holm & Laue, Bell Laboratories, ASP, MS Schippers) in the Turkish market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Refarm Akademi: Training and education platform for biosecurity and animal health practices
• ANTEC Virkon S
• Pro-Vitalyte
• Provel
• IG-Drink Paste
• CalfExpert
• Milktaxi
• Auto Hoof Clean
• ColoQuick

Products and services

• ANTEC Virkon S Broad-Spectrum Disinfectant Broad-spectrum disinfectant effective against 500+ virus strains (including FMD, AI, Campylobacter, Salmonella, parvovirus, coronavirus, distemper), 400 bacterial strains, and 60 fungal strains. Pink-colored powder with peroxygen compounds and organic acids, used for animal shelters, equipment, vehicles, footbaths, hatcheries, and aquaculture. Non-toxic, non-corrosive, environmentally friendly.
• ANTEC Ambicide Disinfectant Synergistic blend of tertiary alkylamine and twin chain quaternary ammonium compound with foam booster for spraying and foaming applications in hatcheries, livestock housing, and food processing facilities. Effective against bacteria, fungi, molds, and yeasts.
• İyofarm Virucidal Iodophor Disinfectant Virucidal iodophor disinfectant containing 2.8% iodine with 28% phosphoric acid equivalent; broad spectrum activity against viruses, bacteria, and fungi for dairy, livestock housing, equipment, processing plants, and water sanitizing.
• Hyperox Peracetic Acid Disinfectant Colorless, clear, sharp-smelling solution containing peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. Broad spectrum, multi-purpose disinfectant effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores even at low temperatures and in organic challenge conditions. Available in 5L and 20L yellow polyethylene drums.
• ANTEC HD3 Heavy-Duty Detergent Sanitizer Heavy-duty detergent sanitizer with synergistic blend of nonionic detergents and alkaline boosters. Removes heavy soiling and greasy deposits from farm buildings, equipment, vehicles, abattoirs, and food processing plants.
• DSC 1000 Concentrated Detergent Sanitizer Highly concentrated detergent sanitizer containing dodecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride with ionic and nonionic surfactants. Effective for cleaning and sanitizing farm buildings, equipment, and water supply systems across all livestock classes. Available in 1, 2, 5, and 25L containers.
• Desogerme Sanhydro Water System Disinfectant Drinking water and water system disinfectant containing biguanide salt. Prevents algae and scale deposits, provides bactericidal, fungicidal, and algicidal properties. Ecocert certified for organic agriculture use.
• Teat Disinfectants (Lanodip Pre-Post, Gold Glycodip, Summer C Dip, Lanodip 4:1) Ready-to-use iodine-based (Lanodip Pre-Post, Gold Glycodip, Lanodip 4:1) and chlorhexidine (Summer C Dip) teat dips and sprays for pre- and post-milking. Contain glycerine and lanolin for teat conditioning. Summer C Dip includes a fly repellent for post-milking use.
• Milking Equipment Cleaners (Morning Wash, Night Wash, Tankbrite, Topband Total) CIP cleaning detergents for milking pipelines and bulk milk tanks. Morning Wash (chlorinated alkaline) and Topband Total (alkaline powder) for hot-water circulation cleaning; Night Wash and Tankbrite (phosphoric acid) for scale deposit removal.
• Vaccine Stabilizers (Vac Pac Plus, Spray Vac Spectrum, Opti Vac) Water-line and spray vaccine stabilizers providing ideal environment for successful vaccination. Vac Pac Plus for water-line delivered vaccines; Spray Vac Spectrum for spray-administered vaccines; Opti Vac for specific vaccination delivery methods. Reduces time, energy, and supplies required for vaccination.
• PKA Water pH Treatment Water acidification product that lowers pH without bitter taste. Optimizes water consumption for poultry operations, can be consumed from day one, and improves chlorine effectiveness.
• Rodent Control Products (Bell Laboratories Baits, Blocks, Traps, Attractants) Professional rodent control portfolio including TOMCAT 2 Block/Pellet baits, Jaguar 4 Season Blox (Brodifacoum single-feeding anticoagulant), bait stations (Ambush, Tomcat LP, Protecta Landscape, Sidekick, RTU), glue traps (Glue Boards, Trapper Max, Mouse Inn), mechanical traps (MC Protecta, Trex, Mini rex), and Provoke attractants (mouse and rat).
• Insecticides (LCS3 Natural, PROCYPER 12.5 EC, Mastercid Micro) LCS3 is a CODEX Food-Grade diatomaceous earth natural insecticide effective against fleas, mites, ticks, lice, and red mites (Dermanyssus gallinae), suitable for organic farming. PROCYPER 12.5 EC contains Cypermethrin 12.5% for crawling and flying insects. Mastercid Micro provides up to 90 days residual effect with tetramethrin/cypermethrin and piperonyl butoxide.
• Application Equipment (Fogging Machine, Hurricane Spray Machine) Professional disinfection application equipment. Profi DK 60L Fogging Machine is a double-headed automatic unit with 17-50 micron nozzle range, disinfecting ~100m²/hour. Hurricane Spray Machine is an electric aerosol applicator with 7-30 micron adjustable particle size and 4-24 L/hour flow rate.
• MST Drysan Ultrasonic Egg Sanitation System Ultrasonic dry sanitation system for hatching eggs. Generates fine dry vapor using ultrasonic technology with pH-appropriate chemicals; safer and more effective than formaldehyde fumigation with up to 90% chemical application cost savings. Models include Drysan 9, Drysan 9 Twin, and Drysan 9x6.
• Ventilation Systems (Kombi Fan, Ahır Fan, Sera Fanı) Kombi Fan: combined tunnel/chimney ventilation for poultry houses (25% chimney, 75% tunnel). Ahır Fan (Dairy Fan): 50-130 cm diameter, up to 48,500 m³/h airflow for cattle barns, preventing heat stress above 22-25°C. Sera Fanı (Greenhouse Fan): low-pressure nozzle system with recirculation fan and 8 nozzles, 3-year warranty.
• CalfExpert Automatic Calf Feeding Robot Automatic calf feeding robot with smart identification that monitors and controls calf feeding. Includes hygiene stations and automatic weighing. Part of Holm & Laue product line represented by Refarm in Turkey.
• Milktaxi Milk Preparation and Distribution Machine Multifunctional milk preparation and distribution machine for calf feeding. Milktaxi 4.0 features smart identification for whole milk/milk replacer by age. Portable and hygienic milk delivery system.
• ColoQuick Colostrum Management System Complete colostrum management system ensuring consistently high-quality colostrum feeding for newborn calves immediately after birth. Optimizes antibody intake for lifetime milk production; research shows higher antibody intake in first meal correlates with higher milk production as adult cow.
• Calf Milk Replacers (Calvita Supreme 20/20, Advance Excelerate 28.5/15, Refarm Buzağı Maması) Milk replacement products for calves including Calvita Supreme 20/20, Advance Excelerate 28.5/15, and Refarm Buzağı Maması. Formulated for calf growth, bone and muscle development.
• Lamb/Kid Milk Replacers (Kuzu Maması 25/24, Oğlak Maması 23/25) Milk replacers for lambs and goat kids. Kuzu Maması 25/24 for lambs and Oğlak Maması 23/25 for goat kids. Supports bone and muscle strengthening with easy digestion.
• Herbal Feed Additives (Vitalfarm, Grofarm, Farmeim, Grovital, By-Pass Fat) Herbal feed additives for all animal species. Vitalfarm provides natural bactericidal and expectorant effects; Grofarm provides natural antiviral effect and supports liver regeneration; Farmeim is effective against all coccidia species without preventing immunity development; Grovital is a jelly-forming supplement for day-old poultry with hydration/nutrients; By-Pass Fat is a rumen bypass fat (98% fatty acids) for dairy cattle.
• Nutritional Pastes and Probiotics (Pro-Vitalyte, Ig-Drink Paste, Probio Life) Pro-Vitalyte is a complementary feed for diarrhea in calves, lambs, and goat kids with immune-enhancing vitamins, electrolytes, probiotics, and immunoglobulins. Ig-Drink Paste contains immunoglobulin, probiotic, prebiotic, and vitamins for newborn calves, effective against Rotavirus, Coronavirus, BVD, Mannheimia haemolytica, Salmonella, E. coli, and Cryptosporidium. Probio Life is a micro-encapsulated probiotic (E. faecium NCIMB 10415) with vitamins, organic Zn and Se minerals, MOS, and inactive yeast.
• Advance Performance Pak 100% vegetable fat-based energy source for performance horses. White, free-flowing fat prills that are highly palatable and digestible. Can be mixed into pelleted rations at 2.5-5% to increase total fat level.
• Hoof Care Systems (Auto Hoof Clean, Optimum Hoof Care Mat) Integrated hoof care solution for dairy cattle health including mat, pump, chemicals, and reporting. Minimizes digital dermatitis and improves hoof health. Easy installation and maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Virkon S dilution 1/100 for 5 minutes effective against parvovirus, making it the only disinfectant with this claim
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LANXESS / Antec (DuPont)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefarm is the Turkish representative/distributor for LANXESS (formerly DuPont) Antec biosecurity and disinfection products, including the flagship Virkon S disinfectant. This is one of Refarm's most significant partnerships, spanning 40 years. Joint activities include distributor meetings (Verona, 2019), trade fair co-exhibitions, and technical training on biosecurity. Virkon S has been independently proven against over 100 virus strains and is a cornerstone of Refarm's biosecurity portfolio.
• Bell LaboratoriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefarm distributes Bell Laboratories' rodent control products in Turkey, including TOMCAT 2 Block/Pellet baits, Jaguar 4 Season Blox, Detex, bait stations (Ambush, Tomcat LP, Protecta Landscape, Sidekick, RTU), glue traps (Glue Boards, Trapper Max, Mouse Inn), mechanical traps (MC Protecta, Trex, Mini rex), and Provoke attractants (mouse and rat). Bell Laboratories is described as an exclusive manufacturer serving pest control and agricultural industries on six continents.
• Holm & LauecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefarm is the Turkish representative for Holm & Laue calf feeding equipment, including Milktaxi (milk replacer preparation and distribution machine), CalfExpert automatic calf feeding robot, and ColoQuick colostrum management system. Products were highlighted at EuroTier 2018, Global Farm Summit 2025, and multiple AGROEXPO exhibitions. CalfExpert enables automated calf feeding with hygiene stations and automatic weighing.
• ASP (Animal Science Products, Inc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefarm distributes ASP products in Turkey, including PKA water pH treatment (a unique water acidification product optimized for poultry water consumption without bitter taste) and vaccine stabilizers (Vac Pac Plus, Spray Vac Spectrum, Opti Vac). ASP vaccine stabilizers are described as superior to other water-line delivered stabilizers, reducing time, energy, and supplies required for vaccination.
• MS SchippersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefarm represents MS Schippers products in Turkey, including the Optimum Hoof Care Mat system (mat + pump + chemicals + reporting) for dairy cattle hoof health. The product was featured at AGROEXPO 2023 and BURTARIM 2024 as a new product, addressing digital dermatitis and hoof health in cattle.
• NECTRAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefarm is the Turkish distributor for NECTRA hatchery automation systems. Products were showcased at VIV Select Türkiye 2025 exhibition, with discussions on new innovations, market exploration, and development strategies. NECTRA represents Refarm's expansion into poultry hatchery automation technology.
• EmTech (UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefarm represents EmTech (UK) incubator and ventilation systems in Turkey. Products were introduced at AGROEXPO 2023 with technical demonstrations by EmTech's technical business development officer. EmTech products were showcased in the British Pavilion at the fair.
• AgritechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefarm distributes Agritech feed silos in Turkey. These silos offer ease of pouring and insulation with light weight, attracting interest from visitors at AGROEXPO 2023. B2B meetings were held between Refarm and Agritech representatives at the fair.
• ZAPIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefarm distributes ZAPI products in Turkey, with Broditop Pasta Fluo attracting significant interest at VIV Select Türkiye 2025 exhibition. ZAPI's rodent control solutions complement Refarm's biosecurity portfolio.
• MST (Malorny Soluzioni Tecniche)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefarm distributes MST products including Drysan (ultrasonic dry sanitation system for hatching eggs), egg sanitation machines (handling from hundreds to over a million eggs per day), and vacuum tanks for injecting antibiotics into hatching eggs. MST Drysan provides up to 90% chemical application cost savings compared to traditional fumigation methods.
• VisconminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefarm represents Viscon hatchery automation systems. Products received appreciation at VIV Turkey 2023 for visually supported presentations. Viscon complements Refarm's existing hatchery technology portfolio including EmTech incubators.
• WPSA (World Poultry Science Association) Turkish BranchminorOthersRefarm maintains an ongoing relationship with WPSA Turkish Branch, participating in congresses and receiving visits from WPSA executives at trade fair booths. The company received plaques from WPSA leadership at the 2024 International Poultry Congress.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• IDEXX Laboratories: Veterinary diagnostics and water-testing company whose animal-health segment overlaps with Refarm's biosecurity monitoring and water-treatment (PKA, Desogerme Sanhydro) offerings. Relevant as a technology-led competitor in animal-health diagnostics serving overlapping customers.

Direct peers

• Vetoquinol: Independent animal-health company providing pharmaceuticals, biosecurity, and nutritional products to livestock and companion-animal markets. Comparable to Refarm in its mid-size, focused approach to preventive animal health and its emphasis on producer-direct distribution.
• Ceva Santé Animale: Global animal-health company focused on vaccines and biosecurity for poultry, swine, and ruminants. Closely comparable to Refarm's preventive-veterinary positioning, with a similar emphasis on integrated disease-prevention programs targeting the same Turkish producer base.
• HIPRA: Spanish animal-health company specializing in preventive veterinary medicine, biological products, and biosecurity for livestock and poultry. Directly comparable in mission, product mix (vaccines, disinfectants, preventive protocols), and target customer segments to Refarm's Turkish poultry/ruminant focus.

Broad incumbents

• Zoetis: Largest global animal-health company offering vaccines, diagnostics, and biosecurity products across livestock and companion animals. Competes with Refarm in Turkish poultry and ruminant biosecurity accounts, with the key difference of being a manufacturer-principal versus Refarm's distributor-importer model.
• Elanco Animal Health: Major global animal-health company with a broad portfolio across livestock, poultry, and companion animals. Comparable as a competing supplier of biosecurity and health products to Turkish integrators and producers, though Elanco's portfolio is largely manufactured in-house.
• Alltech: Global animal-nutrition and feed-additive company producing herbal and nutritional products for poultry, ruminants, and aquaculture. Comparable to Refarm's feed-additive line (Vitalfarm, Grofarm, Farmeim, Grovital) and competes for the same producer accounts in Turkey and the broader region.
• MSD Animal Health: Global animal-health major with biosecurity, vaccine, and pharmaceutical portfolios serving poultry, ruminant, and companion-animal producers. Comparable as a direct competitor to Refarm's preventive veterinary medicine and vaccine-related product range, though operating at vastly greater scale and with in-house manufacturing rather than third-party distribution.

Others

• Bell Laboratories (subsidiary context: rodent control): Global manufacturer of professional rodent-control products, of which Refarm is the Turkish distributor. Included as a peer because Refarm's rodent-control line is one of its principal recurring-revenue and brand-recognition pillars, even though Bell Labs is upstream rather than directly competitive.

Emerging players

• Lallemand Animal Nutrition: Specialized supplier of probiotics, yeast derivatives, and microbial-based animal-nutrition solutions. Comparable to Refarm's Probio Life, Pro-Vitalyte, and Grovital probiotic offerings, with overlap in the poultry and calf-nutrition segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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