Alucom
ALUCOM AG is a German manufacturer of aluminum-based specialty chemicals serving water treatment, construction, paper, and chemical industry customers. It is Germany's largest aluminum sulfate producer and Europe's only solid sodium aluminate manufacturer.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersLudwigshafen, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Alucom does
ALUCOM AG is a German specialty chemicals manufacturer that develops and supplies aluminum-based compounds for water treatment, construction, and chemical industry applications. The company produces aluminum sulfates (as Germany's largest manufacturer), polyaluminum chlorides under the GILUFLOC® brand, aluminum formates under ALTRIFORM®, sodium aluminates under LUPREAL® (as the only European manufacturer of solid sodium aluminate), aluminum hydroxides and liquid setting accelerators under GECEDRAL®, and mixed products under LUFLOC®. Its products serve municipal drinking and wastewater treatment, tunnel construction shotcrete applications, paper manufacturing, pharmaceutical and cosmetic raw materials, catalyst production, and leather processing.
The company operates a single production facility in Ludwigshafen Mundenheim (Germany), with roots tracing back to 1823 through the Giulini chemical operations. ALUCOM holds CE certification per EN 934 for construction accelerators, DIN EN 17034/888/878 approvals for drinking water treatment, BfR compliance for food contact, and ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001 certifications. The product technology centers on industrial aluminum chemistry with custom formulation capabilities, supported by an in-house concrete laboratory for construction applications.
ALUCOM generates revenue through direct sales of aluminum compounds to industrial customers, operating an enterprise field sales motion where each customer has a dedicated field representative. The company sells via direct sales channels with flexible packaging options (IBCs, tank trucks, sacks, big bags) and targets enterprise and government buyers across vertical segments including Water and Paper, Construction, and Chemical Industry. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held, currently owned by VTA Group (acquired 2025), and previously operated under LIVIA Group ownership from 2018.
Alucom firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Alucom
- Legal name
- ALUCOM AG
- Website
- https://alucom.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ALUCOM AG is a German manufacturer of aluminum-based specialty chemicals serving water treatment, construction, paper, and chemical industry customers. It is Germany's largest aluminum sulfate producer and Europe's only solid sodium aluminate manufacturer.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Alucom is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ludwigshafen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Alucom business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Aluminum Compound Sales: ALUCOM generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of aluminum compounds including aluminum sulfates, polyaluminum chlorides, aluminum formates, sodium aluminates, aluminum hydroxides, setting accelerators, and mixed products. The company sells to industrial customers in water treatment, construction, paper, and chemical industries.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Alucom product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ALUCOM AG manufactures and supplies aluminum-based chemical compounds including aluminum sulfates, polyaluminum chlorides (GILUFLOC®), aluminum formates (ALTRIFORM®), sodium aluminates (LUPREAL®), aluminum hydroxides, CE-certified liquid setting accelerators (GECEDRAL® F), and custom mixed products with iron salts and polymers. These are sold to industrial customers in water treatment, paper production, construction (tunneling/shotcrete), and the chemical industry.
Product overview
Alucom AG is a manufacturer of aluminum-based chemical compounds serving water treatment, paper production, construction, and chemical industries. The product portfolio centers on aluminum compounds including aluminum sulfates (largest German manufacturer), polyaluminum chlorides under the GILUFLOC® brand, aluminum formates under ALTRIFORM®, sodium aluminates (only European solid manufacturer), and aluminum hydroxides under GECEDRAL®, alongside liquid setting accelerators (GECEDRAL® F series) and custom mixed products for specialized applications. The products serve diverse industries from drinking water treatment to tunnel construction, paper manufacturing, cosmetics, and leather processing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Brands
- GILUFLOC®: Brand name for polyaluminum chlorides (PAC) used in water treatment applications including drinking water and wastewater treatment, phosphate elimination, and flocculation.
- LUPREAL®
- GECEDRAL®
- ALTRIFORM®
- LUFLOC®
Products and services
- Aluminum Sulfates Liquid and solid aluminum sulfates with 8% to 29% Al2O3 content for water treatment, paper production, construction, and chemical synthesis applications. Includes food-grade (E520) and tunnel-construction grade variants. ALUCOM is Germany's largest aluminum sulfate manufacturer.
- GILUFLOC® Polyaluminum Chlorides (PAC) and Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) Polyaluminum chlorides (PAC) and aluminum chlorohydrate (ACH) under the GILUFLOC® brand, with different basicities and aluminum contents, for water treatment, phosphate elimination, and chemical synthesis applications. Approved for drinking water treatment per EN 17034.
- ALTRIFORM® Aluminum Formates Aluminum formates in solid and liquid forms under the ALTRIFORM® brand, featuring organic biodegradable anion, chloride-free and sulfate-free, used in water treatment, paper production, catalyst production, and leather (white) tanning.
- Sodium Aluminates (LUPREAL®) Sodium aluminates in solid and liquid forms under the LUPREAL® brand, with various purities, grain sizes, and stabilized/non-stabilized options, for water treatment, paper production, cement-bound systems, and chemical synthesis. ALUCOM is the only European manufacturer of solid sodium aluminate.
- GECEDRAL® Aluminum Hydroxides Crystalline and amorphous aluminum hydroxides under the GECEDRAL® brand (BZ 111, L, TM, Aluminum hydroxide NF) for construction industry applications including setting accelerators, thixotropic agents, flame retardants, and paint/coating fillers.
- GECEDRAL® F Liquid Setting Accelerators CE-certified liquid alkali-free setting accelerators under the GECEDRAL® F brand (F2000 HP, F100 HB, F100 A, RSM) for tunnel construction and shotcrete applications, delivering high early strengths and low rebound.
- Mixed Products (LUFLOC® and GILUFLOC® mixed grades) Customized mixed products combining aluminum and iron-based coagulants, including LUFLOC® SE 2000 (aluminum sulfate with cationic charge carrier), GILUFLOC® 025, GILUFLOC® F10-F50, and GILUFLOC® SE 3000/4000/5000, for specialized wastewater treatment applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Products approved for drinking water treatment meeting DIN EN 17034, DIN EN 888, DIN EN 878 standards including strict heavy metal limits
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Companies that use Alucom
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Alucom technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Alucom partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- EcoVadisminorALUCOM has its sustainability performance independently assessed by EcoVadis annually, covering environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
- All-InklminorALUCOM hosts its website with All-Inkl.COM - Neue Medien Münnich, based in Friedersdorf, Germany.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Alucom competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ICL Group: ICL Group is an Israeli specialty minerals and chemicals company and was the prior owner of Alucom's aluminum salts business before the 2018 spin-off. It continues to operate in adjacent specialty chemicals and water treatment adjacencies.
- Solvay: Solvay is a Belgian global chemical major with broad inorganic and specialty chemistry offerings, including products used in water treatment and construction. While not focused exclusively on aluminum compounds, it competes with Alucom in selected specialty inorganic segments.
- PVS Chemicals: PVS Chemicals is a US-based diversified chemical manufacturer and distributor with aluminum sulfate and other inorganic chemical offerings. Comparable to Alucom in selected inorganic chemistries but with broader distribution and commodity focus.
- Kurita Water Industries: Kurita is a Japanese global water treatment chemicals and systems provider that owned the aluminum salts/paper chemicals business before LIVIA Group's 2018 acquisition. Comparable in water treatment chemistry focus and customer base, but at much larger scale with broader technology offerings.
Direct peers
- Geo Specialty Chemicals: Geo Specialty Chemicals is a US-based manufacturer of specialty aluminum chemicals, including aluminum sulfates, PACs, and paper-strength resins. Directly comparable product portfolio to Alucom across water treatment and paper industry customers.
- USALCO: USALCO is one of the largest US producers of aluminum-based chemicals including aluminum sulfate, polyaluminum chloride (DelPAC), and aluminum chlorohydrate. It is the closest direct peer to Alucom in terms of product portfolio (water/wastewater coagulants, ACH, PAC) and customer base (municipal water treatment).
- Kemira: Kemira is a Finnish global leader in water-intensive chemistry, including coagulants and flocculants used in municipal and industrial water treatment. Comparable to Alucom in water treatment chemistry focus, though much larger and broader in polymer and specialty chemistry offerings.
- SNF Floerger: SNF Floerger is a French global leader in water-soluble polymers (flocculants, coagulants) used in municipal and industrial water treatment. Comparable to Alucom as a water treatment chemistry supplier, with overlap in polyaluminum chloride and mixed-product categories.
Emerging players
- Hengyang Jianheng Industry: Hengyang Jianheng Industry is one of China's largest aluminum sulfate producers and a major exporter to global water treatment markets. It represents the low-cost Asian supply pressure facing Alucom in commodity aluminum sulfate grades.
Others
- VTA Group: VTA Group is the parent company of Alucom AG following the 2025 acquisition. It operates in specialty chemistry and water/wastewater treatment, providing strategic context for Alucom's positioning within a broader chemistry platform.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Alucom social profiles
Digital presenceAlucom compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance11 records
Alucom financial estimates
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Alucom leadership team
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Alucom funding detail
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Investors
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Alucom M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Alucom
What does Alucom do?
ALUCOM AG manufactures and supplies aluminum-based chemical compounds including aluminum sulfates, polyaluminum chlorides (GILUFLOC®), aluminum formates (ALTRIFORM®), sodium aluminates (LUPREAL®), aluminum hydroxides, CE-certified liquid setting accelerators (GECEDRAL® F), and custom mixed products with iron salts and polymers. These are sold to industrial customers in water treatment, paper production, construction (tunneling/shotcrete), and the chemical industry.
Is Alucom a public or private company?
Alucom is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Alucom founded?
Alucom was founded in 2018. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Alucom based?
Alucom is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Alucom make money?
One revenue line is on record: aluminum Compound Sales.
Who are Alucom's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ICL Group, Solvay, PVS Chemicals and Kurita Water Industries. Direct peers are Geo Specialty Chemicals, USALCO, Kemira and SNF Floerger. Hengyang Jianheng Industry is listed as an emerging player. VTA Group is listed as an others.
Does Alucom have an API?
No public API is recorded for Alucom.