AFCONA Additives
AFCONA Additives is a privately held Chinese specialty polymer additive manufacturer (headquartered in Shanghai) that develops and globally distributes dispersants, defoamers, slip/leveling agents, and rheology modifiers for coatings, adhesives, composites, and battery applications.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersShah Alam, Malaysia
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AFCONA Additives does
AFCONA Additives (埃夫科纳聚合物股份有限公司 / AFCONA Polymers Co., Ltd.) is a privately held specialty polymer additive manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai, China, with manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, Jiangsu Province, and Nanchong (via its wholly-owned subsidiary AFCONA (Nanchong) Specialty Polymers Co., Ltd.), and a European regional entity in the Netherlands (AFCONA Additives B.V.). The company develops and sells a comprehensive portfolio of coating additives organized into eight product series (1000-7000 plus the K series) covering dispersing resins, defoamers based on modified dimethyl polysiloxane and silicone-free polymers, slip and leveling agents, high molecular weight polyurethane- and polyacrylic-based dispersants, conventional wetting and dispersing agents, specialty functional additives, composite/SMC/BMC additives, and special-application grades. Its chemistry is built on proprietary modifications of polysiloxanes, polyurethanes, polyacrylics, and fluorocarbon polymers to address pigment stabilization, defoaming, leveling, scratch resistance, viscosity reduction, and rheology control in solvent-based and water-based coating systems.
AFCONA serves coatings manufacturers across 13 application segments including automotive OEM and refinish coatings, wood and furniture, adhesives and sealants, universal colorants, flooring, architectural, composites (SMC/BMC), coil and can coatings, general industrial, UV/EB-curable systems, power and electrical, battery technology, and cosmetics/personal care. The go-to-market is a hybrid channel model: direct sales through regional managers in five Chinese cities (Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Changzhou, Guangzhou) supported by an R&D and battery-application lab in Haimen (Nantong), combined with company-operated offices and application labs in the Netherlands, the United States, India, Korea, Japan, and Brazil, and a network of 40+ authorized local distributors covering the remainder of Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Southeast Asia.
Revenue is generated through one-time sales of specialty chemical additives to industrial coatings and composites manufacturers, with no disclosed pricing, public pricing models, or revenue figures. The company shows no evidence of external funding, parent-company ownership, or public listing, suggesting founder- or privately-held control with self-financed growth. Recent strategic activity centers on geographic buildout, battery-additive vertical extension (evidenced by 2026 China International Battery Fair participation), VOC-free and reactive grade product launches, and digital channel expansion via a mobile application and WeChat mini-program.
AFCONA Additives firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AFCONA Additives
- Legal name
- 埃夫科纳聚合物股份有限公司 (AFCONA Polymers Co., Ltd.)
- Website
- https://afcona.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- AFCONA Additives is a privately held Chinese specialty polymer additive manufacturer (headquartered in Shanghai) that develops and globally distributes dispersants, defoamers, slip/leveling agents, and rheology modifiers for coatings, adhesives, composites, and battery applications.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AFCONA Additives industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Chemical Additives
- NAICS
- Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991)
- SIC
- Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Polymer Additives & Modifiers (Stabilizers, Plasticizers, Impact Modifiers, FRs) (IMAEANAK), Polymer Additives & Modifier Manufacturing (Stabilizers, Plasticizers, Impact modifiers, Flame retardants) (IMANAAAI), Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)
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Where AFCONA Additives is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shah Alam
- HQ country
- Malaysia
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices15 records
Markets served
AFCONA Additives business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Specialty Chemical Additives Sales: AFCONA generates revenue through the sale of specialty polymer additives including dispersing agents, defoamers, slip and leveling agents, and rheological control agents to coatings manufacturers across industrial sectors.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
AFCONA Additives product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AFCONA Additives manufactures and sells specialty polymer additives for the coatings, inks, adhesives, composites, and industrial applications industries. Its offering spans eight product series (1000-7000 and K) covering dispersing resins, defoamers (silicone and silicone-free), slip and leveling agents, high molecular weight dispersants, conventional wetting and dispersing agents, special functional additives, composite additives, and special application products, applicable to both solvent-based and water-based systems.
Product overview
AFCONA Additives (埃夫科纳聚合物股份有限公司) is a specialty chemicals company that manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of coating additives organized into eight product series: 1000 Series (dispersing resins for pigment concentrate), 2000 Series (defoamers based on Modified Dimethyl Polysiloxanes and Silicone Free Polymers), 3000 Series (slip and leveling agents), 4000 Series (high molecular weight dispersing agents from Polyurethane to Polyacrylic-based), 5000 Series (conventional wetting and dispersing agents), 6000 Series (special functional additives), 7000 Series (additives for composites, SMC, BMC), and K Series (special applications). These products serve eleven major application areas: Automotive Coatings, Wood and Furniture Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants, Universal Colorants, Flooring Coatings, Architectural Coatings, Composite Materials, Coil Coatings, General Industrial Coatings, UV Coatings, and Power and Electrical industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 1000 Series - Dispersing Resins for Pigment Concentrate Dispersion resins and functional resins designed for pigment concentrate applications in coating systems; for coatings manufacturers formulating pigment concentrates.
- 2000 Series - Defoamers Defoaming agents based on Modified Dimethyl Polysiloxanes and Silicone-Free Polymers for solvent-based and water-based coatings to eliminate foam during production, grinding, stirring, and application; for coatings manufacturers across industrial segments.
- 3000 Series - Slip and Levelling Agents Slip and leveling additives based on Modified Dimethyl Polysiloxane, pure Polyacrylic and Fluorocarbon-modified Polyacrylic for water-based and solvent-based coatings to improve surface smoothness and leveling; for coatings manufacturers.
- 4000 Series - High Molecular Weight Dispersing Agents High molecular weight dispersing agents ranging from Polyurethane-based to Polyacrylic-based, suitable for all solvent-based coatings and industrial water-based systems for pigment stabilization; for coatings manufacturers.
- 5000 Series - Conventional Wetting and Dispersing Agents Conventional wetting and dispersing agents based on polymer salt chemistry for primers and protective coatings, providing wetting, dispersing, and anti-gravity anti-settling effects; for coatings manufacturers.
- 6000 Series - Special Functional Additives Special functional additives and other types of specially designed products for specialized coating applications; for coatings manufacturers with niche formulation requirements.
- 7000 Series - Additives for Composites, SMC, BMC Additives specifically designed for composite materials, SMC (Sheet Molding Compound), and BMC (Bulk Molding Compound) applications, including defoamers, leveling agents, and rheological control agents; for composite material manufacturers.
- K Series - Special Application Additives Special application additives designed for specific industry requirements beyond standard coating applications, including battery technologies; for specialty application customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Wide compatibility with almost all coating resin systems
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use AFCONA Additives
Customer profileSegments13 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
AFCONA Additives technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
AFCONA Additives partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
45 partnerships are on record, tiered regional.
- Wuhan Jia Cong Trading Co., LtdregionalAuthorized distributor in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, handling regional sales and technical support for AFCONA additives in Central China.
- Qingdao First Act Trading Co., LtdregionalAuthorized distributor in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, serving the Eastern China market for AFCONA coating additives.
- Fuzhou Norton Trading Co., LtdregionalAuthorized distributor in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, serving the Southeast China market.
- Changsha Acrylik New Materials Co. Ltd.regionalAuthorized distributor in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, for AFCONA additives in Central South China.
- Tianjin Acrylic International Trading Co., LtdregionalAuthorized distributor in Tianjin, China, serving the Northern China market for AFCONA coating additives.
- Winley Enterprise Co., LtdregionalAuthorized distributor for Taiwan, China, handling sales and distribution of AFCONA additives in the Taiwan market.
- M-Products Pte LtdregionalAuthorized distributor in Singapore, serving the Southeast Asian market.
- AFCONA Japan OfficeregionalCompany-operated office in Japan for direct sales and technical support in the Japanese market.
- AFCONA Chemicals Sdn BhdregionalAuthorized distributor for Northern and Central regions of Malaysia.
- Touchchem (M) Sdn BhdregionalAuthorized distributor for Northern and Central regions of Malaysia.
- D&A Industrial Supply Sdn BhdregionalAuthorized distributor for Southern region of Malaysia.
- Urekote-Thai Co., LtdregionalAuthorized distributor in Thailand serving the Thai market for AFCONA coating additives.
- AFCONA Application Lab & Technical ServiceregionalCompany-operated application laboratory and technical service center in India providing testing and support for South Asian customers.
- AFCONA Korea Lab and OfficeregionalCompany-operated laboratory and office in Korea providing testing and support for Korean customers.
- JMPA Chemical Trading & ServicesregionalAuthorized distributor in the Philippines.
- Vision Afcona Additives JSCregionalAuthorized distributor in Vietnam.
- P.T. Indoreksa LokamandiriregionalAuthorized distributor in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Basit ChemicalregionalAuthorized distributor in Pakistan.
- Kala Rang Puya Co (KRP)regionalAuthorized distributor in Iran serving the Iranian market.
- ALFAA ChemregionalAuthorized distributor in the Arabic Gulf Region (UAE and surrounding areas).
- Van Weezenbeek Specialties B.V.regionalAuthorized distributor in Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg).
- Ygdrasil Specialty Chemicals srlregionalAuthorized distributor in Italy.
- Bodo Möller Chemie Polska Sp. z o.o.regionalAuthorized distributor in Poland.
- DèMIX distribuciones SLregionalAuthorized distributor in Spain.
- NETEXIUMregionalAuthorized distributor in France.
- Bodo Möller Chemie Finland OyregionalAuthorized distributor in Finland.
- Chemira GmbHregionalAuthorized distributor in Switzerland.
- Devine Chemicals LimitedregionalAuthorized distributor in United Kingdom.
- ALCO CHEMICALS LTD.regionalAuthorized distributor in Israel.
- Kimteks Kimya Tekstil Ürünleri Tic. A.Ş.regionalAuthorized distributor in Turkey.
- Globulinks Ltd.regionalAuthorized distributor in Bulgaria and Hungary.
- Telko Latvia SIA / Telko Estonia OÜ / Telko Lietuva UABregionalAuthorized distributors in Baltic states (Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania).
- Bodo Möller Chemie Danmark Aps.regionalAuthorized distributor in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
- NATURE COLOURS SRLregionalAuthorized distributor in Romania and Moldova.
- AiSAKOS S.AregionalAuthorized distributor in Greece and Albania.
- Thorson Chemical Praha s.r.o.regionalAuthorized distributor in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- Habich GmbHregionalAuthorized distributor in Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro.
- LLC «Averta»regionalAuthorized distributor in Belarus.
- AFCONA Additives B.V.regionalCompany-operated office in Germany serving as European regional contact and covering remaining European countries not served by other distributors.
- Tecmos S.A.regionalAuthorized distributor in Argentina and Uruguay.
- AQUATERRA S.AregionalAuthorized distributor in Colombia.
- True Color Pigmentos e Corantes Ltda.regionalAuthorized distributor in Brazil.
- AFCONA Chemicals Rep. Office (South America)regionalCompany-operated representative office in South America serving the regional market directly.
- Noba Chemicals LtdaregionalAuthorized distributor in Chile.
- Representaciones Y Distribuiciones IVER S.A.regionalAuthorized distributor in Peru.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AFCONA Additives competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- BYK (Altana): BYK is the global market leader in coating additives, offering dispersants, defoamers, slip/leveling agents, and rheology modifiers across solvent-based, water-based, and UV systems. Directly comparable to AFCONA across most product categories and end-markets, but at much greater scale.
- Clariant: Clariant's Industrial Coatings additives business offers dispersants, defoamers, and wax-based surface modifiers to coatings formulators. Comparable product portfolio but at much larger enterprise scale and broader geographic footprint.
- Lubrizol (Berkshire Hathaway): Lubrizol's Performance Coatings group supplies specialty additives including dispersants, defoamers, and surface modifiers for coatings and inks. Comparable in product categories but operates at significantly greater scale as part of Berkshire Hathaway.
- Evonik Industries: Evonik's Coating Additives business supplies specialty additives including defoamers, dispersants, and slip agents to coatings and ink formulators. Comparable product breadth and target customers to AFCONA, though Evonik operates at vastly larger scale with broader portfolio.
- BASF: BASF's Dispersions & Resins division supplies a comprehensive range of coating additives, dispersants, and defoamers globally. Overlaps with AFCONA in core product lines but operates as a diversified chemical giant rather than a focused additive specialist.
Direct peers
- Munzing (Münzing Chemie): Munzing is a specialty additives company producing defoamers, dispersants, wetting agents, and rheology modifiers for paints, coatings, and inks. Comparable mid-sized private competitor with similar product scope and customer base.
- Elementis: Elementis Specialty offers coating additives including defoamers, dispersants, rheology modifiers, and slip/leveling agents to industrial coatings, architectural, and ink customers. Highly comparable product overlap and customer base to AFCONA in the mid-tier specialty additive space.
- Troy Corporation: Troy is a specialty additives supplier focused on defoamers, dispersants, and performance additives for industrial coatings, adhesives, and inks. Closely aligned with AFCONA in product scope and mid-sized private-company profile.
- Deuteron GmbH: Deuteron is a German specialty additives manufacturer producing defoamers, deaerators, dispersants, and surface additives for coatings, inks, and adhesives. Highly comparable mid-sized competitor with similar focus on formulation performance additives.
- Siltech Corporation: Siltech specializes in silicone-based additives including defoamers, slip/leveling agents, and reactive polysiloxanes for coatings and personal care. Directly competes with AFCONA's 2000 and 3000 Series products in silicone-modified additives.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AFCONA Additives social profiles
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AFCONA Additives leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
AFCONA Additives subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
AFCONA Additives funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AFCONA Additives M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about AFCONA Additives
What does AFCONA Additives do?
AFCONA Additives manufactures and sells specialty polymer additives for the coatings, inks, adhesives, composites, and industrial applications industries. Its offering spans eight product series (1000-7000 and K) covering dispersing resins, defoamers (silicone and silicone-free), slip and leveling agents, high molecular weight dispersants, conventional wetting and dispersing agents, special functional additives, composite additives, and special application products, applicable to both solvent-based and water-based systems.
Is AFCONA Additives a public or private company?
AFCONA Additives is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AFCONA Additives founded?
AFCONA Additives was founded in 2005.
Where is AFCONA Additives based?
AFCONA Additives is headquartered in Shah Alam, Malaysia, in the Asia region.
How does AFCONA Additives make money?
One revenue line is on record: specialty Chemical Additives Sales.
Who are AFCONA Additives's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are BYK (Altana), Clariant, Lubrizol (Berkshire Hathaway), Evonik Industries and BASF. Direct peers are Munzing (Münzing Chemie), Elementis, Troy Corporation, Deuteron GmbH and Siltech Corporation.
Does AFCONA Additives have an API?
No public API is recorded for AFCONA Additives.
What industry is AFCONA Additives in?
AFCONA Additives's product category is Specialty Chemical Additives. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAK, Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents), with a secondary code of IMAEANAK, Polymer Additives & Modifiers (Stabilizers, Plasticizers, Impact Modifiers, FRs). Its NAICS code is 3255 and its SIC code is 2851.