WEICON

What WEICON does

WEICON is a family-owned German industrial group founded in 1947 that develops and manufactures specialty chemical products and precision cable processing tools for industrial, trade, and consumer applications. The company operates two primary divisions: WEICON Chemie, covering adhesives, sealants, technical sprays, technical liquids, assembly pastes, high-performance greases, anaerobic thread-lockers (WEICONLOCK), epoxy resin systems, and sustainable Green Tube packaging; and WEICON TOOLS, covering cable strippers, multi-strippers, multifunctional strippers, solar-industry tools, crimping tools, and a Green Line of environmentally friendly variants. Products carry multiple independent certifications including TÜV, NSF (food-grade H1), ISO, and DIN, with documented performance testing such as Zinc Spray validated at 1050 hours under DIN EN ISO 9227 salt spray conditions. The portfolio addresses bonding, sealing, lubricating, cleaning, protecting, repairing, and cable processing needs across verticals including industrial manufacturing, food/cosmetic/pharmaceutical, mining, marine, oil and gas, energy, electrical installation, automotive, and construction.

WEICON sells via a dual-channel go-to-market: direct e-commerce storefronts (weicon.es in the Iberian market) targeting SMBs, tradespeople, and DIY consumers, combined with an international network of national subsidiaries and authorized distributors serving enterprise accounts. Pricing is transactional unit-based, ranging from approximately €6 (small consumables) to €200+ (premium epoxy systems and tooling), with free 24-hour shipping within the Iberian Peninsula, a WEICOIN loyalty program providing 3% credit on orders, a €5 newsletter signup incentive, and technical advisory via WhatsApp and phone. The business generates revenue almost entirely through one-time product purchases — chemical consumables and tools — rather than subscriptions, licenses, or service contracts.

The legal entity analyzed, WEICON Ibérica Soluciones Industriales S.L., is the Spanish regional subsidiary headquartered in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, serving the Iberian Peninsula under the global WEICON brand. The parent group is privately held with no external investment, no public listing, no disclosed M&A, and no leadership transitions in the source data. The company has earned recent recognition including the TOP 100 innovation seal (2024), Top Employer medium-sized businesses (2025), and Fair Company certification (2026), alongside a VTH Quality Partner designation from the German Trade Association for Tool Technology. The group has operated continuously for over 78 years across multiple international subsidiaries.

Name

WEICON

Legal name

WEICON Ibérica Soluciones Industriales S.L.

Website

https://weicon.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WEICON is a family-owned German industrial group, founded in 1947, that manufactures and sells specialty chemical products (adhesives, sealants, sprays, greases, epoxies) and precision cable processing tools to industrial manufacturers, trade professionals, and DIY customers worldwide via direct e-commerce and distributor networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Sebastián De Los Reyes

HQ country

Spain

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products Sales: WEICON generates revenue through the sale of chemical specialty products including adhesives, sealants, technical sprays, assembly pastes, and high-performance greases. These are one-time purchase products sold directly to industrial customers, tradespeople, and consumers.
2. Tools Sales: Revenue from WEICON TOOLS product line including cable stripping tools, crimping tools, and related equipment for industrial and electrical applications.
3. Epoxy Systems: Custom epoxy resin solutions including coating systems, repair materials, and industrial adhesives for specialized applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WEICON develops, manufactures, and sells industrial specialty chemicals (adhesives, sealants, technical sprays, assembly pastes, high-performance greases, and epoxy resin systems) and precision cable processing tools (wire strippers, multi-strippers, crimping tools) for industrial manufacturing, maintenance, repair, trades, and DIY applications. Products are sold under sub-brands including WEICON Chemie, WEICON TOOLS, Epoxy Solutions, WEICONLOCK, and Green Tube, with international certifications (TÜV, NSF, ISO, DIN).

Product overview

WEICON is a family-owned company manufacturing specialty chemical products and precision tools for industrial applications since 1947. The product portfolio consists of two main divisions: WEICON Chemie (chemical products) including adhesives and sealants, technical sprays, assembly pastes, high-performance greases, and epoxy resin systems; and WEICON TOOLS (specialized tools) including wire strippers, cable cutters, and crimping tools. The WEICON Chemie line is further organized into sub-categories including Green Tube sustainable packaging, Epoxy Solutions for coating and repair, and specialized product lines such as WEICONLOCK anaerobic adhesives. Products serve industrial sectors including automotive, food/cosmetic/pharmaceutical, energy, mining, maritime, and general manufacturing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WEICON Chemie: Chemical products including adhesives, sealants, technical sprays, technical liquids, assembly pastes, and high-performance greases
• WEICON TOOLS
• Epoxy Solutions
• Green Tube
• Green Line
• WEICOIN
• WEICONLOCK

Products and services

• WEICON Chemie - Adhesivos y Selladores (Adhesives and Sealants) Specialty industrial adhesives and sealants for industrial applications, including polymer MS adhesives, anaerobic sealants, and contact adhesives, sold to industrial manufacturers, trades, and DIY consumers.
• WEICON Chemie - Sprays Técnicos (Technical Sprays)

Quantifiable outcome

• Zinc Spray tested for 1050 hours in salt spray test (DIN EN ISO 9227) without corrosion
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA: Global leader in industrial adhesives and sealants through its Loctite, Pattex, and Bonderite brands. Direct competitor to WEICON in threadlockers, structural adhesives, and sealants across the same industrial and trades customer base.
• Knipex Werk C. Gustav Putsch KG: German family-owned manufacturer of professional hand tools including pliers and cable processing tools. Comparable mid-sized German family-run specialty manufacturer targeting the same trades and electrical installation customer base as WEICON TOOLS.
• Permatex (Illinois Tool Works): ITW-owned brand specializing in adhesives, sealants, and repair chemicals for automotive and industrial maintenance — directly overlapping with WEICON's repair sticks, threadlockers, and anti-corrosion sprays.
• Bostik (Arkema): Arkema-owned specialty adhesives business covering industrial, construction, and consumer applications. Directly competes with WEICON in sealants, contact adhesives, and assembly pastes.
• Würth Group: Family-owned German industrial consumables and tools distributor/manufacturer. Closely comparable to WEICON in combining chemical specialty products with hand tools for trades and industrial customers, with similar multi-channel distribution.
• Jowat SE: German family-owned industrial adhesives manufacturer focused on bonding solutions for wood, packaging, and industrial assembly. Comparable mid-sized, family-run German specialty chemicals profile to WEICON.
• H.B. Fuller Company: US-listed pure-play industrial adhesives manufacturer serving similar packaging, construction, and durable goods end markets as WEICON. Closely comparable in product mix and B2B industrial go-to-market.

Emerging players

• Weidmüller Interface GmbH: German specialist in electrical connectivity whose tools portfolio (stripping, crimping) overlaps with WEICON TOOLS. Comparable in serving electrical installers with precision hand tools plus adjacent consumables.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Company: Diversified industrial conglomerate whose Adhesives & Tapes division overlaps with WEICON's specialty adhesives, sealants, and sprays serving industrial maintenance, automotive, and consumer DIY customers.
• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals leader in sealing, bonding, and reinforcing materials for construction and industry. Overlaps with WEICON's structural adhesives, sealants, and industrial maintenance product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WEICONinternational/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weicon-iberica-soluciones-industriales-s-l

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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