Xatico

What Xatico does

Xatico Group Sàrl is a Luxembourg-headquartered, privately held industrial mineral fillers distributor serving European manufacturing customers for more than 20 years. The company operates through four wholly-owned regional subsidiaries — Xatico Benelux Sàrl (Luxembourg), Xatico France SAS (France), Xatico Deutschland GmbH (Germany) and Xatico Iberia S.L. (Spain) — supported by approximately a dozen named sales, customer-support, quality and management staff covering Benelux, France, Germany and Iberia. Its core offering is a portfolio of more than 46 industrial mineral products spanning oxides (alumina, ATH, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide), carbonates (PCC, ground calcium carbonate, dolomite), silicates (precipitated and fumed silica including the Konasil brand, Neuburg Siliceous Earth Sillitin / Aktifit / Silfit, nepheline syenite, wollastonite, feldspar), clays (kaolin, bentonite, attapulgite, sepiolite, talc), specialty products (calcium sulfate anhydrite, metal stearates, mineral pigments, recycled carbon black, basalt fibre, flax-fibre powder), and proprietary silicate-based binders (Betol, Betolin, Collosil, Geosil, LigaSil/Stabisil).

The business model is a sales-led B2B wholesale and distribution operation: Xatico acts as exclusive or core distribution partner for major mineral producers — Hoffmann Mineral, OCI, Madhu Silica, AMI, Woellner and Lithos Natural, among others — and resells their materials to industrial customers across sixteen end-use verticals including paints and coatings, rubber, plastics, sealants and adhesives, ceramics, refractories, construction chemistry, geopolymers, agriculture, cosmetics, food and feed, paper, pharmaceuticals, cleaning, polishing and welding. NATRUE certification of Neuburg Siliceous Earth for natural cosmetics, technical sales support from product development through production, multilingual coverage (DE, FR, ES, EN) and centralised customer-contact forms define the go-to-market. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is private and not reported.

Name

Xatico

Legal name

XATICO Group Sàrl

Website

https://xatico.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Xatico Group Sàrl is a Luxembourg-based specialty distributor of more than 46 industrial mineral fillers and performance minerals, serving sixteen manufacturing verticals across Benelux, France, Germany and Iberia via exclusive partnerships with major mineral producers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mineral Distribution

NAICS

Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers (42352)

SIC

Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Minerals Trading (Phosphate, Potash, Sulfur, Borates, Barite, Talc) (IMAKAJAF)

Keywords

• Industrial mineral fillers
• Specialty performance minerals
• Mineral distribution services
• Functional mineral additives
• European mineral wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Weiswampach

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mineral Filler Distribution: Xatico generates revenue through the sale and distribution of industrial mineral fillers to numerous industrial sectors across Europe. The company acts as a wholesaler and specialized distributor of industrial minerals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Xatico distributes over 46 industrial mineral fillers and specialty performance minerals — including silicas, carbonates, oxides, clays, sulfates and specialty binders — from leading producers to industrial manufacturers across Europe. The company acts as an exclusive or primary distribution partner in Benelux, France, Germany, Spain and Portugal for brands such as Hoffmann Mineral, OCI, Madhu Silica, AMI, Bentoproduct, Lithos Natural, Woellner and Ziegler & Co. Its offer combines technical application expertise, multilingual customer support and repacking/logistics services across 16 industry segments including paints and coatings, rubber, plastics, ceramics, refractories, construction, agriculture, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Product overview

Xatico is a European distributor and wholesaler specializing in industrial mineral fillers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 50 mineral products across categories including oxides (aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide), carbonates (calcium carbonate PCC and GCC, dolomite), silicates (precipitated and fumed silica, nepheline syenite, feldspar, wollastonite), clays (kaolin, bentonite, attapulgite, sepiolite, talc), sulfates (calcium sulfate anhydrite), and specialty products (metal stearates, mineral pigments, recycled carbon black, basalt fiber). The company distributes proprietary brands including Betol and Betolin (silicate-based binders), Collosil (specialty adhesives), Geosil (alkaline silicate activators), Konasil (fumed silica), and LigaSil/Stabisil (civil engineering binders), alongside partner brand products. Xatico serves 16 industry segments including paints and coatings, plastics, rubber, ceramics, refractories, construction, agriculture, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals across Europe with repacking services available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Neuburg Siliceous Earth Sillitin® Natural siliceous earth distributed from Hoffmann Mineral — a unique natural combination of corpuscular Neuburg silica and lamellar kaolinite. Used as a functional filler in paints, coatings, rubber, plastics, sealants and adhesives.
• Calcined Neuburg Siliceous Earth Aktifit® / Silfit® Thermally processed Neuburg siliceous earth from Hoffmann Mineral with high whiteness and color neutrality, used as a functional filler where color neutrality and inertness are critical.
• Fumed (Pyrogenic) Silica Konasil® High-quality pyrogenic silica from OCI with particle sizes 7–40nm and BET surface area 50–400 m²/g, used in silicone rubber, adhesives, coatings, sealants, pharmaceuticals and electronics.
• Precipitated Silica Precipitated silica from Madhu Silica (India's leading and the world's 4th largest precipitated silica manufacturer since 1978), used as a functional filler in rubber, plastics, coatings and other industrial applications.
• Calcium Carbonate (PCC & GCC) Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC, Calprec® brand) from Calmit Llierca and ground calcium carbonate (GCC) from calcite, marble and recycled sources (Saxolith®, Saxodol® brands), used in paper, paints, plastics and other industrial applications.
• Kaolin and Specialty Clays Hydrated aluminum silicate kaolin from Active Minerals International (Acti-Min®, Champion® brands), and other specialty clays including bentonite (Bentoproduct), attapulgite and sepiolite, used in ceramics, rubber, paints, adhesives and agriculture.
• Dolomite and Calcium/Magnesium Carbonates Dolomite mineral (calcium magnesium carbonate) and ultra-white dolomite powder from E-Victor-Meyer, used as functional fillers and extenders in paints, plastics, sealants and construction materials.
• Talc Magnesium silicate hydroxide talc (Microntalc®, AR Talc® brands) used as a functional filler in plastics, paints, rubber, ceramics and paper, providing reinforcement and dimensional stability.
• Natural Zeolite Natural zeolite (clinoptilolite) volcanic mineral from Lithos Natural (Lithofill®, Lithofeed® brands), used in agriculture, environmental remediation, soil improvement, fertilizer additives, cosmetics, plastics, construction chemistry, paints, rubber and adhesives.
• Wollastonite, Feldspar, Nepheline Syenite and Mica Calcium silicate wollastonite with needle-like crystal structure, feldspar (aluminum silicate minerals), nepheline syenite (Silfermine FLS) and mica muscovite for use as functional fillers in plastics, paints, ceramics, anti-corrosion coatings and construction.
• Flame Retardants (ATH, Zinc Borate, Magnesium Hydroxide) Aluminium trihydrate (ATH), zinc borate (Sureflam ZB 2235) and magnesium hydroxide supplied as inorganic flame retardants and smoke suppressants for plastics, rubber, paints and thermoplastic compounds.
• Calcium Sulfate Anhydrite (TOROWHITE®) 99%+ pure calcium sulfate from the TOROWHITE® brand (Toro Gips, Spain) used as a functional filler and additive in polymers, masterbatches and pigments.
• Basalt Fiber and Leinenfasern (Flax Fiber) Inorganic mineral fibers obtained from volcanic basalt rock, and biosourced flax fiber powder (Leinenfasern), used as functional fillers and reinforcement in composite materials and industrial applications.
• Recycled Carbon Black Recycled carbon black from end-of-life tire pyrolysis, used as a sustainable reinforcement filler and pigment in rubber, plastics and coatings applications.
• Metakaolin (MetaCem®, Argicem®, Geoflash-S®, temPozz®) Metakaolin produced by calcining natural kaolin above 500°C, supplied under the MetaCem®, Argicem®, Geoflash-S® and temPozz® brands, used in geopolymers, concrete and other cementitious applications.
• Betol® Inorganic Silicate Binders Silicate-based inorganic binding agents under the Betol® brand, used in industrial binder systems and specialty chemical formulations.
• Betolin® | Sapetin® | Sikalon® Specialty Silicates Specialty silicate-based products under the Betolin®, Sapetin® and Sikalon® brands for industrial applications including coatings and construction chemicals.
• Collosil® Specialty Adhesives Special water-based industrial adhesives under the Collosil® brand, including inorganic silicate-based and organic systems for industrial bonding applications.
• Geosil® Sodium/Potassium Silicate Activators Sodium and potassium silicate solutions under the Geosil® brand, used as alkaline activators for geopolymer binders and alkali-activated cementitious systems.
• Ligasil® | Stabisil® Civil Engineering Binders Binder and curing systems under the Ligasil® and Stabisil® brands for ground injection and civil engineering applications.
• Zinc Oxide and Metal Stearates Zinc oxide (ZnO Extra S, ZnO Extra R, SilaZinc Eco GHS/CLP-compliant brands) for rubber vulcanization, paints and cosmetics; and metal stearates (salts of stearic acid) used as lubricants, release agents and plastic stabilizers.
• Titanium Dioxide and Mineral Pigments Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) white pigment with high opacity and refractive index, plus inorganic functional mineral pigments with excellent thermal, chemical and UV stability for paints, coatings, plastics and masterbatches.
• Gloxil light® Treated Hollow Glass Spheres Treated hollow glass spheres supplied under the Gloxil light® brand, used as lightweight functional fillers in industrial applications.
• Exfoliated Perlite and Vermiculite Exfoliated (expanded) perlite — volcanic material expanded at high temperature for insulation — and vermiculite (XatiVerm® brand) — a lamellar mica-family mineral for exfoliation and insulation applications.
• Quartz Flour and Natural Silica Quartz flour (finely ground crystalline silica, Quarzmehl) and natural silica (Natürliche Kieselsäure including Micronsil® brand), providing hardness and abrasion resistance for industrial applications.
• Diatomaceous Earth and Magnesium Oxide/Hydroxide Diatomaceous earth (Diatomeenerde/kieselgur) — a natural siliceous sedimentary rock with high porosity — combined with magnesium oxide (for rubber, adhesives and electrical steel) and magnesium hydroxide (flame retardant for thermoplastic compounds).
• Industrial Clay and Aluminum Oxide Industrial clay (Tonerde) and industrial grade aluminum oxide (Aluminiumoxid) for various industrial applications including refractories and ceramics.
• Barium Sulfate (Baryte) and Micronized Calcium Oxide Barium sulfate (Baryt) with high density and inert properties, and micronized calcium oxide (Mikronisiertes Calciumoxid) used as a dehydrating/drying agent in sealants, adhesives, plastics and rubber.
• Synthetic Sodium-Magnesium-Aluminum Silicate (Megazil-ZX) Synthetic sodium-magnesium-aluminum silicate supplied under the Megazil-ZX brand, used for paper opacity and as a functional filler in paper and industrial applications.
• Woellner Soluble Silicates & Specialty Chemicals (CCC) Soluble silicates, specialty chemicals and additives from Woellner GmbH (one of Europe's leading suppliers with over 120 years as a family business), distributed by Xatico as Coating & Construction Chemicals (CCC) for France and small-scale CCC for Germany.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hoffmann Mineral GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoffmann Mineral GmbH, part of the Hoffmann group, extracts and refines Neuburg Siliceous Earth and distributes it worldwide. XATICO is the exclusive distribution partner for Benelux, France, Spain, Portugal, and Germany.
• OCIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOCI is a global leader in the chemical industry known for high-quality pyrogenic silica KONASIL® used in silicone rubber, adhesives, coatings, sealants, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.
• Madhu SilicacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMadhu Silica Pvt. Ltd. (MSPL) is India's leading and the world's 4th largest precipitated silica manufacturer since 1978. XATICO is the distribution partner for Benelux, France, Germany, Spain, and Portugal.
• Active Minerals International (AMI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAMI is the global leader in kaolin and attapulgite gel production and commercialization. XATICO is distribution partner for clays in Benelux and France, with attapulgite also sold in Spain and Portugal.
• BentoproductminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBentoproduct produces sodium and calcium activated bentonite with over 5 million tons of raw bentonite reserves. XATICO is distribution partner for Western Europe.
• Calmit LliercaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of Calcinor group, one of Spain's leading lime producers. Founded in 1969, specializing in precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) and micronized calcium oxide. XATICO is distribution partner for PCC and lime for Benelux.
• Lithos NaturalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLithos Natural GmbH specializes in innovative and sustainable natural zeolite solutions for over 20 years, serving agriculture, cosmetics, plastics, construction chemistry, paints, rubber, and adhesives. XATICO is commercial partner for Benelux, France, Spain, and Portugal.
• sh minerals GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of Schön & Hippelein group operating mines in Hammerunterwiesenthal, Lengefeld, Hermsdorf, and Heidenheim. Offers wide range of calcite and marble-based carbonates. XATICO is distribution partner for France.
• TemconminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2005, Temcon specializes in technical evaluation and commercialization of mineral and synthetic raw materials for cement-based construction materials and geopolymers production.
• Toro GipsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 2017, produces 99%+ pure calcium sulfate from gypsum mine in Albalate del Arzobismo, Spain. Under TOROWHITE brand, provides solutions for polymers, masterbatches, and pigments industries.
• E-Victor-MeyerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSince 2016, Belgian company produces ultra-white dolomite powder of exceptional purity. XATICO is distribution partner for Benelux and France.
• Wallace FRminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWith over 20 years experience, Wallace FR specializes in flame retardant products using borate and tin. Products used in plastics, rubber, and paint industries. XATICO is distribution partner for Benelux, France, Spain, Portugal, and Germany.
• WoellnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoellner GmbH is one of Europe's leading suppliers of soluble silicates, specialty chemicals and additives for industrial applications. With over 120 years as a family business. XATICO is distribution partner for CCC (Coating & Construction Chemicals) products in France and small-scale CCC in Germany.
• Ziegler & Co GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 1895, Ziegler & Co GmbH is producer and international trading partner for industrial raw materials, developing optimized and customized raw materials through active component integration. XATICO is distribution partner for Benelux, France, Spain, and Portugal.
• 20 MicronsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor20 Microns is India's largest white minerals producer offering innovative products in functional fillers, extenders, and specialty chemicals. Deep understanding of diverse industrial requirements enabling customized products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals company with silica and additive product lines (e.g., AEROSIL fumed silica) serving coatings, adhesives, and rubber markets. Comparable in product overlap but at much larger scale and with proprietary manufacturing.
• IMERYS: France-based global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for paints, plastics, ceramics, and paper. Overlaps with Xatico's portfolio of functional fillers and additives, but operates as an integrated producer-distributor with proprietary mineral assets.
• Brenntag: Global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution with significant European specialty minerals exposure. Comparable as a broad-line incumbent operating in many of Xatico's end-markets but at vastly larger scale and with a more diversified portfolio.
• Solvay: Belgian-headquartered global specialty chemicals and advanced materials producer with precipitated silica and mineral-based products. Indirect competitor in supplying specialty minerals to Xatico's downstream customer base.

Direct peers

• Omya: Swiss-headquartered global distributor and producer of industrial minerals, especially calcium carbonates and specialty fillers. Directly comparable to Xatico in serving paints, coatings, plastics, and adhesives with mineral-based functional fillers across Europe.
• Caldic: Netherlands-based specialty ingredients distributor serving industrial and personal-care end-markets across Europe. Comparable as a mid-sized European specialty distributor with technical sales support and multi-supplier portfolio.
• Quarzwerke Group: German family-owned producer and distributor of industrial minerals including quartz, feldspar, and specialty fillers. Closely comparable to Xatico in European specialty mineral distribution with deep technical service across paints, plastics, and construction.
• Azelis: European-headquartered specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with a strong portfolio in CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers), personal care, and industrial markets. Highly comparable business model to Xatico as a value-added specialty distributor in Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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