C H Erbsloh Polska Sp Z O O

What C H Erbsloh Polska Sp Z O O does

C.H. Erbslöh Polska Sp. z o.o. is a Polish specialty chemical raw materials distributor and a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of the international C.H. Erbslöh group. Established as a Polish Sp. z o.o. entity in 2004, the company has operated in Poland for over 20 years distributing specialty chemicals, industrial minerals, and raw materials sourced from a global network of manufacturer partners to industrial B2B customers. The company's catalog spans ten product categories: cosmetics (active ingredients, emulsifiers, surfactants, silicones, preservatives, fragrances, botanical extracts, oils, hyaluronic acid), pharmaceutical and dietary supplements (aloe vera, plant extracts, collagen, vitamins, excipients from Beneo and Vanderbilt), food additives (flavors, natural colorants, tea/coffee extracts, plant proteins), color measurement and management (ColorWorkDesk ecosystem of spectrophotometers and software), electronics machines and materials (soldering, PCB testing/washing, SMD assembly equipment), rubber and plastics additives, lubricants, household chemistry and agrochemistry, industrial wastewater treatment chemicals, and paint coatings and adhesives.

The company does not develop proprietary technologies; its core capability is curating and supplying a diversified range of specialty ingredients and equipment from international manufacturers such as dsm-firmenich, Finlays, Beneo, Vanderbilt Minerals, Divi's Laboratories, AloeCorp, TS-Biotech, EPO, LBG Sicilia, EggNovo, Coralim, GRANEA, and L.R. Flavours & Fragrances. It holds PN-EN ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), Codex Alimentarius (food safety), and EKO Gwarancja PTRE (organic) certifications.

C.H. Erbslöh Polska operates a sales-led go-to-market with direct sales representatives assigned across product categories, supported by its website (cherbsloeh.pl) and participation in industry events. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, tailored to individual customer formulations and order volumes. Technical consulting and application support are provided alongside product sales to assist customers in formulation development. The company serves both small and large industrial enterprises, with cosmetics identified as the primary vertical, followed by pharmaceutical/dietary supplements, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing. The company is headquartered at ul. Farbiarska 69, Warsaw, Poland, and operates within the domestic Polish market as part of the broader international C.H. Erbslöh distribution group.

Name

C H Erbsloh Polska Sp Z O O

Legal name

C.H. Erbslöh Polska Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://cherbsloeh.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

C.H. Erbslöh Polska Sp. z o.o. is a Warsaw-based distributor of specialty chemical raw materials and equipment for cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial manufacturers in Poland, serving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the international C.H. Erbslöh group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals Distribution

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAOAGAB

Cleaning Chemicals & Disinfectants Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Household, Cleaning & Janitorial (JanSan) Distribution

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals distribution
• Cosmetic raw materials
• Pharmaceutical excipients
• Food additives
• Industrial chemical supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Distribution of specialty chemical raw materials: C.H. Erbsloh operates as a distributor of specialty chemical raw materials, selling a wide range of ingredients and substances to industrial customers in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and other sectors. The company generates revenue through the resale of raw materials sourced from international manufacturers, providing technical consulting and application support alongside product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

C.H. Erbslöh Polska distributes specialty chemical raw materials sourced from international manufacturers to industrial clients in Poland across multiple verticals including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, food and beverage, electronics, rubber and plastics, lubricants, paints and coatings, and industrial wastewater treatment. The company complements its product resale with technical consulting and application support to assist customers in formulation development.

Product overview

C.H. Erbslöh Polska Sp. z o.o. is a chemical raw materials distributor operating in Poland for over 20 years. The company offers a diversified portfolio organized into multiple product categories: Cosmetics (raw materials and semi-products including active ingredients, solubilizers, surfactants, silicones, emulsifiers, preservatives, fragrances, oils, peeling materials, hyaluronic acids); Pharma and Dietary Supplements (specialist ingredients including aloe vera, extracts, collagen, vitamins, functional ingredients); Food Additives (functional additives and flavors); Color Measurement and Management (ColorWorkDesk solutions including spectrophotometers and software); Electronics Machines and Materials (soldering, testing, assembly equipment); Rubber and Plastics (additives, antioxidants, fillers); Lubricants (base oils, additives); Household Chemistry and Agrochemistry; Industrial Wastewater Treatment (flocculants, coagulants, activated carbon); and Paint Coatings and Adhesives. The company serves both small and large industrial clients as a distributor and supplier.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cosmetics Raw Materials Raw materials and semi-products for cosmetics manufacturing including active ingredients, solubilizers, surfactants, silicones, emulsifiers, preservatives, fragrances, oils, peeling materials, hyaluronic acids, coated pigments, rheology modifiers, and botanical extracts. Used by cosmetics manufacturers for skincare, haircare, and color cosmetics formulations.
• Pharmaceutical and Dietary Supplement Ingredients Specialist raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry and dietary supplement manufacturers including aloe vera, food flavors, tea and coffee extracts, collagen, hyaluronic acid, natural food colorants, functional ingredients, standardized plant extracts, excipients (Beneo and Vanderbilt), textured pea protein, vitamins, and beta-carotenes.
• Food Additives Functional additives and auxiliary substances for the food industry including collagen, functional ingredients, flavors, standardized plant extracts, natural food colorants, tea extracts, aloe vera, vitamins, beta-carotenes, and textured pea protein. Used by food and beverage manufacturers.
• Color Measurement and Management Solutions ColorWorkDesk ecosystem providing color measurement, analysis, and management solutions including spectrophotometers, software, and quality control instruments. Used by manufacturers in paints, coatings, plastics, rubber, and cosmetics industries for color control processes.
• Electronics Machines and Materials Electronics manufacturing equipment and materials including soldering machines, electronics testing equipment, PCB washing machines, SMD assembly machines, dispensing and coating equipment, automation machines, PCB depaneling machines, SMD component counters, soldering materials, ESD PCB cleaning materials, and electronics protection materials.
• Rubber and Plastics Additives Raw materials and additives for rubber and plastics production including antioxidants, coloring concentrates for rubber and silicone rubber, fillers, vulcanization accelerators and agents, release agents, and processing aids.
• Lubricants and Lubricant Additives Lubricant raw materials and additives including base oils, antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, anti-wear additives EPi, extreme pressure additives AW, and additive packages for machining oils.
• Household Chemistry and Agrochemistry Household chemicals and agrochemical products for various industrial applications.
• Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Products for industrial wastewater treatment including agents for heavy metal precipitation, mineral flocculants, coagulants, polyelectrolytes, sulfate removal agents, defoamers, activated bentonite, granular activated carbon, and municipal wastewater treatment products.
• Paint Coatings and Adhesives Raw Materials Raw materials for paint and varnish production, adhesives, construction chemistry, ceramics, and industrial adhesives.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ColorWorkDeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationC.H. Erbsloh is an official distributor of ColorWorkDesk solutions, offering a complete ecosystem for color measurement, analysis, and management. The offering includes software, spectrophotometers, and supporting devices for color control processes, enabling the creation of a cohesive environment for color measurement and management.
• AloeCorp Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationAloeCorp Inc. is a US-based manufacturer and global leader in high-quality Aloe Vera ingredients for beverages, food, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Operating since 1988 with headquarters in Tacoma, Washington, USA, AloeCorp offers full supply chain control from certified Aloe Vera farms through processing to laboratory testing.
• dsm-firmenichcoreTechnology or Integrationdsm-firmenich is a global leader in taste and fragrance solutions, offering a wide portfolio of natural flavors, extracts, and taste modulation technologies for food, beverages, dietary supplements, and pharmaceuticals. The company combines Firmenich's expertise in flavor creation with DSM's scientific capabilities in health, nutrition, and biotechnology.
• FinlayscoreTechnology or IntegrationFinlays is a leading global supplier of tea, coffee, and related extracts and solutions. The company offers tea extracts soluble in cold water (CWS) and hot water (HWS), instant coffee, and Cold Brew concentrates for food and beverage manufacturers.
• EggNovocoreTechnology or IntegrationEggNovo is a Spanish biotech company specializing in extracting high-value functional ingredients from eggshell membranes using patented, ecological water-based technology and mechanical processes. Products support bone, skin, joint health, and gut microbiota balance for nutraceuticals, cosmetics, food, and veterinary industries.
• TS-BiotechcoreTechnology or IntegrationTS-Biotech is a global biotech company specializing in developing innovative active ingredients for the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, and cosmetics industries. The company uses modern biotechnology and natural/upcycled raw materials to create effective and sustainable solutions including hyaluronic acid and advanced skin and joint support complexes.
• CoralimcoreTechnology or IntegrationCoralim is a Spanish company specializing in creating and producing food colorants for various food industry sectors. With over 40 years of experience, Coralim offers the best coloring solutions adapted to the latest market requirements, with production facilities located near Europe.
• LBG SiciliacoreTechnology or IntegrationLBG Sicilia is an Italian private company founded in 2001, specializing in natural functional ingredients for the food industry. A world leader in locust bean gum production, LBG Sicilia serves customers in over 90 countries with natural texturates, thickeners, functional systems, fiber, and plant-based proteins.
• EPOcoreTechnology or IntegrationEPO is an Italian family company with a long history dating back to 1933 in Milan. Specializing in plant extracts for food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals, EPO offers approximately 600 extracts with a focus on innovation, high-quality green products, and environmental sustainability.
• BeneocoreTechnology or IntegrationBeneo has many years of experience in developing and producing functional ingredients from natural sources for the food, feed, and pharmaceutical industries. galenIQ is a high-quality pharmaceutical excipient known for its sweet taste and versatile functionality as a filler and binder.
• Vanderbilt MineralscoreTechnology or IntegrationVanderbilt Minerals, LLC, established in 2013 as part of R.T. Vanderbilt, is an American manufacturer of mineral and chemical ingredients. Operating under ISO 9001 and GMP standards, the company provides smectite clays under the VEEGUM brand for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.
• GRANEAcoreTechnology or IntegrationGRANEA is a Polish manufacturer of textured plant proteins (TVP), specializing in extrusion of high-protein raw materials from legumes. The company supplies high-quality pea protein for the plant-based and meat-alternatives food industry segment.
• Divi's Laboratories LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationDivi's Laboratories Limited is an international, technologically advanced company specializing in high-quality nutraceutical ingredients, food additives, and dietary supplement raw materials. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, Divi's is recognized as one of the largest and most reliable manufacturers of carotenoids and fat-soluble vitamins worldwide.
• L.R. Flavours & Fragrances Industries S.p.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationL.R. Flavours & Fragrances Industries S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of fragrance collections and aromatic raw materials for cosmetics. The company offers high-quality, distinctive, and refined fragrance compositions including SuperFruits, Naturessence, Summer Scent, and various other themed collections.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Univar Solutions: Major North American and European chemicals and ingredients distributor serving beauty/personal care, food, pharma, and industrial markets. Comparable distribution model but with much broader geographic and product coverage.
• IMCD N.V. Global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with strong presence across personal care, pharma, food, and industrial markets. Highly comparable business model (value-added distribution with technical support) and overlapping end-customer verticals, but materially larger and globally diversified.
• Brenntag SE: World's largest chemical distribution company serving cosmetics, pharma, food, and industrial customers globally. Overlaps directly with C.H. Erbslöh's verticals but operates at vastly greater scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Ter Group: Specialty chemicals distributor serving personal care, pharma, food, and industrial customers with European footprint including Central/Eastern Europe. Comparable specialty distribution approach and customer verticals.
• Biesterfeld AG: German-headquartered specialty chemicals distributor active in personal care, pharma, food, and industrial applications across Europe. Closely matches C.H. Erbslöh's regional positioning and supplier-representation model.
• Caldic: Specialty ingredients and chemicals distributor serving personal care, food, pharma, and industrial customers, primarily in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Comparable specialty distribution model with focus on formulation support.
• Barentz: European specialty ingredients distributor serving human nutrition, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets. Direct comparable in product mix (actives, botanicals, excipients) and value-added distribution approach.
• Azelis: Specialty ingredients distributor focused on personal care, pharma, food, and industrial markets with strong European footprint including Central Europe. Closely comparable in customer verticals and value-added distribution model.

Regional players

• Häffner & Co. Premium Chemicals: German specialty chemicals distributor active in personal care, pharma, and food ingredients. Comparable product mix and customer verticals, primarily serving DACH region rather than Poland directly.

Others

• C.H. Erbslöh (parent group): German parent company of the Polish entity, also distributing specialty raw materials internationally. Same business model and supplier relationships; relevant as the corporate parent and as a peer at the group level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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