CBC (Europe)

Name

CBC (Europe)

Legal name

CBC (Europe) GmbH

Website

https://cbc-europe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Industrial Trading and Manufacturing

NAICS

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compounding Ingredient & API Distributors (Pharma Supply) (HLAIAJAO)

Keywords

• Biological pest control
• Industrial machine vision lenses
• Specialty chemicals trading
• Security surveillance systems
• Medical device distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemicals Import/Export (PROCOS): CBC Europe specializes in import and export of chemicals, plastics, and resins in Europe and abroad. The company serves as the German subsidiary of CBC CO., Ltd. and provides a diversified portfolio of intermediates, chemicals, and APIs from pilot to commercial scale production, as well as synthetic resins, rubbers, and finished products.
2. Biological Crop Protection Products (BIOGARD): Distribution and sales of biological pest control products including pheromone mating disruption dispensers, microbiological insecticides/fungicides, and monitoring systems for agriculture. Products are sold to agricultural businesses and distributors.
3. Industrial Optics and Lenses (COMPUTAR): Sales of industrial machine vision lenses including LensConnect software-defined optics, telecentric lenses, VISWIR lenses, and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) lenses. Products are sold to system integrators and industrial manufacturers.
4. Security Solutions (GANZ): Integrated security system architecture including design, development, and manufacture of high-end security solutions for multiple market segments.
5. Medical Devices (MIND): Distribution of high quality medical devices through the Medical Devices Division, part of CBC (Europe) GmbH since 2001.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CBC (Europe) GmbH is a diversified manufacturing trading company operating five specialized divisions: BIOGARD distributes biological pest control products (pheromone mating disruption dispensers, microbiological insecticides and fungicides, monitoring traps) for agriculture; PROCOS handles import/export of chemicals, plastics, and resins; COMPUTAR manufactures industrial machine vision lenses including the proprietary LensConnect software-defined optics platform; GANZ Security provides integrated security and surveillance systems; and MIND distributes medical devices. The company sells and supports these products through direct sales operations across European regional offices and via the global CBC Group network.

Product overview

CBC (Europe) GmbH is a diversified industrial trading and manufacturing company operating as part of the global CBC Group (active since 1925). The company operates across five main divisions: (1) BIOGARD - biological pest control using pheromones, microbiological insecticides, fungicides, and monitoring systems for agriculture; (2) PROCOS - import/export of chemicals, plastics, and resins; (3) COMPUTAR - industrial machine vision lenses including the LensConnect platform (remotely controllable via I2C/USB), VISWIR multi-spectral lenses, telecentric lenses, and ITS-specific lenses; (4) GANZ Security - security and surveillance solutions; and (5) MIND - medical devices. The COMPUTAR lens portfolio represents the company's core technology offering with the LensConnect platform enabling software-defined optics for machine vision applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIOGARD: Biological pest control in agriculture, including mating disruption by pheromones, biological insecticides and fungicides, and monitoring solutions. Division of CBC (Europe) GmbH operating in Europe for over 40 years.
• PROCOS
• COMPUTAR
• GANZ Security
• MIND

Products and services

• Naturalis Microbiological insecticide/acaricide based on Beauveria bassiana strain ATCC 74040, formulated as an oil dispersion (OD). Targets Aleurodidae, tetranychid mites, thrips, and some Diptera Tephritidae in horticultural, fruit, and ornamental crops.
• BIOOtwin L+ Innovative mating disruption dispenser made from biodegradable plastic for controlling grape berry moth (Lobesia botrana) and European grape leaf roller (Eupoecilia ambiguella) in vineyards.
• Isomate CLR Max TT Controlled-release pheromone dispenser for controlling codling moth (Cydia pomonella), summer fruit tortrix (Adoxophyes orana), and brown tortrix (Pandemis heparana) through mating confusion technique in pome and stone fruit.
• Shindo Trap Innovative monitoring trap combining pheromone/kairomone attraction with species-specific vibrational signals for detecting and controlling brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys).
• Lepinox Plus Microbiological insecticide based on Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki (strain EG 2348) for controlling lepidopteran pests in agricultural crops.
• Isonet T Pheromone dispenser for controlling tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) through mating confusion technique in tomato cultivation.
• Isonet Z Pheromone dispenser for controlling currant clearwing moth (Synanthedon tipuliformis) through mating confusion technique in currants and gooseberries.
• Isomate OFM rosso FLEX Flexible pheromone dispenser for controlling plum fruit moth (Cydia funebrana), peach fruit moth (Cydia molesta), and lesser fruit worm (Cydia lobarzewski) in stone fruit and pome fruit.
• Amylo-X Microbiological fungicide and bactericide based on Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain D747, available in WG (wettable granule) and LC (liquid) formulations for controlling powdery mildew on pome fruit.
• PROCOS Chemicals Trading Import and export of chemicals, plastics, and resins in Europe and abroad. Offers intermediates, APIs from pilot to commercial scale production, synthetic resins, rubbers, and finished products through strategic partners in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Eastern Europe.
• LensConnect MPYIR Series Intelligent transportation system lenses with integrated ICR switching and LensConnect remote commissioning technology. Available in VL2028 (20mm), VL2528 (25mm), and VL3528 (35mm) models, optimized for 16MP resolution on 1.1" sensors for AI-driven ANPR applications.
• LensConnect Vario VISWIR Series Variable focal length lenses for multi-spectral imaging combining visible and short-wave infrared (VISWIR) spectrum. Features software-compensated focus via I2C or USB, covering 400nm to 1700nm with 5.5-16mm and 12-35mm focal range options.
• LensConnect Telecentric Series Motorized telecentric lenses with active focus control that preserves linear magnification. Designed for 8MP+ environments with 2.74µm pixel pitch sensors, offering diffraction-limited performance and ultra-low TV distortion (as low as 0.01%) for semiconductor, PCB inspection, and automated metrology.
• ViSWIR HyperApo Series High-performance VISWIR (Visible + Short-Wave Infrared) lenses that eliminate focus shift through complex glass elements for multi-spectral applications requiring simultaneous focus across all bands.
• Computar MPX Series Flagship lens series designed for precision imaging with 2µm pixel sensors. Covers sensors up to 2/3" format, optimized for next-generation sensor technology in industrial inspection applications.
• GANZ Security Solutions Integrated security system architecture including design, development, and manufacture of high-end security solutions across multiple market segments. Products include cameras, recording systems, and analytics for surveillance applications.
• MIND Medical Devices Medical devices division offering an extensive portfolio of high-quality medical devices, active since 2001 with a scientific approach focused on customer value.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the highest market shares in the industrial lens industry globally for COMPUTAR brand
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• Shin-EtsucoreTechnology or IntegrationShin-Etsu is a Japanese company and world leader in the semiochemical sector. CBC BIOGARD portfolio includes pheromone products developed and produced by Shin-Etsu, representing a strategic supplier partnership for biological pest control products.
• Edmund-Mach FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with entomologists from the Edmund-Mach Foundation in San Michele all'Adige, Trento, Italy for research on vibrational language of the brown marmorated stink bug, resulting in the Shindo Trap monitoring system.
• Camera Manufacturers (LensConnect Partners)keyTechnology or IntegrationEight camera manufacturers support direct LensConnect lens control via camera and software, enabling true autofocus functions. This integration partnership simplifies system setup for end users.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Biobest Group: Belgian global leader in biological crop protection and pollination using bumblebees and beneficial insects. Direct competitor to BIOGARD's biological pest control portfolio serving European horticulture and fruit growers.
• Stemmer Imaging: European machine vision technology provider distributing cameras, lenses, and software. Comparable as a European machine vision distribution channel serving similar system integrator customers as COMPUTAR.
• Kowa Optimed: Japanese manufacturer of industrial lenses and optical components for machine vision, security, and ITS. Direct competitor to COMPUTAR with overlapping lens product lines and similar Japanese heritage.
• Basler AG: German manufacturer of machine vision cameras and lenses serving industrial automation, medical, and ITS applications. Direct competitor to COMPUTAR with similar end customers in factory automation and intelligent transportation systems.
• Koppert Biological Systems: Dutch global market leader in biological crop protection and natural pollination. Direct competitor to BIOGARD across European horticulture, greenhouse, and field crop applications with overlapping IPM and biocontrol product lines.
• Suterra: US-based specialist in pheromone-based pest control products for agriculture. Direct competitor to BIOGARD's mating disruption portfolio including pheromone dispensers for codling moth and other lepidopteran pests.
• Edmund Optics: Global supplier of industrial optics, lenses, and imaging components for machine vision, life sciences, and research. Directly comparable to COMPUTAR's machine vision lens portfolio with overlapping customer base of system integrators and OEMs.
• Schneider Kreuznach: German manufacturer of high-precision industrial lenses for machine vision, semiconductor inspection, and metrology. Direct competitor to COMPUTAR's telecentric and high-resolution lens lines serving similar European industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta Bioline: Division of global agribusiness Syngenta producing biological control products including bumblebees and beneficial insects. Broad incumbent competing with BIOGARD in European biocontrol markets with much larger parent backing.
• Brenntag SE: Global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution headquartered in Germany. Comparable to PROCOS as a broad-line chemical distributor serving European industrial customers with a much larger product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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