Cg Chemikalien Gmbh & Co. Holding Kg

What Cg Chemikalien Gmbh & Co. Holding Kg does

CG Chemikalien GmbH & Co. Holding KG (trading as CG GROUP) is a privately-held German chemical distribution, toll manufacturing, and pharmaceutical production group headquartered in Laatzen, Germany. Founded in 1962, the group operates through a holding structure with wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries including CHEM-DIS, CSC JÄKLECHEMIE, Reininghaus Chemie, Reher & Ramsden, SIL Lackfabrik, Wendt-Chemie, ChemDis, and the Swiss Thommen-Furler AG, serving approximately 30,000 commercial customers across Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Switzerland. The group is organized around six business segments: Industrial & Specialty Chemicals (3,000+ products across 156+ industries), Health & Nutrition (500+ food additives including proprietary low-chlorate Tracelight™ and NutriNovum® brands), Pharma & Biotech (300+ active and auxiliary ingredients with GMP §13 AMG cleanroom production), Water Chemistry (proprietary CG-EVC® products), Automotive (VDA 6.1-certified), and Paint & Coating Raw Materials (560+ products).

The group's core technology infrastructure includes GMP-certified cleanroom production facilities (classes C and D), in-house laboratories for analytical testing and application development, computer-controlled filling systems with calibrated scales, a fleet of 114 rail tank cars and 100 trucks providing just-in-time logistics including dedicated GDP-certified pharmaceutical distribution, and the proprietary CG-Tainer reusable container system. CG manufactures its own branded products (NutriNovum®, CG-EVC®, CG Antisept, CG Clean) and distributes tier-1 producer brands (Evonik AEROSIL®/ACEMATT®/SIPERNAT®, BASF Intermediates, Dow Tracelight™, Honeywell Fine Chemicals, Donau Carbon, Covestro CQ).

Revenue is generated through four streams: distribution of industrial, specialty, pharmaceutical, and food chemicals (sold in packaging from 1L containers to 50-ton rail tank cars); toll manufacturing and custom production services including GMP cleanroom filling; sales of proprietary branded products; and managed logistics and distribution services including just-in-time delivery. Pricing is quote-based (not publicly disclosed) and depends on volume, quality grade (technical, food, pharmaceutical), packaging format, and delivery terms. The go-to-market model is consultative, technically-driven enterprise field sales supplemented by inside sales and named technical contacts per region, with the group selling exclusively to commercial B2B customers. The group handles 483,000 tons of throughput annually and employs 800+ people across its five-country network.

Name

Cg Chemikalien Gmbh & Co. Holding Kg

Legal name

CG CHEMIKALIENGESELLSCHAFT mit beschränkter Haftung & Co. HOLDING KG

Website

https://cg-group.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CG GROUP is a German chemical distribution, toll manufacturing, and GMP-certified pharmaceutical production group serving approximately 30,000 B2B customers across five European countries with 3,000+ industrial, food, and pharmaceutical chemical products distributed via its own rail and truck fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals Distribution and Manufacturing

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Formulation R&D, Scale-Up & Tech Transfer Services (AFABAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging, Filling & Repacking Services (bottling, bagging, relabeling) (AFABAIAG), Food & Beverage Process & CIP/Sanitation Chemicals (IMAEAJAK), Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

Keywords

• Industrial chemical distribution
• Specialty chemicals manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical raw materials
• Toll manufacturing services
• Food grade chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Laatzen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Product Distribution: Distribution of industrial and specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and health & nutrition products. Revenue is generated through the sale of chemical raw materials in solid and liquid form, serving over 3,000 products across approximately 156 industries. Revenue streams include product sales across various quality grades (technical, food, pharmaceutical).
2. Toll Manufacturing & Custom Production: Custom formulation, toll manufacturing, and contract production services including mixing, filling, packaging, and labeling. Includes pharmaceutical cleanroom production under GMP § 13 AMG for biotech and pharmaceutical customers.
3. Proprietary Brand Products: Sale of proprietary brand products including CG EVC water treatment products, CG Antisept, CG Clean, Tracelight™ sodium hydroxide, and NutriNovum® potassium hydroxide solutions.
4. Logistics & Distribution Services: Transportation and distribution services including own fleet of trucks and rail tank cars, GDP-certified pharmaceutical transport, and just-in-time delivery. Services for principals including inventory management, quality management, and technical documentation support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CG Group distributes, produces, and services industrial and specialty chemicals across solid and liquid forms for industries including pharmaceuticals, food and nutrition, automotive, coatings, and water treatment. The group operates toll manufacturing, custom formulation, GMP-certified cleanroom pharmaceutical production, and provides just-in-time logistics via an owned fleet of rail tank cars and trucks serving roughly 30,000 commercial customers across five countries.

Product overview

CG Chemikalien GmbH & Co. Holding KG operates as a chemical distribution, service, and production group organized around three main product portfolios: Industrie- & Spezialchemikalien (Industrial & Specialty Chemicals) comprising acids, alkalis, solvents, and solids across ~3,000 products used in 156+ industries; Health & Nutrition offering 500+ food additives including proprietary brands TRACELIGHT™ and NutriNovum® for sensitive applications; and CG Pharma & Biotech providing 300+ pharmaceutical active/auxiliary substances with GMP-compliant cleanroom production. The company also specializes in Automotive chemicals, Water Chemistry, and Paint & Lacquer Raw Materials (>560 products). Own brands include CG-EVC water treatment products, CG Antisept, and CG Clean. The portfolio spans from industrial-grade chemicals to pharmaceutical and food-quality products with supporting services including formulation development, application technology, and logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CG Pharma & Biotech: Pharmaceutical manufacturing under GMP conditions, biotech and medical device industry solutions with cleanroom production
• CG-Tainer
• TRACELIGHT™
• NutriNovum®
• CG-Clean 2020
• CG-Tens 5001
• CG-Tech
• CG-Sonic III
• CG Antisept
• CG Clean
• CG Tailormade

Products and services

• Industrial & Specialty Chemicals Distribution of more than 3,000 industrial and specialty chemicals in technical, food, and pharmaceutical grades for manufacturers across 156+ industries, with packaging formats ranging from 1L containers to 50-ton rail tank cars.
• CG Pharma & Biotech Pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotech solutions including over 300 active and auxiliary substances, GMP-compliant cleanroom production in classes C and D, and tailored bioprocess solutions such as CIP media, water for injection, and buffers for pharmaceutical and biotech customers.
• Health & Nutrition Product portfolio for food and feed production including more than 500 additives and supplements from named manufacturers, with proprietary brands Tracelight sodium hydroxide (E 524) and NutriNovum potassium hydroxide (E 525) designed for low-chlorate, infant-formula-grade applications.
• Tracelight Sodium Hydroxide Sodium hydroxide solution in food quality (E 524) with low chlorate content (<5ppm at 50%, <2ppm at 32%), 100% traceability, FSSC 22000 certified production, Kosher and Halal certified, for sensitive food industry applications including infant formula production.
• NutriNovum Potassium Hydroxide Potassium hydroxide solution (E 525) with extremely low chlorate content (up to 0.2 mg/kg), manufactured under GMP conditions at CG 1962, suitable for sensitive applications including infant formula production.
• Paint & Lacquer Raw Materials Portfolio of more than 560 products from partners including AEROSIL, ACEMATT, SIPERNAT, and ZEOLEX for architectural, industrial, adhesives, textile, and other coating applications, operated through CSC JÄKLECHEMIE subsidiary.
• Water Chemistry Industrial water treatment products and consulting covering waterworks, wastewater treatment, cooling water treatment, boiler feedwater, coolants/heat transfer fluids, sterilizers, reverse osmosis, and municipal wastewater treatment solutions, with proprietary EVC water treatment products.
• Automotive Chemical Portfolio Chemical products for the automotive industry including screen wash (winter/summer/readymix/concentrate), radiator antifreeze (Glysantin), brake cleaner, rim cleaner, hand cleaner, oil binder, cold cleaner, engine cleaner, workshop cleaner, cutting fluid emulsions, flocculants, pH regulators, and specialty chemicals, backed by VDA 6.1 certification.
• CG Tailormade Custom Pharmaceutical Ingredients Customer-specific pharmaceutical ingredient concept with more than 50 premium active and auxiliary substances, including low endotoxin qualities for parenteral applications, configurable by raw material, pharmacopoeia, and application (injectable or non-injectable).
• Toll Manufacturing & Custom Production Custom formulation, toll manufacturing, and contract production services including mixing, filling, packaging, and labeling, supported by in-house laboratories for analytical testing and application development, and pharmaceutical cleanroom production under GMP § 13 AMG.
• CG-Tainer Reusable Container System Proprietary reusable container system developed specifically for pharmaceutical production, offering a sustainable alternative to standard single-use packaging formats and available in sizes from 1L containers up to 50-ton rail tankers.
• EVC Water Treatment Products Proprietary EVC (Eigenmarken) line of water treatment products developed and manufactured in-house for industrial water treatment applications, including CG Antisept and CG Clean product lines.
• Dairy Industry Chemical Solutions Specialized chemicals and cleaning solutions for dairy processing, including chlorate-low, heavy metal-minimized, nanoparticle-free food-grade chemicals, supported by direct technical consultation for Northern and Southern Germany.

Quantifiable outcome

• 483,000 tons annual throughput via own logistics fleet of 114 rail tank cars and 100 trucks
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Evonik (AEROSIL®, ACEMATT®, SIPERNAT®)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCG Group is an authorized distributor for Evonik specialty chemical products including AEROSIL® fumed silica, ACEMATT® matting agents, and SIPERNAT® carriers. These products are used across paints & coatings, adhesives, textiles, and other industrial applications.
• BASF IntermediatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCG Group distributes BASF intermediate chemicals as an authorized partner, providing access to BASF's broad portfolio of chemical intermediates for various industrial applications.
• Dow Chemical (TRACELIGHT™)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCG Group distributes Dow Chemical's TRACELIGHT™ brand of low chlorate sodium hydroxide (E 524) for food and nutrition applications. TRACELIGHT™ is a trademark of Dow Chemical Company.
• Donau Carbon (Activated Carbon)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCG Group distributes activated carbon products from Donau Carbon for industrial filtration, purification, and environmental applications.
• Honeywell Fine ChemicalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCG Group is an authorized distributor for Honeywell Fine Chemicals products, providing access to high-purity fine chemicals for pharmaceutical and food applications.
• CovestrocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCG Group distributes Covestro CQ products (sustainable bio-based product line) through CSC JÄKLECHEMIE. Covestro is a strategic partner for sustainable chemical solutions including bio-based isocyanates and polyols.
• Einkaufsgemeinschaft Penta (Hamburg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCG Group entered as a shareholder in the Penta purchasing consortium from Hamburg in 1971, enabling collective purchasing power and access to a broader supplier network for chemical raw materials.
• Responsible Care Initiative (Verband Chemiehandel e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCG Group is an active member of the Responsible Care initiative managed by the German Chemical Trade Association (Verband Chemiehandel e.V. / VCH), committing to continuous improvement in safety, health, and environmental performance beyond regulatory requirements.
• Verband Chemiehandel e.V. (VCH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCG Group is a member of the German Chemical Trade Association (VCH), participating in industry-wide initiatives including Responsible Care and aligning with FECC Ethical and Business Principles for compliance.
• CSC JÄKLECHEMIE (internal subsidiary)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSC JÄKLECHEMIE GmbH & Co. KG is a wholly owned subsidiary operating from Nürnberg and Hamburg, specializing in color & coating raw materials, water chemistry, and industrial chemicals. It also develops CSTICO®phen bio-based products in partnership with Covestro.
• Reher & Ramsden Nachflg. GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Hamburg specializing in industrial & specialty chemicals distribution, with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, Responsible Care, and SQAS certifications.
• SIL Lackfabrik GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Coppenbrügge producing custom pigment pastes and flame retardant products with proprietary product development capabilities.
• CHEM-DIS Chemiedistribution GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Eisenberg specializing in industrial & specialty chemicals distribution, with ISO 9001 and Responsible Care certifications.
• Reininghaus Chemie GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Essen with amine tank storage and automatic mixing/inline filling capabilities, specializing in industrial & specialty chemicals. TfS (Together for Sustainability) member and UN Global Compact signatory.
• Thommen-Furler AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Switzerland (majority stake acquired in 2006), enabling CG Group's presence in the Swiss market for chemical distribution and services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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