laboratorios calier sa

What laboratorios calier sa does

Laboratorios Calier S.A. is a privately held Spanish veterinary pharmaceutical company founded in 1968 in Hospitalet (later relocated to Les Franqueses del Vallès, Barcelona province in 1981) and operated as part of the family-owned Grupo Indukern conglomerate. The company develops, manufactures, and commercializes pharmacological and biological products for animal health across five species segments: companion animals (dogs, cats, ornamental birds, equines), poultry, beekeeping, swine, and ruminants. Its technology base spans state-of-the-art biologics plants in León (Spain, focused on avian vaccines) and Laverlam/Colombia (acquired 2015), plus formulation and packaging plants in Morocco and Uruguay that serve as a LATAM export platform. Proprietary franchises include the Merlin antiparasitic collar (deltamethrin-based, providing up to 5.5 months of sandfly protection against leishmaniasis), Dynacan spot-on pipettes combining an Insect Growth Regulator with an insecticide, Effinol Spray, and Primun Salmonella E live attenuated vaccine for poultry. The company also offers value-added digital services: Ostercheck (parasite burden diagnostics for ruminant herds) and Wevap (a vaccination audit application for Salmonella Enteritidis and Typhimurium programs).

Name

laboratorios calier sa

Legal name

Laboratorios Calier S.A.

Website

https://calier.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Laboratorios Calier S.A. is a privately held Spanish veterinary pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and sells medicines, vaccines, and animal-health products across five species segments through 12 subsidiaries serving 80+ countries.

Ownership category

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Product category

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals

NAICS

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

SIC

Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Production Animal Therapeutics (Rx) (HLAMAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Antimicrobials & Anti-infectives (HLAMAEAE), Parasiticides & Ectoparasite Control (Flea/Tick/Heartworm) (HLAMAEAD), Veterinary Pharmacy, Vaccine & Biologics Services (AFAEANAK)

Keywords

• Veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Animal health vaccines
• Ectoparasiticides
• Autogenous vaccines
• Livestock biologics

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Franqueses del Vallès

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Pharmaceutical Products: Sale of pharmacological products including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, dermatology treatments, cardiology, sedatives, and nutritional additives for production and companion animals.
2. Biological Products (Vaccines): Production and sale of biological products including avian vaccines, autovaccines, and immunological solutions manufactured at dedicated biologics plants in Spain and Colombia.
3. Ectoparasiticides and Insecticides: Sale of antiparasitic products including the Merlin collar, Dynacan pipetas, Effinol Spray, and other insecticidal products for flea, tick, and sandfly control in companion and production animals.
4. Technical Services and Diagnostics: Value-added services including Ostercheck diagnostic service, Wevap vaccination audit application, and technical advisory from species-specialized professionals to help customers optimize farm performance.
5. Reproduction Technology: Products and solutions supporting animal reproduction across livestock and ruminant segments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Laboratorios Calier S.A. develops, manufactures and commercializes veterinary pharmaceutical products (antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, parasiticides, dermatology, cardiology, sedatives, nutritional additives) and biological products (avian vaccines, autogenous vaccines, immunological solutions) for five animal species segments: companion animals, poultry, swine, ruminants, and bees. Production is performed at four plants in Spain, Colombia, Morocco, and Uruguay, and the portfolio is commercialized in more than 80 countries through 12 subsidiaries and distributor networks, supported by species-specialized technical advisory services.

Product overview

Laboratorios Calier SA operates as a veterinary pharmaceutical company with a diversified portfolio spanning four main segments: aviculture, apiculture, livestock (porcine and ruminants), and companion animals. The product portfolio includes pharmacological products (antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, parasiticides) and biological products (vaccines). Key offerings include the Merlin antiparasitic collar (with Deltametrina for fleas, ticks, and sandfly protection), Dynacan spot-on pipettes with IGR technology for flea control, Effinol Spray, and Primun Salmonella E vaccine for poultry. The company also provides digital services including Ostercheck (farm parasite diagnostics) and Wevap (poultry vaccination audit application). With over 250 products globally and production facilities in Spain, Colombia, Morocco, and Uruguay, Calier serves customers in more than 80 countries through 12 subsidiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Merlin: Antiparasitic collar with Deltametrina for elimination of fleas, ticks, and sandflies and prevention of Leishmaniasis and other vector-borne diseases
• Dynacan
• Effinol Spray
• Primun Salmonella E
• Ostercheck
• Wevap
• One K
• Calier Amigo

Products and services

• Merlin 1,04 antiparasitic collar Antiparasitic collar containing deltamethrin for companion animals (dogs). Eliminates fleas, ticks, and sandflies and prevents leishmaniasis and other vector-borne diseases. Provides protection for up to 4 months against fleas, 6 months against ticks, and 5.5 months against sandflies.
• Dynacan spot-on pipettes

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 80 countries reached through subsidiaries and distributors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• APAG (Granollers Animal Protection Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration agreement signed in 2024 providing an annual donation of medicines, hygiene products, and welfare products valued at €2,000 to support APAG's more than 2,100 companion animals sheltered annually. The partnership also includes corporate volunteering activities such as charity dog-walking events. Aligned with SDG 3 (Health and Well-being) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
• APAP León (León Animal and Plant Protection Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteering partnership including family day events at Calier León biologics plant, where employees and their families spent time with shelter dogs awaiting adoption. Demonstrates Calier's commitment to animal welfare and community engagement in the province where its biologics facility operates.
• Fundación Amigos de las Abejas (Friends of Bees Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolidarity initiative as part of Calier's XIII Photo Apiculture Contest. Calier donates €3 for each photograph received to support awareness projects about the importance of pollinator insects and ecosystem conservation.
• La Casa de CarlotaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive design studio that integrates people with intellectual disabilities into its creative team. Calier collaborated with La Casa de Carlota on creating inclusive Christmas cards through a corporate volunteering workshop.
• Sant Joan de Déu FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalier employees participate in the annual Magic Line solidarity walk organized by the foundation to raise funds for vulnerable groups. The Indukern Group (parent) also matches employee payroll rounding donations and is currently collaborating with the 'Acompanya'm' project at Sant Joan de Déu Hospital, supporting children's mental health through animal-assisted therapy.
• Kern PharmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the same family-owned Indukern Group. Kern Pharma is a pharmaceutical laboratory. Both companies share the One K digital workplace platform and the Indukern Group's corporate programs (payroll rounding donations, corporate volunteering, etc.). Joint initiatives include the Magic Line solidarity walk and animal welfare events.
• Indukern Group (Grupo Indukern)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned Spanish business group focused on One Health, encompassing Calier (veterinary products) and Kern Pharma (pharmaceutical products). Indukern provides shared services including the One K digital workplace, payroll rounding donation matching, corporate volunteering coordination, and sustainability reporting aligned with 17 UN SDGs. Founded by José Luis Díaz-Varela in 1962 as Industrial Kern Española.
• Josep Carreras Leukaemia FoundationminorOthersPrevious beneficiary of the Indukern Group's Payroll Rounding initiative, which matches employee micro-donations. Total donations exceeded €6,000.
• VeterindustriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish veterinary pharmaceutical industry association. Calier participates in sectoral alliances and collaborations through Veterindustria as part of its sustainability and industry engagement strategy (SDG 17).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Zoetis: Global leader in animal health pharmaceuticals and vaccines across companion and livestock species. Comparable because it operates the same pharmaceutical-plus-biologics model Calier runs, but at multibillion-dollar scale and with deeper R&D and global commercial reach.
• Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health: One of the largest animal health businesses globally, with strong positions in vaccines, parasiticides, and pharmaceuticals for livestock and pets. Directly comparable therapeutic categories to Calier (poultry, swine, ruminants, companion animal parasiticides), but at significantly larger scale.
• Elanco Animal Health: Major animal health company offering pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and parasiticides across companion and production animals. Comparable product/market overlap with Calier in parasiticides (flea/tick), livestock pharmaceuticals, and vaccines.

Direct peers

• Virbac: Independent, mid-sized global animal health company focused on pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostic services for companion and farm animals. Closely comparable to Calier in size, multi-species coverage, biologics capability, and dependence on veterinary professional channels.
• Ceva Santé Animale: French-headquartered global animal health company specializing in vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and equipment for poultry, swine, ruminants, and companion animals. Highly comparable to Calier in species coverage, biologics focus (especially poultry vaccines), and mid-tier global footprint.
• Vetoquinol: Independent mid-sized animal health pharmaceutical company focused on livestock and companion animals with a strong presence in Europe and emerging markets. Comparable therapeutic categories, B2B-to-veterinarian model, and roughly similar scale to Calier.
• Hipra: Spanish veterinary pharmaceutical and biological products company with a focus on livestock vaccines (especially poultry and swine) and a global commercial network. Closest direct peer to Calier in geographic origin, biologics capability, species focus, and mid-sized independent ownership profile.
• Dechra Pharmaceuticals: Mid-sized veterinary pharmaceutical company focused on companion animal and livestock therapeutic specialties including parasiticides, dermatology, and endocrinology. Comparable as a multi-species vet pharma with proprietary branded products rather than commodity generics.
• Phibro Animal Health: Global animal health and nutrition company producing pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and nutritional specialty products for poultry, swine, and cattle. Comparable production-animal therapeutic mix and biologics capability, though with greater scale and US public-market access.
• Bimeda Animal Health: Privately held global animal health company offering pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and parasiticides across livestock and companion animals, with strong presence in Europe and Latin America. Comparable multi-species veterinary pharma profile and similar size range to Calier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

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