Bonded by Chemistry. Driven by People.

Founded in 1998, Italmatch Chemicals is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer and innovator, focusing on advanced solutions for water treatment, lubricants, energy, specialties and oleochemicals markets.

Originally based in Italy, over the years the Group has undergone a significant process of organic and inorganic growth, expanding its international footprint through 17 successful M&As. This strategic expansion has resulted in a highly diversified product portfolio, enabling the company to serve a broad range of industrial applications.

Today, Italmatch Chemicals operates through 20 production plants across Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Americas regions, supported by 8 research and development centres.

The group employs over 1.100 people in 16 countries and generates an annual turnover of approx. 700 million euros. Sustainability and circular economy principles are core components of the Group’s strategy, guiding its chemical innovation and manufacturing processes worldwide.

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We are an international group

20 plants worldwide, 1,100 people across 16 countries

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Innovation is in our DNA

We have 8 R&D centers and launch over 30 new products on the market very year

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03

We are leaders in our field

We hold more than 50 patent families and have leadership in high-growth sectors (water, lubricants, phosphorus-specialties)

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04

We are committed to shaping a better future

Almost 50% of our products contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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We are built on a sustainable business model

We strive to create long-term value for the people around us, partners and investors

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Global presence

Global without distance

With an extensive network of production sites, logistic hubs and sales offices across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, Italmatch Chemicals ensures proximity and flexibility to its partners worldwide. Explore our interactive map to discover our global reach.

Americas

  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • USA

6

Manufacturing plants

Brazil

Cravinhos

USA

Ashtabula (OH), Bedford Park (IL), Birmingham (AL), Cleveland (OH), Mableton (GA)

1

Blending plant

USA

Jane Lew (WV)

3

Sales office

Brasil

Cravinhos, Sao Paulo

USA

Atlanta (GA)

1

R&D Laboratories

USA

Cleveland (OH)

4

Applicative Laboratories

Brasil

Cravinhos

USA

Birmingham (AL), Smyrna (GA), Bedford Park (IL)

9

Warehouse and logistics

Brasil

Maceió

Canada

Edmonton

USA

Mississauga, Denver (CO), Denver (CO), Houston (TX), Jane Lew (WV), Miles City (MT), Midland (TX)

293

Total Employees

17

Total locations

Emea

  • Belgium
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Poland
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Spain
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom

1

Headquarters

Italy

Genoa (Ge)

9

Manufacturing Plants

Germany

Frankfurt

Italy

Arese, Qualiano, Spoleto

Poland

Chorzow

Saudi Arabia

Al-Jubayl

Spain

Zuera

UK

Manchester, Newport

8

Sales office

Belgium

Brussels

Italy

Arese

Saudi Arabia

Al-Khobar, Dammam

Spain

Barcelona

United Arab Emirates

Dubai

UK

Aberdeen, Manchester

6

R&D Laboratories

Italy

Arese, Arese, Spoleto

Spain

Zuera

UK

Aberdeen, Manchester

1

Applicative Laboratories

Italy

Qualiano

1

Warehouse & Logistics

France

Le Havre

17

Total Sites

539

Total Employees

Apac

  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Singapore

5

Manufacturing plants

China

Changzhou, FangChengGang, Nantong

India

Daman

Japan

Osaka

8

Sales office

China

Changzhou, FangChengGang, Nantong, Shanghai

India

Daman, Hyderabad

Singapore

Singapore

Japan

Tokyo

1

R&D Laboratories

India

Hyderabad

2

Applicative Laboratories

China

FangChengGang, Nantong

1

Warehouse and logistics

India

Mumbai

284

Total Employees

11

Total locations

Our History

From a small MBO to a global leading group

1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998

1998

Foundation of Italmatch Chemicals, supported by Private Equity funds 21 Invest and Iniziativa Piemonte.

2000s 2000s 2000s 2000s 2000s 2000s 2000s 2000s 2000s 2000s

2000s

International development towards China. In 2001, Iniziativa Piemonte is joined by Argos Soditic as majority shareholder. In 2004, Investindustrial becomes company’s new owner.

2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007

2007

Creation of a specialty group thanks to the acquisition of Akzo Nobel Lube and Specialty business (Arese, Italy).

2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010

2010

Mindful Capital Partners (formerly Mandarin CP) takes over as majority shareholder.

2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012

2012

Acquisition of Union Derivan S.A. (Undesa) oleochemicals business in Spain

2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013

2013

Entry into Industrial Water markets through acquisition of Thermphos Chlorides and Dequest businesses

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014

2014

Ardian acquires company’s ownership. Acquisition of GRS Chemicals Technologies (Qualiano, Italy)

2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016

2016

Acquisition of Compass and Solvay mining and Anti-corrosion businesses

2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018

2018

Acquisition of Jiayou Chemical from Ecolab and Polartech from Afton. Bain Capital acquires a 90% stake in the company

2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023

2023

Dussur, the Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company, acquires a stake in Italmatch Chemicals

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Mission, Vision & Values

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Management

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