Chemical distribution and contract manufacturing: base chemicals, specialties, blends, repackaging and solvent recycling
OQEMA AG
Korschenbroich · Mönchengladbach · Waiblingen · Groß-Rohrheim · Edenkoben · Scheidt · Ludwigshafen · Cologne · Leipzig · Hassloch · Boppingen · Birsfelden (CH) · Sofia (BG)New on Amplifa
About OQEMA
OQEMA is a European chemical distributor headquartered in Korschenbroich with more than 100 years of company history. Acting as the link between chemical manufacturers and the processing industry, the company distributes a portfolio of more than 15,000 base chemicals and specialties across 14 industries and 26 countries. In addition to distribution, OQEMA offers toll manufacturing and contract manufacturing: customized liquid blends, pastes and powders, filling and repackaging from 0.5 liters to 30 cubic meters, temperature-controlled reaction processes such as neutralization, saponification and polymerization as well as distillation. At the Groß-Rohrheim site, halogen-free solvents are recycled with a capacity of up to 18,000 tonnes per year. The network comprises around 500 tank farms, 100,000 storage slots, 150 own transport vehicles and five application laboratories for formulation, stability testing and regulatory consulting (REACH, CLP/GHS).
- Site
- Korschenbroich
- Processes
- Chemical distribution (base chemicals, specialties, 15,000+ products), Toll manufacturing / contract manufacturing of customized blends (liquid: solutions, dispersions,, Mixing/blending, filling and repackaging (IBCs, drums, canisters, bottles, tank trucks), Temperature-controlled reactions (neutralization, saponification, polymerization), emulsification,, Powder blending, powder converting, milling/micronization, sieving, Recycling/reconditioning of halogen-free solvents (distillation, rectification), Laboratory services & application tests (stability testing, compatibility studies, benchmarks,, Product development/formulation consulting including pilot production
- Materials
- Propylene Glycol (BB), Acetic Acid (BB), Ethyl Acetate (BB), EPILOX® G-Series (epoxy resin, bio-based), Ethanol (BB), Butyl Acetate BMB, Butyl Glycol BMB, Butanol BMB
- Certificates
- ISCC+ (product certification bio-based), DIN EN ISO 14040/14044, ISO 14067:2018 (CO2 footprint), ISCC+ (bio-based), DIN EN ISO 14040/14044 (life cycle assessment)
- Founded
- 1922
- Employees
- almost 1,600
- 01
Procurement of chemical raw materials
- 02
Product development & formulation
- 03
Toll blending
- 04
Filling & repackaging
- 05
Storage
- 06
Transport & customs clearance
- 07
Regulatory consulting & quality management
Products & Processes
Bio-based raw materials (e.g. Propylene Glycol BB, Ethanol BB, Ethyl Acetate BB)
Products made from renewable sources with a reduced CO2 footprint as a substitute for fossil-based chemicals.
Biomass-balanced products (Butyl Acetate, Butyl Glycol, Butanol)
ISCC PLUS-certified drop-in products from mass-balanced production routes.
EPILOX® G-Series (epoxy resin, bio-based)
Epoxy resins and reactive diluents made from bioglycerin as an ecological alternative to petrochemicals.
Halogen-free solvents
Reconditioning and return to the cycle through distillation and rectification.
Liquid formulations (solutions, dispersions, emulsions)
Toll blending in ATEX-compliant mixing tanks from 50 to 30,000 liters.
Powders & Solids
Powder blending, converting, milling/micronization and sieving.
Surface technology products (cleaners, phosphating agents, paint strippers)
Solvent-based and water-based cleaning, pretreatment and high-purity applications for steel, aluminium, magnesium and zinc alloys.
Heat transfer fluids (Therminol, Marlotherm)
Temperature control in industrial processes.
Locations
Korschenbroich
DEHeadquarters of OQEMA AG
Mönchengladbach
DESite of OQEMA GmbH
Waiblingen
DEOQEMA Contract GmbH – contract distribution of organic chemicals
Groß-Rohrheim
DEOQEMA Process GmbH – solvent recycling & distillation
- Materials
- halogen-free solvents
- Distillation/rectification plants up to 18,000 t/year
- Agitated evaporators
Ludwigshafen
DETank farm of OQEMA Contract GmbH
- Tank farm
- Rail connection
- Tank truck loading stations
- Ship berth
Edenkoben
DEOQEMIQS GmbH – contract filling & contract manufacturing
Scheidt
DEJOQORA GmbH
Birsfelden
CHSite
Sofia
BGOQEMA EOOD
Products & Services
Inside the production
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical distribution (base chemicals, specialties, 15,000+ products)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Base chemicals, Specialty chemicals |
| Toll manufacturing / contract manufacturing of customized blends (liquid: solutions, dispersions,Engineering | – | – | 0.5 liters – 30 cubic meters | – | organic solutions, inorganic liquids, aqueous solutions, pastes, powders |
| Mixing/blending, filling and repackaging (IBCs, drums, canisters, bottles, tank trucks)Engineering | – | – | 0.5 liters – 30 cubic meters | – | chemicals, flammable liquids, isocyanates (under nitrogen) |
| Temperature-controlled reactions (neutralization, saponification, polymerization), emulsification,Engineering | – | – | – | – | liquid products, organic and inorganic blends |
| Powder blending, powder converting, milling/micronization, sievingEngineering | – | – | – | – | powders, solids |
| Recycling/reconditioning of halogen-free solvents (distillation, rectification)Surface | – | – | – | – | halogen-free solvents, solvent-containing residual materials |
| Laboratory services & application tests (stability testing, compatibility studies, benchmarks,Testing | – | – | – | – | chemicals, formulations |
| Product development/formulation consulting including pilot productionEngineering | – | – | – | – | raw materials for Personal Care, Home Care, CASE |
| Parts cleaning (solvent-based, water-based), pretreatment, phosphating, paint stripping,Surface | – | – | – | – | steel, aluminium, magnesium, zinc alloys |
| Warehousing & storage (temperature-controlled, 500 tank farms, 100,000 storage slots)Engineering | – | – | – | – | chemicals |
| Transport (own fleet, 150 vehicles, local & international)Engineering | – | – | – | – | chemicals |
10 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixing tanks (ATEX, coolable/heatable 10–140 °C) | – | – | 50 to 30,000 liters | – | – |
| Distillation/rectification plants (solvent recycling) | – | – | Capacity up to 18,000 tonnes per year | – | Groß-Rohrheim (OQEMA Process GmbH) |
| Agitated evaporators | – | – | – | – | – |
| Storage tanks | – | – | up to 1,945 m³ volume | – | – |
| Tank farms (total in the network) | – | 500 | – | – | – |
| Storage slots | – | 100,000 | – | – | – |
| Own transport vehicles | – | 150 | – | – | – |
| Application laboratories | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Tank farm | – | 1 | – | – | Ludwigshafen |
| Own ship berth, rail connection, tank truck loading stations, direct transshipment | – | – | – | – | Rhine-Neckar region |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
Quality is ensured by an integrated management system, five application laboratories (stability testing, compatibility studies, benchmarks, titration) and full traceability in production and filling. CO2 footprints are determined according to ISO 14067:2018.
| Evidence | Korschenbroich |
|---|---|
| ISCC+ (bio-based) | |
| DIN EN ISO 14040/14044 (life cycle assessment) | |
| ISO 14067:2018 (CO2 footprint) |
History
- 1922
Foundation of the company; today OQEMA is among the top 10 in European chemical distribution, with strong growth especially in the last 25 years.