About Kolb
Kolb Distribution, headquartered in Hedingen, Zürich, operates as a leading chemical manufacturing facility in Switzerland. From its base at Maienbrunnenstrasse 1, the company manufactures:
- Surfactants and paper process chemicals
- Ethoxylates and phosphate esters
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredients
- Industrial chemical specialties
With three production sites across Switzerland and the Netherlands, Kolb Distribution processes natural and synthetic materials for applications in detergents, cosmetics, textiles and pharmaceuticals, supported by GMP EXCiPACT certification at the Hedingen facility.
Frequently asked questions
Kolb Distribution manufactures the following chemical product categories:
- Surfactants
- Fatty alcohol and acid ethoxylates
- Fatty amine ethoxylates
- Alcohol sulphates and sulphonates
- Process chemicals
- Phosphate esters
- Ester quats
- Triglyceride ethoxylates
- Sorbitan esters
- Application areas
- Laundry detergents
- Shampoo formulations
- Textile processing
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
The company processes both natural and synthetic raw materials for these product lines.
The chemical products provide these functional properties:
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Kolb Distribution operates production facilities in two European countries:
- Switzerland
- Hedingen site with GMP EXCiPACT certification
- Chemical manufacturing facility
- The Netherlands
- Production facility
- Raw materials processing
The three manufacturing sites employ 480 people across operations.
More details about Kolb
A leading chemical manufacturer in Switzerland
Kolb Distribution stands as a prominent manufacturer in the chemical industry, operating from its headquarters in Hedingen, Zürich. With 480 employees across three production sites in Switzerland and the Netherlands, the company has established itself as a key player in chemical manufacturing.
Chemical expertise and production capabilities
Operating as a cosmetic lab and chemical production facility, Kolb Distribution specializes in the development and manufacture of surfactants and chemical specialties. The company processes both natural and synthetic raw materials to create products that meet specific industry requirements.
Product range and applications
The company’s product portfolio includes:
- Fatty alcohol and acid ethoxylates
- Phosphate esters
- Alcohol sulphates and sulphonates
- Triglyceride ethoxylates
- Sorbitan esters
Industry sectors and applications
Kolb Distribution serves multiple sectors with products designed for specific applications:
- Personal care products and cosmetics
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Textile production
- Laundry detergent manufacturing
Quality standards and certification
The Hedingen facility maintains GMP EXCiPACT certification, ensuring high standards in the production of pharmaceutical excipients and chemical specialties. This certification reflects the company’s commitment to quality in raw materials processing and product manufacturing.
Strategic location in Switzerland
Based in Hedingen, Zürich, the company benefits from Switzerland’s advanced infrastructure and proximity to major European markets. The Maienbrunnenstrasse location serves as a hub for the company’s research, development, and production activities.
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