Arxada AG is a Swiss specialty chemicals company headquartered in Basel. Formed in 2021 from the carve‑out of Lonza Specialty Ingredients by Bain Capital and Cinven, Arxada develops and manufactures chemical and biotechnological products and provides contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services.
The company’s portfolio spans microbial control solutions (including preservatives and biocides), material and wood protection technologies, performance intermediates, and specialty ingredients used in markets such as hygiene, home and personal care, paints and coatings, construction materials, and industrial applications. Arxada operates a global network of R&D and production sites, including an industrial biotechnology facility in Kouřim, Czech Republic, supporting customers from development through scale-up and commercial manufacture.