International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) is a privately owned industrial group that acquires, operates, and develops businesses in the chemical sector. The group combines production companies carved out of large corporations with privately owned firms, and runs a network of manufacturing sites primarily in Europe and North America.
ICIG’s portfolio spans vinyls and chlor-alkali as well as fine and specialty chemicals supplied into plastics, coatings, detergents, personal care, and other industrial markets. The group provides shared services through ICIG Business Services and invests in emerging chemical technologies via ICIG Ventures.
Also known as ICIG Business Services, ICIG Ventures Holding GmbH, ICIG Ventures, and International Chemical Investors Group.
chemXplore tracks 1 project involving ICIG, of which one is active.
ICIG's role on them: Owner and Investor / Financier.
1 new construction.
Targeting: Potassium methylate (1), Sodium methylate (1), sodium ethoxide (1)
La Rochelle operating now; Lülsdorf due end‑2027. Supplies liquid and powder alkoxides, including sodium/potassium methylate and sodium ethylate.
Alkoxide production site in Chemiepark Lülsdorf, operations due end‑2027; sales org set up in 2026; producing liquid and powder sodium methylate, potassium methylate and sodium ethylate.
The transaction includes international operations and 80 employees. Catexel, part of ICIG, specializes in specialty chemicals for detergents and cleaning products.
ICIG secures Duisburg site, retaining all 350 employees. Production continues smoothly, focusing on site development and historical brand expansion.
The sale includes production in Switzerland and 80 employees. Closing is expected in Q1 2026. This move aligns with strategic goals and expands Catexel's detergent portfolio.
Funding will help scale bio-based 3MPD production, advancing sustainable polymers and polyurethanes, supporting EU's circular economy goals.
The site will be run by Corden BioChem, expanding its fermentation capacity. ICIG plans significant investments and will rehire many former employees.
The new plant will replace existing facilities due to regulatory closure by 2027, ensuring local supply for European biodiesel production.
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