The Kolb Group is a successful manufacturer of nonionic surfactants, paper process chemicals and chemical intermediates employing 260 people. Its head office is in Hedingen, Switzerland

In 2007 Kolb was bought by the Malaysian multinational KLK (Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad).
KLK's core business is the production of palm oil and derivates, such as fatty acids and fatty alcohols - raw materials used by Kolb in its products. 

Production and distribution

The company processes natural and synthetic raw materials into high-quality products at its production plants in Hedingen, Switzerland and Moerdijk, Netherlands. It supplies these products to a wide variety of industries via a worldwide network of distributors.

Surfactants

Kolb products are used in the formulation of cosmetic products and are key ingredients in detergent and cleaning agents. Kolb products are also used for specific applications in the pharmaceutical industry. Well-known Kolb brands include Sympatens™, Imbentin™ and Hedipin™.

Paper Process Chemicals

Kolb's paper process chemicals help promote the efficient manufacture of paper and cardboard worldwide. Well-known Kolb brands in this field include Paracum™, Natudisp™, Mucosin™, Alphasolv™ and Prolongin™.