# Chemical companies headquartered in the Gironde department

Tamtam tracks 35 chemical companies headquartered in the Gironde department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Unikalo, Groupe Berkem and LAFFORT. Their median headcount is 33. Half of them were founded in 2006 or later. The most common headquarters are Pessac (6), Mérignac (4) and Bordeaux (3).

The chemical sector in Gironde features a mix of established manufacturers and newer firms focused on specialized materials and sustainable solutions. Unikalo, founded in 1936, manufactures and distributes eco-responsible building paints. Groupe Berkem supports the transition to bio-based chemical alternatives. LAFFORT, established in 1895, specializes in precision oenology with natural products. Applus+ Rescoll performs technical studies on polymer materials, while Epsilon Composite designs carbon composite parts.

A notable pattern is the concentration of companies engaged in advanced materials and composites, particularly for industrial and aerospace applications. This includes Epsilon Composite, Safran Ceramics, which specializes in high-temperature composite materials, and CMP Composites, focusing on solutions for aerospace, defense, and green mobility. Several companies, such as Groupe Berkem and RENAULAC, also emphasize environmental sustainability in their chemical production.

🇫🇷 Gironde · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Unikalo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/unikalo) (unikalo.com)<br>Manufacture and distribute innovative, environmentally responsible building paints with certified eco-design, supporting sustainable practices and artisanal expertise in France. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Mérignac | 369 | 1936 |
| 2 | [Groupe Berkem](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-berkem) (groupeberkem.com)<br>Support transition from traditional chemicals to eco-responsible and bio-based solutions, promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly chemical alternatives. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Blanquefort | 157 |  |
| 3 | [LAFFORT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laffort) (laffort.com)<br>An innovative, family-owned company specializing in precision oenology, with a focus on natural products and quality, backed by over 120 years of expertise | Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Bordeaux | 143 | 1895 |
| 4 | [Applus+ Rescoll](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/applus-rescoll) (rescoll.fr)<br>Independent research company performing technical studies on innovative industrial applications of polymer materials, including resins, composites, adhesives, paints, varnishes, bonding, fire behavior, and surface treatments. | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 Pessac | 135 | 2001 |
| 5 | [Epsilon Composite](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/epsilon-composite) (epsilon-composite.com)<br>Designs and manufactures carbon composite parts for diverse industrial, aerospace, energy, and civil engineering applications, providing high-performance, lightweight solutions to global clients. | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Gaillan-en-Médoc | 120 | 1987 |
| 6 | [FERMENTALG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fermentalg) (fermentalg.com)<br>An industrial biotechnology company based in France specializing in producing omega-3 rich oils, proteins, and natural pigments from microalgae fermentation for global Food, Feed, and Environment markets | Biotechnology Research | 🇫🇷 Libourne | 85 | 2009 |
| 7 | [TIB-TRAITEMENT POUR LE BATIMENT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tib-traitement-pour-le-batiment) (sarltib.fr)<br>A Bordeaux-based company specializing in building chemistry, offering solutions for cleaning, protecting, and repairing new and old buildings, particularly stone treatments | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Mérignac | 82 | 1988 |
| 8 | [CellaVision - RAL Diagnostics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cellavision-ral-diagnostics) (cellavision.com)<br>manufacturer of biological stains and kits for human and animal health, scientific research, medical diagnosis, and various industries | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Martillac | 69 | 1916 |
| 9 | [PRIMALAB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/primalab) (primalab.fr)<br>PRIMALAB is a partner to the agricultural sector since 1985, offering a range of over 100 products for equipment and building maintenance | Farming | 🇫🇷 Mérignac | 53 | 1985 |
| 10 | [Safran Ceramics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/safran-ceramics) (safran-group.com)<br>Specializing in research and development of high-temperature composite materials | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Mérignac | 47 | 2016 |
| 11 | [CANOE - Le Centre Technologique Nouvelle Aquitaine Composites & Matériaux Avancés](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/canoe-le-centre-technologique-nouvelle-aquitaine-composites-and-materiaux) (plateforme-canoe.com)<br>CANOE is an R&D center specializing in advanced composites and materials, offering services in formulation, manufacturing processes, characterization, and pilot equipment for technology development | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Pessac | 45 | 2008 |
| 12 | [RENAULAC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/renaulac) (renaulac.fr)<br>Established in 1827, this company is a leading French paint manufacturer with a strong focus on innovation, environmental sustainability, and customer satisfaction | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Canéjan | 41 | 1827 |
| 13 | [L'ELECTROLYSE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/l-electrolyse) (lelectrolyse.fr)<br>Industrial company specializing in surface treatment, coating, non-destructive testing, mineral analysis, and industrial waste management across multiple sectors. | Metal Treatments | 🇫🇷 Latresne | 36 |  |
| 14 | [CMP Composites](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cmp-composites) (cmpcomposites.fr)<br>Specializing in developing and manufacturing composite parts and solutions for aerospace, defense, space, and green mobility industries Expertise in various composite processes | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Eysines | 34 | 2016 |
| 15 | [CIRON SA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ciron-sa) (ciron.com)<br>Production and distribution of chemical products based in Barsac, Aquitaine, serving various industrial and commercial sectors in France. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Barsac | 33 | 1967 |
| 16 | [Vivagro](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vivagro) (vivagro.eu)<br>Develops and sells natural and green chemistry products for crop protection, nutrition, and adjuvants to improve agricultural input effectiveness and reduce environmental impact. | Farming | 🇫🇷 Martillac | 31 | 2007 |
| 17 | [Kapsera](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kapsera) (kapsera.com)<br>The company offers natural and innovative formulations for biofertilizers and biopesticides, aiming to bridge sustainability and productivity in agriculture | Biotechnology Research | 🇫🇷 Bordeaux | 29 | 2018 |
| 18 | [FORESA France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/foresa-france) (foresa.com)<br>Production of formaldehyde and adhesives with a focus on innovation and extensive experience in the chemical sector. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Ambarès-et-Lagrave | 29 | 2006 |
| 19 | [PROPLAST](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/proplast) (proplastmarine.com)<br>Specializing in plastic profile extrusion for the industry, offering high-quality solutions tailored to meet specific client needs | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Teste-de-Buch | 28 | 1993 |
| 20 | [Nova Carbon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nova-carbon) (nova-carbon.com)<br>development of high performance semi-finished products from carbon fiber waste using patented Long Fiber Realignment technology for composites industry | Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Bordeaux | 28 |  |
| 21 | [Dionymer](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dionymer) (dionymer.com)<br>Developing technology to transform industrial organic waste into biodegradable PHA polymers, reducing waste management costs and environmental impact of petrochemical polymer use | Biotechnology Research | 🇫🇷 Pessac | 26 |  |
| 22 | [PolymerExpert - part of Solabia Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/polymerexpert-part-of-solabia-group) (polymerexpert.fr)<br>Specialized in polymer research and development, with a focus on medical, aerospace, defense, industrial, and cosmetic sectors, filing patents and producing raw materials with plant-based chemistry | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Pessac | 24 | 2000 |
| 23 | [OliKrom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/olikrom) (olikrom.com)<br>Designs and manufactures innovative custom coatings with controlled, reversible or irreversible color change based on temperature, light, pressure, solvent or gas. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Pessac | 23 | 2014 |
| 24 | [TOOPI Organics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/toopi-organics) (toopi-organics.com)<br>Collects, transforms, and valorizes human urine into agricultural biostimulants, promoting circular economy principles for sustainable farming practices. | Farming | 🇫🇷 Loupiac-de-la-Réole | 20 | 2019 |
| 25 | [Carbon Waters](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carbon-waters) (carbon-waters.com)<br>Specializing in graphene-based additives, the company creates high-performance solutions for eco-friendly protective coatings, reinforced nanocomposites, and thermal adhesives | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Pessac | 18 | 2017 |
| 26 | [OLLOW](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ollow) (ollow-tech.com)<br>This company designs and manufactures hollow composite parts with innovative algorithms and production textile machines to promote responsible thermoplastic composite use | Textile Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Canéjan | 18 | 2018 |
| 27 | [Business area Health, Beauty & Nutrition - Groupe Berkem](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/business-area-health-beauty-and-nutrition-groupe-berkem) (health-beauty.groupeberkem.com)<br>Specializes in plant extraction providing innovative, high-quality solutions tailored for health, beauty, and nutrition market players with transparency. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Blanquefort | 17 |  |
| 28 | [AVE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ave) (ave-chimera.com)<br>Specializing in chimera polymers, AVE utilizes patented molecular engineering technology to create high-performance solutions for various industries like marine, aerospace, and defense | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Saint-Émilion | 16 | 2015 |
| 29 | [POLYRISE SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/polyrise-sas) (polyrise.com)<br>Specializing in sol-gel coating solutions since 2006, the company offers patented thermal and UV curing technology to enhance substrate surface properties for industrial applications | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Canéjan | 16 | 2006 |
| 30 | [MECACYL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mecacyl) (mecacyl.com)<br>A French manufacturer of high-quality mechanical lubricants, specializing in innovative products for various industries to improve fuel efficiency and reduce maintenance costs | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Cestas | 13 | 1991 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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