Chemische Werke Kluthe GmbH

Chemische Werke Kluthe GmbH is a Heidelberg-based chemical company founded in 1950 and specializing in surface treatment. It develops products and solutions for industrial processes, serving sectors that include automotive manufacturing, metalworking, wire and pipe production, fasteners, general industry and heavy machinery.

Its portfolio covers metalworking fluids, forming lubricants, industrial parts cleaning, corrosion protection and surface pretreatment. Products include water-based and solvent-based cleaners, pickling and conversion-treatment chemicals, phosphate coatings, passivation products, and technologies designed to avoid chromium. Kluthe also offers paints and coatings, paint-shop chemicals, wastewater-treatment products, paint stripping solutions and maintenance products.

Beyond supplying chemicals, the company supports industrial processes with services and equipment-related offerings such as process control, plant cleaning, and machining and cleaning systems. Its website also highlights research and innovation, quality, sustainability, logistics and chemical recycling. Kluthe presents its approach as a connected, 360-degree concept, with a global structure and operations serving markets in Europe, the Americas and Asia.