Arxada is a global specialty chemicals company focused on microbial control solutions. Founded in 2021, it emerged from the carve-out of Lonza Specialty Ingredients, carrying forward a legacy of over a century of chemical expertise. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the company employs approximately 3,200 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries through 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers.
The company's work spans technical domains including chemistry, biotechnology, microbial control, and regulatory science. Its product portfolio is structured into three main areas: Consumer Microbial Control solutions (ingredients for products like shampoos and disinfectants), Industrial Microbial Control solutions, and Specialty Products Solutions. These are applied across a range of industries such as personal care, paints and coatings, wood preservation, nutrition, and health infrastructure.
Arxada positions its microbial control offerings around protecting and enhancing the sustainability of everyday products. The company's stated focus includes addressing the challenges of climate change within its operational and product development strategies.
