Family Business with Innovation Power
Specialty waxes and additives from Völpke. Since 1900. When performance counts.
Völpker Spezialprodukte GmbH is a medium-sized family business based in Völpke, Saxony-Anhalt. Since 1900 we have developed and produced specialty waxes, wax additives and chrome tanning agents. Three business segments, one site, customers worldwide.
With over 125 years of experience in montan and specialty waxes, we are among the most long-standing wax producers in Europe.
Company founded in Völpke
Chrome tanning agent production established as second business segment
Commissioning of the flexible production line for custom specialty wax blends
125th anniversary
Development of proprietary oxidation and refining processes for raw wax
ISO 9001 certification — quality management from day one
Acquisition of BASF montan wax business — global market leadership in montan wax
Company founded in Völpke
Development of proprietary oxidation and refining processes for raw wax
Chrome tanning agent production established as second business segment
ISO 9001 certification — quality management from day one
Commissioning of the flexible production line for custom specialty wax blends
Acquisition of BASF montan wax business — global market leadership in montan wax
125th anniversary
The quality assurance lab runs in a 24/7 system. Every batch is tested before it leaves the plant. ISO 9001 certified since 1995. In-house analytical methods for waxes and tanning agents.
Waxes
HT-GC, DSC
High-temperature gas chromatography and differential scanning calorimetry for precise raw material and product quality
Tanning Agents
RFA-Spektroskopie
X-ray fluorescence analysis for comprehensive elemental analysis during incoming and final inspection
All products are REACh-compliant. Phase-I substances (WARADUR® montan wax types E, S, OP and chromium hydroxide sulphate) are registered with ECHA. BASOCHROM® chrome tanning agents are chromium(VI)-free — verified by internal and external certified labs.
Independent verification:EcoVadis Platinum (Top 1%)·LWG 2025–2026
