Hammonia Oleochemicals, HOC for short,
is the competent and reliable specialist for the successful marketing
and distribution of oleochemical raw materials, natural waxes and their derivatives.
Renewable plant-based ingredients form the core of our company. True to our maxim going beyond distribution, we ensure the very best possible service for our customers and our supply partners. Day after day. Regionally and internationally. And we always go the extra mile. Because we are very able to do what we do. And we love what we do.
As an aspiring family business, we combine our decades of experience in the oleochemical industry with the traditional values of Hamburg merchants. Our name stands for responsibility and reliability, for professionalism and passion. And a clear focus on the products and their applications. Our supply partners are leading international manufacturers of oleochemical products – and we represent them with the highest level of expertise: throughout Germany and all around Europe.
The Heads behind HOC
To make a big difference,
the size of the team is not relevant
The teamwork makes the difference
Open-mindedness & tolerance
As a Hanseatic company, we think open-mindedly and act respectfully. We tolerate other cultures and ways of thinking. At the same time, we stand by our principles of tolerance and interculturality. We are also wholly committed to sustainability and the careful use of resources.
Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct embodies our shared values and how we want to work together. In particular, our values such as personal responsibility, openness and transparency as well as conduct that complies with the law and is ethically correct at all times play an important role here.
This Code of Conduct brings together in one document our basic rules and principles, which are binding for us both today and in the future. It provides a framework for orientation and applies equally to each of us – to executives and to each individual employee.
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW
Compliance with laws and regulations is an essential basic principle of responsible action for us. We consistently adhere to all relevant legal prohibitions and obligations.
HUMAN AND WORKERS' RIGHTS
Compliance with international human rights is inherent in our principles.
Prohibition of forced and child labor
We strictly reject any form of forced labor. Likewise, we do not tolerate child labor and do not employ young people under the respective legal minimum age.
Prohibition of discrimination
We do not tolerate any discriminatory behavior on the grounds of ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, age, religion, ideology or on the basis of disabilities or other personal characteristics. The personal dignity, privacy and personal rights of each individual are respected.
Adequate working conditions
The right to adequate remuneration is recognized for all employees. Remuneration and other benefits are at least in line with the respective national and local legal standards or the level of the national industries and regions. Likewise, we are committed to compliance with applicable laws related to working hours and vacation days.
Open debate
We encourage free and critical thinking and attach importance to an open climate in which employees can also approach management with critical issues without hesitation. People who express concerns in good faith about what is happening in the company must not suffer any disadvantages as a result.
Health and safety
Ensuring occupational safety and health protection in the working environment is a matter of course for us. National law and national standards are the minimum requirements.
INTEGRITY AND COMPLIANCE
Privacy
When collecting, storing, processing or transferring personal data from employees, customers or other third parties, we take the greatest care and observe strict confidentiality as well as compliance with applicable laws and rules.
Prohibition of corruption and bribery
We do not tolerate any form of corruption or bribery. We reject illegal offers of payment or similar inducements to influence decision-making.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations as well as international standards for the protection of the environment. We use resources such as water and energy responsibly.
The HOC Mission Statement
Only those who are driven
by competence, passion
and a vision
can attain
outstanding achievements
for their customers
Awarded Growth Champion 2026/2024/2023
All good things come in … threes!
We’ve just been honored by Focus Business for the third time:
After 2023 and 2024, we are now Growth Champion 2026, as well.
Every year, the business magazine Focus Business, in collaboration with Statista, Germany's leading statistics platform, recognizes the fastest-growing companies from around 2 million businesses across 21 industries.
The top 300 are officially honored. But you are probably already aware of this. After all, we’ve been at the top of the list twice: in 2023 and 2024. We are even more delighted that we are now among the Growth Champions 2026, as well. True to the motto: All good things come in threes!
This time, we rank 183rd in the overall ranking for Germany. Even more impressive: our industry-specific ranking in the "Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals" category, where we came in 6th. We are truly thrilled about this renewed recognition! After all, it is an excellent confirmation of our daily work and our unwavering commitment to our customers – in Germany, Europe, and on all other continents.
So, growth is possible even in difficult times and always depends on innovative strategies and solutions and a highly motivated, committed team. It may sound too simple or like empty words, but our figures speak for themselves. Since the company was founded by two people in 2017, we have achieved a turnover of more than €20 million this year with 15 employees – and over 300 satisfied customers around the globe.
So, for the third time: Thank you, thank you, thank you... to all our loyal and new customers, our reliable supplying partners, and our phenomenal HOC crew!
