IGM Resins
Global provider of energy curing raw material solutions — photoinitiators, UV/EB resins, and additives — for inks, coatings, adhesives, and 3D printing applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Boudewijn Morelissen
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Mature
- Latest Round
- Private Equity
- Key Investors
- Astorg (majority owner since 2018); Arsenal Capital Partners (prior owner 2012-2018); H.I.G. Capital; Deutsche Bank
Technology & Products
Key Products
Photoinitiators (Omnirad, Omnipol, Omnicat, Esacure brands); Energy Curing Resins (Photomer, Omnimer, PureOmer brands); Additives; 3D Printing product line with PureLine, PureOmer, Photomer resins for SLA, DLP, inkjet 3D printing
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Integrated one-stop-shop portfolio of photoinitiators, energy curing resins, and additives for UV/LED/EB curing formulations, backed by global manufacturing footprint, technical support, and regulatory expertise.
How They Differentiate
100% dedicated to energy curing (UV/LED/EB) — unlike diversified chemical conglomerates. Broadest integrated portfolio covering all three raw material categories (photoinitiators, resins, additives). Global manufacturing footprint across EU, US, China, Brazil. Strong IP portfolio from BASF photoinitiator acquisition.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
UV ink and coating formulators, 3D printing resin manufacturers, industrial coatings producers, adhesives manufacturers, electronics material formulators
Industry Verticals
Graphic Arts (inkjet, 3D printing, printing inks for food packaging); Wood Coatings; Plastic Coatings; Metal Coatings; Electronics; Adhesives; 3D Printing
Competitors
BASF SE; Arkema S.A.; Lambson Ltd; Tianjin Jiuri New Materials Co., Ltd.; Tronly New Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
1999: Founded as one-man chemicals trading company; 2012: Arsenal Capital Partners acquires majority stake, recapitalization; 2016: Acquired BASF's global photoinitiator business; 2018: Astorg acquires IGM Resins from Arsenal Capital Partners; 2022: Acquired Litian (Chinese energy-curing resins manufacturer); 2024: Boudewijn Morelissen appointed CEO; 2025: New production site in Anqing, China completed
Notable Customers
Serves over 1,400 inks and coatings formulators in more than 25 countries