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Schlenk Metallic Pigments

MaterialsDuesseldorf, GermanyFounded 1936· One of 918 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

German metallic pigments and flakes manufacturer producing specialty materials for coatings, inks, and advanced applications including metal-based AM materials and pastes

CEO / Founder
Joachim von Schlenk
Team Size
1000+
Stage
Active
Latest Round
Bootstrapped

Technology & Products

Key Products

Metallic pigments, aluminum flakes, copper/bronze particles, specialty metals, custom formulations for inks and coatings

Technological Advantage

Metallurgical expertise; specialized particle production; formulation science

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Specialty metallic materials (pigments, flakes, powders) enabling formulation of high-performance metal-based inks, pastes, and formulations for AM and advanced manufacturing applications

How They Differentiate

Specialty metallic formulations; heritage in precision materials; scale and supply reliability

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Ink and coating manufacturers, AM material suppliers, advanced manufacturing companies, research institutions

Industry Verticals

Coatings, Inks, Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive

Competitors

Eckart (sister company under Altana), Merck (Sipernat), Asahi Corporation

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Annual revenue: $9,667,715; Employees: 101-200; Revenue per employee: $86,000; Estimated valuation: $31,000,000; Parent revenue: $71.3 million

Major Milestones

Founded 1936; Acquired into Altana/Eckart portfolio; Growth in AM-related applications