Ferro

Ferro is a producer of specialty materials and chemicals that serve a diverse range of manufacturers across various industries. The company operates through multiple segments, including Polymer Additives, Specialty Plastics, Pharmaceuticals, Performance Coatings, Electronic Materials, and Color and Glass Performance Materials. Ferro's extensive product portfolio encompasses frits, glass enamels, glazes, pigments, inks, and specialty coatings, which are utilized in applications such as coatings for tile, glass, and dinnerware, as well as pastes for solar cells and electronic components. Its products cater to several end-use markets, including electronics, appliances, automotive, consumer goods, sanitary products, and packaging, with a significant portion of revenue generated from the functional coatings segment. The company has a global presence, serving customers in regions including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the United States, and Asia-Pacific.

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Endeka Group

Acquisition in 2017
Endeka Group specializes in manufacturing high-value coatings and essential raw materials for the ceramic tile industry. The company produces a wide range of products, including colors, inks, frits, and glazes, with particular offerings such as extra micronized colors for digital inks, pigmented inks for water-based applications, and ceramic decals. In addition to its product line, Endeka provides consulting services and develops computerized architectural settings for both interiors and exteriors. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Vall d'Alba, Spain, the company operates internationally with locations in various countries, including Portugal, Italy, the United Kingdom, Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Endeka Group has built a reputation for innovation and market leadership in its field.

Gardenia Química

Acquisition in 2017
Gardenia Química operates as a supplier to the ceramic tile market, specializing in the production of additives and mediums for ceramic decoration. The company provides a range of products including ceramic mediums, fixing agents, binders for crushed frits, glaze additives, fluxing agents, and water-repellent agents. Gardenia Química emphasizes the use of raw materials and processes designed to minimize environmental impact, catering to the needs of clients in the ceramics industry.

Dip-Tech Digital Printing Technologies

Acquisition in 2017
Dip-Tech Digital Printing Technologies Ltd., based in Kfar Saba, Israel, specializes in digital in-glass printing solutions for both exterior and interior applications. The company offers a range of ceramic digital glass printers and ceramic inks, catering to various needs from small panes to large building facades. Their technology uniquely combines the durability of ceramic inks with the versatility of digital printing, allowing for both decorative and functional glass designs. Additionally, Dip-Tech provides comprehensive support services, including installation, application assistance, software updates, operator training, and print head repairs. The company's solutions are utilized by glass processors, architects, and designers, and are marketed through a robust network across Europe, the United States, Asia, and beyond. Founded in 2005, Dip-Tech operates as a subsidiary of Ferro Corporation.

ESL Electro Science

Acquisition in 2016
ESL ElectroScience is a manufacturer based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, specializing in screen-printable pastes and adhesive products. The company produces thick-film pastes, which include conductors, dielectrics, and resistors, as well as ceramic tape systems. These products are integral to the construction of hybrid integrated circuits, modules, and sensors, serving both industrial and consumer markets. ESL ElectroScience is recognized for its expertise in developing reliable materials that support various electronic applications.

Cappelle Pigments

Acquisition in 2016
Cappelle Pigments NV specializes in the production and supply of high-grade organic pigments, transparent iron oxides, and bismuth vanadate pigments, primarily serving the ink, coating, and plastics industries. The company provides solutions for a variety of applications, including water, solvent, and UV-based inks, as well as coatings for automotive, industrial, and outdoor decorative purposes. Founded in 1889 and based in Menen, Belgium, Cappelle Pigments operates production facilities in both Belgium and France. Originally known as Gebroeders Cappelle NV, the company rebranded in 2003 and has since evolved from its early focus on lead chrome and standard organic pigments to become a recognized leader in high-quality pigment manufacturing. With a commitment to excellence, Cappelle Pigments caters to customers in Belgium and internationally.

Delta Performance Products - Assets

Acquisition in 2016
Delta Performance Products services and products have evolved from innovations in the lab and successes in the field.

Pinturas Benicarló

Acquisition in 2016
Pinturas Benicarló, S.L., headquartered in Benicarló, Spain, specializes in the manufacture and sale of industrial paints and plastic products. Founded in 1992, the company is recognized as one of the largest producers of waterborne industrial paints, particularly focusing on organic paints designed for glass substrates. Pinturas Benicarló caters to various industries, including cosmetics, food and beverage, and other consumer products, by supplying paints and varnishes suitable for container glasses. Additionally, the company engages in vehicle repainting, glass painting, and offers transformation resins. As of June 2016, Pinturas Benicarló operates as a subsidiary of Ferro Corporation.

Ferer Dis Ticaret Ve Kimyasallar Anonim Sirketi A.S

Acquisition in 2016
Ferer provides colors and pigments, including automotive products, container and tableware products. Ferer markets an extensive variety of colorants and glass coating products for the flat glass, automotive glass, container glass, dinnerware, and paint and plastics pigments industries. Ferer’s main administrative office is in Istanbul. It has a laboratory, warehouse, and a new blending and mixing plant in Kütahya.

Al Salomi for Frit and Glazes

Acquisition in 2015
Al Salomi for Frits and Glazes is a prominent manufacturer based in Egypt, specializing in the production of frits and glazes for the ceramic industry. With a significant production capacity of 55,000 metric tons, the company primarily serves clients across the Middle East region. Its established reputation in the manufacturing sector positions Al Salomi as a key player in providing essential materials for ceramic production.

Nubiola

Acquisition in 2015
Nubiola is the world leading producer of Ultramarines, Iron Oxides, Zinc Ferrites, Bismuth Vanadates, Lead Chromates & Corrosion Inhibitors.

TherMark

Acquisition in 2015
TherMark Holdings Inc., established in 1996, specializes in the manufacture and distribution of laser marking technology. The company's patented process enables the creation of permanent, high-contrast, and high-resolution marks on diverse surfaces such as metals, ceramics, glass, plastics, and stones. TherMark's products are sold through a network of distributors in the U.S. and internationally, as well as online. The technology is widely applied in industries like automotive, aerospace, and cosmetics for component tracking, quality control, and anti-counterfeiting measures. As of 2015, TherMark operates as a subsidiary of Ferro Corporation, headquartered in Washington, Pennsylvania.

Vetriceramici

Acquisition in 2014
Vetriceramici S.p.A. (http://www.vetriceramici.com) designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies special products for the ceramics industry in Italy and internationally. Vetriceramici produces fusion colored grains, technical grains, matte colored micro-grains, frits, double charge products, ceramic glazes, and inks for digital printing. Its products are used in various high-value applications in the ceramic tile and color and glass markets. Vetriceramici was founded in 1987 by Gianfranco Padovani and Sergio Zannoni, employs over 200 people and is based in Casola Valsenio, Italy.

Pfanstiehl

Acquisition in 2000
Pfanstiehl, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of injectable grade excipients and bioprocessing solutions for biopharmaceutical companies both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1919 and based in Waukegan, Illinois, the company specializes in the isolation, purification, custom synthesis, and scale-up development of regulated, high-purity, and low-endotoxin injectable formulation ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Its product offerings include high potency substances, various carbohydrates, polysaccharides, and injectable grade lactate salt solutions, which are utilized in applications such as protein stabilization, drug delivery, vaccine formulations, and more. Pfanstiehl also provides custom services, including the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, process development, and stability testing. The company serves diverse markets, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, veterinary, and cosmetics, leveraging over 50 years of experience in custom synthesis and process development under cGMP guidelines.

Tam Ceramics

Acquisition in 1999
TAM Ceramics operates on a 35-acre site dedicated to research, development, storage, and manufacturing of high-quality engineered ceramic powders. The company produces a variety of ceramic industrial powders, including zircon, zirconia, and titanate, which are ISO 9001:2008 certified and tailored for use in sectors such as refractory, chemical, automotive, and electronics. Their products are distributed to a diverse clientele both domestically and internationally. TAM Ceramics was recognized as Business of the Year 2011 by the Niagara USA Chamber, underscoring its commitment to quality and service in the ceramics industry.

Advanced Polymer Compounding

Acquisition in 1999
Advanced Polymer Compounding is a supplier of high performance thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and highly engineered plastic compounding services.

Ningbo partner Powder Coatings - Assets

Acquisition in 1998
Ningbo partner Powder Coatings is a professional production of powder coatings business.

Synthetic Products Company (Synpro)

Acquisition in 1995
Synthetic Products Company (Synpro) is a producer of polymer additive product lines, including lubricants, heat stabilizers and dispersions.
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