Lorama Group

What Lorama Group does

Lorama Group Inc. is a Canadian specialty chemicals manufacturer and distributor founded in 1977 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. The company develops and sells colourants and additives for the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) industry, anchored by two proprietary platforms: Lorama Polysaccharide Resin Technology (LPRT), a bio-based resin system that substitutes water for volatile organic compounds in solvent-based alkyd coatings while preserving performance, and the patented Colourfal Zero universal colourant platform for point-of-sale tinting. The portfolio has been extended into adjacent chemistries with InkRes33 (VOC-free resin for inks) and pHLora Zero RT (VOC-free pH modifier). Lorama also manufactures colour dispersions and bio-based additives and distributes third-party specialty chemicals and functional extenders, generating revenue through B2B sales of these products and ancillary lab services.

The company sells through a consultative, sales-led go-to-market: a direct international sales force and a network of distribution partners reach over 3,000 customers in more than 90 countries, supported by six strategically located labs and approximately 40 full-time chemists who provide formulation, colour-matching, scale-up, and troubleshooting services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the customer base is horizontally diversified across paints and coatings, construction, household and industrial cleaning, plastics and rubber, personal care, inks, and sealants and adhesives. The company is 100% Canadian-owned and operates a wholly-owned Barbados subsidiary, Lorama Group International Inc., for international distribution.

Recent capital activity is non-dilutive: a 2021 Sustainable Development Technology Canada award of approximately $2.6M and a 2022 FedDev Ontario grant of $2M CAD, both earmarked for scaling sustainable bioproduct production. Lorama holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications in Canada and the UK, an EcoVadis sustainability rating, and complies with Bill S-211 (Modern Slavery Act) reporting; the registered trademark Lorama Group® is held alongside the patented Colourfal Zero® brand.

Name

Lorama Group

Legal name

Lorama Group® Inc.

Website

https://lorama.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lorama Group Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of colourants, bio-based additives, and specialty chemicals serving 3,000+ CASE-industry customers in 90+ countries via proprietary LPRT resin technology and the patented Colourfal Zero colourant platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals (Coatings Additives and Colourants)

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Color Masterbatches & Dispersions (IMAEAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pigments & Dyes (IMAEAHAJ), Color Matching, Tinting & Colorant Systems (IMAEAHAL), Color Blends & Formulation Systems (Standardized Blends, Shade Matching) (AFAJAEAF)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals manufacturing
• Paints coatings additives
• Bio-based resin technology
• Colourant dispersions distribution
• CASE industry solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing and Distribution of Specialty Chemicals: Manufactures colour dispersions and bio-based additives while also distributing specialty chemicals and functional extenders globally. Revenue generated through product sales of proprietary technologies including LPRT, Colourfal Zero, and specialty additives to industrial customers in the CASE industry.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Lorama Group manufactures and internationally distributes colourants, bio-based additives, and specialty chemicals for the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) industry. The company's proprietary offerings include Lorama Polysaccharide Resin Technology (LPRT) for VOC reduction, patented Colourfal Zero universal colourants for point-of-sale tinting, InkRes33 VOC-free resin for inks, and pHLora Zero RT VOC-free pH modifier, complemented by colour dispersions and distributed specialty chemicals.

Product overview

Lorama Group is a manufacturer and international distributor offering a portfolio of proprietary technologies and chemical products for the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) industry. The core product portfolio includes Lorama Polysaccharide Resin Technology (LPRT) as the flagship bio-based manufacturing platform, supported by ColourFal Zero universal colourants, Inkres33 VOC-free resin for inks, and pHLora Zero RT VOC-free pH modifier. Lorama also manufactures Colour Dispersions and Bio-based Additives, while distributing Specialty Chemicals and Functional Extenders globally. The offering is complemented by comprehensive Lab Services including formulation support, colour matching, scale-up assistance, and technical troubleshooting, supported by 6 global labs and 40 full-time chemists. The company serves over 3,000 global customers across 90+ countries in industries including Paints & Coatings, Construction, Household & Industrial, Plastics & Rubber, Personal Care, Inks, and Sealants & Adhesives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ColourFal Zero®: Universal colourants for POS tinting platform.
• Lorama Polysaccharide Resin Technology (LPRT)
• InkRes 33
• pHLora Zero RT

Products and services

• Lorama Polysaccharide Resin Technology (LPRT) Proprietary bio-based resin technology that reduces cost of solvent-based alkyd enamels, primers, and stains while maintaining paint quality and enabling VOC reduction for regulatory compliance; sold to industrial paint and coatings manufacturers.
• ColourFal Zero Patented universal colourant platform designed for point-of-sale (POS) tinting, providing paint manufacturers with standardized colourant technology for tinting systems.
• InkRes33 VOC-free polysaccharide resin specifically formulated for ink applications, enabling environmentally compliant ink production for industrial ink manufacturers.
• pHLora Zero RT VOC-free pH modifier designed for paint and coating formulations, providing pH adjustment capabilities without volatile organic compounds for industrial formulators.
• Lab Services Comprehensive laboratory services including Analytical, Polymer Synthesis, Formulation, and Application services providing formulation support, colour matching, scale-up assistance, and technical troubleshooting for CASE industry customers.
• Colour Dispersions Colourant dispersions manufactured by Lorama Group for paints and coatings manufacturers requiring pigment dispersion ingredients.
• Bio-based Additives Sustainable additives derived from renewable resources supporting VOC reduction and environmental compliance in coating formulations for industrial customers.
• Specialty Chemicals and Functional Extenders (Distribution) International distribution of specialty chemicals and functional extenders serving multiple markets across more than 90 countries for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manufacturers across 28 European Union Countries use LPRT technology for VOC compliance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sun Chemical: One of the world's largest producers of pigments and colourants, with deep exposure to the coatings, inks, and plastics end markets. Directly comparable to Lorama's colour dispersions and additives portfolio serving CASE and ink customers.
• Heubach Group: Specialty producer of organic and inorganic pigments and pigment preparations for paints, coatings, plastics, and inks. Closely comparable to Lorama in colourant chemistry focus and coatings customer base.
• DIC Corporation: Global manufacturer of pigments, colourants, and specialty resins, including graphic arts and coatings adjacencies. Comparable to Lorama in combining colourant manufacturing with specialty resin offerings for the CASE market.
• Chromaflo Technologies: Independent global supplier of pigment dispersions and colourants for paints, coatings, thermoset plastics, and inks. Closely matches Lorama's colour dispersions business and POS tinting focus.
• Venator Materials: Specialty chemicals company with a portfolio that includes titanium dioxide and colour pigments serving coatings, plastics, and inks. Comparable in pigment and coatings specialty chemicals exposure.
• DCL Corporation: Manufacturer of high-performance pigments and pigment dispersions for the coatings, plastics, and ink industries. Directly comparable to Lorama in pigment chemistry and coatings end-market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Clariant: Global specialty chemicals company with a sizable Pigments and Colorants business serving paints, coatings, plastics, and printing inks. Operates at much greater scale than Lorama but in overlapping product categories and end markets.
• LANXESS: German specialty chemicals group with a significant inorganic pigments business serving coatings, plastics, and specialty applications. Comparable in pigment/coatings exposure though at substantially larger scale.
• BASF Colors & Effects: BASF's pigments and colorants business serving coatings, plastics, printing, and specialty applications. Operates as a broad incumbent across overlapping product categories with Lorama.

Emerging players

• Tronox: Vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and zircon, with pigments and performance chemicals adjacencies. Overlaps with Lorama in inorganic pigments serving coatings customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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