What Renner Coatings does

Renner Coatings is the industrial and maritime coatings division of Renner Herrmann S.A., a privately held Brazilian corporation founded in 1927 in Porto Alegre. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes high-performance liquid and powder coatings for industrial maintenance, anticorrosive protection, fire-retardant applications, and maritime hull protection. Its product portfolio is organized into two product lines — Protective & Marine and Performance & Powder — and includes proprietary systems such as the Polidora Firecoat flame-retardant line (certified to NBR 9442 and ASTM E662), the Oxibar PFC 533 / Massa EPH 920 / Rethane FLV 653 anticorrosive system for industrial tank bases (ISO 12944-compliant), and maritime coatings produced under technology agreements with Japanese partners Kansai Paint (since 1994) and CMP Chugoku Marine Paints (since 2011).

The business operates four manufacturing facilities: a liquid coatings plant in Curitiba/PR (Brazil headquarters), a powder coatings plant in Alumínio/SP (acquired in 2024 as Flex Tintas em Pó), a modern factory in Santiago, Chile (inaugurated 2019/2020), and a Lima, Peru plant (started 2022). The Mekal Tintas operation in Carazinho/RS was also acquired in 2024, adding presence in the agricultural machinery cluster of Rio Grande do Sul. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales for large industrial and maritime accounts with a network of authorized representatives and distributors across Latin America, supported by dedicated agent and customer-order portals and a WhatsApp-based commercial channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers access product pricing, Safety Data Sheets (FDS), and Technical Bulletins (BT) through authenticated online accounts. Quality and environmental management systems are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 across all major production units, with additional ABRAFATI Coatings Care certification in Brazil and Responsible Care verification in Chile.

Name

Renner Coatings

Legal name

Renner Herrmann S.A.

Website

https://rennercoatings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Renner Coatings is the industrial and maritime coatings division of Brazil's Renner Herrmann S.A., manufacturing high-performance liquid and powder coatings for industrial maintenance, anticorrosive, fire-retardant, and maritime applications across Brazil, Chile, and Peru.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Offshore Coatings (IMAEAGAD), Powder Coatings (IMAEAGAE)

Keywords

• Industrial coatings
• Protective coatings
• Maritime paints
• Powder coatings
• Anticorrosive systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Curitiba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Liquid Coatings: High-performance industrial liquid coatings (tintas industriais líquidas) for industrial maintenance, anticorrosive protection, and maritime applications. Sold through direct sales, representatives, and distributor network in Brazil and Latin America.
2. Powder Coatings (Tintas em Pó): Powder coatings produced at the Alumínio/SP unit (acquired as Flex Tintas em Pó). Serves industrial customers requiring powder coating finishes.
3. Maritime Coatings: Specialized maritime paints and coatings developed through partnerships with Japanese technology partners (Kansai Paint, CMP Chugoku Marine Paints), targeting ship hulls and marine structures.
4. Technical Services and Support: Technical support services including application consulting, thickness measurement guidance, and maintenance recommendations for industrial coating projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Renner Coatings manufactures and sells high-performance industrial liquid coatings and powder coatings for industrial maintenance, anticorrosive protection, fire-retardant applications, and maritime vessels. The company produces specialized product systems including anticorrosive primers, high-build intermediates, polyurethane finishes, and fire-retardant coatings, sold primarily to industrial and maritime customers across Brazil, Chile, and Peru.

Product overview

Renner Coatings operates as a division of Renner Herrmann S.A., offering a multi-product portfolio of industrial coatings that includes liquid coatings (produced at Curitiba/PR facility), powder coatings (produced at Alumínio/SP facility), and specialized fire protection coatings. The product portfolio is organized into Protective & Marine coatings and Performance & Powder coatings product lines. Core system products for industrial tank bases include the Oxibar PFC 533 primer, Massa EPH 920 intermediate coating, and Rethane FLV 653 polyurethane finish, while fire protection is addressed through the Polidura Firecoat line (available in white matte and transparent varnish versions). The company recently expanded through acquisitions including Mekal Tintas (high-performance industrial coatings) and Flex powder coatings operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Protective & Marine Coatings Industrial protective coatings and maritime coatings product line serving industrial and maritime sectors with high-performance coating technologies.
• Performance & Powder Coatings High-performance industrial coatings and powder coatings product line, including liquid and powder coating technologies.
• Liquid Coatings (Curitiba Unit) Liquid industrial coatings produced at the Curitiba/PR facility serving industrial and maritime markets.
• Powder Coatings (Alumínio Unit) Powder coatings produced at the Alumínio/SP facility, expanding the company's powder coating capabilities.
• Anticorrosive System for Industrial Tank Bases Three-step anticorrosive coating system approved per ISO 12944 for aggressive environments: Oxibar PFC 533 primer, Massa EPH 920 intermediate coat, and Rethane FLV 653 polyurethane topcoat.
• Polidora Firecoat Fire-retardant coating acting as flame retardant, reducing fire propagation and toxic gas emissions. Available in white matte (1001) and transparent matte varnish (1000). Certified to NBR 9442 and ASTM E662 standards.
• Mekal Tintas Brand High-performance liquid and powder industrial coatings brand acquired from Carazinho/RS, with strong market presence in Rio Grande do Sul.
• Maritime Coatings Specialized maritime paints and coatings developed through partnerships with Japanese technology partners (Kansai Paint, CMP Chugoku Marine Paints), targeting ship hulls and marine structures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% reduction in disposable cup usage since 2018, eliminating approximately 130,000 cups per year
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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mekal TintasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Renner Coatings acquired the operations of Mekal Tintas, headquartered in Carazinho/RS, Brazil. Mekal focuses on high-performance liquid and powder industrial coatings with significant market presence in Rio Grande do Sul, particularly in the agricultural machinery hub in the northern part of the state. The acquisition brings Mekal's recognized service quality and product portfolio to Renner Coatings.
• Flex Tintas em Pó (Flex Powder Coatings)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Renner Coatings acquired Flex – Tintas em Pó, based in Alumínio/SP, Brazil in 2024. This acquisition established Renner Coatings' powder coatings unit, expanding its product portfolio to include industrial powder coatings alongside its existing liquid coatings.
• CMP Chugoku Marine PaintscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2011Partnership initiated in 2011 with Japanese company CMP Chugoku Marine Paints for the maritime coatings segment. This partnership supports Renner Coatings' development and production of marine hull coatings and maritime protection systems.
• Valspar (VALSPAR RENNER)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Joint venture created in 1997 with Valspar for metal packaging coatings operations across South America. VALSPAR RENNER operated in the segment of coatings for metal packaging.
• DuPontminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Joint venture formalized in 1995 with DuPont to create Renner DuPont Tintas Automotivas e Industriais S.A., focused on automotive and industrial coatings.
• Kansai Paint Marine Coatings Co. Ltd.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Technology agreement signed in 1994 with Japanese company Kansai Paint Marine Coatings for the production of maritime coatings. This technology partnership enabled Renner Herrmann to enter the marine paint market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hempel: Danish-headquartered global specialist in marine and protective industrial coatings with strong presence in Latin America. Highly comparable to Renner's maritime and industrial protective coatings portfolio, and a direct competitor in ship hull and offshore segments.
• Anjo Tintas: Brazilian industrial coatings manufacturer serving industrial maintenance, automotive, and protective segments. Direct regional competitor to Renner in Brazilian industrial liquid coatings with comparable mid-market positioning.
• Jotun: Norwegian global coatings manufacturer with leading positions in marine, protective, and powder coatings. Comparable to Renner across industrial maintenance, marine, and powder coating lines, with overlapping ISO 12944-certified product offerings.
• CMP Coatings (Chugoku Marine Paints): Japanese marine coatings specialist and Renner's technology partner since 2011. Directly comparable as a marine coatings formulator, though operating globally rather than via licensing as Renner does in Latin America.
• WEG Tintas: Brazilian industrial coatings division of WEG Group, focused on liquid and powder industrial coatings for motors, equipment, and infrastructure. Direct competitor in the Brazilian industrial coatings market with similar ISO-certified manufacturing footprint.

Broad incumbents

• AkzoNobel: Global paints and coatings giant with major industrial, marine (International Paint), and powder coatings franchises. Comparable to Renner in industrial and marine segments but with global breadth and broader product portfolio.
• Sherwin-Williams: Global coatings leader with significant industrial, protective, and marine exposure, particularly after its 2017 acquisition of Valspar (Renner's former VALSPAR RENNER JV partner). Competes directly with Renner in Latin American industrial protective coatings.
• Kansai Paint: Japanese global coatings major and Renner's technology partner for marine coatings since 1994. Comparable across automotive, industrial, and marine segments; Kansai's broader geographic footprint contrasts with Renner's Latin America focus.
• PPG Industries: Global industrial and decorative coatings major that acquired Renner Herrmann's decorative paints division in 2007. Overlaps with Renner in industrial protective and marine coatings but operates at vastly greater global scale and R&D depth.
• Nippon Paint: Asia-headquartered global coatings major with growing industrial and marine coatings presence in Latin America. Comparable to Renner in protective and marine coatings, with broader architectural paints portfolio offsetting cyclical industrial exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 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

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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