LB Group

What LB Group does

LB Group is a titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment manufacturer that produces rutile-grade and premium-performance TiO2 pigments for industrial customers across paints, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, construction, and automotive end markets. The company operates globally, with a stated reach spanning Asia Pacific, Europe, and other global markets, and is positioned in industry market reports alongside tier-one TiO2 producers including Tronox, Chemours, Kronos Worldwide, and Heubach.

The company's core technology is chloride-process titanium dioxide pigment manufacturing, executed at the Greatham, Teesside production site acquired in April 2026 from Venator Materials UK Ltd (which had entered administration in October 2025). Following the acquisition, LB Group established a new Tioxide subsidiary under its UK arm, LB Titanium UK Ltd, to operate the facility and continue producing premium-performance TiO2 pigments under the established TIOXIDE and DELTIO brands. The deal safeguards 132 existing jobs and is expected to create approximately 70 additional roles, with production targeted to restart in 2026.

LB Group operates a B2B, sales-led go-to-market model, distributing TiO2 pigments directly to industrial manufacturers and processors. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of pigment volumes rather than licensing or subscription arrangements, and pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is global and direct, with no consumer-facing marketing; market presence is instead established through industry analyst reports and trade relationships. LB Group appears to be a privately held entity with no public ticker, no disclosed parent company, and no reported funding rounds in the source material.

Name

LB Group

Website

https://lbgroupltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LB Group is a titanium dioxide pigment manufacturer producing premium-performance TiO2 products under the TIOXIDE and DELTIO brands for industrial customers in paints, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, construction, and automotive sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pigments (Titanium Dioxide)

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

Pigments & Dyes (IMAEAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Carbon Black & Bulk Pigments (IMAEAAAF)

Keywords

• Titanium dioxide pigments
• TiO2 pigment manufacturing
• Rutile grade pigments
• Industrial white pigments
• Chloride process pigments

Headquarters

HQ city

Colchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Sales: LB Group manufactures and sells titanium dioxide pigments to industrial customers in paints, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, and automotive sectors. Revenue is generated through direct sales of TiO2 pigments to manufacturers and processors globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

LB Group, through its UK subsidiary LB Titanium UK Ltd and the newly established Tioxide subsidiary, manufactures and sells premium-performance titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments under the TIOXIDE and DELTIO brands at the Greatham, Teesside facility. The company supplies rutile-grade TiO2 pigments produced via the chloride process to industrial customers in the paints, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, construction, and automotive sectors, with production targeted to restart in 2026.

Product overview

LB Group is a titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment manufacturer operating through its UK subsidiary LB Titanium UK Ltd. The company produces premium-performance TiO2 pigments under the TIOXIDE and DELTIO brands. Following the acquisition of the Greatham facility, LB Group established a new Tioxide subsidiary to continue producing these pigment brands. The company is identified as a key player in the global pigments market, serving construction, automotive, cosmetics, and plastics industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TIOXIDE: Premium-performance TiO2 pigment brand produced at the Greatham facility
• DELTIO

Products and services

• TIOXIDE Premium-performance titanium dioxide pigments produced at the Greatham facility under the Tioxide subsidiary, supplied to industrial customers in paints, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, construction, and automotive sectors.
• DELTIO Premium-performance titanium dioxide pigments produced at the Greatham facility under the Tioxide subsidiary, supplied to industrial customers in paints, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, construction, and automotive sectors.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Venator Materials UK LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026LB Group, through its UK subsidiary LB Titanium UK Ltd, acquired the titanium dioxide pigment manufacturing site in Greatham, Teesside, from Venator Materials UK Ltd which entered administration in October 2025. The acquisition includes production assets and the right to continue producing premium-performance TiO2 pigments under TIOXIDE and DELTIO brands.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Tronox Holdings: One of the world's largest vertically integrated TiO2 producers, explicitly listed alongside LB Group as a key global TiO2 market player. Directly comparable in core rutile TiO2 pigment manufacturing serving paints, coatings, and plastics end markets.
• The Chemours Company: Major global TiO2 producer (Ti-Pure brand) named alongside LB Group as a key industry player. Direct competitor in premium-performance TiO2 pigments for coatings, plastics, and specialty applications.
• Kronos Worldwide: Leading global TiO2 pigment manufacturer, explicitly named alongside LB Group as a key market participant. Comparable in producing rutile and anatase TiO2 grades for industrial coatings and plastics customers.
• Venator Materials: Former owner of the Greatham TiO2 facility acquired by LB Group. Prior global TiO2 producer (TIOXIDE brand origin) that entered administration in 2025; directly comparable as LB Group effectively acquired and continues one of Venator's core production platforms.
• Heubach GmbH: Global pigments manufacturer explicitly named alongside LB Group as a key TiO2 market participant. Comparable in producing inorganic and specialty pigments for coatings, plastics, and industrial applications.
• INEOS Pigments: Producer of TiO2 pigments serving coatings, inks, and plastics markets globally. Direct competitor in the TiO2 manufacturing space, particularly relevant as another Western TiO2 producer competing in the European market LB Group is entering.
• Lomon Billions: One of the world's largest TiO2 producers, based in China, serving global paints, coatings, and plastics customers. Direct competitor in the commodity TiO2 supply market and a key pricing reference for the global industry.
• CNNC Hua Yuan Titanium Dioxide: Major Chinese TiO2 producer supplying global industrial markets. Comparable as a direct TiO2 pigment manufacturer competing in the same global supply landscape as LB Group's new Greatham operation.

Regional players

• Tayca Corporation: Japan-based TiO2 and surface treatment chemicals producer serving Asia Pacific markets. Comparable in TiO2 pigment manufacturing technology and end-market focus, but primarily regional in geographic coverage.
• Travancore Titanium Products: India-based TiO2 manufacturer (part of Kerala Minerals & Metals). Comparable in TiO2 pigment production technology, but primarily serves Indian and South Asian markets rather than the European market LB Group is targeting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lb_group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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