ICA Group

What ICA Group does

ICA Group (Industria Chimica Adriatica SpA) is an Italian industrial coatings manufacturer specializing in water-based, UV-curing, and bio-based formulations for wood and glass surfaces. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Civitanova Marche, Italy, the company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW), structured as ICA SpA con Socio Unico. Its product portfolio spans two main categories: wood coatings (water-based interior/exterior, BIO renewable-raw-material, UV and UV LED, polyurethane/acrylic, polyester, stains, and fire-retardant systems under the Arborea, Iridea, S-MATT, Parkea, and Prometea ranges) and glass paints (flat and container glass, including thermosetting, metallic, special effects, and safety coatings under the Vidrea range). The company holds proprietary formulation technology including the ICA COLOR tintometric system enabling reproduction of over 2,300 colors and the S-MATT ultra-matte metallic finish platform.

ICA Group serves B2B industrial customers across furniture manufacturers, window and door makers, wooden flooring producers, glass packaging companies, and niche segments including marine interiors, musical instruments, and contract furnishings. Notable customers include Euromobil, Binova, Snaidero, Wren Kitchens, FerreroLegno, Vogue Furniture, and government projects such as the New Parliament House in New Delhi. The company maintains an R&D infrastructure of 66 specialized technicians, a Performance Lab executing over 3,000 samples and 5,000 tests annually, a Life Lab experience hub, and an ICA Academy accredited by the Marche Region. Geographic operations span Italy, China, Germany, Poland, France, Spain, India, and the USA (via ICA North America), with a separate consumer brand (icaforyou.com) serving the DIY segment. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed, consistent with custom industrial B2B specifications.

Name

ICA Group

Legal name

ICA SpA con Socio Unico

Website

https://icaspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ICA Group is an Italian industrial coatings manufacturer, founded in 1971 and owned by Sherwin-Williams, specializing in water-based, UV-curing, and bio-based coatings for wood and glass surfaces. It serves B2B customers across furniture, windows, doors, flooring, and glass packaging industries in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Decorative Coatings (IMAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging & Can Coatings (IMAEAGAF), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Wood coatings
• Industrial glass paints
• Water-based coatings
• UV curing coatings
• Bio-based coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Marche

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Wood Coatings: Specialized coatings for wood surfaces including water-based, UV, polyurethane, acrylic, polyester, and bio-based formulations for furniture, windows, doors, flooring, and contract furnishings
2. Industrial Glass Paints: Water-based paints for flat glass and container glass applications serving perfume, beverage, and tableware markets with sustainable coating solutions
3. Professional Services: Technical support, laboratory testing services (Performance Lab), training through ICA Academy, and application support through Innovation Camp

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ICA Group (Industria Chimica Adriatica) designs, manufactures, and sells industrial coatings for wood and glass surfaces. Its portfolio spans water-based, BIO, UV-curable, polyurethane, acrylic, polyester, stain, fire-retardant, and special-effect coatings organized into branded ranges (Arborea, Iridea, S-MATT, Urban Matter, Parkea, Prometea, Vidrea). It also operates a tintometric color-matching system (ICA COLOR with 2,300+ colors) and provides laboratory testing, R&D, and training services to industrial customers in furniture, windows/doors, flooring, marine, and glass packaging.

Product overview

ICA Group (Industria Chimica Adriatica) is a manufacturer of industrial coatings for wood and glass, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Civitanova Marche, Italy. The company operates as a subsidiary of The Sherwin-Williams Company and offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into two main categories: Wood Coatings (water-based, BIO, UV, polyurethane, acrylic, polyester, stains, and fire-retardant coatings) and Glass Paints (for flat and container glass). The product portfolio is organized into distinct ranges including Arborea (exterior water-based coatings), Iridea (interior coatings with water-based, polyurethane, polyester, and UV curing options), S-MATT (ultra-matte coatings), Urban Matter (metal, stone, marble, and special effect coatings), Parkea (flooring coatings), and Vidrea Glass Paint (glass-specific paints including the BALANCE Colors Collection). Beyond products, ICA Group provides supporting services including ICA Lab (R&D), Life Lab (creative hub), Performance Lab (testing), and ICA Academy (training). The company also offers an Application Book mobile app and ICA for You consumer brand. ICA Group serves B2B customers in furniture, windows, doors, flooring, marine, musical instruments, and glass packaging sectors worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arborea: Water-based coatings for exteriors
• BIO Coatings
• Iridea
• Parkea
• Prometea
• S-MATT
• Special Effects
• Urban Matter
• Vidrea Glass Paint
• ICA Lab
• Life Lab
• Performance Lab
• ICA Academy
• ICA COLOR
• iCO
• ICA for You
• Application Book
• ICA Innovation Camp

Products and services

• Arborea Water-based coatings line for exteriors including impregnating agents, top coats, and specialized variants (Arborea Sun, Color, Natural Matter, Pastel, Metal, Protech) for outdoor wood protection and finishing.
• Iridea Interior coatings line encompassing water-based, polyurethane, polyester, BIO, UV curing, and UV LED curing technologies for furniture, kitchens, doors, and interior design applications.
• BIO Water-based Coatings Eco-friendly coatings formulated with renewable raw materials, reducing environmental impact while maintaining high performance for wood surfaces across interior and exterior applications.
• S-MATT Matt coatings for wood delivering ultra-matte, anti-fingerprint surfaces with a soft-touch feel. Includes S-MATT METALLIC variant with metallic matte finishes and gloss levels at or below 3.
• Urban Matter Special effect coatings line including Steel Effect, Liquid Foil (gold, copper, bronze), Corten Effect, Eldorado 24K, Marble Effect, Granitico Effect, Chrome Effect, and Stone Effect for contemporary interior design.
• Parkea Coatings specifically formulated for wooden flooring, including products for traditional parquet, pre-finished flooring, and UV curing technologies.
• Prometea Fire-Retardant Coatings Certified fire-retardant coatings for wood that meet strict safety standards for applications requiring flame resistance.
• Vidrea Glass Paint Water-based glass paints for flat and container glass, including thermosetting paints, metallic finishes, special effects (ICE, Mirror, GPSAFE), and the BALANCE Colors Collection for perfume, beverage, and tableware applications.
• UV Coatings and UV LED Coatings UV-curable coatings that polymerize under UV light and specialized UV LED lamp technology, providing fast drying times, high durability, energy efficiency, and reduced heat generation for wood surfaces.
• ICA COLOR Tintometric System Color matching and tinting system enabling reproduction of over 2,300 colors across ICA, RAL, and NCS color charts for customized coating solutions.
• Special Effects Coatings Refined special effect coatings with unique character for distinctive interior design applications across furniture and contract furnishings.
• Performance Lab Testing Services Chemical-physical testing laboratory performing over 3,000 samples and 5,000 tests annually across 200+ test types for interior furnishing, window fixtures, flooring, and glass sectors, available to customers evaluating finished product characteristics.
• ICA Academy Training Company academy accredited by the Marche Region providing professional training programs and e-learning platform for coating application techniques and industry education.
• ICA for You DIY-focused consumer brand offering paints and coatings for retail consumers seeking do-it-yourself wood and glass project solutions.
• Application Book Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android featuring color visualization, CO2 calculator for BIO products, color picker, catalog access, and portfolio sharing capabilities for architects and designers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ samples and 5,000+ tests performed annually in Performance Lab
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sherwin-WilliamscoreOthers · 1 January 2021Sherwin-Williams completed acquisition of ICA Group, bringing ICA under the management and coordination of the global coatings leader. ICA operates as a brand under Sherwin-Williams while maintaining its specialized focus on wood and glass coatings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ICACoatings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ica-coatings
• Instagraminstagram.com/icacoatings
• Pinterestit.pinterest.com/icacoatings
• Facebookfacebook.com/ICAPidiliteIndia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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