TIGER Coatings

What TIGER Coatings does

TIGER Coatings GmbH & Co. KG is an Austrian, family-owned manufacturer of industrial surface finishing solutions headquartered in Wels, Austria, founded by brothers Theodor and Gustav Berghofer in the early 1930s and now controlled by the Berghofer family (majority shareholder KR Ing. Kurt Berghofer, Chairwoman Prok. Ing. Elisabeth Berghofer). The company pioneered thermoset powder coating technology after entering the field in 1968 and today operates 8 production facilities and 3 R&D centers across Europe, North America, and Asia, employing approximately 1,300-1,376 people worldwide. Consolidated group sales in 2025 were €307.9 million, with more than 70% of revenue generated outside Austria and R&D intensity above 5% of sales. It is ranked as the 6th largest powder coating manufacturer globally and serves customers in approximately 50 countries.

The business is anchored on the TIGER Drylac® portfolio of more than 1,500 thermoset powder coating products, including the FlexCURE Series 18, 45, and 67 for flexible industrial applications and a range of special effects (3D Metallics, Anodized Look, Flip Flop, Dormant, Pearl, Antique). Proprietary technology centers on one-coat 3D Metallic Effects and the TIGITAL® business unit (created in 2011), which extends the company into industrial digital printing through TIGITAL Tattoo (thermotransfer), TIGITAL 3D-Print (thermoset materials for SLS additive manufacturing), TIGITAL Inks (Chematronix® digital inks), and TIGER ArchiPrint (facade printing). Customer-facing digital tools include the Tigerator browser-based 3D surface configurator, TIGER Digital Finishes (1,500+ downloadable color/effect files integrated with KeyShot, VRED, Unreal, Unity, and other rendering platforms), and a Coverage Calculator/Energy & CO2 calculator. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949 (automotive), Qualicoat, and GSB International.

The go-to-market is B2B and multi-channel: direct enterprise sales teams handling custom and specialty coating orders, a network of 23 wholly-owned affiliated sales companies across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, distribution partners extending reach into additional European, Asian, and African markets, and an e-commerce webshop serving SMB and individual buyers in 9 countries. Target verticals span Architecture & Design, Transportation, General Industry, Furniture, Job Shops, Defense, and Special Substrates (wood, glass, ceramics, plastics). Pricing is quote-based for enterprise customers with list pricing on the webshop and framework agreements available for qualifying accounts. Ownership is private with no external investors or parent company disclosed, and the firm is currently led by CEO Dr. Clemens Steiner, COO Thomas Loibl, and CFO Dr. Reinhold Freiseisen following a generational ownership transition completed in 2015.

Name

TIGER Coatings

Legal name

TIGER Coatings GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://tiger-coatings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

TIGER Coatings is a family-owned Austrian manufacturer of thermoset powder coatings and industrial digital printing solutions (TIGITAL), serving industrial customers across architecture, transportation, general manufacturing, and defense in approximately 50 countries with 1,500+ products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Powder Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Powder Coatings (IMAEAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Powder Coatings (IMADAKAC), Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Powder coatings
• Industrial coatings
• Surface finishing
• Digital printing inks
• Special effect coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Wels

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Powder Coatings Sales: Sale of thermoset powder coatings directly to industrial customers including architects, designers, manufacturers, and job shops. Products are sold through web shop, direct sales teams, and distribution partners.
2. TIGITAL® Products: Sale of digital printing inks, thermotransfer printing solutions (Tattoo), and 3D printing materials for industrial applications
3. Custom/Specialty Coatings: Custom-made products and specialty coatings for specific applications such as automotive, aviation, wind energy, and food-contact applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TIGER Coatings manufactures and sells thermoset powder coatings under the TIGER Drylac® brand for industrial surface finishing across architecture, transportation, general industry, furniture, defense, and specialty applications. Through its TIGITAL® business unit, the company also offers digital printing inks, thermotransfer printing solutions, and thermoset materials for 3D printing, alongside supporting digital tools like the TIGERator 3D configurator and TIGER Digital Finishes asset library.

Product overview

TIGER Coatings is a global manufacturer of thermoset powder coatings with a diversified product portfolio centered on TIGER Drylac® powder coatings and the TIGITAL® digital printing business unit. TIGER Drylac® serves as the core product line for industrial surface finishing, complemented by specialized series including FlexCURE (Series 18, 45, 67) for flexible applications, and special effect products such as 3D Metallics, Anodized Look, Flip Flop, Dormant, Pearl Effects, and Antique Effects. The TIGITAL® division encompasses Tattoo (thermotransfer digital printing), 3D-Print (additive manufacturing materials), Inks (industrial digital printing solutions), and ArchiPrint (facade printing). Supporting digital tools include the TIGERator (3D visualization), TIGER Digital Finishes (downloadable rendering assets), Coverage Calculator, and Energy & CO2 Calculator. The company also operates a B2B e-commerce webshop platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TIGER Drylac®: Main brand for powder coatings, including super durable powder coatings and special effects like 3D Metallics, Anodized Look, Flip Flop, Dormant, Pearl, and Antique finishes.
• TIGITAL®
• FlexCURE

Products and services

• TIGER Drylac® Powder Coatings Environmentally friendly thermoset powder coatings — the company's primary product line for industrial surface finishing across architecture, transportation, general industry, furniture, defense, and specialty substrates.
• Super Durable Powder Coatings High-performance powder coatings designed for long-term durability and weather resistance for architectural and exterior industrial applications.
• FlexCURE Series 18 Flexible powder coating series within the FlexCURE product line offering maximum process flexibility with highest efficiency for industrial applications.
• FlexCURE Series 45 Flexible powder coating series offering maximum process flexibility with highest efficiency, available in matte and glossy finishes for industrial applications.
• FlexCURE Series 67 Flexible powder coating series within the FlexCURE product line, available in matte and glossy finishes for industrial applications.
• 3D Metallics Powder Coatings Premium metallic-effect powder coatings achieving 3D visual depth in one-coat application, representing a quantum leap in metallic effects technology.
• Anodized Look Powder Coatings Special effect powder coating mimicking the appearance of anodized metal surfaces for architectural and design applications.
• Flip Flop Effect Powder Coatings Special effect powder coating with color-shifting properties depending on viewing angle.
• Dormant Effect Powder Coatings Special effect powder coating with unique visual properties.
• Dormant Metallics Powder Coatings Special effect powder coating combining dormant and metallic properties for unique finishes.
• TIGITAL® Tattoo (Thermotransfer Printing) Digital printing technology combining powder coating properties with electrophotographic digital printing for decorative surface applications.
• TIGITAL® 3D-Print Materials Thermoset powder materials for additive manufacturing (SLS 3D printing) with customizable mechanical, thermal, and physical properties.
• TIGITAL® Inks (Chematronix®) Industrial digital printing inks for interior and exterior applications, including primer, ink, varnish, and topcoat systems for industrial printing systems.
• TIGER ArchiPrint Digital printing solution for unique facade designs on building exteriors.
• TIGER Digital Finishes Over 1,500 color and effect files (.axf, .kmp, .exr) based on real scans of powder coated surfaces for realistic digital visualization in CGI rendering software.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solvent-free powder coatings eliminate VOC emissions compared to liquid coatings

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hempel: Danish global coatings supplier with powder, protective, marine, and industrial coatings. Overlaps with TIGER in industrial and architectural powder markets and shares a privately-held family company heritage.
• AkzoNobel: Global paints and coatings major with a sizable powder coatings portfolio (Interpon) serving architecture, automotive, and industrial customers. Highly comparable end markets and customer base to TIGER, but at vastly greater scale and with a broader liquid coatings offering.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Global coatings company focused on refinish, industrial, and light vehicle OEM powder coatings. Directly comparable product line and end markets to TIGER, particularly in transportation and industrial segments.
• Sherwin-Williams: Largest North American coatings company with a powder coatings division serving industrial customers. Competes with TIGER's North American business in architectural, furniture, and general industrial applications.
• PPG Industries: World-leading coatings supplier with powder coating offerings alongside liquid, automotive, industrial, and architectural lines. Competes with TIGER in industrial OEM and architectural segments and is many multiples larger in revenue and R&D budget.
• Jotun: Norway-based global coatings company with a powder coatings business serving architectural, industrial, and offshore customers. Comparable in international footprint and product breadth, with strong presence in Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

Direct peers

• Teknos: Finnish privately owned coatings company with a powder coatings business serving industrial and architectural customers. Similar in ownership profile (private, Nordic), international footprint, and emphasis on sustainable coatings.
• IGP Pulvertechnik: Swiss specialty powder coatings manufacturer closely comparable in size, product portfolio (architectural and industrial), and European export orientation to TIGER Drylac.
• Pulverit: Italy-based powder coatings manufacturer focused on architectural and industrial applications, including Qualicoat-certified products. Directly comparable in product category and European architectural focus.

Regional players

• CIN: Iberian Peninsula-based coatings group with a powder coatings division serving architectural and industrial customers. Comparable product category and end markets to TIGER, but with a primarily regional (Portugal/Spain) commercial focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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