Kolorcure

What Kolorcure does

Kolorcure Corporation is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of UV (ultraviolet) curable inks and coatings, founded in 1983 by Donald and Brian Templeman and now led by President Daniel Templeman. The company produces its full portfolio in-house at a 30,000 sq ft facility in Batavia, Illinois (1180 Lyon Road). Its product platform spans screen printing inks (10+ series covering POP, container decorating, glass, metal, thermoforming, banners, and vinyl), lithographic and flexographic inks, the proprietary DualKure UV/LED dual-cure line, Lustercure UV coatings (20+ formulations), roll coater coatings, specialty effects (glow-in-the-dark, magnetic receptive, mirror/chrome, antimicrobial, scratch-off), digital inkjet inks for the CET Q5-250 (Ricoh Gen 5) press, and KolorJet adhesion primers for difficult substrates including glass, metal, acrylic, and low-dyne plastics. Underlying technology is UV/LED photopolymer chemistry, with DualKure as the flagship architectural differentiator enabling conversion from any existing Kolorcure line.

The business model is direct, quote-based B2B inside sales: orders are taken by phone or email, supported by a website quote request form, and fulfilled by FedEx, UPS, DHL, and trucking carriers with international reach. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; standard packaging is gallons and 5-gallon pails (quarts discontinued March 2022 due to supply constraints). Custom color matching and custom formulation are bundled with product orders, and the company advertises same-day color matches and next-day large-quantity fulfillment. A Vendor Managed Inventory program via Clear Spider introduces recurring, barcode-tracked replenishment for select accounts, and a small distributor network (NW Graphic Supply, Willox, Sanchez, National UV Supply) extends reach, including into Mexico. The company also distributes SANI-KURE hand sanitizer manufactured by sister company U.S. Colors & Coatings.

Kolorcure serves commercial UV print shops and converters across point-of-purchase displays, rigid packaging, glass and metal decoration, thermoforming, banners, vinyl decals, lithographic packaging, and flexographic labels. Its named end customers are SMBs (e.g., testimonial from David P.), with distributor partners forming the primary channel to mid-market accounts. The firm holds an EcoVadis Bronze Medal for sustainability, and certain inks (GKF Series, Series 7100) are CPSIA compliant and BPA-free, with antimicrobial coatings tested to JIS Z 2801. The company is privately held, family-owned, with no institutional investors or parent company, and reports 1–10 employees.

Name

Kolorcure

Legal name

Kolorcure Corporation

Website

https://kolorcure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kolorcure Corporation is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of UV and LED curable inks, coatings, and primers, serving commercial screen, lithographic, flexographic, and digital printers across glass, metal, plastic, vinyl, and paper substrates. Based in Batavia, IL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty UV Printing Inks and Coatings

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital & Specialty Inks (Inkjet, UV, Conductive) (IMAEAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Printing Inks (IMAEAHAG), Packaging Inks (IMAEAHAH)

Keywords

• UV curable inks
• Screen printing inks
• Flexographic printing inks
• Lithographic UV inks
• UV curable coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Batavia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UV Inks and Coatings Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling UV curable inks and coatings across multiple product series. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales. Standard sizes are gallons and 5-gallon pails; some items sold by the pound. Custom formulation and color matching services are bundled with product sales. Supports same-day color matches and next-day large quantity orders.
2. Additives & Primers: Sale of KolorJet primers (KJ-8214, KJ-8217, KJ-8220), activators/sensitizers, thinners, and adhesion promoters. Additives sold in quarts and gallons.
3. VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory): Ongoing replenishment relationship with customers through VMI program; consumption tracked via barcode scanning and mobile app, driving recurring orders.
4. Ink Knives & Ancillary Supplies: Authorized dealer of Dexter-Russell ink knives and UVW-80 screen wash, generating revenue from ancillary product sales.
5. SANI-KURE Hand Sanitizer Distribution: Distribution of SANI-KURE Extra Strength Hand Sanitizer (sister company product), 70% alcohol with aloe. One-time or recurring product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kolorcure manufactures and sells UV-curable inks, coatings, primers, and specialty printing effects for screen, lithographic, flexographic, digital, and roll coater printing applications. All products are produced in-house at the company's 30,000 sq ft Batavia, Illinois facility and are sold alongside custom color matching, custom formulation, and Vendor Managed Inventory services.

Product overview

Kolorcure is a UV ink and coating manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of printing solutions. The core product lines include DualKure UV/LED Inks (dual-cure technology), Screen Printing Inks (14+ series for various substrates), Lithographic Inks (4 series), Flexographic Inks (3 series), Lustercure UV Coatings (20+ formulations), Roll Coater Coatings (6 products), Special Effects (9+ specialty products), Digital Inks, Kolorjet Additives & Primers, and Other Products. Services include Color Matching, Custom Formulating, Turnaround, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and Compliance Support. Tools include Kolor Chart (45+ colors) and PMS Color Calculator. All products are manufactured in their 30,000 sq ft facility in Batavia, IL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KolorJet: Primers for metal, glass, acrylic, and low dyne substrates including coroplast and polypropylene.
• Lustercure
• DualKure

Products and services

• DualKure UV/LED Inks UV curable inks and coatings that cure instantly by either UV Lamps or LED bulbs, available for screen printing and dry offset/lithographic printing, providing printing flexibility across systems.
• Screen Printing Inks UV curable screen printing inks including Series 7400 (point of purchase), GKF Series (plastic and paper), V-Flex (vinyl applications), Series 7100 (container decorating), Thermoform/Thermoform Plus (vacuum/thermo forming), Metal King II/III (metals), Glass King II (glass), Series 7800/7900 (banners), and CDS Series (CD/DVD).
• Lithographic Inks UV curable lithographic inks including Series 8400 (paper), Series 8500/8600 (plastics), and Series 9500 (dry litho plastics) for paper, synthetic substrates, plastic substrates, films, and foils.
• Flexographic Inks UV curable flexographic inks including Series 5700 (rotary plastics), Series 5400 (paper), and Series 5500 (plastics, foils, films) providing pinhole-free laydowns, high density solids, and strong process colors.
• Lustercure UV Coatings UV curable screen printing coatings including LC 10-100 (Hi Gloss), LC 10-120 (Satin), LC 10-130 (Matte), LC 10-400 (Lens), LC 20-100 (Anti Graffiti), LC 20-200 (Mar and Scratch), LC 20-250 (Acrylic), LC 20-400/500 (Interior/Water White Gloss), LC 20-600 (Exterior), LC 20-800 (Chemical Resist), LC 20-945 (Color Shield), LC 3000L (Gloss), LC 30-100 (Non Skid), LC 30-300 (Imprintable), LC 30-400 (Glueable Stampable), LC 30-700/750 (Dry Erase), and LC 30-800 (Transparitizing).
• Roll Coater Coatings UV curable roller/blanket coater coatings including RLC Thermoform, RLC Special ACM Color Shield, RLC Matte/Hi Gloss Flex Color Shield, RLC 30-700 Dry Erase, and RLC Anti Graffiti.
• Special Effects Inks Specialty UV printing products including Glow in the Dark (phosphorescent, 4-8 hour luminescence), Premier Magnetic Receptive Ink, Antimicrobial Coating (JIS Z 2801 tested), Sterling Silver chrome-like finish, Elite Glitters, GE Series II Imitation Mirror, Multi King Scratch Off Ink, Signature Clear and White, and Shimmer Series.
• Digital Inks Inkjet inks formulated for the CET Q5-250 press supported by Ricoh Gen 5 technology.
• Kolorjet Additives & Primers Primers and additives including KJ-8214 (Metal and Glass), KJ-8217 (MP Acrylic), KJ-8220 (Low Dyne); Activators/Sensitizers (#3, #7); Thinners (#1, #2, #3, #9); and Adhesion Promoters (#8210, #8622, #8350 Series II) for direct-to-substrate printing without labels or vinyl.
• Ancillary Products (Dexter-Russell Ink Knives and UVW-80 Screen Wash) Authorized Dexter-Russell ink knives and UVW-80 screen wash sold as ancillary supplies to Kolorcure's UV ink and coating portfolio.
• Custom Color Matching Service Custom color matching service in which experienced in-house formulators match any swatch or sample provided by the customer; same-day color match turnaround available.
• Custom Ink Formulation Service Custom ink formulation services to meet specific substrate, gloss level, adhesion, weathering, or other specialty requirements for individual customers.
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Collaborative inventory management through the Clear Spider platform, tracking consumption via barcode scanning through a mobile app to drive automated replenishment and recurring orders.
• SANI-KURE Hand Sanitizer Distribution Distribution of SANI-KURE Extra Strength Hand Sanitizer with Aloe (70% alcohol, produced based on WHO and CDC guidelines) manufactured by sister company U.S. Colors & Coatings, Inc.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day color matches and next-day large quantity orders
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clear SpidercoreTechnology or IntegrationClear Spider provides the cloud-based VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) software platform that Kolorcure offers to its customers. Kolorcure monitors and replenishes customer inventory using Clear Spider's barcode scanning and mobile app technology. This is a core operational partnership enabling Kolorcure's VMI service offering.
• U.S. Colors & Coatings, Inc.coreOthersSister company that manufactures SANI-KURE hand sanitizer products, which Kolorcure distributes. Also produces products based on WHO and CDC guidelines (70% alcohol Extra Strength Hand Sanitizer with Aloe).
• NW Graphic SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured distributor logo on Kolorcure's homepage. NW Graphic Supply distributes Kolorcure UV inks and products to its customer base in the graphic supply market.
• WilloxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured distributor logo on Kolorcure's homepage. Willox distributes Kolorcure UV inks to the printing industry.
• SanchezminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured distributor logo on Kolorcure's homepage. Sanchez is a UV printing company and distributor of Kolorcure products.
• National UV SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured distributor logo on Kolorcure's homepage. National UV Supply is a UV supply distributor featuring Kolorcure products.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Siegwerk: Siegwerk is a global ink specialist focused on packaging and label printing with a strong UV-curable ink portfolio. Its UV flexo and screen inks for labels, container decoration, and flexible packaging directly compete with Kolorcure's container decorating and banner series.
• Sun Chemical: Sun Chemical is the world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments, with a deep portfolio of UV, flexo, litho, and gravure inks serving packaging, commercial, and digital print. It is the most direct large-scale competitor to Kolorcure across UV screen, flexo, and offset segments.
• Wikoff Color Corporation: Wikoff Color is a privately held, US-based manufacturer specializing in UV, LED, and EB-curable inks for narrow-web label and packaging markets. Its custom-formulation approach and US manufacturing footprint make it a strong mid-market peer.
• INX International Ink Co. INX International manufactures a full line of ink products including UV, water-based, and solvent-based inks for packaging and commercial print. Its UV screen and flexo inks directly overlap Kolorcure's core product lines.
• Fujifilm Sericol (Fujifilm Ink Solutions): Fujifilm's ink solutions group produces UV and specialty inks for screen, digital, and industrial print. Its specialty UV ink portfolio overlaps with Kolorcure's, particularly in glass, plastic, and graphics applications.
• Zeller+Gmelin GmbH: Zeller+Gmelin is a European manufacturer of UV-curable printing inks and varnishes for screen, offset, and flexo applications. Its specialty in radiation-curing chemistry overlaps directly with Kolorcure's UV product portfolio.
• Nazdar Ink Technologies: Nazdar specializes in UV screen printing inks and digital inks for graphics and industrial applications, with a similarly sized specialty portfolio covering glass, plastic, metal, and container substrates. Nazdar is a close mid-market peer to Kolorcure.
• Marabu GmbH: Marabu manufactures UV-curable screen and digital printing inks plus liquid coatings, serving industrial graphics, packaging, and glass decoration. Its substrate coverage and product breadth closely mirror Kolorcure's.

Broad incumbents

• Flint Group: Flint Group is a major global supplier of inks, coatings, and pressroom chemicals serving packaging, commercial, and newsprint. Its UV inks portfolio is broader but overlaps significantly with Kolorcure's screen and offset product lines.
• Toyo Ink (Artience Co., Ltd.): Toyo Ink (now Artience) is a major Japanese ink and coatings manufacturer with a global presence in UV, gravure, offset, and flexo inks. Its UV screen and packaging inks overlap with Kolorcure's product lines, particularly in container and label decoration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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