Fast & Fluid Management

What Fast & Fluid Management does

Fast & Fluid Management, headquartered in Sassenheim, Netherlands, designs and manufactures automated paint tinting equipment for paint retailers, hardware stores, and home improvement chains. The company, founded in 1985 and operated as part of IDEX Corporation's Dispensing Group, sells automatic and manual paint dispensers (TI Element series, Harbil Next Gen HA180/HA480/HA680, X-SMART and X-PROTINT lines), complementary mixers and shakers (GA, GX, Hercules, SK series), and tinting software (Tintelligence, PrismaPro2 POS, PrismaRT mobile). Its proprietary ZeroPurge™ piston pump technology eliminates purge waste and supports 100% colorant recirculation, and its UVC Technology enables biocide-free tinting solutions; these technical differentiators are positioned to reduce total cost of ownership for retailers operating high-throughput paint departments.

Name

Fast & Fluid Management

Legal name

Fast & Fluid Management

Website

https://fast-fluid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fast & Fluid Management, headquartered in Sassenheim, Netherlands, designs and manufactures automated paint tinting dispensers, mixers, shakers, and supporting software for paint retailers and hardware/home improvement stores worldwide, operating as part of IDEX Corporation's Dispensing Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sassenheim

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Paint Dispensing Equipment Sales: Sale of automatic and manual paint dispensers including TI Element series, Harbil Next Gen series, X-SMART series, and other dispenser models for paint stores and hardware retailers
2. Mixers & Shakers Sales: Sale of mixers and shakers including Hercules Mixer, GA series, SK series designed to complement paint dispensers for different volumes, can sizes, and automation levels
3. Software Solutions: Tinting software including Tintelligence platform and PrismaPro2 POS tinting software for accuracy, efficiency, and control of tinting operations
4. FFM Service & Support: Comprehensive maintenance and support solutions including equipment performance optimization, lifespan extension, and after-sales service
5. Training Academy: Expert-led training and certification programs for technicians to master tinting operations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fast & Fluid Management manufactures and sells automatic and manual paint dispensers, mixers, shakers, and tinting software for paint stores, hardware retailers, and home improvement outlets. Their portfolio includes proprietary TI Element series and Harbil HA series dispensers with ZeroPurge™ and UVC technologies, complemented by mixers, shakers, the Tintelligence software platform, PrismaPro2 POS software, and PrismaRT mobile application.

Product overview

Fast & Fluid Management offers a comprehensive paint tinting solutions portfolio consisting of three core product categories: Automatic and Manual Paint Dispensers (including TI Element series, Harbil HA series, X-SMART series, and various other dispenser models), Mixers and Shakers (GA, GX, Hercules, SK series), and Software Solutions (Tintelligence platform, PrismaPro2 POS, PrismaRT Mobile). The company also provides Automation Solutions with Harbil HA480/680 systems and Biocide-Free Tinting Solutions featuring UVC technology. Products are complemented by FFM Service maintenance programs, Training Academy, and My Fast & Fluid customer portal. The TI Element platform targets small and medium operations, while Harbil Next Gen dispensers serve higher-volume operations, and the unified Tintelligence software connects operations for efficiency and commercial success.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FFM Service: Maintenance and support solutions for equipment performance and longevity
• Fast & Fluid Training Academy
• Tintelligence
• My Fast & Fluid
• Harbil
• TI Element

Products and services

• TI Element 2 Automatic Paint Dispenser Compact, precise automatic paint dispenser with ZeroPurge™ technology for minimal waste and maximum efficiency, designed for small to mid-sized paint stores with fast setup and ultra-low maintenance.
• TI Element 3 Automatic Paint Dispenser Precision dispenser with up to 32 canisters, 100% recirculation, and ZeroPurge™ piston pump technology, designed for low to mid-volume tinting with compact footprint and faster order fulfillment.
• TI Element 4 Automatic Paint Dispenser All-rounder automatic paint dispenser designed for elevated tinting essentials, offering enhanced performance capabilities for small and medium daily tinting operations.
• Harbil HA180 Automatic Paint Dispenser Automatic paint dispenser from the Harbil Next Gen lineup offering unmatched efficiency, precision, and reliability for optimized tinting operations.
• Harbil HA480 Automatic Paint Dispenser Automatic paint dispenser designed for maximized efficiency and minimized labor with advanced technology and minimal maintenance requirements. Part of Harbil Next Gen lineup with UVC Technology.
• Harbil HA680 Automatic Paint Dispenser High-capacity automatic paint dispenser with UVC technology for colorant protection, designed for maximized efficiency in larger tinting operations. Part of Harbil Next Gen lineup.
• X-SMART PRO Automatic Paint Dispenser Hassle-free automatic paint dispenser designed for precision color dispensing with enhanced automation and user-friendly operation for paint stores.
• X-SMART Automatic Paint Dispenser Series Series of automatic paint dispensers including X-SMART, X-SMART Sleek, X-SMART M, and X-SMART XL variants offering accurate color dispensing across different operational sizes for paint stores.
• X-PROTINT Automatic Paint Dispenser Series Series of professional-grade automatic paint dispensers including X-PROTINT and X-PROTINT XL variants for high-volume professional tinting applications.
• Manual Paint Dispensers (22CW, 23BM, 53BM) Manual paint dispensers (22CW, 23BM, 53BM) for basic color dispensing tasks and simple tinting operations without automated features.
• GA Series Automatic Mixers Automatic mixers including GA450 and GA480 models designed to complement paint dispensers for efficient mixing operations across different volumes.
• Hercules Mixer Heavy-duty mixer designed for demanding mixing operations in paint stores, complementing paint dispenser lines.
• GX300 Automatic Mixer Automatic mixer for efficient paint mixing that complements dispenser operations in paint retail environments.
• SK Series Automatic Shakers Series of automatic paint shakers including SK350, SK450, SK550 variable-speed, and SK300/SK300 Pro variants offering efficient agitation for paint cans across different operational scales.
• Tintelligence Software Platform Smart tinting software platform that combines technology and insightful data to elevate tinting business operations, driving operational efficiency and commercial success for paint retailers.
• PrismaPro2 POS Tinting Software Point-of-sale tinting software for managing color dispensing operations and transactions in paint retail environments.
• PrismaRT Mobile Tinting Application Mobile application enabling tinting operations and color dispensing on-the-go for paint retail staff.
• Biocide-Free Tinting Solutions Innovative tinting solutions that eliminate the need for biocides, reducing environmental impact while maintaining quality and reliability, featuring UVC technology for colorant protection.
• Automation Solutions (Harbil HA480/HA680) Comprehensive automation solutions including Harbil Automation HA480 and HA680 systems for maximized efficiency and minimized labor in tinting operations.
• FFM Service & Support Comprehensive maintenance and support solutions to maximize equipment performance and lifespan with hassle-free service for paint tinting equipment.
• Training Academy Expert-led training and certification programs for technicians to master tinting operations with hands-on instruction.
• My Fast & Fluid Customer Portal Customer portal providing licensing, configuration, downloads, and support services for Fast & Fluid equipment users and partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• ZeroPurge™ technology eliminates purge waste for minimal waste operations
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IDEX CorporationcoreOthersIDEX Corporation is the parent company of Fast & Fluid Management. Fast & Fluid is marketed as 'The Trusted IDEX Dispensing Group.' IDEX is a global company (idexcorp.com) that owns and operates various dispensing and metering pump companies. Fast & Fluid operates as a business unit within IDEX's Dispensing Group.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Graco: Graco is a large US-listed manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, including pumps, dispensers, and proportioning systems sold across industrial, contractor, and process markets. It is comparable as a fluid-dispensing incumbent rather than a direct paint-tinting competitor.
• Seko: Seko designs and manufactures industrial dosing, mixing, and injection pumps used across water treatment, hygiene, and industrial fluid applications. It is broader than paint tinting but its metering-pump and dosing core technology is directly analogous to Fast & Fluid's piston-pump dispensers.

Direct peers

• Corob: Corob is an Italian manufacturer of automatic paint tinting dispensers, mixers, shakers, and dosing equipment sold to paint retailers and hardware chains globally. It competes head-to-head with Fast & Fluid's TI Element and Harbil lines on dispenser accuracy, capacity, and software integration.
• Fluid Management: Fluid Management is the IDEX sister company that markets essentially the same paint-tinting dispenser and shaker portfolio under its own brand across North and South America. It is the closest comparable to Fast & Fluid — same product family, same parent, complementary geography with significant operational overlap.
• CPS Color: CPS Color supplies in-store tinting equipment, colorant systems, and related software to paint retailers and industrial coatings producers. It directly overlaps with Fast & Fluid's hardware-plus-colorant-plus-software proposition for retail paint stores.

Others

• IDEX Corporation: IDEX Corporation is the publicly-listed parent (NYSE: IEX) that owns Fast & Fluid within its Dispensing Group alongside Fluid Management and other fluid-handling businesses. Included as the controlling owner whose strategic priorities shape Fast & Fluid's investment and exit trajectory.
• Dürr AG: Dürr AG is a German industrial engineering company supplying paint application and finishing systems (including mixing rooms) to automotive and industrial coatings customers. It is adjacent rather than directly competitive — paint manufacturing equipment rather than in-store retail tinting — but relevant for technology and end-market adjacency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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