Zingametall bvba

What Zingametall bvba does

Zingametall bvba is a privately held Belgian specialty chemicals manufacturer, headquartered in Eke (Nazareth), Belgium, that produces and globally distributes the ZINGA® film galvanising system — a one-component, zinc-rich (96% zinc in dry film) coating that delivers active cathodic (galvanic) protection and passive barrier protection to ferrous metals. Originally invented at Ghent University (UGent) in the 1970s, the technology combines the protection mechanism of hot-dip galvanising with the application simplicity of paint, and is sold in variants such as ZINGASPRAY (aerosol), ZINGALU (organic zinc with aluminium flakes), AQUAZINGA (water-based inorganic zinc silicate, 94% zinc), and ZINGA 420 (low-VOC), complemented by sealers, topcoats, and ZINGASOLV solvent. A unique 'rechargeable' property — where new layers fuse with prior layers without lamination — and duplex system compatibility (extending service life by up to 50%) are the principal technical differentiators.

The company monetises primarily through one-time product sales via a direct partner platform, a multilingual corporate website (English, Dutch, French), and a two-tier global distribution network of regional distributors (e.g., Thor SMETTE in Sweden, J.U.G.S. in Jordan, CHIMIPLEX in Morocco, ZINGA Singapore Pte. Ltd.) and trained applicators operating in 50+ countries. Customer segments span DIY consumers (via the website), professional contractors and applicators (via the partner platform), and large industrial/infrastructure owners including government transport authorities, power utilities, oil and gas operators, and renewable-energy developers. Notable reference projects include the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Singapore MRT rail tracks (SMRT/SBS Transit since 2016), ExxonMobil Fawley refinery, the Mississippi Biloxi Traffic Bridge, Temelin Nuclear Power Plant, and a 46 MWp solar plant near Amman delivered in March 2023. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 (2022) and ISO 14001:2015 (2025) certifications, and is led by CEO Bruno Saverys.

Name

Zingametall bvba

Legal name

Zingametall bvba

Website

https://zinga.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zingametall bvba is a privately held Belgian manufacturer of the ZINGA® zinc-rich film galvanising coating system, selling globally through distributors and a partner platform to DIY users, professional applicators, and infrastructure owners across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Protective Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives) (IMAEAKAK)

Keywords

• Film galvanising coatings
• Cathodic corrosion protection
• Zinc-rich primers
• Industrial protective coatings
• Duplex coating systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Eke

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Film Galvanising Systems): Zingametall manufactures and sells its core ZINGA® coating product line directly to customers through its partner platform, website, and a global distributor network. Products are sold in various pack sizes (e.g., 5 kg and 25 kg for ZINGA 420) and formats including aerosol spray (ZINGASPRAY, ZINGALUSPRAY). The company also sells complementary products: sealers (ZINGALUFER, ZINGACERAM HS), topcoats (ALU ZM, ZINGACERAM PU, ZINGATARFREE, ALUSPRAY, COLORSPRAY), and solvents (ZINGASOLV). Sales are primarily one-time product purchases with repeat purchase potential for maintenance and recharging applications.
2. Professional Application Services (via Partner Network): Zingametall connects customers with experienced applicators who have expertise in using ZINGA® for project applications. While Zingametall does not offer application services directly from its facilities, it maintains a network of trained applicators and distributors who provide professional coating application services using ZINGA® products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zingametall manufactures and globally distributes the ZINGA® film galvanising system, a one-component zinc-rich coating containing 96% zinc in the dry film that delivers active cathodic (galvanic) and passive barrier protection to ferrous metals. The portfolio spans film galvanising systems (ZINGA®, ZINGASPRAY, ZINGALU, ZINGALUSPRAY, AQUAZINGA, ZINGA 420), compatible sealers (ZINGALUFER, ZINGACERAM HS), topcoats (ZINGACERAM PU, ZINGATARFREE, ALU ZM, ALUSPRAY, COLORSPRAY), and ZINGASOLV solvent. These products serve as standalone alternatives to hot-dip galvanising, primers in duplex systems, and rechargeable maintenance coatings for steel structures across infrastructure, marine, oil & gas, power, rail, and industrial applications.

Product overview

Zingametall bvba is a single-brand manufacturer of zinc-based corrosion protection coatings. The core product portfolio centers on the ZINGA® film galvanising system family, which includes ZINGA® (96% zinc), ZINGASPRAY (aerosol), ZINGALU (90% zinc + aluminum), ZINGALUSPRAY, AQUAZINGA (water-based, 94% zinc), and ZINGA 420 (low VOC). These are complemented by sealer products (ZINGALUFER, ZINGACERAM HS), topcoats (ZINGACERAM PU, ZINGATARFREE, ALU ZM, ALUSPRAY, COLORSPRAY), and ZINGASOLV solvent. The products form complete corrosion protection systems for ferrous metals in applications ranging from bridges and power plants to pipelines and marine structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZINGA®: Flagship film galvanising system product containing 96% zinc in dry film, providing cathodic protection to ferrous metals. Available in brush, roll, or spray application.
• ZINGASPRAY
• ZINGALUSPRAY
• AQUAZINGA
• ZINGALU
• ZINGA 420
• ZINGASOLV
• ZINGALUFER
• ZINGACERAM HS
• ZINGACERAM PU
• ZINGATARFREE
• ALUSPRAY
• COLORSPRAY
• ALU ZM

Products and services

• ZINGA® One-pack film galvanising coating containing 96% zinc in the dry film providing active cathodic protection of ferrous metals. Used as a standalone system, alternative to hot-dip galvanisation, primer in duplex systems, or recharging system for hot-dip galvanised surfaces.
• ZINGASPRAY Aerosol spray version of ZINGA® containing 96% zinc in dry film, for easy small applications and repair/touch-up of damaged or old hot-dipped, zinganised, or other zinc-coated structures.
• ZINGALU One-component high-performance standalone organic zinc-rich coating containing 90% ultra-pure zinc (ASTM D520 type III) and 4% aluminium flakes in dry film, providing long-lasting cathodic protection with a bright galvanized-like finish.
• ZINGALUSPRAY Aerosol spray version of ZINGALU containing 92% zinc in dry film with aluminium flakes added to match hot-dip galvanized surface appearance; ideal for repair and touch-up of damaged zinc-coated structures.
• AQUAZINGA Two-component anti-corrosion system on 100% water-based inorganic zinc silicates with 94% zinc content in dry film; offers cathodic protection for ferrous metals, excellent abrasion resistance, and temperature resistance up to 600°C.
• ZINGA 420 One-component organic zinc coating with 96% ultra-pure zinc, low VOC formulation (420 g/l) meeting stricter environmental regulations; suitable as a standalone system, primer in duplex/triplex systems, or repair system for hot-dip galvanised and ZAM surfaces. Packaged in 5 kg and 25 kg containers.
• ZINGALUFER Moisture curing one-component polyurethane sealer incorporating micaceous iron oxides that create a lamellar structure, providing exceptional barrier protection and corrosion resistance as a sealer on ZINGA® or as an intermediate coat in a three-layer ZINGA system.
• ZINGACERAM HS Two-component high solids sealer specially developed for application over ZINGA, offering very good abrasion resistance and excellent corrosion-resistant properties due to high solid content.
• ZINGACERAM PU Two-component acrylic polyurethane finish coating available in most RAL colors with excellent adhesion, containing ceramic particles for exceptional barrier protection against environment with high chemical and abrasion resistance; recommended as colored topcoat in the ZINGA system.
• ZINGATARFREE One-component moisture curing polyurethane coating with excellent water and corrosion resistance due to MIO particles and outstanding chemical resistance; ideal replacement for coal tar products, recommended for duplex systems with ZINGA on immersed or soil-embedded structures.
• ALU ZM Fast-drying one-component aluminum flake coating applied directly on old uncorroded hot-dip galvanized or metallised surfaces, or as aluminum topcoat on ZINGA; provides bright aluminum appearance with good chemical and abrasion resistance.
• ALUSPRAY Aerosol aluminum flake coating applied without primer on old uncorroded hot-dip galvanized or metallised layers, or as topcoat on ZINGA; primarily used for aesthetic reasons to provide a nice aluminum finish.
• COLORSPRAY High-quality acrylic paint in aerosol form developed for easy application on various substrates including metal, wood, paper, glass, cardboard, concrete, and ceramics, with good compatibility with the ZINGA® film galvanising system.
• ZINGASOLV C9-C10 aromatic hydrocarbon solvent manufactured to highest standards, containing no detectable polycyclic aromatics, heavy metals, or chlorinated compounds; used as solvent/thinner for ZINGA, ZINGALUFER, ZINGATARFREE, ALU ZM, and topcoats, and for cleaning equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Duplex system life extension: ZINGA® + topcoat systems can achieve 50% longer lifespan than the sum of individual layer lifespans
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZINCCO Ltd. (Libya)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022ZINCCO Ltd. is the ZINGA® distributor in Libya. ZINCCO started the AGOCO Fire Fighting Pipeline System protection project in Tobruk in January 2022.
• Flanders Investment and TrademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Zingametall website was developed with the support of Flanders Investment and Trade, indicating a partnership for international market development and promotional support for the Belgian company's export activities.
• Thor SMETTE (Sweden)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThor SMETTE is ZINGA®'s distributor in Sweden, responsible for sales and support in the Swedish market. SMETTE worked directly with TRAFIKVERKET (Swedish Road Administration) on the Mönsterås Railway Bridge project, applying ZINGA® as the stand-alone corrosion protection system.
• JORDAN UNITED FOR GENERAL SUPPLIES (J.U.G.S.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.U.G.S. is the official and exclusive ZINGA® distributor in Jordan. J.U.G.S. supplied ZINGA® for the BELECTRIC GULF Solar Plant project in Amman (46 MWp, delivered March 2023), working with main contractor YELLOW DOOR ENERGY and ZINGAMETALL Belgium representative Mr. Girish GUPTA (UAE).
• CHIMIPLEX Sarl (Casablanca, Morocco)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCHIMIPLEX Sarl is the ZINGA® distributor in Morocco. CHIMIPLEX obtained the contract to protect the shrimp fishing vessel TALA 21 in Agadir, applying ZINGA® for marine corrosion protection.
• DEMARC TRADING Co. Ltd. (Thailand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDEMARC TRADING is the ZINGA® distributor in Thailand. DEMARC Trading started repairs and re-coating of an 18,000-litre diesel tank for JBF Company Ltd with a ZINGA® duplex system in October 2021.
• ZINGA (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZINGA Singapore Pte. Ltd. provides ongoing supervision of ZINGA® application at ABRACLEAN's Singapore workshops, where rail tracks for SMRT and SBS Transit are sandblasted and coated as part of the Find & Fix Maintenance program.
• ABRACLEAN (Singapore)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerABRACLEAN is the Singapore-based applicator company responsible for sandblasting and coating SMRT and SBS Transit rail tracks with ZINGA® in their workshops, under constant supervision of ZINGA Singapore Pte. Ltd. Since 2016, all SMRT and SBS Transit rails have been protected with ZINGA® as the unique corrosion protection system.
• YELLOW DOOR ENERGYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYELLOW DOOR ENERGY was the main contractor for the BELECTRIC GULF 46 MWp Solar Plant project in Jordan, responsible for overall project delivery. ZINGA® was specified as the corrosion protection for the supporting beam structures.
• BELECTRIC Solar & Battery GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBELECTRIC GULF (subsidiary of BELECTRIC Solar & Battery GmbH, Germany) is the solar panel installation company that specified and applied ZINGA® for the 46 MWp Amman Solar Plant — protecting HDG beams that were already showing black spots and red rust.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jotun: Norwegian global coatings major with a large Marine and Protective Coatings division that competes directly with ZINGA® in offshore, infrastructure, and energy corrosion-protection tenders. Both serve the same end customers with zinc-rich primer and duplex systems.
• Hempel: Danish global protective and marine coatings supplier with a portfolio including zinc-rich primers and duplex systems targeted at offshore wind, oil & gas, and infrastructure — the same applications where ZINGA® is specified.
• PPG Industries: US-listed global coatings giant offering protective and marine coatings, including zinc-rich primers, directly addressing the same bridge, rail, refinery, and offshore customer base that Zingametall serves.
• AkzoNobel (International Paint): Owner of International Paint, with a global marine and protective coatings range (including zinc-rich and epoxy systems) competing head-to-head with ZINGA® in shipbuilding, offshore, and infrastructure specifications.
• Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine: Division of Sherwin-Williams producing zinc-rich primers, epoxies, and duplex systems for bridges, rail, water/wastewater, and energy — overlapping directly with ZINGA®'s core end markets.

Direct peers

• Carboline: US-headquartered specialist in industrial and protective coatings (Carbozinc zinc-rich primers, Carbothane topcoats) with comparable duplex-system positioning and similar customer mix in petrochemical, marine, and infrastructure.
• Rust-Oleum Industrial: Industrial coatings brand offering zinc-rich primers and rust-prevention systems targeting contractors and DIY — overlapping with Zingametall's dual DIY/professional go-to-market.
• Belzona: Specialty manufacturer of industrial protective coatings and repair composites with direct applicator/distributor model targeting similar infrastructure, marine, and oil & gas maintenance customers.

Emerging players

• Sauereisen: US specialty coatings manufacturer focused on corrosion-resistant linings and zinc-rich primers for chemical processing, wastewater, and infrastructure — adjacent niche player with overlapping technical positioning.
• Wasser Coatings (Teknos): Specialty anti-corrosion coatings business now part of Teknos, focused on zinc-rich and epoxy systems for industrial and marine customers; partial overlap with Zingametall's protective coatings portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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