Peters Group

What Peters Group does

Peters Group (Lackwerke Peters GmbH & Co. KG) is a German specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1956 and headquartered in Kempen, Germany. The company is family-owned and currently in its third generation of ownership, with a workforce of 101–250 employees. Peters positions itself as the only full-range global supplier of coating materials for electronics, focused on printed circuit board (PCB) protection and functional coatings.

The company's product portfolio is organized into four lines: ELPEPCB (PCB coatings and solder resists), ELPEGUARD (conformal coatings), ELPECAST (casting compounds and potting materials), and ELPESPEC (auxiliary products for electronics manufacturing). Peters has developed proprietary technologies including Twin-Cure (dual-cure coating systems), Elpemer, and Elpejet (inkjet solder resist technology). The company sells to 4,000+ customers across 90+ countries through a network of 65 sales partners, with named end customers spanning automotive (Hella, VDO/Continental, BMW), aerospace (NASA JPL), and LED lighting (Cree).

Peters operates a B2B specialty chemicals model, monetizing through direct sales and partner distribution of protective and functional coatings to electronics manufacturers. The company holds ISO 9001 certification (since 1996) and has established or is establishing subsidiaries in multiple markets, including Peters Italia, Peters China Shanghai (2016), Peters Schweiz GmbH (2020), and a planned France sales office (2026). Sales are restricted in Russia, Belarus, and Iran. End markets include automotive electronics, aerospace, medical devices, LED lighting, and general industrial electronics.

Name

Peters Group

Legal name

Lackwerke Peters GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://peters.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Peters Group is a German family-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer producing protective and functional coating materials for printed circuit boards and electronic components, serving 4,000+ customers across automotive, aerospace, medical, and LED industries in 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coatings for Electronics

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Printed circuit coatings
• Conformal coatings
• Casting compounds
• PCB protection materials
• Electronic coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PCB Coatings and Materials: Sale of high-tech coating materials including printed circuit coatings (ELPEPCB®), solder resists, etch resists, plating resists, and via filling materials for PCB manufacturing.
2. Conformal Coatings: ELPEGUARD® conformal coatings for protection and insulation of assembled PCBs, sold as ready-to-use systems in various chemistries (acrylate, polyurethane, silicone).
3. Casting Compounds: ELPECAST® casting compounds for protection of electronic components, sensors, and LED applications. Available in multiple chemistries for different environmental requirements.
4. Auxiliary Products: ELPESPEC® auxiliary products including thinners, cleaning agents, adhesion promoters, and processing aids that complement the core coating product lines.
5. Testing and Laboratory Services: Peters operates ELPETEC testing laboratory offering physical, mechanical, electrical, and chemical testing services for coating materials and customer-provided samples. Prices range from EUR 100-2100 per test plus processing fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Peters Group develops and manufactures high-tech coating materials for the electronics industry, organized in four integrated product lines: ELPEPCB printed circuit coatings for PCB production (solder resists, etch resists, plating resists, inkjet resists, thermal transfer pastes), ELPEGUARD conformal coatings for protecting assembled PCBs, ELPECAST casting compounds (polyurethane, silicone, epoxy) for encapsulating electronic components, and ELPESPEC auxiliary processing products. Products are developed and manufactured in Germany and sold to industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

Peters Group is a specialty chemical company offering four integrated product lines for electronics manufacturing: ELPEPCB® (printed circuit coatings for PCB production), ELPEGUARD® (conformal coatings for assembled PCB protection), ELPECAST® (casting compounds for component encapsulation), and ELPESPEC® (auxiliary processing products). The company develops and manufactures high-tech coatings in Germany for applications in automotive electronics, industrial engineering, aerospace, medical technology, LED lighting, and renewable energy. Products range from solder masks, conformal coatings, and thermal management materials to specialized casting compounds using polyurethane, silicone, and epoxy chemistries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELPEPCB: Printed circuit coatings product line for PCB production, including etch resists, plating resists, solder resists, and inkjet solutions
• ELPEGUARD
• ELPECAST
• ELPESPEC
• Elpemer
• Elpejet
• Wepuran
• Wepesil
• Wepox
• Twin-Cure
• ELPETEC
• Peters Research

Products and services

• ELPEPCB Printed Circuit Coatings
• ELPEGUARD Conformal Coatings
• ELPECAST Casting Compounds
• ELPESPEC Auxiliary Products
• ELPETEC Testing Laboratory Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Products used in series production for e-vehicles from USA, China and Europe manufacturers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Marie Kaing (Southwest Europe Sales)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026New sales office opened in France (Chambéry) in June 2026. Marie Kaing heads the French branch as Sales Manager, focusing on France, Spain and Portugal markets. 45-year-old with Master's degree in Organic Chemistry and 20+ years experience in electronics industry.
• Peters Schweiz GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Owned subsidiary established in 2020 to handle service, sales and distribution for customers in Switzerland and Southwestern Germany from within the own company. Contact: Mr. Daniel Langenstein at Kettstraße 10, 6374 Buochs, Switzerland.
• Peters China (Shanghai) Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Owned subsidiary incorporated in 2016 for sales, marketing and OEM management in China. Located at Office 213, Building B, No. 1018 Dong San Li Qiao Road, Shanghai. Contact: Mr. Julian Wang.
• Peters Asia-Pacific (Hong Kong) Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014Owned subsidiary incorporated in 2014 with regional headquarters in Hong Kong. Opened showroom, Elpemer technical center and climate control laboratory. Manages Asia Pacific operations including Singapore branch, Taiwan branch, and Indonesia.
• Cree Solution Provider ProgramstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Peters became member of Cree Solution Provider Program in 2013 as a supplier offering solutions suitable for use with Cree LED products. Strategic partnership for LED technology applications.
• Lackwerke Peters GmbH & Co. KG Shanghai Representative OfficeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Established in 2012 for marketing and global OEM management. Predecessor to Peters China (Shanghai) Ltd.
• Peters Italia S.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2011Owned subsidiary incorporated in 2011 responsible for sale and service of PETERS products in Italy. Located at C.so Torino 91/A, 10090 Buttigliera (TO), Italy. Contact: Dr. Stefano Falletti. Achieved over 2 million euro turnover in 10th year (2022).
• AtotechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003Atotech became exclusive sales partner for circuit printing materials in Asia starting in 2003.
• Peters Research GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Owned subsidiary incorporated in 1996 for research, development and quality assurance of the whole Peters product range of printed circuit coatings and coating materials for electronics.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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