CIRANOVA

What CIRANOVA does

Ciranova is a Belgian specialty chemicals company founded in 1929, headquartered in Beveren-Roeselare, that develops and produces finishing and maintenance products for parquet, wooden furniture, interior wood and exterior wood surfaces. Its portfolio spans pre-coloring pigments and reactive tannin-based stains, water-based PU varnishes (Fortico 1C/2C and Sealer), hardwax oils, decorative waxes, a PLUS range of 35% bio-based water-based PU impregnating oils co-developed with DSM, an UN1CO two-component renewable oil, and a full line of cleaners, polishes and maintenance kits for oiled, varnished, laminate and LVT floors. The underlying technology centers on water-based polyurethane formulations, ultra self-matting resin systems for invisible finishes, UV-curing oils and lacquers for industrial lines, and reactive colorants engineered to interact with wood tannins.

The company serves two primary customer segments: industrial parquet manufacturers (who embed Ciranova UV-oil and lacquer systems in production lines with technical support and sample-kit validation) and professional woodworkers, joiners and furniture makers (who purchase through distributors for premium aesthetic finishes). A secondary segment of craftsmen and artisans targets decorative coloring projects. Pricing is quote-based and unit-priced across container sizes from 100ml sample bottles up to 10L industrial containers.

Ciranova operates as a professional brand under Blanchon Group, a French family-owned coatings conglomerate that acquired it in 2021. The company reaches Belgium, the Netherlands, France, the UK and Spain through a hybrid model: regional distributor and dealer networks handle professional and craft demand, while direct field-sales relationships with technical support serve major industrial parquet accounts. The 2021 launch of the 5,000 m² Ciranova Academy in Roeselare added a dedicated research, training and exhibition facility for the wood sector. Revenue and headcount (11-50 employees) are not publicly disclosed.

Name

CIRANOVA

Legal name

Ciranova

Website

https://ciranova.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ciranova is a Belgian specialty coatings company, founded in 1929 and owned by Blanchon Group since 2021, that develops water-based PU oils, varnishes, reactive stains and maintenance products for industrial parquet manufacturers and professional woodworkers across Belgium, the Netherlands, France, the UK and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Finishing Products

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256), Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Coatings & Finishes (IMAEAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wood Treatment & Specialty Preservatives (IMAEABAO)

Keywords

• Wood finishing products
• Parquet finishing oils
• Waterborne wood varnishes
• Reactive wood stains
• Wood floor maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Beveren

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wood Finishing Products Sales: Revenue generated from selling a comprehensive range of wood finishing products including oils, varnishes, stains, waxes, and maintenance products to professional woodworkers and industrial manufacturers through distributor networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ciranova develops and produces finishing and maintenance products for wood flooring such as parquet, furniture, and interior and exterior wood. The portfolio includes oils, varnishes, reactive and pigment stains, waxes, primers, UV-oil and UV-lacquer systems, and maintenance products sold primarily through distributors to professional woodworkers and industrial parquet manufacturers.

Product overview

CIRANOVA is a specialist in developing and producing finishing products for parquet, furniture, and other wooden objects, with over 90 years of experience. The company operates as part of the Blanchon Group and is headquartered in Belgium. Their product portfolio spans multiple categories including: the PLUS range (Woodlook Plus, Ecofix Plus, Oculto Plus) featuring invisible, 35% bio-based water-based PU impregnating oils for parquet and wooden furniture; the Fortico system (Fortico 2C, Fortico 1C, Fortico Sealer) providing water-based PU varnishes for parquet with varying levels of traffic resistance; Hardwaxoil products (Hardwaxoil Magic, Hardwaxoil Titan, Hardwaxoil) for oil finishing; pre-coloring products (Aquastain, Reactive Stain/Mordant) for wood coloration; decorative waxes (Liming Wax, Liming Paste, Wax Sticks); maintenance products (Hard Floor Fresh, Hard Floor Cleaner, Hard Floor Polish, UNICARE X-MATT, Maintenance Oil, Flooring Soap, Intensive Cleaner); and exterior products (Deep Cleaner, Exterior Bare Wood Primer/Protector, Exterior Wood Oil/Varnish, Exterior Maintenance Cleaner). The range also includes specialized kits for both oiled and waterborne-finished floor maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UN1CO 2-component, 1-coat oil of the newest generation based on renewable materials for protecting and decorating woodwork with infinite color mix possibilities and reinforced chemical resistance when hardener is added.
• Fortico 2C 2-component PU waterborne finish for parquet floors and wooden floors subject to heavy traffic, providing excellent chemical and mechanical resistance.
• Fortico 1C PU waterborne finish for parquet floors subject to normal traffic, providing excellent chemical and mechanical resistance with easy application without overlapping or roller marks.
• Fortico Sealer Water-based single-component primer for roller application. Prevents side bonding and minimizes fiber roughness. Recommended for radiant floor heating, exotic woods, and cork.
• Woodlook Plus Invisible, 35% bio-based, environmentally friendly water-based PU impregnating oil for parquet and wooden furniture. Produces a slightly bleached and ultra-matte appearance with anti-slip properties.
• Ecofix Plus Invisible, 35% bio-based, environmentally friendly water-based PU impregnating oil for parquet and wooden furniture. Maintains untreated wood appearance with non-yellowing properties.
• Oculto Plus Invisible, 35% bio-based, environmentally friendly water-based PU impregnating oil for parquet and wooden furniture. Produces a slightly intense and ultra-matte appearance with non-yellowing and anti-slip properties.
• Hardwaxoil Magic Modified parquet oil with excellent wear resistance, good filling properties, natural color, and very good chemical and mechanical resistance. Available in 16 standard colors plus mixing options.
• Hardwaxoil Titan Innovative oil suitable for finishing wooden floors and furniture, providing a natural finish while preserving surface appearance with durable protection.
• Hardwaxoil Quick-drying parquet oil with excellent wear resistance for wooden floor protection.
• Worktop Oil Finish for wooden worktops, cutting boards, furniture, and tables that come into contact with food, providing protection for food preparation surfaces.
• Aquastain Water-based stain based on micropigments for coloring all types of wood for interior use.
• Reactive Stain (Mordant/Loogbeits) Reactive aging stain based on natural and reactive colorants, most often used on oak and other tannin-containing woods. Offers unique smoked and aged finishings. Available in 24 standard colors.
• Liming Wax (Cera de encalado) Traditionally manufactured wax based on Portuguese turpentine oil and titanium white. Decorative wax for ceramic wood effect on floors.
• Liming Paste (Pasta Blanca) Ready-to-use white paste for polishing wood with open pores. Fills wood grain with white to accentuate contrast of wood veins.
• Wax Sticks (Barritas de cera) Colored wax bars, hand-moldable for filling small holes and minor damage. Same expansion rate as wood, does not shrink, with excellent adhesion properties.
• Wax Remover (Limpiador de cera) Cleans and easily removes old wax layers from wooden floors.
• Hard Floor Fresh Water-based cleaning product for regular maintenance of all types of varnished floors and water-based oil finishes.
• Hard Floor Cleaner Water-based cleaner for removing old polish layers and for degreasing stubborn stains on varnished floors.
• Hard Floor Polish Water-based maintenance product that provides an extra protective layer for all types of varnished floors and covers micro-scratches to preserve original floor appearance.
• UNICARE X-MATT Universal maintenance product providing an extra protective layer for all types of matte varnished floors, laminates, and LVT.
• Maintenance Oil Universal fast-drying oil for maintenance of oiled wood surfaces. Renews dull or worn floors. Available in extra matte and satin.
• Flooring Soap (Jabón para parqués) Universal parquet soap based on natural oils for regular maintenance of oiled floors. Cleans, nourishes, and provides additional protection.
• Intensive Cleaner (Limpiador intensivo) Thoroughly cleans oiled floors; specifically designed for removing stains and soap residue. Recommended before applying Maintenance Oil.
• Maintenance Kit for Oiled Floors Convenient maintenance kit for cleaning and maintaining all oiled floors. Available in matte, satin, and white matte versions.
• Maintenance Kit for Waterborne Finishes Maintenance kit for all types of varnished floors including laminate and LVT. Recommended for water-based finishes.
• Exterior Bare Wood Primer Colorless UV barrier for exterior wood. True barrier protecting against UV damage.
• Exterior Bare Wood Protector Colorless UV protection that preserves the original color of wood.
• Exterior Wood Oil Protects and decorates all horizontal and vertical outdoor wood surfaces.
• Exterior Wood Oil Opaque Opaque impregnation with very high protection for vertical exterior woodwork.
• Exterior Wood Varnish Wood varnish for indoor and outdoor use, suitable for vertical woodwork.
• Exterior Maintenance Cleaner For use on all wood and composite materials for all types of exterior terraces and outdoor furniture.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products contain 35% bio-based materials while maintaining full performance characteristics

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Blanchon GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlanchon Group acquired Ciranova in 2021, integrating it as a professional brand within the group. Blanchon Group maintains 3 R&D laboratories and 5 control laboratories with 100% local production, bringing 190 years of combined expertise to the partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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