Technima

What Technima does

Technima is a family-owned French chemical manufacturing group, founded in 1962 as SOPPEC and rebranded under the Technima name in 2020, that designs, formulates and produces aerosol spray systems for marking, decoration, industrial touch-up and technical maintenance applications. The group's core technology is the formulation of solvent- and water-based paints combined with aerosol conditioning across 9 production lines with 65 million-unit annual capacity, supplemented by 15,000 tons per year of bulk paint production across 4 plants. Technima holds 4 to 6 patented safety cap designs (including the original 1997 TP Cap, the first patented safety cap for marking paints in the world) and operates 4 R&D centers in Europe with 17 innovation staff. The portfolio is organized around multiple brands (SOPPEC, MERCALIN, WALDSTEIN, PRO-Paint, PRO-Tech, FAREN, Actispray, Oléron STP, OLERON PROTECT, STANGER, LOOP Colors, KOBRA) and is positioned as the European leader in aerosol marking paints.

Technima's business model is hardware sales of branded consumable chemical products, distributed and sold through 8 wholly-owned subsidiaries covering Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, the Nordics, Benelux, Italy/Mediterranean and North America, with logistics centers in France, Germany, Sweden, Netherlands, Italy, Canada and the United States. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to professional verticals (construction/BTP, forestry, signage/line marking, industrial maintenance, industrial touch-up, events) and, since 2020, to the DIY/retail consumer channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and appears to be quote-based for professional customers through subsidiary sales teams. The group is privately held under continued family stewardship (founder Christian de Maillard succeeded by son Thibault de Maillard in 2004) and has executed a sustained 7-deal acquisition program between 2009 and 2022 to build its current multinational footprint. Compliance is a meaningful commercial asset, with triple ISO certification maintained since 2004 at Technima France, BASTA/BETA/NSF/SundaHus certifications on the Mercalin brand, and 2024 EcoVadis Gold and Bronze medals at subsidiary level.

Name

Technima

Legal name

Technima SAS

Website

https://technima.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Technima is a family-owned French chemical manufacturer (founded 1962) that formulates and produces aerosol marking paints, industrial touch-up paints, decorative paints and technical aerosols, distributed through 8 subsidiaries across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerosol Paint Manufacturing

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Synthetic/Artificial Colorants (FD&C Dyes, Lake Pigments) (AFAJAEAC)

Keywords

• Aerosol marking paints
• Industrial touch-up paints
• Decorative spray paints
• Technical aerosol products
• Specialty paint manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nersac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

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. Aerosol Paint Products: Technima generates revenue from manufacturing and selling aerosol marking paints, industrial touch-up paints, decorative paints, and technical aerosol products (lubricants, cleaners, greases, protective agents) through its subsidiary network across Europe and North America.
2. Bulk Paint Products: Oléron STP manufactures and sells bulk paints, coatings, varnishes, and wood stains in bulk packaging (vrac) to professional building painters and individuals via the OLÉRON PROTECT brand (MAX PROTECT, INTRA PROTECT, OLE PROTECT, BOIS PROTECT, FER PROTECT, FLOOR PROTECT).
3. Office Supplies and Hobby Products: STANGER subsidiary generates revenue from manufacturing and selling glues, adhesives, markers, highlighters, erasers, and hobby supplies for retail and industrial markets.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Technima is a family-owned chemical manufacturing group that designs, formulates, and produces aerosol spray systems including marking paints, industrial touch-up paints, decorative paints, and technical aerosol products (cleaners, lubricants, protective agents), as well as bulk paints, coatings, varnishes and wood stains. The group operates 9 aerosol conditioning lines and 4 paint manufacturing plants, with annual capacity of 65 million aerosols and 15,000 tons of paint, distributing through 8 subsidiaries and multiple strong brands including SOPPEC, MERCALIN, WALDSTEIN, FAREN, PRO-Paint/PRO-Tech, Oléron STP, LOOP Colors, KOBRA, Actispray, STANGER, and SOLKEM.

Product overview

Technima is a family-owned group (established 1962) that designs, formulates, manufactures, and conditions aerosol spray systems including marking paints, decorative paints, industrial paints, and technical aerosol products. The company operates across professional markets (construction, forestry, signage, industrial maintenance, events, industrial touch-up) and consumer markets (DIY, events, graffiti/fine arts). The portfolio includes core brands Soppec (market leader in aerosol marking), Mercalin (Northern Europe), Waldstein (Germany), Actispray (Southern Europe), PRO-Paint/PRO-Tech (Netherlands), Oléron STP (bulk paints), FAREN (technical chemical solutions), and consumer brands LOOP Colors and KOBRA (graffiti/street art). The group holds 6 patented safety cap innovations and offers 7 aerosol sizes from 150ml to 750ml, with annual capacity of 65 million aerosols and 15,000 tons of paint.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOPPEC: Leading brand in aerosol marking systems for construction, forestry, signage, events, and industrial maintenance
• MERCALIN
• WALDSTEIN
• PRO-Paint
• PRO-Tech
• Oléron STP
• FAREN
• LOOP Colors
• KOBRA
• Actispray
• SOLKEM
• STANGER
• OLERON PROTECT

Products and services

• SOPPEC Aerosol Marking Paints
• MERCALIN Marking Paints
• WALDSTEIN Marking Paints
• Industrial Touch-Up Paints
• Technical Spray Products (FAREN / PRO-Tech / SOLKEM)
• PRO-Paint Industrial Lacquers and Marking Accessories
• PRO-Tech Technical Spray Products
• Actispray Aerosol Paints
• Oléron STP Bulk Paints and Coatings
• OLERON PROTECT DIY Paints
• LOOP Colors Spray Paints
• KOBRA Spray Paints
• Photoluminescent and Retro Reflective Paints
• STANGER Adhesives, Glues and Office Supplies
• Patented Safety Caps (TP Cap, Forestry Cap, Mercalin Cap, Ideal Cap)

Quantifiable outcome

• 65 million aerosols produced annually
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• STANGER (Acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Technima acquired German company STANGER in 2022, located in Espelkamp. Specialized in manufacture of glues and adhesives for retail and industrial markets, bulk and aerosol paints for marking or hobbies, and office supplies.
• SOLKEM (Acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Technima acquired Italian company SOLKEM in 2022, located in Milan. Manufacturer of technical and chemical solutions for trade professionals and industry.
• ITAL GETE (Acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Technima acquired ITAL GETE in 2020, an Italian aerosol paint manufacturer based in Milan renowned for production of paints for Decorative, Fine Art and Street Art markets.
• RX2 Industrial Solutions (Acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Technima acquired RX2 Industrial Solutions in the Netherlands in 2016, a highly reputable distributor of aerosol products. This led to creation of Technima Benelux.
• Oléron STP (Acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Technima acquired Oléron STP in 2013, a French paint manufacturer specializing in bulk paints, coatings, varnishes and wood stains. Founded in 1947, Oléron STP has over 70 years of formulation expertise.
• R+F & FCH (Acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Technima acquired German company R+F & FCH in 2011, a manufacturer of aerosol products. This led to creation of Technima Central for Central and Eastern Europe markets.
• GEVEKO (MERCALIN Brand Acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Technima acquired the MERCALIN brand from GEVEKO in 2009, becoming the Scandinavian leader in the aerosol marking market. MERCALIN includes aerosol marking paints for Construction, Forestry and Line Marking with environmental certifications (BASTA, BETA, NSF, SundaHus).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hempel: Danish global supplier of protective and decorative coatings serving marine, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Comparable in industrial and protective coatings space to Technima's industrial touch-up and protective paint categories.
• PPG Industries: Global paints and coatings major covering industrial, decorative, and aerospace segments. Overlaps with Technima's bulk paint manufacturing (Oléron STP) and industrial touch-up paint categories but operates at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• AkzoNobel: Dutch multinational paints and coatings company with leading decorative and industrial coatings portfolios. Overlaps with Technima's decorative and industrial paint offerings as a much larger incumbent competing across multiple of Technima's segments.

Direct peers

• WD-40 Company: Global manufacturer of multi-purpose maintenance aerosols and specialty cleaning/lubricating products. Comparable in product format (technical aerosols) and end-market (industrial maintenance, trades) to Technima's technical aerosol portfolio.
• Krylon: Leading US aerosol spray paint brand owned by Sherwin-Williams, covering decorative, craft, and industrial applications. Directly comparable across Technima's aerosol paint portfolio including industrial touch-up and consumer/DIY.
• CRC Industries: US-based manufacturer of specialty chemical products, including technical aerosol products for maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and corrosion protection. Closely aligned with Technima's FAREN and PRO-Tech technical aerosol product lines serving industrial maintenance customers.
• Molotow (Belton): German manufacturer of professional graffiti and street art spray paints under the Molotow and Belton brands. Comparable to Technima's LOOP Colors and KOBRA street-art brands as well as broader aerosol paint formats.
• Rust-Oleum: US-headquartered manufacturer of aerosol paints, coatings, and specialty products serving DIY, industrial, and contractor markets. Directly comparable to Technima's industrial touch-up paints, decorative aerosols, and technical aerosol categories with similar formulation and go-to-market models.
• Montana Colors: Spanish aerosol paint manufacturer specializing in graffiti, street art, and decorative spray paints under the MTN brand. Most directly comparable to Technima's LOOP Colors and KOBRA consumer brands, with overlapping product formats and end-user segments.

Regional players

• Belinka (or comparable regional wood-coatings specialists): Slovenian wood coatings and paints specialist, representative of the type of regional/national coatings manufacturer that competes with Technima's Oléron STP and Oléron Protect wood-coatings lines in specific European territories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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