Coloritalia

What Coloritalia does

Coloritalia Srl is a privately held Italian chemical manufacturer and distributor founded circa 1970 and headquartered in Padova, Italy. The company specializes in the formulation and production of industrial solvents and diluents, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized across fourteen product lines: nitro thinners, polyurethane thinners, multi-purpose thinners, turpentine, synthetic thinners, acrylic-epoxy thinners, specialty (including electrostatic) thinners, degreasers, bituminous products, raw materials (e.g., acetone), industrial oils, inorganic chemicals (e.g., caustic soda), construction materials, and miscellaneous specialty items such as wood preservatives and rust converters. Within each solvent category, Coloritalia offers a 'Linea Verde' (Green Line) variant emphasizing lower environmental and health impact. Products are packaged in formats ranging from small retail containers to 200-liter drums.

The underlying technology is conventional chemical formulation and blending, with no disclosed proprietary process patents, certifications, or AI/ML capabilities. Differentiators cited by the company are specialized know-how, breadth of the solvent range, and tiered performance/quality options within each category. Distribution is exclusively domestic (Italy) and follows a B2B model combining direct sales, an agent network, and a website-based ordering module with a reserved area for customers to download safety data sheets.

The business model is straightforward one-time product sales of commodity and semi-specialty chemicals to industrial manufacturers, paint/coating companies, construction firms, and adjacent verticals such as food/beverage (vaseline oil for cork closures). Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the firm operates with no disclosed external institutional ownership, venture funding, or public listing; its stated share capital is €49,580, consistent with a closely held Italian Srl of modest scale (11–50 employees).

Name

Coloritalia

Legal name

Coloritalia Srl

Website

https://coloritalia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coloritalia is a privately held Italian chemical manufacturer founded circa 1970 in Padova, producing and distributing solvents, thinners, and diluents for industrial, automotive, construction, and adjacent B2B customers across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Padua

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Product Sales: Sale of industrial solvents, diluents, and related chemical products to manufacturing, construction, and industrial customers. Products are sold in various packaging sizes from small containers to bulk quantities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Coloritalia is an Italian chemical manufacturer that produces and distributes industrial solvents, thinners, diluents, degreasers, bituminous products, raw materials, oils, inorganic chemicals, and building chemical products. It also offers a "Linea Verde" (Green Line) sub-brand of chemical formulations positioned as lower-harmfulness alternatives for industrial and trade buyers.

Product overview

Coloritalia is a chemical company specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality solvents and thinners. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into product lines: Nitro Thinners, Polyurethane Thinners, Multi-purpose Thinners, Turpentine, Synthetic Thinners, Acrylic/Epoxy Thinners, Specialty Thinners, Degreasers, Bituminous Products, Raw Materials (including acetone and industrial solvents), Industrial Oils (vaseline oil, linseed oils), Inorganic Chemicals (caustic soda, hydrochloric acid), Building Products (putty, cement, plaster, tile adhesives), and Miscellaneous specialty products. Each product line includes a 'Linea Verde' (Green Line) variant characterized by low harmfulness. The company serves industrial, automotive, construction, and food/beverage industries with products available in various container sizes from small retail packages to 200-liter drums.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Linea Verde: A product line featuring low-harmfulness (basso nocività) solvents and environmentally conscious products within the company's solvent range.

Products and services

• Industrial Solvents Solvent products manufactured and supplied by Coloritalia for industrial, paint, coatings, and cleaning applications, sold to industrial and trade buyers.
• Thinners and Diluents Thinners and diluents used to reduce viscosity of paints, coatings, varnishes, and related chemical products, supplied to industrial and trade buyers.
• Industrial Degreasers Degreasing chemical products used in industrial cleaning, maintenance, and pre-paint surface preparation, supplied to industrial and trade buyers.
• Bituminous Products Bitumen-based chemical products used in construction, waterproofing, and infrastructure applications, supplied to construction and industrial buyers.
• Chemical Raw Materials and Oils Chemical raw materials and oils supplied by Coloritalia as inputs for industrial manufacturing and formulation processes.
• Inorganic Chemicals Inorganic chemical products supplied by Coloritalia for industrial processing and formulation applications.
• Building Products Chemical-based building products supplied by Coloritalia for construction and building maintenance applications.
• Linea Verde (Green Line) Low-Harmfulness Chemicals A sub-brand of Coloritalia chemical products formulated with reduced environmental and worker-safety impact, intended for industrial and trade buyers seeking lower-harmfulness alternatives to standard chemical inputs.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Mapei: Italian global leader in construction chemicals and adhesives. Comparable because it overlaps with Coloritalia's building products line (stucco, cement, tile adhesives) and serves similar industrial/distributor customers.
• BASF: Global chemical company producing industrial solvents, raw materials, and chemical intermediates. Comparable as a major incumbent in the broader industrial chemicals space that supplies the same end markets.
• Sika: Swiss specialty chemicals company with strong construction chemicals and industrial coatings adjacencies. Comparable as a larger European player in adjacent specialty chemical segments, including construction materials.
• Arkema: French specialty chemicals manufacturer with solvent, coating, and adhesive solutions. Comparable as a European specialty chemical incumbent serving overlapping industrial and coatings customers.
• Solvay: Belgian chemical company with industrial solvents, specialty polymers, and chemical intermediates. Comparable as a large European chemical producer in the same end markets.

Others

• Azelis: Belgian specialty chemicals distributor serving industrial and consumer markets. Comparable as a chemical distribution channel for solvents and specialty ingredients.
• IMCD: European specialty chemicals distributor. Comparable as a downstream channel/distributor for industrial chemicals and solvents to industrial customers.
• Brenntag: Global chemical distribution leader. Comparable as a channel alternative/distributor for industrial solvents and chemicals that Coloritalia and its peers serve.
• Univar Solutions: Global chemical and ingredients distributor. Comparable as a downstream distribution alternative for industrial solvents and chemical products serving manufacturing customers.

Direct peers

• Lamberti: Italian specialty chemicals manufacturer offering industrial chemicals, additives, and intermediates. Comparable as a mid-sized Italian chemical producer serving industrial customers with specialty formulations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

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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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