Toyal

Name

Toyal

Legal name

Toyal Europe

Website

https://toyal-europe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Powders, Pastes, and Pigments

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513), 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 industries

Automotive & Transportation Coatings (IMAEAGAC), Powder Coatings (IMAEAHAE), Ceramic Powders & Slurries (IMAAABAG)

Keywords

• Aluminum powder manufacturing
• Aluminum effect pigments
• Metal additive manufacturing
• Aluminum alloy powders
• Industrial coating pigments

Headquarters

HQ city

Guyancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Powders, Pastes, and Pigments Sales: Toyal Europe generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of aluminum powders, pastes, and pigments. The company produces a wide range of aluminum-based products including conventional aluminum powders, high purity aluminum powders, spherical aluminum powders, aluminum pigments (solvent-based, encapsulated, treated), aluminum alloy powders for additive manufacturing, and specialty products like aluminum nitride. Revenue comes from direct sales to industrial customers across multiple sectors and through distribution partnerships for certain geographic markets.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Toyal Europe manufactures and sells aluminum powders, aluminum pastes, and aluminum effect pigments for industrial customers across sectors including automotive coatings, aerospace and defense, additive manufacturing, ceramics, cosmetics, thermal management, electrical conductivity, and security/anti-counterfeit applications. The portfolio spans conventional atomized powders, high-purity (99.96%) and ultra-high-purity (99.996%) aluminum powders, spherical aluminum powders, branded pigment lines (ALPATE®, CHROMASHINE®, METASHINE®, TOYALSHINE®, MOONLIGHT SILVER®, UTF, EMERAL®, etc.), aluminum alloy powders for additive manufacturing and cold spray (POWDALLOY™, SPHERALLOY®, SCALMALLOY®), aluminum nitride for thermal management (TOYALNITE®), and silver-plated conductive fillers (TECFILLER®).

Product overview

Toyal Europe is a manufacturer of aluminum powders, pastes, and pigments serving industrial markets. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Aluminum effect pigments including branded products like ALPATE®, CHROMASHINE®, METASHINE®, MOONLIGHT SILVER®, TOYALSHINE®, UTF, and others for automotive coatings, cosmetics, and industrial applications; (2) Aluminum alloy powders including POWDALLOY™, SPHERALLOY®, and SCALMALLOY® for additive manufacturing and cold spray coating; (3) Technical materials including TOYALNITE® aluminum nitride for thermal management and TECFILLER® for electrical conductivity. The company also offers conventional aluminum powders in various purity levels and particle morphologies. Toyal Europe is part of the Toyo Aluminum Group and operates from France, serving sectors including automotive, aerospace, defense, ceramics, cosmetics, thermal management, and security/anti-counterfeit applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALPATE®: Solvent-based aluminum pigments
• ALPASTE®
• CHROMASHINE®
• COSMICOLOR®
• EMERAL®
• EMERALSHINE®
• FRIENDCOLOR®
• HYPERCHROMA®
• METASHINE®
• METAX®
• MOONLIGHT SILVER®
• TECFILLER®
• POWDALLOY™
• SPHERALLOY®
• SCALMALLOY®
• TOYALSHINE®
• TOYALNITE®
• UTF
• WX

Products and services

• ALPATE® – ALPASTE® Solvent-based aluminum pigments used in automotive and industrial coatings to provide metallic finish and visual effects.
• CHROMASHINE® Aluminum effect pigments for high-chroma visual applications in coatings, printing inks, and anti-counterfeit security inks.
• COSMICOLOR® Aluminum pigments providing metallic and pearlescent effects for cosmetic and personal care product formulations.
• EMERAL® Encapsulated aluminum pigments offering enhanced durability and chemical resistance for automotive and industrial coatings.
• EMERALSHINE® Aluminum pigments with encapsulated technology delivering improved shine and durability for coatings applications.
• FRIENDCOLOR® Aluminum effect pigments designed for automotive coating applications.
• HYPERCHROMA® High-chroma aluminum pigments for printing inks, coatings, and security/anti-counterfeit applications.
• METASHINE® Aluminum effect pigments providing metallic mirror-like finish for automotive and industrial coatings.
• METAX® Aluminum pigments for industrial coatings and powder coatings.
• MOONLIGHT SILVER® Ultra-thin aluminum pigments produced through advanced ball milling, enabling a liquid metallic appearance in coatings.
• TOYALSHINE® Very fine and smooth vacuum-deposited aluminum flakes producing mirror effects for automotive and industrial applications.
• UTF Ultra-fine aluminum pigment offering particle-free appearance, mirror effects, and excellent covering power; available with silica and resin encapsulations.
• WX – Aluminum Pigments Treated Organically treated aluminum pigments using phosphate-based polymer chemistry in Methyl Propylene Glycol solvent, applicable to non-leafing products for automotive coatings.
• Conventional Aluminum Powders Standard aluminum powders produced by atomization of molten aluminum into fine particles for general industrial use.
• Conventional High Purity Aluminum Powders High purity (99.96%) and ultra-high purity (99.996%) aluminum powders produced by atomization for advanced industrial applications.
• Spherical Aluminum Powders Atomized aluminum powders with precisely controlled particle size distribution, available in irregular to spherical morphology for thermal management and aerospace applications.
• Spherical High Purity Aluminum Powders High-purity aluminum powders atomized into spherical morphology with closely controlled particle size distribution for demanding applications including cold spray and aerospace.
• Aluminum Powder Alloys Aluminum alloy powders optimized for additive manufacturing and cold spray coating applications.
• POWDALLOY™ Aluminum alloy powders with controlled particle size, shape, and composition, engineered for additive manufacturing and cold spray coating.
• SPHERALLOY® Aluminum-based alloy powders for additive manufacturing, with specific particle morphology optimized for aeronautical components, motorsports, and heat exchangers.
• SCALMALLOY® Patented high-performance aluminum alloy developed with APWORKS exclusively for metallic 3D printing, comparable in strength to titanium with aluminum weight advantages.
• TOYALNITE® High purity aluminum nitride (AlN) powder combining thermal conductivity and electrical insulation, used for sintering ceramics (heat exchangers, heat sinks) and thermal interface materials.
• Aluminum Nitride High purity aluminum nitride (AlN) powder with thermal conductivity and insulating properties for ceramics and thermal management applications.
• TECFILLER® Silver-plated metallic or inorganic particles used as fillers for high electrical conductivity applications, offering cost savings versus pure silver with oxidation and moisture resistance.
• Aluminum Pigments for Powder Coatings Aluminum pigments including PCK products for indoor applications and PCZ/PC ranges for outdoor powder coating applications.
• Inks TD series aluminum pigments for printing ink applications, providing metallic color, brilliance, and excellent covering power for packaging, labels, and security/anti-counterfeit printing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aluminum is 8% of Earth's crust by mass, making it one of the most abundant non-ferrous metals
• +2 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nordmann UKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 February 2023Nordmann UK and Toyal Europe announced an exclusive distribution partnership in February 2023 for aluminum effect pigments in the UK and Irish markets. Nordmann is a leading international chemical distribution company with subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, and North America, distributing natural and chemical raw materials, additives, and specialty chemicals. The partnership leverages Nordmann's established distribution network to expand Toyal's market reach in the British Isles.
• APWORKScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between APWORKS and Toyal for the further development, production, and distribution of SCALMALLOY, a patented high-performance aluminum alloy developed exclusively for metallic 3D printing. Toyal produces the patented alloy using its company know-how and distributes through its own distribution network. SCALMALLOY is comparable in strength to titanium and represents a flagship product in the additive manufacturing space.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Höganäs AB: World's largest producer of metal powders, including aluminum and specialty alloys for additive manufacturing, brazing, and surface coating. Comparable to Toyal in spherical aluminum powders and AM alloy powders, with much broader metal powder portfolio and global scale.
• Toyo Aluminium KK (parent): Parent company of Toyal Europe and Japan's largest manufacturer of aluminum pigments, powders, and foils. Same product families as Toyal but with broader product portfolio, larger scale, and dominant Japan/Asia footprint.

Direct peers

• Eckart (Altana AG): One of the world's leading manufacturers of metallic effect pigments (aluminum, bronze, zinc) for automotive, industrial, and cosmetic coatings. Directly comparable to Toyal in solvent-based and encapsulated aluminum pigments, powder-coating pigments, and printing-ink pigments.
• Silberline Manufacturing Co. Specialty producer of aluminum effect pigments and metallic pigments serving automotive, industrial coatings, plastics, and inks. Comparable to Toyal in leafing/non-leafing aluminum pigments and powder-coating pigment portfolios.
• Oerlikon AM (Oerlikon Balzers): Major metal AM service and powder provider with a portfolio that includes aluminum alloy powders for additive manufacturing. Comparable to Toyal in spherical aluminum powders for AM and aerospace/automotive applications.
• Carpenter Technology / Carpenter Additive: Metal powder producer for additive manufacturing including aluminum and specialty alloy powders with controlled particle size distribution. Directly comparable to Toyal's POWDALLOY/SPHERALLOY/AM powder offerings.
• Carl Schlenk AG: German manufacturer of metallic effect pigments, aluminum pastes, and powders for coatings, plastics, printing inks, and cosmetics. Closely comparable to Toyal's solvent-based pigments, pastes, and powder-coating pigment lines.

Emerging players

• Elementum 3D: Developer of advanced aluminum alloy powders and composites for laser-based additive manufacturing. Comparable niche player to Toyal in aluminum alloy powders engineered for AM processes.
• Equispheres Inc. Specialty producer of high-quality spherical aluminum alloy powders for additive manufacturing targeting aerospace and automotive. Comparable to Toyal in spherical, high-purity AM powder offerings.
• APWORKS GmbH: Metal AM specialist and co-developer/partner with Toyal on the SCALMALLOY alloy. Comparable as a development partner and end-user of Toyal's AM alloy powders, focused on aerospace and motorsports 3D printing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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