De IJssel Coatings

What De IJssel Coatings does

De IJssel Coatings BV is a privately held, family-owned Dutch manufacturer of specialty coating systems founded in 1932 and headquartered in Moordrecht, Netherlands. The company develops, produces, and sells high-quality two-component coatings, gelcoats, topcoats, pigment pastes, and related chemical products under proprietary brands including Double Coat (polyurethane finishes), IJmopox (epoxy primers and coatings), Variopox (epoxy fillers, resins, and adhesives), Poltix (gelcoats, topcoats, pigment pastes for composites), Poly Lak (polyester topcoats including low-emission variants), Variobond (drip-free epoxy adhesives), IJmocolor (pigment paste systems for plastic flooring), and Tweecolux (mold varnishes for precast concrete). Its core technological differentiator is the integration of two-component coating chemistry with in-house gelcoat and topcoat production, enabling matched system solutions rather than standalone products.

The company serves four primary verticals: watersport (yacht and inland-vessel newbuild, repair, and maintenance), composites (fiber-reinforced plastics processing), concrete (precast mold protection), and plastic flooring (colorant systems). Revenue is generated through one-time product sales rather than subscriptions or licensing, with packaging ranging from 500g to 25kg. Go-to-market is multi-channel: direct sales from the Moordrecht headquarters, a regional network of bunker stations for inland shipping, distributor partnerships (Bezemer Coatings in Belgium, NautiCare in Germany, Artois Plastics in Belgium), dealer and yacht-yard relationships, an online storefront via Polyester Shoppen, and trade-show presence at major European marine and composite events (HISWA, Boot Düsseldorf, Boot Holland, Maritime Industry, METSTRADE, Belgian Boat Show).

De IJssel Coatings employs approximately 30 people, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (audited by DNV since September 2016), and operates primarily in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany with multilingual digital presence in Dutch, English, German, Swedish, and Finnish. Recent investments include a €0.5M heating-system renovation targeting 80% gas-consumption reduction, 480 solar panels covering more than one-third of energy consumption, and 400 LED lighting upgrades, supporting a stated ambition for full energy independence within five years.

Name

De IJssel Coatings

Legal name

De IJssel Coatings BV

Website

https://de-ijssel-coatings.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De IJssel Coatings BV is a Dutch family-owned manufacturer of two-component coatings, gelcoats, topcoats, and pigment pastes for marine, composites, precast concrete, and flooring industries, serving Benelux and Germany through direct sales and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coatings and Paints

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Offshore Coatings (IMAEAGAD), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Two-component coatings
• Marine yacht coatings
• Polyurethane finish paints
• Composite gelcoats
• Industrial pigment pastes

Headquarters

HQ city

Moordrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coatings and Paint Products: Sale of two-component coatings, primers, topcoats, fillers, and related chemical products for marine, composite, and industrial applications. Products are sold in various packaging sizes (500g to 25kg) through direct sales and dealer network.
2. Pigment Paste Systems: Specialized color paste systems (IJmocolor, Poltix) for coloring composite materials, flooring, and industrial coatings. Sold in standard colors and custom formulations.
3. Gelcoats and Topcoats: Polyester and NPG gelcoats and topcoats for composite manufacturing and finishing applications in various industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

De IJssel Coatings BV manufactures and sells two-component coatings and color pastes for marine, composite, precast concrete, and flooring industries. Its product range includes the Double Coat polyurethane finish system, IJmopox epoxy primers and coatings, Variopox epoxy fillers and resins, Poltix gelcoats and topcoats, Poly Lak polyester topcoats, Variobond epoxy adhesives, IJmocolor pigment pastes, and Tweecolux mold varnishes. Products are sold as integrated coating systems to yacht builders, composite manufacturers, and concrete mold producers through direct sales and an international dealer network.

Product overview

De IJssel Coatings is a Dutch manufacturer of high-quality two-component coatings and color pastes for marine, composite, precast concrete, and flooring industries. The product portfolio centers on complementary systems including Double Coat (two-component polyurethane finishes), IJmopox (epoxy primers/coatings), Variopox (epoxy fillers and resins), Poltix (gelcoats, topcoats, pigment pastes), Poly Lak (polyester topcoats), Variobond (epoxy adhesives), IJmocolor (pigment pastes), and Tweecolux (mold varnishes). These products are designed to work together as complete coating systems, from surface preparation through final finish. The company serves four main market segments: Watersport (yacht paints for newbuilding, repair and maintenance), Composieten (composite processing industry), Betonindustrie (precast concrete mold protection), and Kunststofvloeren (plastic flooring colorants). Products are available through distributors and dealer networks across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IJmocolor: Specialized pigment paste system for coloring plastic floors
• Poltix
• Variopox
• Double Coat
• IJmopox
• Variobond
• Poly Lak
• Tweecolux

Products and services

• Double Coat Two-component polyurethane high-gloss finish coating with excellent scratch resistance, color retention, and leveling, used for yacht maintenance, repair, and composite product finishing. Available in 29 standard colors.
• IJmopox Two-component epoxy primer and coating product line including IJmopox ZF primer (spray quality) and IJmopox HB coating for surface preparation and protection below the waterline.
• Variopox Two-component epoxy product line including plamuur (fillers), injectiehars (injection resin), impregneerhars (impregnating resin), universele hars (universal resin), rolcoating, and topgel for bonding, filling, and waterproofing.
• Poltix Product line including gelcoats, topcoats, pigment pastes, fillers, laminating resin, and spray filler, with NPG, ISO, and ISO/NPG variants for composite applications.
• Poly Lak Topcoat product line based on unsaturated polyester resins, available in Ortho, ISO, NPG, ISO/NPG variants, and ED (extra covering) versions, including the low-emission LE-IB-ED variant.
• Variobond Two-component drip-free epoxy adhesive for durable bonding of various materials, with high water resistance and easy application; Variobond Flex variant offers permanent flexibility.
• IJmocolor Pigment paste system for coloring plastic floors, including COplus variants with tank storage for high-volume colors (white, black, yellow).
• Tweecolux Transparent primer and varnish for wood molds in the precast concrete industry, with fast drying and easy sanding; Tweecosolid is the low-solvent variant.
• Watersport Product Range Complete range of products for newbuilding, repair, and maintenance of pleasure boats, including paint systems, primers, coatings, fillers, and color pastes.
• Composites Product Range Complete range of pigment pastes, gelcoats, topcoats, bonding materials, and coating systems for the composite processing industry.
• Precast Concrete Product Range Complete range of high-quality bonding materials, fillers, and lacquers for protection of precast concrete molds, with paint systems for wood, MDF, and steel molds.
• Plastic Flooring Product Range Specialized pigment paste systems (IJmocolor and Poltix) for coloring cast floors and trowel-applied floors in the plastic flooring industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low-emission topcoat reduces styrene content from ~25% to 9%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Radiair Totaalinstallatie BVcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 June 2023€0.5 million contract awarded for heating system renewal with WTW (heat recovery) units in production and PGS warehouses. Project aims for 80% reduction in gas consumption, a major step toward gas-free production.
• Bezemer CoatingscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2022Official distributor of Double Coat and Variopox products for inland shipping in Belgium, based in Antwerp.
• NautiCare GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman partner for distribution and joint exhibition presence at German trade shows including Boot Düsseldorf and BOAT & FUN BERLIN. Organized technical workshops for processors and appraisers on gelcoat repairs and paint systems.
• Slurink BunkerstationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBunker station partners in Tolkamer and Dordrecht for inland shipping market distribution of De IJssel Coatings products.
• Oliehandel J. TerlouwcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBunker station partner in Capelle aan den IJssel for inland shipping market distribution. New installation of standard assortment completed for inland vessels.
• Dekker en StamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBunker station partner in Hardinxveld-Giessendam for inland shipping market distribution.
• Bunkerstation DeltacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBunker station partner in Dordrecht for inland shipping market distribution.
• DatacolorcoreTechnology or Integration25+ year partnership for color measurement technology. Recently upgraded to Spectro 700 spectrophotometer for precise color matching during production. Enables accurate color and color strength measurement for coatings and pigment pastes.
• Artois PlasticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian partner for joint exhibition presence at Belgian Boat Show.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jotun: Norwegian global coatings company with marine, protective, and powder coatings divisions. Overlaps with De IJssel's Double Coat and IJmopox marine system offerings, especially in European shipyards and yacht builders.
• Hempel: Danish-headquartered global coatings manufacturer with strong marine and protective coatings franchises. Competes head-to-head with De IJssel in yacht finishes and inland shipping coatings, though at significantly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Global coatings manufacturer with industrial and refinish coatings divisions serving transportation and industrial customers. Overlaps with De IJssel's industrial coating applications (composites, specialty finishes) though with much broader portfolio.
• Teknos Group: Finnish family-owned industrial coatings manufacturer with strong presence in marine, composite, and industrial protective coatings across Northern Europe. Comparable to De IJssel's expansion ambition into Nordic markets and overlapping in composite/industrial coatings.
• AkzoNobel (International / Awlfair / Intersleek): Global coatings leader with a dominant marine and yacht coatings portfolio (International Paint brand). Directly comparable product lines (antifouling, primers, topcoats for yachts and commercial marine) but with vastly greater scale, R&D, and global distribution than De IJssel.
• PPG Industries (Sigma Coatings): US-headquartered global coatings giant whose Sigma Coatings brand has historical strength in marine and industrial markets across Europe. Sigma's yacht and protective coatings compete directly with De IJssel's product portfolio, though at much broader scale.

Emerging players

• Hempel (Hempel Yacht) / International Paint comparison: German specialty coatings manufacturer focused on yacht and marine applications with comparable product philosophy (system-based marine coatings). Smaller than De IJssel but with overlapping European marine customer base.

Direct peers

• Van Wijhe Verf: Long-established Dutch family-owned paint manufacturer specializing in industrial, marine, and architectural coatings. Closest Dutch heritage comparable to De IJssel in terms of family ownership, Benelux focus, and specialty industrial/marine product lines.
• Sea-Line (Trofortech): Polish marine coatings specialist offering polyurethane topcoats, epoxy primers, and antifouling products for yachts and boats. Comparable niche focus on recreational marine coatings with similar product architecture (2K polyurethane/epoxy systems).
• Baril Coatings: Dutch independent coatings manufacturer producing industrial, marine, and protective coatings. Most comparable in size, geographic focus (Benelux), and product mix, including industrial and yacht finishes that overlap with Double Coat and IJmopox lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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