What KANSAI HELIOS Group does

KANSAI HELIOS Group is a privately-held, Vienna-headquartered industrial coatings and chemical solutions company operating as the European center of KANSAI PAINT, which acquired the legacy Helios Group in March 2017; the group was rebranded under its current name in 2021. The portfolio spans seven core platforms — industrial coatings (liquid, powder, e-coat, adhesives and sealants), industrial wood coatings, road markings, automotive refinish (Mobihel, Colomix, GraviHEL, JustWYN), architectural coatings (Helios Decorative, Belinka, Color, Zvezda, Zorka Color), performance chemicals (Belinka Perkemija: hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, sodium perborate), and synthetic resins (DOMACRYL, DOMOPOL, DOMALKYD, DOMEMUL, DOMOPUR and the ATRESIN/ATRELUX/ATRETHIX lines). Backed by ~80,000 tons of in-house annual liquid resin production, the company serves 50,000+ customers across more than 60 countries from manufacturing and trading sites in 18 countries, with documented end markets including agricultural and construction equipment (ACE), general industry, railway (senorail), electrical steel (Rembrandtin core plate varnishes, including the world's first chromium-free grain-oriented coating REMISOL EB 5320), high-temperature applications (senotherm up to 600°C, THERMODUR), housewares and bakeware (GREBLON non-stick), and infrastructure.

The business is run through a hybrid direct-sales and trading-company model: dedicated technical sales teams and field specialists provide application support and customized solutions for enterprise customers (Manitowoc, Komatsu, Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3, Ansova, Komperdell, HB Brantner, BERTRAMS, Kyiv Electric Train Repairing Factory, Zanardo), while brand-specific distribution channels serve SMB and consumer demand in architectural and wood-protection segments. The group generates revenue primarily through one-time purchase / quote-based pricing on industrial coatings, resins, and chemicals, complemented by higher-volume decorative and refinish volumes sold via dealers and body shops. Recent inorganic growth — the 2022 acquisition of Westdeutsche Farben (wefa), 2023 acquisition of CWS Lackfabrik, and 2024 acquisition of WEILBURGER Coatings (eight countries including Germany, Italy, France, Turkey, USA, Brazil, India, China) — has added roughly 850+ employees, scaled powder-coatings capacity, and extended the company's non-stick, high-temperature, and railway coatings capabilities. KANSAI HELIOS opened its first dedicated North American manufacturing facility in Johnstown, Ohio in May 2026 and maintains multiple sustainability credentials (ISO 14001 across nearly all sites, EMAS, ISCC Plus, EcoVadis Gold, Responsible Care, Qualicoat Class 1) that anchor its positioning in regulated industrial end markets.

Name

KANSAI HELIOS Group

Legal name

KANSAI HELIOS Coatings GmbH

Website

https://kansai-helios.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KANSAI HELIOS Group is a Vienna-based, KANSAI PAINT-owned industrial coatings and chemicals group serving 50,000+ customers in 60+ countries across industrial coatings, refinish, architectural, road markings, chemicals, and resins.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Chemical Manufacturing (325), All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (32599)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive & Transportation Coatings (IMAEAHAC), Industrial Protective Coatings (IMAEAHAB), Marine & Offshore Coatings (IMAEAGAD), Packaging & Can Coatings (IMAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Industrial coatings
• Powder coatings
• Road markings
• Car refinish paints
• Synthetic resins

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices37 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Coatings: Comprehensive industrial coatings and varnish systems including liquid coatings, powder coatings, e-coats, gelcoats, industrial sealants and adhesives for all surfaces across demanding industries.
2. Road Markings: High-performance road marking systems for indoor, traffic and leisure applications with in-house resin production ensuring consistent quality and supply chain control.
3. Automotive Refinish Coatings: Refinish coatings under Mobihel, Colomix, GraviHEL and JustWYN brands for body shops and OEMs with color competence and training programs.
4. Architectural Coatings: Decorative and protective coatings for interior and exterior surfaces including wall paints, facade paints, wood/metal/plastic coatings, and flooring solutions.
5. Performance Chemicals: Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), sodium perborate, peracetic acid (PERSAN), carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and demineralized water produced by Belinka Perkemija.
6. Synthetic Resins: Around 80,000 tons of liquid resins annually including coating and composite resins under DOMACRYL, DOMOPOL, DOMALKYD, DOMEMUL, DOMOPUR, ATRESIN, ATRELUX and ATRETHIX brands.
7. Industrial Wood Coatings: Interior furniture coatings, exterior joinery solutions including stains, patinas, lacquers, enamels, waxes and oils for wood protection.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KANSAI HELIOS Group manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of industrial coatings and chemical solutions, including liquid coatings, powder coatings, e-coats, adhesives and sealants, industrial wood coatings, road marking systems, automotive refinish coatings, decorative/architectural coatings, performance chemicals (hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, etc.), and synthetic resins. The company serves industrial customers across sectors such as agricultural and construction equipment, railway, automotive, infrastructure, steel mills, housewares, and renewable energy, with manufacturing and sales operations across 18 countries.

Product overview

KANSAI HELIOS Group is a comprehensive industrial coatings and chemicals company operating as a system supplier offering perfectly aligned coating solutions. The portfolio centers on Industrial Coatings (liquid coatings, powder coatings, e-coat, adhesives & sealants, industrial wood coatings), Road Markings, Helios Refinish automotive refinish (Mobihel, Colomix, GraviHEL, JustWYN), Architectural Coatings (Helios Decorative, Belinka, Color, Zvezda, Zorka Color), Chemicals (Belinka Perkemija - hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid), and Resins. Specialty brands include Rembrandtin (core plate varnishes), senotherm®/THERMODUR (high-temperature coatings), WEILBURGER/GREBLON® (non-stick coatings), senorail® (railway coatings), and CWS Powder Coatings. Supporting products include HGMIX, UNIHEL PRO MIX, BW MIX tinting systems and TintingPRO APP software. The company operates as part of KANSAI PAINT with facilities across Europe and the Americas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Helios Decorative: Solution for all surfaces - coatings for protection and decoration of various surfaces
• Belinka
• Color
• Mobihel
• Rembrandtin
• WEILBURGER
• GREBLON
• senorail
• senotherm
• JustWYN
• GRAVIHEL
• COLOMIX
• Chromos
• Zvezda
• Zorka Color

Products and services

• Industrial Coatings Comprehensive industrial coatings and varnish systems for all surfaces including liquid coatings, powder coatings, e-coats, gelcoats, adhesives, and sealants for demanding industries such as ACE (agricultural & construction equipment), railway, ceramics, hydraulics, and steel construction.
• Powder Coatings Powder coating solutions including hybrid, epoxy, polyester, and polyurethane powder coatings with over 400 colours and textures, Qualicoat Class 1 certified. Includes specialty coatings like anti-bacterial, anti-static, and high temperature powders, as well as low-temperature curing and green/recycled variants.
• ELECRON E-Coat Japanese innovation water-based cathodic electrodeposition coatings. ELECRON LB280 for automotive and ELECRON LB400 for industrial applications, providing uniform, durable finish with pinhole prevention and unique resistance to yellowing.
• Adhesives & Sealants Industrial adhesives and sealants including solvent-based adhesives, water-based adhesives, polyurethane sealants, MS Polymers and silicone sealants for vehicles, containers, buses, trucks, and campers.
• Industrial Wood Coatings Coating solutions for wood surfaces including stains, patinas, lacquers, enamels, waxes, oils, and special effects for interior furniture, exterior joinery, and garden furniture manufacturers.
• Road Markings Complete portfolio of road marking solutions including paints, cold plastics, and thermoplastics for highways, urban areas, airports, parking garages, sports areas, and playgrounds. KANSAI HELIOS holds a leading position in road marking systems in Europe with in-house resin production.
• Helios Refinish (Automotive Refinish Coatings) Automotive refinish coatings umbrella brand encompassing Mobihel, Colomix, GraviHEL, and JustWYN for body shops and OEMs with color competence and training programs.
• Architectural Coatings Interior and exterior surface coatings including wall paints, facade paints, plasters, wood/metal/plastic coatings, and flooring solutions for professionals and DIY customers, distributed under brands such as Helios Decorative, Belinka, Color, Zvezda, and Zorka Color.
• Performance Chemicals (Belinka Perkemija) Performance chemicals including hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), sodium perborate, peracetic acid (PERSAN), carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and demineralized water for paper, textile, food industries, and ecology applications.
• Synthetic Resins High-performance liquid resins including DOMACRYL, DOMOPOL, DOMALKYD, DOMEMUL, DOMOPUR, ATRESIN, ATRELUX, ATRETHIX for coatings and composites, with production of around 80,000 tons annually.
• CWS Powder Coatings Specialized powder coatings with more than 150 years of tradition, serving Germany, USA, Denmark and Poland, focusing on customized powder coating solutions.
• GREBLON Non-Stick Coatings Non-stick coatings for housewares and baking industry including cookware, small electrical appliances, bakeware with PFAS-free Q-LINE option.
• senotherm High Heat-Resistant Coatings High heat-resistant coatings with heat resistance up to 600°C including water-based coatings and spray can options for ovens, stoves, grills, BBQ smokers, and high-temperature industrial applications.
• senorail Railway Coatings High-performance coating solutions for railway vehicles for over 40 years including solvent-based, water-based, and high-solid systems for trains and bogies with graffiti, anti-icing, and cleanability features.
• Rembrandtin Core Plate Varnishes Market-leading environmentally friendly core plate varnishes for electrically insulating electrical steel, including the world's first chromium-free REMISOL EB 5320 for grain-oriented electrical steel, adhering to ASTM A 976-97 and IEC 6040-1-1 standards.
• TintingPRO APP Advanced tinting software connecting laboratory color matching with point-of-sale dispensing systems for accurate, consistent, and repeatable color production across tinting systems HGMIX, UNIHEL PRO MIX, and BW MIX.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduced by 20% with low-temperature powder coatings curing at 150°C
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sherwin-Williams: US global coatings major dominant in architectural/decorative paints with industrial and refinish segments. Comparable in architectural coatings, automotive refinish, and powder coatings.
• PPG Industries: US-based global coatings leader with strong presence in automotive refinish, industrial coatings, and protective/marine coatings. Overlaps directly with KANSAI HELIOS in refinish (Mobihel vs. PPG refinish systems) and industrial OEM.
• AkzoNobel: Dutch global coatings major with leading positions in decorative paints and industrial coatings (powder, liquid, e-coat) across Europe. Most direct comparable given overlapping industrial coatings portfolio and shared end-markets (ACE, rail, general industry).
• BASF Coatings: German global leader in automotive OEM coatings and industrial finishes. Overlaps with KANSAI HELIOS in e-coat (cathodic electrodeposition), automotive refinish, and industrial liquid coatings.
• RPM International: US specialty coatings holding company with diverse portfolio of industrial, roofing, and protective coatings brands. Comparable through Stulz Group and Tremco brands in specialty/industrial niches.

Direct peers

• Hempel: Danish coatings manufacturer focused on marine, protective, and industrial segments. Comparable in protective coatings for infrastructure (bridges, pylons), railway, and heavy-duty industrial applications.
• TIGER Coatings: Austrian powder coatings specialist and direct competitor in powder coatings, particularly in industrial and ACE segments. Comparable in customer segments, technology positioning, and Central European footprint.
• Beckers Group: Sweden-based industrial coatings specialist focused on coil coatings, industrial liquid, and specialty finishes. Closely comparable in coil/sol-gel inks, electrical steel varnishes, and European industrial customer base.
• Teknos Group: Finnish industrial coatings specialist with strong positions in wood coatings, metal coatings, and powder coatings. Directly comparable in industrial wood, ACE, and Northern European markets.

Emerging players

• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company active in construction adhesives, sealants, and coatings. Comparable through overlapping adhesive and sealant product lines (KANSAI HELIOS Kemostik) and construction-industry customer overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries32 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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