Pinturas Lepanto SA

What Pinturas Lepanto SA does

Pinturas Lepanto SA is a privately held Spanish paint and coatings manufacturer founded in 1965 by the Ruíz family and headquartered in Binéfar, Aragon. Operating from a 9,000 m2 site that houses offices, an in-house R&D laboratory, water-based and solvent-based manufacturing lines, and 4,500 m2 of warehouse space, the company produces decorative coatings (facades, walls and ceilings, multi-surface, wood, pools, specialty surfaces, roofs) and industrial maintenance products (primers, enamels, two-component and single-component floor systems, and solvents), together with two tintometric platforms — Lepancolor (launched 1999) and LIC SYSTEM — that allow point-of-sale custom color matching.

The company's go-to-market is built around a domestic Spanish distributor network supplemented by a direct sales team for larger and custom orders. End customers are organized into three primary segments: professional painters and contractors seeking high-performance coatings, distributors who require a reliable supply and brand pull, and individual DIY consumers; a smaller fourth segment serves industrial clients with maintenance and conservation coatings. Revenue is generated through one-off sales of manufactured product, including private-label and small-batch custom runs enabled by the company's flexible manufacturing lines.

Ownership is fully family-held and is now in its second generation (Cristina, Alfonso Jr., and Natalia Ruíz Baró), with no disclosed external investors or parent company. The company maintains ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, is registered in Spain's Carbon Footprint registry, and in 2025 received the Aragonese government's Sello RSA for social responsibility. Marketing runs through the corporate website with downloadable catalog and price tariff PDFs, alongside active profiles on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X, and a content blog covering painting tips, color ideas, and company news.

Name

Pinturas Lepanto SA

Legal name

Pinturas Lepanto S.A.

Website

https://pinturaslepanto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pinturas Lepanto SA is a family-owned Spanish paint and coatings manufacturer in Binéfar, Aragon, producing decorative and industrial coatings, solvents, and tintometric color systems for distributors, professional painters, DIY consumers, and industrial customers across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paint and Coatings Manufacturing

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIAKAA

Architectural & Decorative Painting (Interior/Exterior)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Industrial & Commercial Painting, Coating & Surface Treatment

SECONDARYIMAEAHAL

Color Matching, Tinting & Colorant Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Paints, Inks & Colorants

Keywords

• Decorative paints
• Industrial coatings
• Tintometric systems
• Paint manufacturing
• Protective coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Binéfar, Aragon

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Paint and Coating Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of professional paints, decorative coatings, and industrial maintenance products. The company produces a wide range of products including facade paints, walls and ceilings, multisurface coatings, wood finishes, pools, special surfaces, roofs and roofs, industrial conservation products, pavements, solvents, and tintometric systems.
2. Custom/Private Label Manufacturing: Flexible manufacturing and packaging lines adapted to the needs of customers requiring personalized products, small productions, and flexible batches

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pinturas Lepanto SA manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of decorative and industrial paints and coatings, including water-based and solvent-based formulations for facades, walls, ceilings, multi-surface applications, wood, pools, roofs, and industrial maintenance. The company also operates proprietary tintometric color mixing systems (Lepancolor and LIC SYSTEM) that enable custom color matching at the point of sale, and offers flexible manufacturing for small batches and private-label production.

Product overview

Pinturas Lepanto SA is a Spanish paint manufacturer established in 1965, offering a comprehensive portfolio of paints and coatings for professionals, distributors, and end consumers. The company produces both water-based and solvent-based paints across multiple product categories including facade paints (Fachadas), interior wall and ceiling paints (Paredes y Techos), multi-surface coatings (Multisuperficie), wood finishes (Madera), swimming pool paints (Piscinas), specialty coatings (Superficies Especiales), roof coatings (Cubiertas y Tejados), surface preparation products (Adecuación de Superficies), industrial maintenance coatings including primers and enamels (Conservación Industrial), and floor coatings with various formulations (Pavimentos). The company also provides solvents (Disolventes) and operates tintometric color mixing systems including the proprietary Lepancolor system and LIC SYSTEM. Featured products include the ES600 Esmalte Anticalórico (anti-caloric enamel). Pinturas Lepanto operates from Binéfar, Huesca, Spain, with facilities spanning 9,000 m2 including manufacturing, laboratories, and warehouses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lepancolor: Tintometric system brand offering personalized color solutions.
• LIC SYSTEM

Products and services

• Fachadas (Facade Paints) Paints and coatings designed for building facades and exterior walls, providing weather resistance and aesthetic finishes for professional and consumer use.
• Paredes y Techos (Interior Wall and Ceiling Paints) Interior wall and ceiling paints for residential and commercial applications, available in water-based and solvent-based formulations.
• Multisuperficie (Multi-Surface Paints) Multi-surface paints suitable for various substrates including metal, wood, and previously painted surfaces.
• Madera (Wood Finishes) Wood paints and finishes designed to protect and decorate wooden surfaces both indoors and outdoors.
• Piscinas (Swimming Pool Paints) Specialized paints for swimming pool surfaces, formulated to withstand constant water exposure and chemical treatment.
• Superficies Especiales (Special Surface Coatings) Specialty coatings for challenging surfaces and specific industrial or decorative requirements.
• Cubiertas y Tejados (Roof Coatings) Roof and tile coatings providing waterproofing and long-term protection against environmental elements.
• Adecuación de Superficies (Surface Preparation Products) Surface preparation products including primers and treatments to prepare substrates for painting.
• Conservación Industrial (Industrial Maintenance Coatings) Industrial maintenance coatings including primers (Imprimaciones) and enamels (Esmaltes) for protecting metal structures and equipment in industrial environments.
• Pavimentos (Floor Coatings) Floor coatings including two-component primers, two-component finishes, and single-component finishes for various floor types.
• Disolventes (Solvents) Solvent-based products for thinning, cleaning, and professional paint application.
• Lepancolor Tintometric System Tintometric machine system that allows rapid custom color mixing at point of sale, enabling a wide range of color customization for customers.
• LIC SYSTEM Tintometric System Tintometric system for color matching and mixing, offering personalized color solutions.
• ES600 Esmalte Anticalórico (Anti-Caloric Enamel) Anti-caloric enamel designed for surfaces exposed to high temperatures, preventing deterioration and maintaining appearance.
• Custom / Private Label Manufacturing Flexible manufacturing and packaging service adapted to the needs of customers requiring personalized products, small productions, and flexible batches for private label or specialty requirements.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Fundació SetbaminorOthersPinturas Lepanto collaborates with Fundació Setba in the 'Traspasando Muros' project, an artistic participatory initiative that aims to artistically transform the interior walls of Juvenile Justice Education Centers in Catalonia, making visible the reality of young people interned there.
• Cruz RojaminorOthersPinturas Lepanto collaborates with Cruz Roja as a partner company, supporting their global work to build a better society filled with solidarity values.
• Sports Clubs and InitiativesminorOthersPinturas Lepanto supports sports initiatives, clubs, and professionals that represent values of respect, teamwork, and effort, as sport is an infallible mechanism for social cohesion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CIN (Cimentos, Tintas e Impermeabilizantes): Iberian (Portuguese-headquartered) coatings manufacturer with decorative, industrial, and protective paint lines. Comparable regional Iberian footprint and similar product portfolio breadth.
• Pinturas Blatem: Spanish paint manufacturer producing decorative, industrial, and specialty coatings distributed through Spanish distributors. Comparable scale, regional focus, and product portfolio overlap with Pinturas Lepanto.
• Procolor (Grupo Profesional Pinturas): Spanish paint brand group focused on professional painters and distributors, with architectural and industrial coatings. Highly comparable GTM through distributor channel targeting professionals.
• Pinturas Montó: Spanish family-owned paint manufacturer with broad decorative and industrial coatings portfolio and strong Spanish distribution network. Directly comparable as a regional Spanish competitor with similar product breadth and channel strategy.
• Barnices Valentine: Historic Spanish paint and varnish manufacturer with decorative and industrial product lines, well-established brand in Spanish market. Comparable legacy brand, product categories, and Iberian distribution.
• Industrias Titan (Titanlux): Spanish coatings manufacturer established in 1917, producing decorative and industrial paints with extensive Spanish distribution. Direct peer with overlapping product categories, customer segments, and Spanish market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Hempel: Global Danish coatings manufacturer with significant presence in protective, marine, and decorative coatings. Broad incumbent with overlapping industrial maintenance product lines and European distribution.
• AkzoNobel: World's largest paint manufacturer operating brands like Bruguer and Procolor-acquired lines in Spain. Competes broadly across Lepanto's architectural decorative and industrial product categories.
• PPG Industries: Global paint and coatings giant with architectural and industrial product lines sold across Europe. Competes with Lepanto in industrial maintenance and architectural segments through scale and procurement advantages.

Regional players

• Jotun: Norwegian-headquartered global coatings manufacturer with strong presence in decorative, protective, and marine coatings across European and emerging markets. Regional player with overlapping industrial maintenance coatings portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PinturasLepanto
• Facebookfacebook.com/pinturaslepanto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pinturas-lepanto
• Instagraminstagram.com/pinturas_lepanto

Compliance2 records

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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